What are some options for finding cheap designer clothes?

Consignment stores, luxury daily deal websites, and discount outlets of high-end department stores are good sources of discounted designer fashions. Knowing when major department stores have sales is also a good way to find discount designer merchandise.

Consignment boutiques, especially ones located in affluent areas, often have very high-quality merchandise available at a steep discount. Most consignment stores are very selective about the merchandise that they accept. There are also a variety of online and mobile app-based consignment stores, including The Real Real and Poshmark.

Daily deal sites including Gilt, Ideel and Rue La La also offer limited quantities of deeply discounted designer merchandise to their members. Discount outlets like Nordstrom Rack, Last Call by Neiman Marcus, and Barneys Warehouse are also great places to look for discounted designer apparel.

Nordstrom’s offers excellent discounts during its twice-yearly sales, held right after Christmas and during the summer. Rent the Runway, which offers four and eight-day rentals on high-end gowns and cocktail dresses, also has clearance sales twice a year. During these sales, customers can buy select dresses for up to 75 percent off.