She Wore A Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Cheap Bikini?
So we’ve splashed into summer headfirst and you’ve just been invited over to the neighbor’s for a BBQ and pool party. The problem is your swimsuit is six years old and has more sags than our stock market right now. And your Quicken Online Mobile iPhone app says that you’ve got $73 in your account until payday, so where can you find a cool deal on a hot suit?
- Photo by Coreyu
With the nation still tightening its belt, a good place to start is major discount retailers. TJ Maxx, Kohl’s and Marshalls are all good choices to consider, as mid-season sales are underway and fall stock is now entering stores.
Many retailers are now offering up to 50% on their swimwear collections, which you know, sounds good to me. My favorite store for summer is Victoria’s Secret, which is having a massive online swimsuit blowout with sales from 25-50% on over 200 styles. Score! My personal favorite is one this tankini. Too bad it would take a ‘miracle’ for me to not look like a walrus stuffed into a floral garbage bag.
One place to avoid this time of year is swimwear chains, located in your local mall, as summer and winter are their busy seasons, and it’s not likely you’ll find a discount to be had. Head there in the fall, when they typically clear out the previous season’s stock to make room for the new year. Do instead browse their offerings to find out what the latest styles are, but leave before you fork over big bucks for a suit you could have purchased elsewhere, for up to half the cost.
If you have Dolce & Gabbana eyes and an Old Navy wallet, then check out Bluefly.com. Here you can find top designer brands offered at budget-friendly prices. I found the discounts were generally 30-40%, which may leave you enough cash to pick up those cute little hot pink mules. I’m like your own thrifty Tim Gunn, y’all.
According to ShopItToMe.com, Saturdays are the best day to pick up a great deal on a bikini, but you can also check their free personal shopping service, where all it takes is a few clicks for you to enter your favorite apparel brands and they will alert you via SaleMail™, when your desired item goes on sale. The average savings is usually around 42% which to my brains reads, “Almost 50% off, so buy two! Whoo!”
Another great website for instant discounts from many popular retailers is FabulousSavings.com. It’s a free online coupon website that requires no registration or waiting for an email alert and can assist you in saving from hundreds of national retailers offering savings both online and in-store. Plug in your favorite store and start saving!
For those interested in saving AND giving back, a must-have on your bookmark file should be GoodShop.com. It’s a growing coupon service that offers discounts and deals from more than 1,000 online stores. When you enter the charity of your choice and click through GoodShop.com’s site, up to 30% of every sale goes back to the charity you selected. You can look good and feel good about your shopping choices.
The middle of summer is a great time to snag a great deal on swim apparel, so you’ll be well-suited to rock that pool party. Just remember that a belly flop is not a good look for anybody. Period.
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