College students are known for many things, but unfortunately, having money is not one of them. There’s a huge misconception that being fashionable means you have to break the bank. Sure, Prada will always be Prada, and no one wants to be caught in fake Ralph Lauren, but there are many sites out there that will make the naysayers think you’re wearing designer. Here are some sites with cute clothes and low prices, and if anybody asks, smile politely and say, “This old thing? It’s been so long that I forgot.”
AliExpress
Aliexpress is known in the black community for its ability to help a sister out with some good weave extensions. However, what people don’t know is Ali has a lot more to love than just her gorgeous locs. Type this site into your browser, and you will see categories on your left-hand side. These categories include men’s and women’s clothing, phone accessories, jewelry and much more. The best thing about this site is that within each category, there are mini-categories, so you can narrow your search by color, style, pattern and texture. You can find outfits similar to your favorite style icons for more than half the price.
Moddeals
This store is mix of Pacsun, American Apparrel and a hint of H&M. If you like vintage or are into the latest trends, then this is definitely the website for you. Usually, a good pair of jeans is at least $40 in-store. Imagine being able to buy a pair of jeans that are just as good for only $9.99. The reason you spend so much on jeans at the mall is not because it’s better quality; it’s because you are paying for the name brand. American Apparel, we love you, but as college students, we can’t afford to pay $90 for one pair of jeans that might not be in style next month anyway.
10DollarMall
You’ve heard of the dollar store. Well, welcome to the 10 Dollar Mall. Yes, you read that right. Everything on this website is $10 or less. That includes clothing, shoes, bags, accessories and jewelry for both men and women. This site has a mixture of everything, so there’s no way you won’t find something worth spending $10 on. Plus, every week they have a new sale, so keep your eyes out for even better deals.
Rose Wholesale
This site has a cool way of selecting which merchandise to sell on its site. Basically, they use social media as a way of figuring out which types of outfits and accessories are currently trending in the media, and they make it available for customers to buy at a fraction of the price. To go along with their social media interaction, you can mention them on one of your social media sites wearing something you bought from them, and they will post you on their site under Rose Style.
Tinydeal
If you like name-brand attire but not the name brand prices, this is the site for you. With a slogan like “Great Value, Great Experience,” you probably see where they were going with this. This website aims to provide trending attire at an affordable cost. They have tab titles like “Under 4.99” for every piece of clothing, electronic, toy and fashion accessory available for 4.99 or less. Don’t worry — you can definitely narrow down the search.
Tidebuy
This website is definitely worthy of being a part of your top five. Not only do they have men and women’s clothing, but they also have shoes, bags, jewelry, beauty products, outdoor and sports equipment and electronics. This site has saved many Bridezillas and wannabe prom queens; their selection of clothes ranges from bathing suits to wedding gowns and everything in between. The best parts of it all: everything is cheap, and you can usually catch some sort of sale, anywhere from 5 percent to 75 percent off. What’s better than being able to say, “I got this on sale?”
