Resource Guide

Auction Sites

  • eBay.com – Make money and save money. Check out the eBay stores where you can find items like affordable python bags without bidding.
  • ShopGoodwill.com – Bid on affordable treasures and make a charitable contribution at the same time. Shopgoodwill.com is Goodwill’s answer to eBay. You can find everything from Cartier watches to a Charriol ring.

Affordable Style

  • Kohls.com – Vera Wang’s collection, “Simply Vera”, is based on her high-end collection, extremely affordable, and cut to flatter all figures.
  • LizClaiborne.com – This site is worth checking out. Tame and affordable version of current clothing and accessory trends. Large range of sizes.
  • newport-news.com – Affordable style items that are flattering for most body shapes and sizes. Check out the leopard or ruffled shirts.
  • Spiegel.com – Affordable style items that are flattering for most body shapes and sizes. Check out the body slimming basics.
  • Target.com – Of course you can shop online, but isn’t going to the store more fun?
  • Walmart.com – The Norma Kamali line is worth monitoring. Her clothes are dirt cheap and tend to be flattering and comfortable.

Fashion

Body Shape Specific

  • MyShape.com – MyShape identifies clothing items that flatter based on body shape.
  • OneStopPlus.com – Stylish plus sized fashions from a large variety of labels.

General Shopping

  • Bloomingdales.com – Online selection is quite extensive and spans all price points.
  • Chicos.com – Check out the new and improved Chicos clothing and accessories for figure forgiving, maturely trendy and affordable items. Warning: Don’t approach as “Garanimals” by getting too matchy or over accessorizing.
  • Gap.com – Basics that are constantly going on sale.
  • jcrew.com – Cardigans in “the right” colors, simple dresses, great fashion jewelry and good prices – no wonder it’s Michelle Obama’s favorite store. Pay attention to cut of items for best fit.
  • Macys.com – Great shopping destination when you need something quick and you are on a budget. Warning: It is easy to buy the same thing over and over again, so try to step outside of your comfort zone.
  • OneStopPlus.com – Stylish plus sized fashions from a large variety of labels.
  • Overstock.com – Deeply discounted clothing and accessories including high-end designers and name brands. Shipping rate is .95 for all items.
  • WhiteHouseBlackMarket.com – Great store for affordable and stylish black or white skirts, pants, dresses and blouses.

Great Searches

  • like.com – Search site with a “visual” search engine where the image of one item can used to search and retrieve similar items.
  • ShopStyle.com – An extensive search site for clothing and accessories.
  • thefind.com – Easy to use shopping search site.

Flattering Jeans

  • Not Your Daughters Jeans – These jeans flatten your tummy, lift your bottom and make you look one size smaller. The large variety of styles are illustrated on the website and the jeans can purchased online at Nordstroms.
  • Walmart.com – Walmart carries Just My Size plus sized jeans. Check out the boot cut version with control top.

Jewelry and Accessories

  • Abientot.com – Those in the know consider this Houston-based boutique the happiest place on earth. Good news, Abientot is launching an incredibly chic website and soon you will be able to buy their wonderful baubles and more online.
  • Charming Charlie (In Store Only) – Affordable, stylish accessories for passing trends.
  • maxandchloe.com – Great real and fashion jewelry at every price point. Look for your favorite designer or just have fun and check out new lines.

Luxury Discounts

  • Bluefly.com – Designer and some luxury clothes and accessories starting at 40% and more.
  • Gilt.com – Gilt provides access, by invitation only, to luxury brands at 70% off retail. Sales lasts 36 hours. (Email us, if you would like to join.)
  • Hautelook.com – Gilt provides access, by invitation only, to luxury brands at 75% off retail. Sales lasts 36 hours. (Email us, if you would like to join.)
  • MyTheresa.com – High style luxury items.
  • Neiman Marcus Last Call Outlets (In Store Only) – Shopping Nirvana!!! Luxury clothes, shoes and accessories at a deep discount. Many locations across the country.
  • Net-A-Porter.com – Online luxury fashion retailer.
  • Outnet.com – Discounted luxury designer womenswear and accessories. Companion site to the higher end Net-A-Porter.com.
  • vivre.com – When you are looking for something special and price is not an issue.

Personal Shopper

  • shopittome.com – Provide your size, favorite labels and desired items and the website alerts you when items in those categories go on sale.

Shoes

  • Colehaan.com – You can not beat their stylish Nike Air line, an Oprah favorite.
  • dsw.com – The popular discount shoe chain has an online store, too.
  • Endless.com – Website dedicated to shoes and handbags with large inventory. Free overnight shipping and return shipping.
  • Piperlime.com – Stylish shoes from all brands. Sister company to Banana Republic, Gap and Old Navy. Make sure to check out sale page.
  • Shoes.com – The name says it all.
  • Zappos.com – Easy to use site with extensive inventory of shoes at every price point. Extremely quick delivery and easy return process.

Trendy Fun

  • topshop.com – Great place to find high impact, extremely affordable accessories that will can give your classics loads of flair. If you are in New York, put in your earplugs and go to the store. The jewelry selection based on luxury designs is impressive.
  • Zara (In Store Only) – No actual online shopping, so ignore the young shoppers and go to the store. Great place to find affordable trends that are surprisely chic and add style to your basics. Experiment with sizing – you will be surprised with what fits and leggings give you

Work Specific

  • WorkChic.com – Website that offers advice for professional dressing including suggested outfits, fit guidelines and tips on how to look professional, feminine and chic.

Saving Money

Shapewear

  • HerRoom.com – Website carries an extensive selection of women’s shapewear – plus-size shapewear and many silhouettes – to address all your issues.
  • Shapewear.com – Advice and shopping website sponsored by Bare Necessities that provides guidance and advice on finding the right shapewear for your wardrobe and your body.
  • Spanx.com – Legendary shapewear website. The Bod-a-Bing! skirt is simply phenomenal.
  • YummieTummie.com – Shapewear and tank tops that create a smoother and sleeker look.