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Online shopping has become a popular way for consumers to find and purchase whatever they want. In fact, about 96% of Americans have purchased something online in their lives.
Shopping from your laptop isn’t the only way to buy online. Plenty of cheap clothes apps and online coupon extensions help you find good prices on stylish clothing.
Here are 10 cheap clothes apps to help you express yourself through fashion without compromising your monthly budget.
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- Zulily
- thredUP
- Rent the Runway
- Rue La La
- Gilt
- Poshmark
- Depop
- OfferUp
- Amazon
- Honey
1. Zulily
If you love finding deals at discount retailers but don’t like searching through all the racks, you may enjoy Zulily.
Zulily doesn’t maintain a large inventory on-site. Instead, they order items after you order and pass those savings on to you — up to 65% off top brands.
2. thredUP
thredUP may be another great clothes-shopping app for those on a budget. thredUp specializes in secondhand clothing, so you can shop while supporting more sustainable fashion.
You can filter results by price, size and brand, which may eliminate the stress of thrift store shopping while helping you find exciting deals.
3. Rent the Runway
If you need unique outfits for special occasions like weddings or ski trips that you only plan to wear a few times, you may be able to save money by using Rent the Runway.
This online clothing app allows subscribers to rent both formal and casual clothes. You can either pay a one-time rental fee per item or sign up for a membership to rent a set number of clothes per month.
4. Rue La La
Rue La La is a clothing app for style-conscious people shopping on a budget. You need to be a member to take advantage of deals on the site — up to 70% off retail prices.
The Rue La La app is available for both Android and iPhone. While you can shop Rue La La online, the app lets you set reminders for upcoming Boutique openings so you don’t miss out on any desirable deals.
5. Gilt
Gilt is another member-based clothing app that Rue La La acquired in 2018. Like Rue La La, Gilt features sales on designer clothing and home goods.
The site was originally by invitation only but has since opened to the public. You have to be a member to shop through Gilt, but you no longer need an invite.
6. Poshmark
You may save money on clothes by buying fashionable but gently used garments. Poshmark lets you do just that. The app helps people buy and sell stylish clothing that they no longer wear.
Another perk to Poshmark is that you can use it to invest in yourself by selling your clothes through the app. Simply take pictures of your clothing, describe the items and price them accordingly. If someone buys your clothing, the app helps you take care of shipping and sending it to them.
7. Depop
If you’re looking for unique vintage and creative clothing, Depop may be an intriguing option. With over 30 million collectors, vintage sellers and stylists on the app, there are plenty of places to find inspiration and great deals.
By following different sellers and “liking” items on the platform, Depop helps you create a vision board that it curates according to your style preferences. You’ll need to create a free account to buy and sell on the Depop store.
8. OfferUp
You can think of OfferUp like Craigslist, but perhaps with a more user-friendly experience. Since it’s a local marketplace, OfferUp isn’t focused solely on clothes, but it may be worth looking to see if you can find deals on fashionable items you love.
9. Amazon
If you’ve done online shopping, you’re probably familiar with the Amazon interface. The company is currently the fifth largest company in the world in terms of market cap — worth around $1.045 trillion.
Whether you’re shopping for clothing, accessories or even groceries, you may be able to find it on Amazon — plus, it’s delivered straight to your door.
As for deals, Amazon highlights “Today’s Deals” in their navigation menu. If you regularly shop online, you might benefit from signing up for a Prime membership, which entitles you to free shipping and exclusive deals.
10. Honey
Honey is primarily a browser extension that automatically applies coupon codes to your purchase at checkout.
It also has a price tracking feature that allows you to watch items over time to try and get the best price. Honey isn’t limited to clothing apps and websites; you can find deals on items from over 30,000 stores.
What’s next: Create a budget
Now that you know some cheap clothes apps you can use to help extend your money, it’s time to create a budget. It may be easy to overspend without a budget, even if you shop at affordable places.
Consider exploring the 50/30/20 budgeting method. With this technique, you spend 50% of your after-tax pay on needs, 30% on wants and 20% on paying down debts or building savings.
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