I'm Not a Millionaire, But These 50 Designer Sale Finds Make Me Feel Like One
For the fashion set, there's always a defining moment in their earlier years that they realize how much they love clothing. Of course, once you fall in love with fashion, you also become aware of a stark truth: Designer clothing isn't cheap. Unless you come from money, buying a $3000+ handbag isn't always accessible—add on top of that that it can be hard to find size-inclusive pieces, affordable pieces, and even allocate time to shop. It's all these reasons and many more that I can understand why someone would want a list of every spring trend and every spring staple worth buying just to call it a day. But for me, over time, I've learned that the key to creating a closet filled with great designer pieces comes down to patience and my "triple S" shopping motto: Every designer piece I own now was bought at a sample sale, bought secondhand, or bought on-sale.
And while I derive an almost delirious amount of satisfaction from spending hours on The RealReal, I know some of y'all ain't about that life. So ahead, I've rounded up the 50 best designer pieces on sale right now worth buying because everyone should own a luxury piece they love, even if they don't have all the funds or time in the world.
Pro tip: Wait for your favorite designer bag to go on sale, then buy it.
Style this with a black blazer and chains, and you'll have a look.
Prep-inspired pieces will be all the rage this spring, so this is a great purchase all-around.
Sales are the perfect time to invest in a great pair of sneakers.
Whenever I find a BY FAR bag on sale, I add it to my cart immediately.
Imagine this bodysuit under your favorite suit. Chic, right?
I've been eyeing this Kate Spade bag for a hot minute, so I will be adding this to my cart.
This dress is perfect for that upcoming vacation or for the balmier spring nights ahead.
Cutouts aren't going out of style anytime soon, so this sweater is worth investing in.
These designer earrings are the perfect gift for a friend (or yourself).
The best time to buy designer winter boots is when they're on sale.
Need a practical bag? Look no further than this Marc Jacobs' shoulder bag.
Everyone should invest in a Lapointe piece at one point in their life.
Brandon Blackwood's fun bags will make you excited about getting dressed up again.
Trust me when I say that there are no regrets to be found in buying a Dion Lee piece.
I promise you that this will be the most comfortable dress in your closet.
Shearling-lined bags are the only trend I care about right now.
Acne’s scarves are a staple among the fashion set season after season.
I'm losing it over the cutouts on the sleeves on this romper.
Christopher Esber's pieces are the embodiment of Hot Girl Summer energy.
Next: 39 Anti-Trend Pieces That Are Low-Key, Ultra-Luxe, and Peak Cool
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a fashion editor living in New York City. What began as a hobby (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a career dedicated to storytelling through various forms of digital media. She started her career at the print publication 303 Magazine, where she wrote stories, helped produce photo shoots, and planned Denver Fashion Week. After moving to Los Angeles, she worked as MyDomaine's social media editor until she was promoted to work across all of Clique's publications (MyDomaine, Byrdie, and Who What Wear) as the community manager. Over the past few years, Jasmine has worked on Who What Wear's editorial team, using her extensive background to champion rising BIPOC designers, weigh in on viral trends, and profile stars such as Janet Mock and Victoria Monét. She is especially interested in exploring how art, fashion, and pop culture intersect online and IRL.
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