Posted on April 16 2019
Everyone wants to be a high-end fashionista, but not everyone can afford high-end fashion brands. High-end fashion brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Christian Louboutin, Chanel, and Dior can be overwhelmingly expensive, but if you know how to go about it, you can get some luxury brands for a bargain!
Wearing expensive brands like Giuseppe Zanotti, or Ralph Lauren can give a girl that extra confidence boost and make them feel powerful. The price tag garners exclusivity making you feel like part of the social elite in a society where we measure class and wealth with what brand you wear.
Imagine walking into that job interview wearing that tan midi pencil skirt and nude sling back Christian Louboutin’s Meghan Markle wore on TV shows like Suits, you feel omnipotent. Now imagine paying 50% less than she did! Looking good is good business, but it doesn't have to break the bank.
A good deal is what you need, and that's what you are about to learn. There are several places where you can spot high-end fashion brands. Many celebrities like Zoe Saldana (Guardians Of The Galaxy), Blake Lively (Gossip Girl), Margot Robbie (Wolf On Wall Street), and many others wear them all the time to red carpets and movie premiere’s, what they don’t tell you is many of these high-end fashion brands will gift celebrities these styles for FREE! It’s all about the publicity.
So before you go spending your life savings check out some of these awesome tricks to get those designer brands you love while sticking to your budget;
Buy Out Of Season
If you prefer to purchase off the rack, wait until the style is out of season. Most people don’t buy winter coats in the summer unless they are heading somewhere cold on vacation therefore, retailers have to provide a hefty discount to find a buyer. The same concept applies to these luxury fashion brands, since all retail item has an off-season period, you can definitely get your favorite designer brands at a discounted price within the off-season period. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee these items won’t fly off the shelves so stay on top of them, you don’t want them to go out of stock.
Shop The Used
You can save a lot of money from buying your favorite Gucci or Dior bag second hand. Most of the time, you may be getting these authentic designer labels for less than half of its original price! There are lots of consignment shops and stores like GOODWILL and SAVERS that sell used designer goods.
Shop Online
You can find great deals with online stores such as Poshmark, eBay, and Mercari. You can get both new and used luxury brands from these online marketplaces without fraying your pocket. Let's get to know them more;
Poshmark
Poshmark is the leading online fashion marketplace where buyers can get all kinds of designer items for a bargain! You can easily find those Jimmy Choo’s, or the perfect Christian Louboutin peep toe high heels, and all other high-end fashion brands here. You can shop both new and used items from a variety of sellers. Need them in a hurry? Don’t worry Poshmark sellers are based in the US and use the USPS Priority shipping method! We love Poshmark because they offer a lot of discounts, invite your friends and receive a $5 dollar credit, plus they have fashion stylists that will style you! The website is very user friendly and easy to navigate, and the Poshmark app is available for download on Google Play. Just download the app, create an account then select “Luxury” from the drop down menu and start shopping! Already on Poshmark? Be sure to follow us @edgycouturefba
eBay
Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Try searching on eBay, their marketplace has thousands of sellers offering a variety of items. Unlike many other market places eBay allows their sellers to set “Buy It Now” prices as well as host an auction. If you’re lucky you may find the brand you’re looking for at an auction, secure the highest bid and those shoes are yours! Need more inticement, now eBay offers eBay Authenticator a service to ensure brand name authenticity! Already on eBay? Be sure to follow us @edgycouture
There are some other places to search online if you can’t find what you’re looking for above you may want to try Facebook Marketplace, Amazon, and Mercari. I have personally found Facebook Marketplace to be more like a local yard sale, it’s a good place to find furniture and random knickknacks, but you may find a diamond in the rough. I am always cautious when finding these brands on Amazon because a majority of their products come from China and may not be 100% authentic. But if you have done your research and the item is registered as Prime, you should receive your purchase fairly quickly and Amazon offers hassle free returns. Another app to try is Mercari, I have not tried this marketplace yet as its still fairly new but it may be worth it to check it out. Have you tried Mercari? Let me know what you think!
Now that you know the secret to shopping luxury on a dime, it’s time to fill your closet with all those designer labels you have been yearning for! Want more, leave a comment below.
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