Monday, August 22, 2011

Best Online Affordable Clothing Stores

Online shopping has become part of my lifestyle. I’ve browsed through fashion blogs and youtube videos that talk about the best online shopping sites, and I’ve created a list of the sites that have user-friendly websites, nice images of the clothes, good customer service, and, most importantly—these stores have plenty of clothes under $50! I try to only buy clothes under $50.
Here is the list of my favorite stores in order. My pros and cons will tell you what I like about the stores and tips for shopping there.

A’Gaci: Right now, ultimate favorite site is A’Gaci. A’Gaci carries super fashionable clothes and tends to have my favorite clothes from Lulus and GoJane at a lower price! (It’s not only online, but I don’t live near a store.)

  • Pro: The site always offers free shipping on orders over $65 and free return shipping. I love free shipping because I feel like I’m only buying the clothes, instead of paying extra just to try them on.
  • Pro: A’Gaci has a sale section! The sale items are usually stocked in all sizes (so you will find a size small J) and they are returnable.
  • Pro: They have coupon codes and promotional discounts often! Before you buy, always google “A’Gaci Coupons.” (One time, I was getting ready to pay for an $98 order. I quickly did a google coupon search and I found a code for getting $25 off purchases of $75 or more!)
  • Con: Can’t think of one. I’m so in love the free return shipping.

Shopping Tips: Start by taking a look at the site’s “Shop by” category. You can shop by style, trend, and –best of all—outfit. The shop by outfit feature gives you a sense of the site’s style, and inspires your creativity. When you’re on a budget, check out the “sexy steals” under “features” for cue low priced items. The most expensive items I’ve ever bought from this store were about $40.

GoJane: GoJane has replaced Forever 21 for me. A wide selection, easy shopping, and constant promotions keep me coming back. If you fall in love with a dress from GreatGlam, always check to see if GoJane has it before you purchase. Whenever I find a GreatGlam item on GoJane, it’s always cheaper.
  • Pro: The best thing about GoJane is their deal of the week. Each week they discount on item and sell it for about $6-$8. The deal of the week usually sells out before the end of the week.
  • Pro: The homepage nicely spotlights themed sets of accessories or current trends to make your shopping smooth and simple. Make to scroll down to see all of the sites featured items.
  • Pro: I love looking at the “Shop By Outfit” section. Their outfits are either perfect as is, or they inspire me to create a different version of the look. I always love getting ideas from fully styled outfits.
  • Pro: I love their rings!
  • Con: I once tried to process an exchange and it took them FOREVER. If you want to exchange, just return the clothes you don’t want and buy something new.

Shopping Tips: Sales are worth waiting for. GoJane has a good sale almost each month. Also, always scroll through the entire "new items section," new items are placed randomly throughout and you won't want to miss them.

Lulus: Featured in almost every magazine and “Styles under $50” article, Lulus gives you more unique clothing in strong colors and quality, standout fabrics. I particularly love their accessories. Lulus jewelry is always different, classy, creative, and everything you want.
  • Pro: When you receive your order, they send you a coupon for you next order…you just have to shop again before the coupon expires.
  • Pro: If they run out of an item, they might restock and, if you want, they'll send you an email when the item becomes available. (This is how I got one of my favorite tops!)
  • Pro: You’re not likely to catch anyone else in your outfit!
  • Con: You might fall in love clothes that are over $50.

Shopping Tips: Comb through the "Back In Stock" section as often as the "New Items" sections.

GreatGlam: Great for clubwear, but, if you look closely, you’ll even find a few sexy causal pieces for daywear. This site is really easy to become addicted to.
  • Pro: Free shipping on all U.S. orders!
  • Pro: They use 3 models with different body types, so you can get an idea of how their clothes will look on your body time and how they fit different girls with different shapes.
  • Pro: All the clothes are pretty unique and very figure flattering.
  • Pro: I once lost my invoice, but I really wanted to return my order. I emailed the site and they still let me return my order. Great customer service.
  • Con: The clothes sell out so quickly, sometimes the first day they are posted. Check often so you won’t miss out on you dream dress.
  • Con: If, and I emphasize If, I find an item on another site, it’s almost always cheaper on the other site.
Shopping Tips: Buy the items as soon as you want them, if you don't like them just return it. And, always, make sure GoJane, or any other site, doesn't have the item for a lower price before you make your purchase.

2 comments:

  1. Great leads to sites! I'm looking for a gift for my 23 year old neice and when I tossed out a couple of these she got really excited. I think we made a connection!

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