We’ve all yearned for a designer piece….not because we want to show off (maybe a bit), but because the piece is just wonderful and it feels good to treat yourself sometimes! But just because we don’t all have the bank account of Victoria Beckham doesn’t mean we can’t afford it once in a while.
All you need to do is tackle designer items with a certain cleverness, they aren’t so hard to acquire after all. Here’s how to get those items for the right price!
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Choose The Right Pieces
Keep in mind that you don’t need to be dressed in designer clothes from head to toe. There are key pieces – bags, shoes, glasses and maybe a nice dress. Understand that, and you will considerably reduce your budget.
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Make A List
What exactly do you want? Which is the bag you repeatedly pin on Pinterest? A Vuitton or a Chloé? Some Louboutins or some Jimmy Choos? Make a list of all the designer pieces you fancy and classify them by order. It will help you to know what to look for in the first place and get a bit organized (shopping is hard work and can get stressful, you know!)
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Shop Cleverly
Now you’ve got your list. Don’t throw your money at the first website you see. There are many second-hand/discount websites that will allow you to buy the best piece with the best discount. A great piece might be $50 less on a website, with crazy shipping fees. We’ve already listed the five best places online to buy designer pieces for less! Check popular websites such as eBay, the Real Real, the Outnet, Vestiaire Collective, where you’ll find some real gems for very low prices. Also, be aware that you can layaway your payments on some websites such as Vestiaire Collective.
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Remember Cheap Clothes Can Be Stylish
Just because you buy in a high street shop doesn’t mean that you are not stylish. Basics are basics. A white shirt is a white shirt. Just make sure not to go for the lowest quality. Shops such as H&M, Zara or ASOS constantly have great quality basics for low prices.
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Be Patient
Sometimes, you just want to buy a piece you crushed on very quickly. I know we never really need clothes. But where are you going to wear those studded high heeled sandals? At the office? Or once every two months going out with your friends? Is it really worth it? Are they gonna be trendy for one season and then rot in your closet? What I mean by that is, be sure you don’t spend this amount of money on something you won’t wear. Also, don’t buy everything at once.
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Got the deal? Go for it and enjoy !
Don’t overthink. Do you want it? It’s been so long, get it! Once you receive the product, don’t be afraid to wear it because you are afraid to ruin it, or even to be judged by people around you. We know how good it feels to own and wear a designer piece, so go girl!