With the holidays ever approaching, we are all beginning to think of gifts. For women, there is no better gift than that of clothing and accessories. I know my own wife could be happy shopping for clothes every day of her life. But it can be tiresome to go out so often and spend so much time in the stores, especially around the holidays when the malls become packed with gift hunters. Fortunately, online retailing has taken a strong foothold in our society and most of the biggest retailers have their own online stores where a wider selection is available and in more sizes than are in the brick and mortar stores. Additionally, a large selection of sale items are normally available and online-only specials abound. For the most popular stores, shipping is fast and painless with guaranteed date ranges. Let’s take a look at the best and most popular of online women’s clothing stores.
Spiegel
Spiegel has long been one of the most popular mail order and catalog companies for women’s clothing. This has translated to online shopping with the same quality and service that they have given their catalog sales. Spiegel specializes in luxury and quality seasonal styles at affordable prices and with a look at the latest fashion trends. They also have a large clearance section with items up to 75% off.
Nordstrom
Nordstrom is a favorite anchor at many malls across America. They specialize in trendy and high-end fashions from the world’s top designers. Everything from gowns, athletics, dresses, lingerie, shoes, and hand bags can be found at the Nordstrom online store. Their featured sales section for women’s clothing is also large at over 1400 items at up to 50% discounts and that doesn’t even include shoes and bags.
Macy’s
Another favorite anchor at malls countrywide, Macy’s has always been the leader in women’s fashion retailing. Their online store is no different. Carrying a super wide selection of apparel, shoes, and accessories, they encompass the top designers, including COACH, Anne Klein, DKNY, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors, and more. Their sale section on clothing alone has over 2500 items at discounts of up to 50%.
Forever 21
Forever 21 rose through the ranks as a small Los Angeles, Christian based boutique to grow nationwide in one of the greatest success stories in women’s and girl’s apparel. They present the latest in fashion trends and designer styles without the trendy and designer price tags. Shopping at Forever 21, you can look like a million bucks by spending less than $200. They have a relatively small sale page, but with their regular prices so low, you don’t need the sales.
Bebe
Bebe is a top-notch store focusing on only the highest level of fashions for casual living and night life. Their online store is simple and easy to navigate with all items listed by categories of tops, vests, sweaters, dresses suiting, blazers & jackets, outerwear, skirts, pants, pants: petites, denim, and shoes. You will be pleased with their website and the clothing they have to offer, including their limited time specials and their sale items.
JezzaBelle
JezzaBelle is a haut couture store that with a focus on unique designs from California, New York, and the world. They are an online only company with great photos and descriptions of all their items so you can make an informed decision. All their styles are claimed to be directly off the runway and they offer wearing advice on everything they sell. Their sales pages offer many selections at 10-75% off regular prices and they also offer $5 flat shipping fees.
Kohls
Kohls offers everyday clothing at everyday prices. They are not as trendy as some of the other stores here, but more conservative casual. They offer a great many choices at great prices with the knowledge that they are backed up by the successful Kohls chain. They have weekly specials and sales with up to 60% off regular prices.
C&T; (ClothesAndThings.com)
C&T; is an online retailer that offers discounts on many designer clothes. Their selection is not as large as some of the other stores here, but their prices can’t be beat. Some of the popular brands that they sell are Anne Klein, Beatrix Potter, Bugle Boy, Calvin Klein, Ecco, Eddie Baur, Esprit, Gap, Guess, Jones New York, Kenneth Cole, Liz Claiborne, Nike, Nine West, Old Navy, Ralph Lauren, and Tommy Hilfiger. With names like these at prices up to 50% off the suggested retail, it is hard to go wrong.
SmartBargains.com
SmartBargains is an online warehouse clearance store that offers great prices on close out merchandise. They feature designer brands such as Kenneth Cole, DKNY, Larry Levine, Avanti, Lucky, Fendi, Perlina, Chloe, Jessica Simpson, and Michael Kors. They have a truly large selection with new arrivals coming in regularly. Browse thousands of items at prices reduced an average of 45% from suggested retail and up to 70%. They also offer regular updates on new price cuts.
Amazon.com
Although Amazon is not primarily a women’s clothing store, they are one of the largest online retailers of just about everything, so they must be mentioned on this list. They sell women’s clothing and accessories of every sort and offer user reviews to help you decide on your purchase. Their site is a little slower than the others due to the amount of traffic and immensity of content and their pictures are not always the best, but Amazon remains one of the top sites to find a bargain.
These online stores offer the best of women’s clothing without the hassle of going out and shopping. Enjoy these sites and prepare your credit cards.
