If you’ve been following along, you know I will shop just about anywhere. To me, the item matters way more than the brand name. Because of this, I will often try to find designer inspired pieces at more reasonable prices. While there are certain times I find it appropriate to splurge (aka my floral moto jacket!), majority of my wardrobe right now falls into the save category. I find deals, use credit card rewards, use Ebates and wait until things go on sale to ensure that I get the most bang for my buck.
You should definitely try to save on trendy, seasonal pieces, because styles change so quickly. Save your splurges for investment pieces, such as a great leather bag or pair of boots. Or, if you’re me, a bright floral jacket (see above). I do wear it ALL the time, and it is a great statement piece! I don’t splurge very often, as least at this point in my life…maybe once I’m established.
I’ve broken down some of my favorite places to shop for each price range, hopefully you’ll find these helpful!
$1.00-$40.00 (or so): Target, H&M, Apparel Candy*, Forever 21, TJ Maxx/Marshalls, Asos, Old Navy
*Apparel Candy is a recent discovery. They offer wholesale clothing & accessories. I found a few easy summer dresses for under $15! (as well as nail polish for $1).
$40.00 – $100.00/$150.00: Banana Republic, Asos (again), Loft, Express, J.Crew/Factory, Zara, Nordstrom,etc.
*I generally get my work clothes from these places as well as fun stuff!
$150.00+ : Kate Spade, Nordstrom, Shopbop, Line & Dot, Sam Edelman, Anthropologie (usually I just drool over their things haha)
So there you have it, my go-to places for all different types and price ranges of clothing. Obviously not everything at these specific places fall within the price ranges I gave, but it was an estimate.
Tell me, where do you find yourself shopping? Are you a splurge or save kinda gal?
-M
PS. TGIT… thank goodness its thursday?
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totally agree! I tend to splurge on an item if I know it’s something I’m going to wear a ton a get a lot of use out of. Then I bargain shop for more trendy items.
Great breakdown! My favorite lower end stores are Target and Old Navy, middle range are Express and J. Crew, and high end are Calypso St. Barth and Kate Spade. So basically we love most of the same stores!
I am amazed though at the selection offered at cheaper places- they really seem to have stepped up their game in regards to fit and quality.
xx
I really like how you’ve broken this down! I’ve never really thought about it like that before. I’m definitely a save kinda gal. Thrift shops are where it’s at—literally probably 90% of my closet is thrifted. Or from clearance racks in more expensive places (Nordstrom, Macy’s, etc.) But it is nice to splurge on something (like that floral blazer you’ve got there… SO C U T E) once in awhile. 🙂
xx Alyssa — fragments of memories
This is a really great breakdown!
I actually shop all over the map too, but it just depends on what the item is. Will I spend $150 on a sweater? Hmm…probably not. Will I spend $150 on shoes? Yes (and in fact, I’ll spend more).
It really depends on what the item is, how much wear I’ll get out of it, etc. I like to save where I can (ex: NEVER pay full price at Gap), but I know when it’s okay to splurge (hand bags, shoes, etc).
Jackie
Something About That
Great tips! I usually follow a similar method, saving on trendy pieces and splurging on classics!
I’m exactly the same way. I refuse to spend a lot of money on anything trendy. I’ll usually try to scoop up trendy things at H&M or Marshall’s. But things I wear everyday like jeans or outerwear are a different story.
great saving tips!! 😀 thanks for sharing!
Have a great week!
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I’m OBSESSED with your floral blazer, what an amazing find!
XO Courtney
http://www.colormecourtney.com
Thank you!!