Fashion

Online Retailers To Discover This Snow Day

by Tyler Atwood

Though the East Coast is blanketed in just enough snow to make traveling a total pain in the butt, your indoor confinement may lend itself to more enjoyment than you anticipated — through the pleasure of online shopping, of course. Voyaging to the closest boutique may be a chilly and arduous task, so why trouble yourself when the internet offers a wealth of online clothing stores to be explored? You may have a favored rotation of e-tailers to satisfy your basic wardrobe needs, but every consumer needs to throw her closet a curve ball now and then. The internet is rife with discount designer clothing sites, websites that offer the vegan leather products of your dreams, sites for those who only dress in denim, and every type of website in between.

If the winter weather is activating your SADS, now is the time to flex your fingers and begin exploring the virtual world of online retailers. By the time the blizzard passes and you venture out into the world once again, you may have an entirely updated wardrobe to display. Pause your Netflix queue, brew a cup of hot chocolate, and get to typing. Read on for ten under-the-radar online retailers to get your shopping spree started.

1. AYR

A cult favorite brand amongst fashion industry alums, AYR provides every modernized basic you could possibly wish for. A simple, crisp white shirt will only set you back $125, and pairs beautifully with the e-tailer's lightly weathered skinny jeans for $175. $300 for a designer-quality, street style-appropriate ensemble? The deal is impossibly sweet.

2. Yoox

If you adore the idea of heavily discounted wares on flash sale sites but always miss the window of opportunity to snap up your favorite items, look no further than Yoox. The designer apparel, footwear, and accessories site is in a perpetual sale state, often offering consumers an extra percentage off already marked down items. Currently, a pair of Pierre Balmain pants is on sale for less than the average J. Crew statement necklace at $90 and a pair of rich chestnut leather boots by Guiseppe Zanotti is a mere $301, down from $888.

3. La Garçonne

Though the website may not offer the deep discounts of Yoox, La Garconne vends the type of avant-garde staples you know street style bloggers snap up by the bushel. No less than five different iterations of the iconic Saint James striped top are available on La Garconne, as well as a plethora of designer labels from Proenza Schouler to Carven and A.P.C. To keep your wardrobe stocked with high-quality essentials, periodically check on the site's sale page for a percentage off the pieces you crave.

4. & Other Stories

Though & Other Stories should be in your fast fashion rotation with Zara and Forever21 by now, ignorance of the brand is excusable considering its recent migration to the United States. Owned by the same clever team that gave the world H&M, & Other Stories provides a more curated selection of on-trend and edgy items than its sister company. Whereas H&M is renowned for its designer collaborations and universal basics, & Other Stories supplies more adventurous pieces with a more couture-minded perspective. A rugged Iron Stone ring is only $22 but will add that certain je ne sais quoi to an ensemble, and a pair of faux-snakeskin booties appear to have walked off the Gucci runway for only $225.

5. Ascot + Hart

The laid-back Californian inside you needs attention every now and then, so satisfy your bohemian proclivities with a quick peek at Ascot + Hart, the best online retailer you'll find for soft silk-screen tees, ripped denim shorts, and cozy knit sweaters. The majority of the site's products are under the $200, and much of it below $100, which makes for a satisfying yet low-stakes indulgence.

6. VEDA

Whether you're in the market for a simple silk shift dress or a leather motorcycle jacket, Veda has your coveted items covered. Many of the site's brightly hued wares and daringly cut dresses aren't a perfect fit for work attire; the site is more akin to Nasty Gal in that regard. However, Veda's conservatively priced products will keep you covered for all of your after-work engagements.

7. Matches Fashion

Even if all you do is admire the beautiful designer creations, a brief gander at Matches Fashion is the fix you need to invigorate your creative drive. From works by Noomi Rapace to silken tops by Juan Carlos Obando, unparalleled feats of design populate the site — and the site's sale will keep you in designer duds at a discount.

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