Shopping on a Budget
By Citysearch Editors, San Francisco
With financial doom and gloom making headlines daily, there's no better time to tighten the proverbial belt, especially if it's from Marc Jacobs. But just because you're spending less cash doesn't mean you should look the part--dress yourself (and your home) in discounted designer duds from these Bay Area shops.
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A Miner Miracle SHOP
899 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
Shop for a cause at this deeply discounted brand-name boutique and help support programs for the nonprofit organization, A Miner Miracle. -
X Generation
1606 Haight St, San Francisco, CA
An urban Forever 21, this trendy Haight boutique carries everything from tank tops, skirts, jeans, dresses, sweaters and accessories at ultra-affordable prices. -
My Roommate's Closet
3044 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA
With designer duds for half the price, this boutique outlet--the only one of its kind in San Francisco--is much more fun to raid than your real roommate's closet. -
Jeremy's
2 S Park St Ste 1, San Francisco, CA
Since they get most of their designer merchandise from fashion advertisements and window displays, consider snatching your discounted frocks and shoes here; you may just look like a local Gisele Bundchen. -
Retail Therapy
2086 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA
This Marina-district boutique displays fashion-forward women's clothing at 40 to 65 percent off the suggested retail price. -
Sample Angel Outlet
514 Presidio Ave, San Francisco, CA
This women's sample-sale clothing store features high-end designers like Catherine Malandrino and Chaiken for a fraction of the original price. -
Thread Lounge
597 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA
This Hayes Valley sample sale shop rewards patient shoppers with rare gems from top designers--but it may take a few visits to find your nugget. -
Nordstrom Rack
555 Ninth St, San Francisco, CA
Find Nordstrom's quality brand-name clothes at bargain-basement prices at this always-busy SoMa spot--it's also stocked with racks of discount shoes and a few houseware goods as well.
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DSW
111 Powell St, San Francisco, CA
With over 30,000 pairs that compete with sale prices at department and specialty stores, it'll be hard not to find a must-have pair. -
Loehmann's Shoes
211 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA
If you want to be in vogue, head to the satellite store of the popular designer outlet and score 30 to 65 percent off brands like Via Spiga and Cristian LaCroix. -
Skechers USA
2600 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
They may not be the height of fashion, but this warehouse sells new and older styles of the brand at heavily discounted prices. Sales, like a second-pair-half-off clearance, offer even more money-saving opportunities. -
Sports Basement
610 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Stop here before embarking on your next nature hike and stock up on affordable boots and sneakers. They buy overstock inventory from quality manufacturers and are generous enough to pass along the savings.
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EQ3 Modern Home Furnishings
540 Ninth St, San Francisco, CA
Modernizing your home won't break the bank if you buy from this affordable showroom inspired by global style of living. -
Sphere Designs Furniture
2565 Third St Ste 220, San Francisco, CA
The owners here buy high-quality sofas and dining room sets in large volumes directly from major overseas manufacturers so they are able to sell at significantly reduced prices. -
Avetex Furniture
6122 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA
Buy contemporary Italian and European furniture at discounted prices. Plus, free delivery and setup is offered in the Bay Area. -
Crate & Barrel Outlet
1785 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA
East Bay outlet location of the home-furnishings wonderland sells contemporary houseware overstocks. -
Daiso
146 Serramonte Ctr, Daly City, CA
This Daly City store may look like one among many strip-mall shops, but the interior is filled with super cheap Japanese imports ranging from housewares to house slippers.
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The Designer Consigner
3525 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA
Get your Gucci, Chanel and Armani fix at a fraction of the price at this neatly organized secondhand boutique for women. -
Fashion Exchange
1446 Polk St, San Francisco, CA
There are many consignment shops in the area but this secondhand gem is perfect for scoping out designer handbags, chic shoes and rare women's clothing. -
Out of the Closet
2415 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
This unisex chain thrift store will fulfill your philanthropic soul because spending cash here helps fund medical services of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation. -
Cris
2056 Polk St, San Francisco, CA
Finally, a dignified way to afford Miu Miu purses, Prada shoes, and Chanel sunglasses. -
Goodbyes Consignment Shop -- Men's
3464 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA
Upscale consignment shop offers seasonal fashions for men--check the sister store across the street for women's fashions. -
Peekabootique
1306 Castro St, San Francisco, CA
Keep up with Junior's growth spurts at this cute Noe Valley kids' store that sells gently used items for less than what they'd cost at department stores.
