10 Must-Shop Clothing Retailers BY Margie Monin
You know this experience all too well: You’re dying to don some of the season’s hottest styles, but vowing to wait until everything goes on clearance. Then what happens? By the time the prices come down, the clothes aren’t so new and trendy anymore. Instead of digging through the clearance bin and hoping for the best, look no further than your broadband connection to find deals now.
 | HM.com
H&M is one of the newest hip clothing retailers. With 90-plus stores all over the country in major metropolitan areas, it’s become a favorite of fashionistas everywhere. Get a sneak-peak at upcoming trends on HM.com or “try on” a pair of jeans using a virtual model. Prices for clothing and accessories start at under $10. |
Dare to Be Bold
($48) | Alight.com
Alight.com has some of the cutest styles I’ve ever seen available in plus sizes, at affordable prices. You’ll look like a million bucks without forking out a month’s salary. Need some examples? Try their “Dare to Be Bold” ($48) or “Have a Heart” ($55) dresses on for size. |
Wide Yoke Gauchos
($14.99) | Newport-News.com
One of my favorite one-stop online shops for clothes, shoes and accessories, Newport-News.com is full of many great buys. Pair the Wide Yoke Gauchos (on sale, $9.99) with the Mod Leather Boots ($14.99) and you’ll see why I browse here frequently. |
Diesel Jeans
($59.99) | Bluefly.com
Peruse Bluefly.com and you’ll ooh and ahh over marked-down designer items you’ve only dreamed about. A pair of Diesel Jeans for $59.99 instead of $160 and a BCBGirls top for $42 instead of $70 sounds more like it. |
 | OldNavy.com
Old Navy isn’t just for T-shirts and jeans anymore. Now you can get some work-appropriate pieces there at a style and price you’ll love. The website makes shopping easy by assembling items online so you can visualize the outfit before buying. A drawstring tank ($16.50) layered with a distressed denim jacket ($34.50), ultra low-rise twill pants ($29.50) with a large slouchy bag ($19.50), a faux-crocodile wallet ($9.50) and peep-toe wedges ($22.50) round out this casual outfit. |
4-Piece "Wardrober
($74.99) | FashionBug.com
Fashion Bug has great prices for juniors, misses, maternity and plus sizes at nationwide stores and online. Not to mention, signing up for their e-newsletter gets you $15 off purchases of $75 or more. Their 4-piece “wardrober” — a button-front jacket, shell, pinstripe pants and matching skirt — ($74.99) is perfect for work. |
Stretch Canvas Jacket
($23.99) | Overstock.com
Stock up on just about anything at Overstock.com, where there are more than enough choices for apparel, shoes and accessories. "Budget savvy" selections include a wool coat ($40.99) and a stretch canvas jacket ($23.99). |
DKNY Pleated
Twill Skirt
($69.99) | SmartBargains.com
The name should say it all and there are many smart bargains here to be snapped up. I came across a Reaction by Kenneth Cole Brown Cotton Blazer ($35.97), Two Lips leather boots ($79.99) and a DKNY Pleated Twill Skirt ($69.99) that will make you look like a slave to fashion. With such reasonable price tags, there’s no reason you can’t be. |
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