When you go to the mall, you are probably there to find cute clothes at reasonable prices. That’s easier said than done when you walk into one of your favorite stores and everything is just too overpriced. Here are some of my favorite alternative places to shop other than those expensive stores.
If you love Urban Outfitters: Try Forever 21
Everyone loves Urban Outfitters for their vintage and hipster clothes, shoes, and home accessories. However, their prices are not realistic for shopping on a regular basis. Forever 21 is one of the best places to go shopping if you're looking for a big selection of cute clothes, shoes, and accessories at cheap prices.
If you love Free People: Try American Eagle Outfitters
Free People is a go-to store for those who love the boho look. The flowing, effortless clothes are pricey, but luckily American Eagle Outfitters has clothes with the same vibes. There are plenty of embroidered, crocheted, and lace pieces for a lower price at American Eagle.
If you love Brandy Melville: Try "Don't Ask Why" (American Eagle Outfitters)
"Don’t Ask Why" is a new collection from American Eagle Outfitters that has a very similar styles of clothing to Brandy Melville. American Eagle has even tried out the same one-size-fits-most clothing as Brandy. The only way to really tell these two brands apart is by looking at the prices. Almost identical pieces are much cheaper to get in American Eagle stores or online in the "Don't Ask Why" section.
If you love Topshop: Try H&M
Topshop is a store that always has clothes in the latest bold and fashionable trends. It might seem like the only way to wear clothes like that is to spend your whole paycheck in a store like Topshop, but H&M is a really nice alternative. Their clothes are good quality and trendy, at prices that you can definitely afford.
If you love Vineyard Vines: Try Old Navy
Vineyard Vines is probably the store that comes to mind when you see preppy clothes in pastel colors. This style of dress is popular in parts of the U.S, especially in the North East (where the brand started) and the South. You can find clothing in styles and colors similar to Vineyard Vines in Old Navy, but for much lower prices.
If you love Lululemon: Try Target
That’s right, Target has super cute clothes and the same goes for their athletic wear. Lululemon is known for its yoga and running apparel, especially their leggings that come out to almost $100. Target, on the other hand, has leggings, yoga pants, sport bras, and more work out clothes at much cheaper prices.
