September 1st, 2008 by New York Threads

As the prices of goods skyrocket with the never-ending increase on gas prices in the world market, one may find herself wondering if it is still practical to splurge on less important needs such as designer clothing. For others, it is easy to say goodbye to the Pradas and the Guccis but for hardcore fashionistas, the feeling is like cutting them a limb or two. Besides, times like these is not reason enough why you should opt for the cheap and out-of-style to quality designer clothing both in terms of durability and aesthetic. You’d rather take an extra effort to seek for discount designer clothing that would not hurt your ego… and your pocket.

The most convenient way to look for discount designer clothing is none other than the internet. Try checking Ebay for classic designer clothing auctions. There are fashion enthusiasts anywhere in the world who are cleaning up their closets of clutter to make way for the latest fashion worthy of their own space. Go help them out and help your own wardrobe!

There are also blog communities and online stores dedicated specially to selling discount designer clothing. Most of these stores rummage directly to outlet and boutique clearing out sales and buy them wholesale price which let them sell the items up to 60% off the original price. Best thing about online stores is that they already handpicked discount designer clothing finds based on their own subjective fashion sense – all you have to do is to find an online store that matches your own. Also, online stores are like one-stop shops for all designer brands such as Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan, Moschino, etc. So you can save gas money on boutique hopping.

But if you are still uneasy about buying online and not having the chance to examine the item before paying for it, a better place for you to get discount designer clothing is in consignment stores. These are not exactly the average thrift shop where you get used clothing of different brands. You should look for a store selling used designer clothes that are not older than the five years.

Speaking of secondhand designer clothing, you can actually either pay for other’s clothes or swap your own with them. There are online and offline communities of fashion enthusiasts whose love for fashion brought them back to the 80’s trend of swapping designer clothes. Websites like www.whatsmineisyours.com does just that.

Visa, the international credit card company, also organizes a swapping event with TRAID (Textile Recycling for Aid and International Development) wherein designer clothing owners who have something to donate can swap their clothes for credit card points. These points are what they will pay for their own purchases of other people’s designer clothing.

Another idea is to organize your very own swapping party with your friends, wherein all are invited to bring items they are willing to give away while getting themselves their own brand new designer clothing in return. Just hope that you and your friends are of the same sizes.

Designer boutiques and outlets are still the safest place to get discount designer clothing. Just watch out for the outlet’s seasonal and annual clearing out sales dates either by befriending the manager or joining their website’s mailing list. Outlets and boutiques mark down their items up to 70% so you better be there when they do.

DESIGNER WEDDING PARTY WEAR EMBROIDERED SAREE US $12.60 (9 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:11:58 PST Add to watch list

NEW DESIGNER INSPIRED HANDBAG HOBO PURSE TOTE BAG #585N US $19.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:12:37 PST Add to watch list

WOMAN'S DESIGNER FASHION WAIST BELT BLACK L 36 PATENT US $14.99 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:13:17 PST Add to watch list

DESIGNERS REMIX BY CHARLOTTE ESKILDSEN SHIRT M marant US $34.99 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:13:26 PST Add to watch list

DESIGNER MARZOTTO BARNEY'S NY CASHMERE WOOL COAT 38 S US $99.99 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:14:04 PST Add to watch list

Fashion Designer Thick Frame Brown Lens Sunglasses NEW! US $10.05 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:14:11 PST Add to watch list

New Vintage Wayfarer Designer Sunglasses Dark Pink 7906 US $0.65 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:14:47 PST Add to watch list

DESIGNER BOLLYWOOD SALWAR KAMEEZ DUPATTA EMBROIDERED US $75.95 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:16:41 PST Add to watch list

2 DESIGNER TOMMY BAHAMA TIES US $24.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:17:30 PST Add to watch list

5 BIG HEAVY DESIGNER GOLD METAL CHAIN BELTS US $5.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:17:47 PST Add to watch list

DESIGNER GENUINE ITALIAN LEATHER DRESS BELT M 34 GOLD US $9.99 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:18:01 PST Add to watch list

Geoffrey Beene designer tie NWOT--paisley print US $5.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:19:33 PST Add to watch list

Designer Double Breasted Sleeveless Coat Jacket Vest US $24.63 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:20:26 PST Add to watch list

DESIGNER JOSEPH BLACK TROUSERS SIZE 10 US $7.48 (1 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:21:35 PST Add to watch list

Designer Premium Printed Embroidered Ethnic Saree Sari US $54.77 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:22:13 PST Add to watch list

Designer Premium Printed Embroidered Ethnic Saree Sari US $54.77 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:22:19 PST Add to watch list

Korea Black Fashion Vintage Designer Style Coat 7127c US $16.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:22:20 PST Add to watch list

Designer Premium Printed Embroidered Ethnic Saree Sari US $43.81 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:22:24 PST Add to watch list

38129GA New Womens Rhinestone Fashion Designer Sunnies US $0.90 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:22:41 PST Add to watch list

WHITE LINEN COTTON DESIGNER SET OUTFIT XS S 4 6 ITALY US $95.95 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:22:45 PST Add to watch list

Designer Ready to wear Bridal Partywear Salwar Kameej 7 US $127.12 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:22:48 PST Add to watch list

DESIGNER 100% CASHMERE ORANGE V-NECK CONTOURED SWEATER US $8.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:25:18 PST Add to watch list

X-Loop Men Designer Sunglasses US $1.00 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:25:23 PST Add to watch list

X-Loop Men Designer Sunglasses US $1.00 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:25:23 PST Add to watch list

X-Loop Men Designer Sunglasses US $1.00 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:25:23 PST Add to watch list

X-Loop Men Designer Sunglasses US $1.00 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:25:23 PST Add to watch list

X-Loop Men Designer Sunglasses US $1.00 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:25:23 PST Add to watch list

X-Loop Men Designer Sunglasses US $1.00 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:25:23 PST Add to watch list

DESIGNERS ORIGINALS STUDIO CWOBOY SANTA SHIRT XL NWT US $14.00 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:26:54 PST Add to watch list

9545CA Big Teardrop Designer Aviator Style Sunglasses US $0.90 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 5:27:00 PST Add to watch list