Favorite "Cheap" Shops?

[DarkChyld]

- Forever 21
- TJ Maxx
- H&M
- Wet Seal (pretty much the same thing as F21)
- Steve and Barry's

Steve and Barry's is such an untapped resource by many people I know. I've turned many friends onto this store even before SJP was affiliated with the store. Good looking out KhaoticKharma.

 

[seanutbutter]

I forgot about Steve & Barry's. It's a great store for basics, but my only problem is that they don't attach price tags to their items. I know everything is under $20, but I'd like to know just how much a particular piece costs. After all, there's a big difference between something costing $5 or $19.

 

[shoppingirl89]

- American Apparel (at least some things)
- H&M
- Forever 21
- Zara

 

[lisamichelle]

H&M and Primark. I know people question the quality especially in Primark and they're right to but I think it has improved so much the past couple of years although the sizing can still be very random. Those are both only for basics obviously but I really do love them.

 

[Zarina]

I don't really like any other than H&M. Zara and Topshop do have nice stuff sometimes, but not very often. In H&M I have bought a lot - it is so temptating always to grab a top or something when you are there, and here they are everywhere, so they are difficult to avoid However I try not to go there too often since all the small tops still swallow some money which I might want to save for better quality.

 

[PinkPrincess113]

Forever 21, Charlotte Russe, Target, Ross, Marshall's, Old Navy, H&M

 

[GasolineRainbow]

Sadly, for my current (practically nonexistent) budget, even high street stores are too expensive, aside from cotton basics (t shirts etc.) I don't understand how I could afford these stores when I was a student, and now I can't. Is it just me, or have stores like Zara and Mango become way more expensive? And there are no second hand stores where I live. So I am in a fashion rut, and it's depressing me in a major way. Sorry for my uninspired post, I just had to let that out. I will say that I am trying to take advantage of what I do own, and wear it in interesting ways.

 

[baddabling]

target
H&M
...and Walgreens (a completely untapped resource for 2-for-10$ crew neck pullovers and oversized mends t shirts)

 

[style_expert]

COS and Zara

 

[quimby]

Sadly, for my current (practically nonexistent) budget, even high street stores are too expensive, aside from cotton basics (t shirts etc.) I don't understand how I could afford these stores when I was a student, and now I can't. Is it just me, or have stores like Zara and Mango become way more expensive? And there are no second hand stores where I live. So I am in a fashion rut, and it's depressing me in a major way. Sorry for my uninspired post, I just had to let that out. I will say that I am trying to take advantage of what I do own, and wear it in interesting ways.

maybe eBay is the cheap shop for you? i've been using it more and more (it's so easy to get addicted), and you can find cool vintage things there. in fact, there's a thread here where member post suggested eBay finds.

 

[GasolineRainbow]

^^ Thank you so much for the advice Quimby, but unfortunately, I am not eligible for a credit card where I live, because of my low earnings. I am interning and volunteering right now to gain work experience, and am basically supported by my parents. I know things will look up in the long run, but it's difficult right now. I'm not even that materialistic a person, but of course I want to buy beautiful things every now and then. At least TFS keeps me entertained

 

[elly9]

TOPSHOP all the way, then Zara,H&M and Urban Outfitters

 

[klassy]

Forever 21,Target, Old Navy, H&M,and Zara!!

 

[lazypadawan]

I love Zara, but unless there's a big blowout sale, I don't consider it all that inexpensive.

My go-to for cheap are Old Navy, Target, Wal Mart, Payless, H&M, and Forever 21, especially for accessories.

 

[Florecita86]

H&M,Target,and Forever 21(sometimes because some the of stuff is of poor quality)

 

[chaneladdict]

I couldn't live without my thrift stores either!

 

[closettherapy]

I used to really like Urban Outfitters as a cheap store but this past year they've gotten too... gawdy.

 

[seanutbutter]

^ Most of the things at Urban Outfitters are too expensive for me! But I agree, some of the pieces are a little over the top.

 

[ChrissyM]

i don't consider urban outfitters to be a cheap shop..
however, they do have good sales where you can find inexpensive items..

 

[germaine]

I'll go for H&M!