{"id":2081,"date":"2007-09-18T19:31:07","date_gmt":"2007-09-19T00:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wordpress\/?p=2081"},"modified":"2021-01-19T21:38:46","modified_gmt":"2021-01-20T03:38:46","slug":"sales-vs-clearance-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/shopping-guide\/sales-vs-clearance-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Sales vs. Clearance \u2014 do you know the difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

You\u2019re no stranger to shopping, and you could probably find your way blindfolded to the sale section at your favorite department store. But when you navigate those bustling aisles and thumb through the racks with the urgency of a woman determined to find The Perfect Deal, you may not even realize that you could very well be trawling the clearance department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what exactly is<\/em> the difference between a clearance and a sale? After all, both set off serious alarm bells \u2014 the excited, vigorous, run-for-it-right-now type. And you can usually anticipate the thrill of the chase when you envision those price tags with low, low prices. Both clearances and sales are shoppers\u2019 paradises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sale \u2014 it’s only temporary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the simplest terms, a sale offers items marked down for a temporary<\/em> period. Big-ticket items tend to remain at their retail price unless a holiday pops up on the calendar. Then, well, you know the drill. Whether it’s Memorial Day or Black Friday or Arbor Day, prices get slashed for three or four days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the sale ends, prices go back up. And if you missed the sale, you’re stuck waiting for the next big event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clearance \u2014 on ’til it’s gone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A clearance, meanwhile, offers items with permanently slashed prices. Clearance sections in most stores often feel picked over. That’s because the prices are so crazy low that these pieces just don’t last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may find an amazing top that’s only in an XXS, or a fabulous maxi dress with make-up stains on it. But when you a piece you love that fits on the clearance rack? Well, that’s a budget shopper’s dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note that most clearance items are final sale, so be sure that it fits you perfectly and is defect-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to shop clearance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re feeling a little inspired, who can blame you? Here are our favorite online clearance and sale departments to scoop up everything from wardrobe basics to shoes to accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nordstrom rack clearance<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Absurdly great deals abound from brands both low- and high-end at Nordstrom Rack, including this Band of Gypsies Tropical Mixed Print Maxi Dress\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/g>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/clipPath>\r\n <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a> (was $89, now $17.49).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Target clearance<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s plenty to love in this digital catalog full of the best that Target has to offer. Add this Olive Button-down Jacket<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> to your wardrobe for only $12.60 (originally $42).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Macy\u2019s clearance<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Evening gowns? Check. Handbags? Yep. Tees? Absolutely. Macy\u2019s has it all for less, including these Free People Sharkbite Skinny Jeans<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> (was $78, now $39).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to shop sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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LOFT Sale Item<\/a><\/strong>s<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the mood for a steal? Um, always. Find them in the LOFT sale section, which is filled with classics like this Tunic Tank (was $39.88, now $8.88).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Banana Republic sale items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Who can refuse the possibility of adding a fabulous work dress to their closet? This Banana Republic Stretch Racer-Neck Sheath (was $128, now $82.99) ticks all the boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Francesca\u2019s Sale Items<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For relaxed clothes<\/a> with a trendy twist, turn to Francesca\u2019s sale department. The Dally Striped Blazer (was $38, now $26.98) adds laid-back charm to your wardrobe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You\u2019re no stranger to shopping, and you could probably find your way blindfolded to the sale section at your favorite department store. But when you navigate those bustling aisles and thumb through the racks with the urgency of a woman determined to find The Perfect Deal, you may not even realize that you could very… Read More »Sales vs. Clearance \u2014 do you know the difference?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":119511,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[162],"class_list":["post-2081","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-shopping-guide","tag-loft"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":119511,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/09\/sale-vs-clearance-1-300x150.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2081","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2081"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2081\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/119511"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2081"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2081"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2081"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}