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IUHoosiergirl88

09-24-2012 09:46 PM

I'd personally recommend picking up some solid basics at places like Express or the Limited, and if you have an outlet mall near you it can be a great place to pick up some pricier names. I wouldn't pay full price for a Ralph Lauren cable sweater, but I have a whole drawer full of them from the outlet! Some of the designer outlets like Burberry, Saks off Fifth, Nordstroms Rack, or Michael Kors have some amazing deals if you can find them.

HopefulInterest

09-24-2012 09:57 PM

I love Express. I went there the other day though and didn't really find anything on sale that suited my fancy. There were however some items that weren't on sale that I will keep an eye out for when they go on sale.

What's The Limited? I've never even heard of it.

My housemates and I have talked about going to the outlets. They're kind of far though (about an hour away), so we haven't done it yet.

There is a Saks off Fifth at the mall, it just opened. I haven't been there since I only saw the sign for it as I was leaving, but I can definitely check it out.

33girl

09-24-2012 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HopefulInterest (Post 2180860)

What's The Limited? I've never even heard of it.

This makes me sad. Oh, the times have a-changed. The Limited is the store that founded Express. They're two different companies now though.

http://www.thelimited.com/

(Sidenote to old farts: They are using the Outback Red and Forenza names again. OMG.)

HopefulInterest

09-24-2012 10:15 PM

I see...I might check it out, although more expensive than Express is definitely out of my price range...

DeltaBetaBaby

09-25-2012 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by HopefulInterest (Post 2180867)

I see...I might check it out, although more expensive than Express is definitely out of my price range...

Limited runs TONS of sales. I don't know that I have ever paid full price for anything there, because they turn stuff over so quickly. If you can go to one in a crappy mall, this is especially true.

Smile_Awhile

09-25-2012 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby (Post 2180944)

Limited runs TONS of sales. I don't know that I have ever paid full price for anything there, because they turn stuff over so quickly. If you can go to one in a crappy mall, this is especially true.

As a former Limited employee who still recieves her daily e-mails- never, ever, ever pay full price. They run 40% off everything on a regular basis (like, 1 time per month it seems), and always have a special on something.

Check retailmenot.com for coupons as well. Don't pay full price at the mall- you rarely have to.

HopefulInterest

09-25-2012 11:53 AM

Good to know. I just checked, and there's one in the mall here, so I can check it out the next time I go there.

lovespink88

09-25-2012 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Smile_Awhile (Post 2180948)

THIS!

Every time I go into the Limited I want EVERYTHING for work! And yes, I have found many good deals there. Hmm, I speaking of which, I need to make a trip soon...

DeltaBetaBaby

09-25-2012 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lovespink88 (Post 2180982)

THIS!

Every time I go into the Limited I want EVERYTHING for work! And yes, I have found many good deals there. Hmm, I speaking of which, I need to make a trip soon...

They have a lot of twofers on basics, so I find I often spend a lot, but get a lot.

ASTalumna06

09-25-2012 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by HopefulInterest (Post 2180867)

I see...I might check it out, although more expensive than Express is definitely out of my price range...

As I said...

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Originally Posted by ASTalumna06 (Post 2180550)

I also shop at Express, The Limited, H&M, etc. The trick is to wait for deals. I get coupons in the mail from Express all the time. Two weekends ago, I walked into the Limited not knowing if they had any deals, and the woman at the door handed me this card and said, "Open it, and today only, you get that percentage off of your entire purchase." 30%. When I got up to the register, the person in front of me said she wasn't going to use hers and gave it to me.. bumped it up to 40% off.

Most of these stores also have an email signup where they send you coupons and keep you apprised of upcoming sales. Sign up for these!

HopefulInterest

09-25-2012 02:42 PM

I'm a major bargain hunter. The last time I went to Kohl's, I got a boatload of stuff (2 pairs of pants, 2 dresses, a belt, a shirt, and a pair of shorts) for about $70.

IUHoosiergirl88

09-25-2012 05:27 PM

I rarely, if ever, pay full price for anything at Express. Get on their mailing list and they send out cards for $15 off $30/$25 off $75 or some variation of that at least every other month. Combine that with their end of the season sale and you can get some serious deals. Sometimes I will cave if I desperately want something or am going back for another of the same item in a different color, but I try not to go there without a card

HopefulInterest

09-25-2012 05:51 PM

I've definitely gotten some good deals at Express before. I've only ever gotten one thing at full price there, and it was because I was 100% in love with it and "had to have it."

Dixie_Amazon

09-27-2012 08:22 AM

See if any department stores have a last chance/clearance store in your area. For example Dillard's has one here and I got my son several nice Cremieux polos for $5 each.

AmoXO

09-27-2012 08:30 AM

I've been pretty impressed with Target's basics lately. They do vanity size, IMO, so it's good to go in and try stuff on.

I'm also a big proponent of Nordstrom Rack and Ebay (I get all of my jeans from the former and all of my last-season, was-too-expensive-off-the-rack stuff from the latter.)

Zara is good as well (just stay away from the super-hoochie skirts and shirts), although for the life of me, I will never be able to figure out their sizing. I have stuff from there in like three different number and two different letter sizes.

PhoenixAzul

09-27-2012 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin (Post 2180401)

If you need suits or business-formal attire, you can get pretty good deals on tailor-made clothing at Tom James. You'll have to find a salesman in your city. They come to you, you pick the fabric and what you want made, 6 weeks later, you have a new suit. They cost around half what you'd pay for the same clothing at a department store and it's tailor-made so the fit is always perfect.

....You are my favorite person for the day. This looks awesome. As a tall/athletic woman, buying suits is a bloody process. I'm so willing to shell out for something that will actually fit and won't be hideous in five years.

33girl

09-27-2012 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by PhoenixAzul (Post 2181545)

Guys at my old job used to get suits from here. I think they have a little office downtown by the HYP club. But at any rate, they do have a presence here. :)

PhoenixAzul

09-27-2012 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 33girl (Post 2181601)

Guys at my old job used to get suits from here. I think they have a little office downtown by the HYP club. But at any rate, they do have a presence here. :)

I think I passed by the other day-- I just got a new client in downtown...one of my main motivations for a new suit, plus my upcoming conference presentation.

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