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Where to Get Cheaper Designer Clothes Online, According to Editors
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Shopping for cheap designer clothing typically means hoping to get lucky at your local Goodwill or scouring resale racks at Crossroads and Buffalo Exchange. But there are some incredible deals hiding online—and some even include brand-new items.
Where to Get Cheaper Designer Clothes, at a Glance
The secret to scoring cheap designer clothes online is to know where and how to shop. First, there are some fabulous resale websites where you can find gently used garments for a fraction of the price. You can also consider renting services such as Nuuly or Rent the Runway, where you can test-drive designer garments for a monthly membership price, and if you love them, you can keep them for an additional price (that is still cheaper than buying them outright from the designer). Online retailers such as Rue La La also offer less-expensive designer items at flash sale prices, allowing you to get up to 70% off select items.
Ahead, we share the places we always turn to when shopping for designer deals, including some you might not have thought of before.
The secret to finding cheap designer clothes that aren’t secondhand is signing up for a Rue La La membership. Rue La La is an online retailer with flash sales on designer items, allowing you to snag up to 70% off retail prices. The membership is also easy and free to sign up for, and you can find a range of luxury items, including clothing, purses (the designer bag deals are incredible), shoes, and more.
AMINA GLAM Shirt & Short Set
On Sale 60% off
Sizes Available: 0-8
Material: Linen, polyester
Nordstrom might seem like a higher-end department store, but if you’re at all familiar with its sale section, you know how easy it is to strike gold. You can find a lot of classic designer pieces in the Nordstrom sale section, as well as some of the trendier designer brands like Damson Madder and Reformation, and the markdowns are always so good.
“I rarely buy clothing for full price, and some of my best finds—including a $50 Reformation dress—came from Nordstrom. The online sale section is vast, so if you’re overwhelmed by the options, I recommend searching specific designer names to see the best deals.”— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster contributing writer
Damson Madder Myrtle Water Repellent Convertible Trench Coat
On Sale 40% off
Sizes Available: 4-16
Material: Cotton, recycled polyester
Nuuly is an online rental service known for its selection of trendy designers, from Anthropologie collections like Maeve to coveted (and colorful) styles from Farm Rio to smaller brands like Damson Madder and Lisa Says Gah. When you subscribe to the rental service, you get access to six items every month with the option of keeping any of the pieces for a discounted price. Additionally, Nuuly has a thrift section where you can buy secondhand designer pieces that are no longer in the rental rotation for a fraction of the price.
“I’ve subscribed to Nuuly on and off over the years and love that you can start, pause, or cancel your subscription at any time. It’s a great solution for getting new clothes for an upcoming trip or wedding season without forking over thousands on the same pieces (and taking up space in your closet, too). I also love that you can purchase items directly from your rental order and have bought some of my most-worn (and most-loved) staples that way.” — Quinn
Attn new customers: Take $28 off your first month (that’s six items for $70 instead of the usual $98) with Nuuly promo code TRYNUULY at checkout.
Lisa Says Gah Quinn Swing Dress
Sizes Available: XS-XL
Material: Cotton
Rent the Runway is another online clothing rental company worth considering—and it’s especially great for those looking for some of the more traditional high-end brands. In addition to renting, you can also purchase previous pieces from the retailer at a fraction of the cost.
Proenza Schouler White Label Matilda Dress
On Sale 90% off
Sizes Available: XS-XL
Material: Rayon, spandex
Anthropologie is home to some of the chicest brands, including its own collections like Maeve and some more popular third-party brands like Farm Rio. Some of the Anthro finds are also available on Nuuly and, once no longer in rotation, you can actually purchase them secondhand in the sale section for a fraction of the cost. These items are typically marked as final sale, and you’ll have to pay for shipping, but it’s so worth it for the prices.
“I’ve purchased so many items from the Anthropologie Nuuly section. Whether it’s something I regretted not keeping from my Nuuly order or a style I had never seen before, there are tons of cute styles available at wildly low prices, considering the original price tag.” — Quinn
Farm Rio Lace Garden Mix Maxi Dress
On Sale 76% off
Sizes Available: XS-M
Material: Cotton
The Coach Outlet is one of the best shopping hacks. While the website is best known for its incredible selection of discounted Coach bags, you can also find accessories and clothing items for fantastic prices, too.
“I’ve shopped at the Coach outlet online and in-person for years. While I mostly visit for bags and shoes—the markdown prices on some of the Coach purses are hard to pass up—the outlet also has some cute clothing options at great prices.” — Quinn
Coach Pretzel Relaxed T-Shirt
Sizes Available: 2XS-XL
Material: Cotton
For the best variety, consider doing your designer shopping at The Outnet. The luxury fashion outlet has a wide range of new designer finds for much cheaper than their original retail prices, and we love that you can search for pieces directly from its database of 350+ designers or have a more organic online shopping experience by scouring its clothing section for dresses, denim, coats, and more.
Farm Rio Guipure Playsuit
On Sale 55% off
Sizes Available: XS-XL
Material: Cotton
Why You Should Trust StyleCaster
The StyleCaster shopping team is dedicated to finding the best products, brands, services, sales, and deals across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment. We make sure to stay on top of the latest trends, too. From knowing a brand’s offerings like the back of our hands to updating prices to hunting down discount codes and hacks to identifying alternatives, we do a thorough job at suggesting products that deserve your attention and money. Additionally, our commerce writers and editors have previously covered a vast array of online deals, including ones from Rue LaLa, so we know a thing or two about which savings events are worth checking out.
This story’s author, StyleCaster contributing writer Jessie Quinn, scours the internet for the best of the best to ensure readers walk away with items recommended by our team, industry experts, and more. She has covered tons of sale finds, including previous ones from Rue La La and Nuuly, and rarely buys anything designer for full price, so she knows how to snag a good deal online.