Trying to upgrade my wardrobe

[HopefulInterest]

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]

Originally Posted by HopefulInterest

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]

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

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by HopefulInterest

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]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

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.

[lovespink88]

Originally Posted by Smile_Awhile

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.

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]

Originally Posted by lovespink88

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.

[HopefulInterest]

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.

[HopefulInterest]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.