Lanvin has started their second markdown. The discount is now 50% off and everything from the spring and summer collections are included except for snake skin bags.

The first floor of the Madison Avenue Lanvin boutique is now filled with the newest fall collection but the entire second floor is dedicated to sale items. There is still an abundance of merchandise from which to choose. It’s just hard to pick one place to concentrate your energy and money.

We suggest purchasing an item that cannot be found in other boutiques or department stores. Perhaps an interesting necklace or ready-to-wear. We especially like a brass necklace with oversized rings, which was originally $1855 or a lame t-shirt with an embroidered heart is now $1290.

As you can see, most items are still very pricey. It is Lanvin, after all. Bargain shoppers can still snag items from the H&M collaboration on eBay.

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Brooks Brother’s may not have the same cashe as it had 50 years ago but that doesn’t mean the brand should be entirely dismissed. We’ve been meaning to stop by since new store opened in Carnegie Hill. The clearance time was the perfect excuse.

The store has been clearly assembled to cater to families. The girls and boys department still has a handsome amount of clearance items that are mostly 50% off. We found, a girl’s shirt dress for $32 from an original price of $65, a fleece hooded sweatshirt is $30 from $60 and a bright yellow boys nylon jacket is $50 from $100.

Men’s “Golden Fleece” suits are mainly $950 from a starting price of $1900 and almost all the dress shirts are 30% off one and 50% off two or more. In the shoe department, we found many styles reduced even more than 50% off. One pair of deerskin loafers were $187 from $468 and Peel & Co. loafers were $195 from $488.

This sale is perfect to get in touch with your more preppy side. For some, however, an argyle button-up vest might be way too much.

Oscar de la Renta’s summer sale has begun. The discount is currently 40% but we expect another cut to come at any moment. We suggest scouting out your favorite pieces now and asking a sales person to stay in contact.

Amid all the colorful gowns and dresses is an amazing collection of shoes. One pair combines cork, grosgrain and beads. They were originally $595 but are now reduced to $357. Of course, the shoes are just a side note to the dresses. One embroidered silk cocktail dress is $2034 from $3390. Our favorite, is a one shouldered gown is $4470 from $7450.

Although all these items are still pricey, It’s much better to buy your “event wardrobe” when you re not under the gun. When shopping for a particular event, you always end up overpaying for a questionable dress.