Here is your complete guide to bagging a bargaining the end of season sales both in the online or IRL realm. Whether you are an online shopping fanatic or like to visit a brick and mortar store, these tips and tricks are bound to help you out.
Follow brandsand their associated influencers social media handles
Keep an eye around for sales happening near you. You might have seen the annoying pop ups asking to subscribe for newsletters when to open a brand’s website. These might be deemed irritating by a lot of people but it’s the little price to pay when you want the news of upcoming sales and clothing deals. It’s a certified fact that no one like spam and promotional emails but getting 10 percent or 15 percent just for signing up for a newsletter does not seem that bad. If you do this you’ll be the first to receive information about promotion and sales, which will help you save more in the longer run.
Second tip is to follow the social media profiles of your favorite clothing brands because chances are they are updating about their social media handles about the latest sales going on. End of season sales happen twice every year in Pakistan, once in Sep-Oct after summer ends and once in Jan-Feb after winter season. Therefore the name brands usually announce end of season discounts in these months owing to fact that they have to clear warehouses for the next collections. Moreover, follow the brand ambassadors or influencers endorsing your favorite brands. They might have affiliate codes for the products you plan on buying thus helping you save some save some bucks while shopping for discount designer clothes.
Always buy stuff at end of the season
Rule of thumb is to always buy stuff off season from the designer clothes sale. If you want a good woven winter coat in a stylish cut, you’ll get that for minimum 10,000 PKR during October to Start of January. But after that the same article will be on sale with discounts up to 50% off. Similarly stock on lawn and cambric essentials during the winter season when western edits are all the rage and summer collection has gigantic discounts. Therefore always wait for markdowns drop around the end of seasons. You can wear that anticipated item at the events happening at the end of the season or next year. Getting discount clothing is always a win-win situation because you don’t have to invest a lot and you are getting fashion pieces in very low prices.
Buy perennial fashion classics
It’s always a smart idea to invest in style staples rather than seasonal fashion pieces. Everyone has a signature style around which they build most of their wardrobe. For example a black trench coat or oxford shoes will always been in vogue rather than a pink neon vest. Therefore it’s a smart choice to get a classic from the fashion sale. Because things go out of fashion every season and everyone can recognize a fad from another. But buying classic cuts and silhouettes is a safe choice because they are evergreen and no one will know if it’s from this season or the last one. Moreover choose brands to shop from that offer versatile picks like Limelight, Generation or Khaadi. Such brands offer quintessential wear this is so iconic that you can pass it down generations. For example, if you get a two piece shirt-dupatta suit from limelight sale at the end of season sale and wear it next year, no one can even guess that it is from last year’s collection.
Compare prices before shopping
Another thing to look out for is to search prices and products before hitting that add to cart button. If you want something and it is out of your budget chances are someone has made a dupe of that but with less price. But never compromise on quality and only buy dupes if you are sure of the quality of the product you are buying. Quality over quantity, any day.
For example, you want a saddle bag from Kade Spade but since it’s a high end brand the prices are very high. Therefore, check for websites like Primark, Asos, or Shein. You’ll probably find the latest bag of the season and if you buy that on sale. Then viola! You get the anticipated style item and that on sale!
Shop early to get best deals
It is an undeniable fact that the best clearance clothes and deals are available at the beginning of the sale. Brands usually announce sales a day or two before the actual sale starts so can prospective customers can make up their minds regarding what they want to buy or not. Therefore, always be the first one in line whether shopping online or not. May the shopping gods be with you. Happy shopping!