How to get designer styles at bargain prices

By Amy Moore (guest blogger)

I used to shop for clothes and accessories almost exclusively at retail stores, but that all changed when I embarked on a health journey and lost 70 pounds. In the process, I went from plus-size clothing (1X, size 18-20) to a size 6, which meant that I had to replace both my work and casual wardrobe multiple times.

To save money, I started shopping at Goodwill and Salvation Army and found a few good deals on brands that I normally wear. But it wasn’t until I found some amazing resale shops that I finally embraced second-hand shopping. I still get to look stylish, and I enjoy the fact that I never know what I’m going to find!

Here are three local stores that I haunt frequently:

Wanna Swap Clothing?

Spago floral dress, $20

By Abby and Elle

In the mood to shop consignment but don’t feel like leaving the house? If so, we have a solution for you.

Abby discovered an online consignment store, Swap.com, that offers baby, kids’ and women’s clothing (including maternity) and accessories — even games and toys. (Sorry, dudes: You are totally excluded unless you’re a cross-dresser or shopping for your beloved.)

Abby has shopped Swap.com several times for clothing for little Isabelle, and she loves it.

Swap.com is easy to use, she says. The site features ton of filters so you can narrow down exactly what you’re looking for. She often gets free shipping, and her orders arrive in the blink of an eye.

Not only can you buy through Swap.com, but you can also sell.

According to the site, the company has more than 600,000 items in their inventory, so SURELY you can find SOMETHING that strikes your fancy.

The prices, you ask? We curated a few items to give you an idea. Happy browsing!

Kenneth Cole New York skirt, $7

Apt. 9 blouse, $5

Guess Shoes, $12

Ann Taylor Loft blazer, $15

Forever 21 dress, $15