SHOP SALES WITH ME

Sales these days are anything but modest. I define a "sale" when clearance is reduced by over 50% off the original price. I mean, did anyone REALLY pay full price at J.Crew this holiday season… As clearance email blasts come through, I wanted to share some of my favorite online sales. A lot of shoppers stick to their normal shopping behaviors, hitting up Zara, Anthropolgie, Artizia and the occasional Net-a-Porter. Most of us are hesitant to deviate from the norm, and I think miss a lot of the amazing sales that are only a click away. These are those sales that I patiently await for twice a year and pounce on once they are announced. 

Moda'Operandi

No surprise here. Moda’ offers an incredibly, highly curated and edited assortment of high-end brands in every category. Generally, prices are way out of my budget. One day I hope to scoff at $1k price points, but for now I can wait for their annual final sales. You can finally score Johanna Ortiz and Isabel Marant at clearance way below the original MSRP. This is a perfect stop for occasion dressing and that special purchase you were waiting to make with your gifted Christmas money.

Net-a-Porter

The original site that first brought luxury to the internet is no slouch for a good sale. At up to 80% off you can officially score those sought after boots you have been drooling over all season. I actually love to shop this sale for my summer wardrobe. Resort has finally been reduced to “normal” prices and I don’t feel bad spending for a romper originally priced at $500+ now that is on clearance. They are super easy on returns, which is a big help in case you purchase something you actually hate. The site generally takes additional slashes later in the season if you can wait it out.

Ssense

I find most of my friends have never heard of SSENSE, which makes sense… get it... hehe.  A Canadian site boasting over 150 brands like J.W Anderson, Pierre Hardy and MSGM, this assortment is definitely edgier and more “city-chic”. Prices are still on the high side, but I find at the end of the season they are reduced to reasonable price points. I actually found this site while perusing Farfetch.com, an international website that collects assortments from boutiques all over the world and houses them under one platform.  I always search SSENSE for that end of the season coat or boot that I have had my eye on.

FWRD

The epitome of LA lux, FWRD combines super high-end and super edgy on one site. They rarely promote their sales, so it is never easy to know when exactly to shop the site. I always find their sales are congruent with your Net-a-Porters, Barneys and Bergdorfs of the world with the same markdown cadence. The later you wait, the better the sales. Yes, the price points can still be a bit high, but if you are in a bind for that one-of-a-kind piece, look no further than this online retailer.

I know a lot of these sites are still on the pricey side. I by no means have bottomless pockets. Ask anyone and they will tell you I am a super savvy shopper. I would just prefer to spend $100 on one item that will hold its value than $100 at Forever 21. Not everyone feels the same way, but wouldn’t you rather have high-fashion than fast-fashion. These are some of the best online sales I have experienced. Has anyone found better? Would love to know!