Though retail prices have dropped since the start of the recession, one item that seems to always remain costly is fashion. Clothing prices don’t go down as quickly as grocery prices, for example. However, buying clothes doesn’t have to—and shouldn’t—empty your wallet.
In this regard, shopping online can offer distinct advantages over visiting a brick-and-mortar store. Many retailers have foregone shipping costs and offer discounts that can only be used for Internet purchases. A number of sites dedicated to finding the best details online have also launched in recent years. Here are just a few of our favorites for hunting bargains, whether we’re shopping for white sailor tunic tops, gothic dresses, pencil skirts, or everything in-between!
- Retail Me Not. Organizes Internet-based savings codes according to site. Discounts are available for everything from women’s apparel to electronics, books, and more.
- CurrentCodes.com. Similar to Retail Me Not and provides codes for a variety of websites.
- ShopStyle.com. Aggregates products, including products on sale, from around the web and displays them according to category (tops, dresses, etc.) with links to the retailing site.
- Kaboodle. A social shopping community that allows users to add, share, and discover products. Includes special section devoted to the latest deals and discounts culled from the web.
