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Sample Sales and Overstock Sales

  

Sample sales and overstock sales are very different types of designer sales, so it’s important to know the difference between the two to ensure you know what to expect.

Sample sales are very exclusive. They aren’t often well publicised, and offline sample sales are usually kept very secret and low key. Sample sales can be found in fashion forward cities such as LA, NYC, London and Paris.

The reason they are kept so exclusive is that they are often very small, with only a few pieces available in very limited sizes and colourways, so shoppers aren’t keen to share them in case they miss out. Designers don’t want the quality of their brands and collections to be diluted by offering too many cheap designer bags, designer jeans, accessories etc.

Overstock sales are almost the opposite. They occur when a designer label has too much stock and wants to get rid of it as easily and quickly as possible. At that stage, any money for otherwise worthless stock is worth it, otherwise they have to pay to store or transport the designer clothes and accessories to make room for new collections.

Overstock sales often happen at the turn of the fashion season, so if you only wear pieces from the latest season and runway styles, overstock sales probably aren’t for you. In some cases you may have to buy clothes, hats, boots and so on that you won’t get a chance to wear for several months or even a year depending on the sale and what’s on offer. However, if you like your brand names and don’t care about the season, overstock sales are great as they provide much more variety than sample sales.

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Designer Sale Shopping

  

Whether you’re shopping online or offline, sales are always fun. But to grab the best designer bargains, you need to a go to a designer sample sale or overstock sale prepared! Here are our top six tips for making the most of a designer sale.

1. Wear comfortable shoes

It’s tempting to head off to a designer sale in designer heels; after all, plenty of shoppers will be wearing this season’s Gucci or Prada. But if you have to wear designer shoes at the sale, go for flats. They aren’t as exotic, but your feet will be grateful and you’ll be more comfortable…meaning more shopping! At big sales and malls, you’ll also be able to walk around faster and grab items before other shoppers.

2. Get your budget sorted beforehand

This is especially important if you’re a real shopaholic. There’s not much point snapping up so many designer bargains that you end up in debt, or waste time at sales unsure if you can afford something or not. Although we would recommend paying by card rather than carrying lots of cash around, work out how much you have to spend before you get to the sample sale. You don’t want to miss out on something good or look like a cheapskate!

3. Plan ahead

Make sure you have everything you need, especially if it’s going to be a long day. Take a minimum amount of stuff and a small bag so you don’t hurt your shoulders or back carrying it around for long periods. It’s also a good idea to take a foldable bag or two, so you can sling shopping on your back to distribute the weight more evenly. Don’t buy too much if you’re walking home or using public transport.

4. Always buy in the right size

It’s tempting to buy a designer top or jeans that you love, even when they aren’t available in your size. Don’t do it! They will just end up unworn at the back of your wardrobe for years to come. Don’t be spontaneous in buying at sample sales – take the time to think about whether it will fit, what it will look like, and what else in your wardrobe goes with it.

5. Be aware of return policies

Designer sales have different return policies, so make sure you look them up beforehand. There’s no point buying $50 jeans on special when you return them for store credit and find that there’s nothing under $200 in the store.

6. Don’t be afraid to customize

If there’s a designer top or bag you love but it only comes in horrible colours, think about how you can customise it. Many clothes can be dyed easily and cheaply using your washing machine and supermarket dye. Beads and lace trim can go a long way towards ugly logos and finishings, and a needle and thread can be used to repair small areas of damage.

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Sample Sale

  

Just a quick post to let you know about a new sample sale happening!

Great news for New York fashionistas who want to buy some designer goodies this season.

The Haute Hippie Fall Sample Sale will run from December 12th to December 16th (9am to 6pm). It’s taking place at 336 West 37th Street, Suite 460.

If you can, get down to Manhattan for some great fashion bargains!

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Want to guest post at Web Sample Sales?

  

Now’s your chance! We’re opening up Web Sample Sales to welcome entries from anyone and everyone!

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So if you love to write about fashion, celebrities, sales or tips, we’d welcome a post from you. Here’s what we love to see posts about:

  • Fashion
  • Tips for sales and bargain hunting
  • Budgeting and money saving advice for fashionistas
  • Celebrity fashion
  • Designers
  • Catwalks/runways
  • Fashion-related TV shows such as America’s Next Top Model
  • Customising and recycling clothes
  • Jewelry and accessories

If you have an idea for a post that doesn’t fit into any of the above categories, get in touch and give us an outline of what you want to write about – it’ll more than likely be accepted.

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