I am poor!
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When you're short on money, where are the great deals? Where are those places that you can just fill your wardrobe without hurting your financial situation??
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Juliën A.
THE CITY OF LIGHTS,
Netherlands
80 posts
Member since: 01/12/2012
try chain stores like H&M, or thrift stores!
posted Jan 24, 2012
Eugy A.
MIAMI,
United States
36 posts
OG since: 08/04/2010
GOODWILL of courseee! Every single post of mine features a goodwill item, and you wouldn't believe the amazing things I've found there for like 3 dollars to 6 dollars ... the most expensive thing I ever got was 15 dollars and it was a fully hand beaded flapper dress from the 30's ... amazing!!!
posted Jan 25, 2012
Maddy P.
SOMEWHERE,
United Kingdom
44 posts
Member since: 06/10/2011
Thrift stores! Thrift stores are becoming a great place to shop, whether you have a small budget or not. :)
posted Jan 25, 2012
MaryAlice M.
WONDERLAND,
United States
813 posts
Member since: 09/14/2011
Etsy. I purchase a LOT from there. I just bought two gorgeous handcrafted chiffon dresses (soon to be shot for LB) for $34 each. Another good place is trunktrends.com/#!store
I like to shop around the local boutiques and wait for the items I want to go on sale. I do that or build a relationship with boutique owner and work out deals with them. Also, If you have a tax number, you can visit your local WORLD TRADE CENTER (Each large city should have one) and attend their apparel Market every quarter. I do that often and get most of my jewelry at wholesale.
posted Jan 25, 2012
Mandi S.
WINDSOR,
Canada
322 posts
OG since: 02/28/2010
Thrift stores are the best. They're better for the environment, less expensive than buying things new, and you can usually find items much nicer than you could get at cheap retail stores like Forever 21. Plus it's fun, like a treasure hunt.
posted Jan 25, 2012
N T.
Indonesia
39 posts
Member since: 01/06/2011
There's a lot of unbranded store in my country, and the quality isn't so bad. I can get a dress with only $10.
posted Feb 5, 2012
Katie L.
INDIANAPOLIS,
United States
345 posts
OG since: 08/30/2009
Thrift stores.
posted Feb 5, 2012
Morgan B.
TORONTO,
Canada
159 posts
Member since: 12/03/2011
I always go to goodwill for tops. They always have some good sweaters and blouses, and they're all $3-4. For other things, I go to ASOS and look at the sale section. I always look at the sales first.
posted Feb 5, 2012
Erica R.
TENNESSEE,
United States
17 posts
Member since: 01/17/2012
I know it might be a chain store, but i love me some charlotte russe. i've never had a problem with the quality and you can find some really great deals there!
posted Feb 5, 2012
Lena B.
Germany
152 posts
Member since: 10/12/2010
H&M, ebay and thrift shops. Thrift shops are cool anyways cuz you can find a lot of vintage clothes.
posted Feb 5, 2012
Lara E. B.
HOLLAND,
Netherlands
13 posts
Member since: 01/25/2012
Haha I have the same problem! I mostly buy my clothes on markets and free shops. Also Primark can be really ugly, but sometimes I find cool stuff. Quality is bad though. Most of my fashiobuys are vintage. I have an amazing Norwegian Cardigain (100% wool) for only 30$. Basketball sweatshirts for 18$ and so on! I have a pic of the cardigain in my profile
posted Feb 5, 2012
Becky B.
2005,
United Kingdom
593 posts
Member since: 08/28/2010
Ebay and Primark.
On Ebay you can find really great brand name stuff for an absolute steal.
posted Feb 5, 2012
Daryll B.
MANILA,
Philippines
29 posts
Member since: 02/01/2012
I'm not rich financially, so I usually hit the nearest thrift shops! :)
posted Feb 14, 2012
Cindy F.
Netherlands
365 posts
OG since: 08/24/2010
Well said!
posted Feb 14, 2012
Janeiry M.
NEW YORK CITY,
United States
2 posts
Member since: 01/08/2012
Thrift stores of course
posted Feb 15, 2012
Kessa R.
Russian Federation
39 posts
OG since: 08/12/2010
Agree, I have a ton of clothing from Charlotte Russe. A lot of stuff they have is tacky, but you can find some great finds there, especially shoes
posted Feb 15, 2012
Emily Rose E.
LONDON,
United Kingdom
302 posts
OG since: 11/07/2009
Ebay ebay ebay.
Practcally my whole wardrobe comes from there.
And every so often vintage stores will do sales where you fill a bag for say £30. You can get some amazing deals in that.
posted Feb 15, 2012
May A.
EUROPE,
Spain
825 posts
OG since: 09/20/2009
Sales are great. I got two skirts for 8 euro last week!
posted Feb 15, 2012
Cynthia R.
NYC,
United States
130 posts
Member since: 12/27/2011
H&M, Necessary Clothing, and Brandy Melville -- Forever 21 is kinda cheesy so I'd stray away from there
Also, E-Bay! I sell a lot of my old clothing on there and people get great deals. I've also browsed and found Theory shirts for $10, 7 for all mankind jeans for $25, and even a Marc Jacobs 2 piece suit for $50!
posted Feb 15, 2012
Jenny K.
CALIFORNIA,
United States
126 posts
Member since: 01/31/2012
Ebay, thrift store, goodwill, salvation army, hand me down, second hand store like buffalo exchange, swap meet, and some stores have sample sales and you can get great deals on name brand. I got a $200 jean for only $30 from paige jeans and $15 for j brands jean. You just have to work harder to find all these great deals.
posted Feb 15, 2012
Steph B.
YORK,
United Kingdom
230 posts
Member since: 06/13/2011
ebay and h&m :)
posted Feb 16, 2012
Davorin P.
Slovenia
33 posts
Member since: 02/08/2012
new yorker, h&m, c&a and maybe buy some cheap stuff you dont like but its cheap and maybe customize it :D
posted Feb 16, 2012
Paula M.
IRELAND,
Ireland
8 posts
Member since: 10/16/2011
Definitely Thrift stores.. its where i buy most of my clothes now! i love it! you never know what jems your going to find.. prices are awesome too! ^^,
posted Feb 16, 2012
Lucy B.
PHILADELPHIA,
United States
9 posts
Member since: 02/04/2012
I love me some vintage/thrift shops but I'm a big fan of hitting up the regular high street shops for their best sales. I usually wishlist a bunch of things I like and wait until they go on sale or I get a coupon code before I make a purchase.
posted Feb 16, 2012
Izumihiiiflower T.
PARIS,
France
23 posts
OG since: 11/14/2009
thrift stores and garage sales are your friends! ;)
posted Feb 17, 2012
Kat B.
THE SUNSHINE STATE,
United States
46 posts
Member since: 12/31/2011
I find a lot of great deals at Target, Forever 21, and places like TJ Maxx, Ross, Marshall's, etc. You would be surprised what you can find on clearance, even at more expensive stores that carry clothes that you would think would be out of your price range. Always check the sale items!
posted Feb 17, 2012
Anh D.
BERLIN,
Germany
55 posts
Member since: 07/22/2011
As a graduating student I have really no time for a job so I could say "I am poor",too. Therefore I shop at H&M, Primark, unbranded shops (I am sure there are some around your place maybe at the mall or so?). Also I totally agree with the thrift stores, it's liek vintage shopping only that the clothes aren't designer treasures but who knows which beautiful story could hide behind a piece you find! Pure joy :)
Also H&M basics + cloth colour or a few shredding/sewing skills = unique fashionable piece which can arouse a lot of great admiring feedback from your friends.
I mostly shop at Sales but it is important to keep upcoming seasons in mind. Nothing too crazy which will probebaly not be trendy next year anymore.
I hope I could help you, hun :)
posted Feb 18, 2012
Katie Bryce ..
ATLANTA,
United States
2 posts
Member since: 11/14/2010
Thrift store shopping is like treasure hunting! Take a look at my looks...all of them are styled on a budget from thrift store finds and stores with cheap price points!
posted Feb 18, 2012
Therese Isabelle D.
ASKIM,
Norway
209 posts
Member since: 11/03/2011
I would like to know a way to fill your wardrobe when you can't even afford thrift stores. :p
posted Feb 18, 2012
Liisa, ..
GöTEBORG,
Sweden
1350 posts
OG since: 02/08/2009
cheap stores, sales, remaking clothes, in worst case extra jobs or really really going in for the puppy eyes in front of mum and dad.
posted Feb 18, 2012
Julia A.
THE SUMMER OF LOVE,
United States
251 posts
Member since: 08/29/2011
Goodwill, secondhand shops, and also clothing swaps! Check out swapaholics.com. Check their event pages often-- you might find something around your area! I know they have lots of stuff in D.C., which isn't far from where you live. And DIY, of course!
posted Feb 18, 2012