Whether your goal is a style update, to save money and get clothes for a new job or interview, or just to keep your look on-trend without going bankrupt – these are the browser extensions, apps, and subscriptions you should check out before your next makeover.

Saving Money

Honey:   Honey keeps you from paying money you don’t have to. Add this extension to your browser and Honey finds deals and promotions; automatically saving you from searching through emails, google search results, or your coupon stash every time you make an online purchase.

Upside: It’s like having a coupon fairy as your best friend and shopping partner. You don’t have to change where you shop and the types of things you like to buy; just shop as you normally do and Honey takes care of saving you money. Downside: Sometimes, there aren’t promotions for honey to find, but with the time saved not rooting around for coupons, you can scout out less costly duds.

Saving Money and Clearing the Closet

ThredUp:  Thred Up is an online consignment store. You send your used, defect-free clothing (name brands, on-trend preferred) using a cleanout kit that you order from their site (free of charge), your items are listed for sale on their site, and you either receive a payout or take payment in store credit. You can also shop their miles of listings for clothing and accessories. They have a wide selection, reasonable prices, frequent promotions, and provide a way to shop great brands at a fraction of the cost.

Upside: The selection of shopping a nationwide resale shop with the convenience of online shopping. Downside: Your items may not sell, but you can have them sent back to you for a shipping fee or elect to have them donated (similar to what you might do if you had a garage sale).

Varage Sale: Varage Sale is a fun virtual garage sale app that lets you shop and sell easily within your own community. Garage sailing without getting lost or putting the miles on your car. You can clear out your your closet, cupboard, and garage and earn money towards a new wardrobe – and/or – you can turn around and find great deals on gently used professional wear (and all types of things from stand mixers to video games). If you fall in love with this community-centered app and think you’d be a great brand ambassador you can apply to do just that; thereby earning  access to special deals, promotions, exclusive events, and an increase in your presence and visibility on the site.

Upside: Garage sales any day of the week, and shopping in your jammies!  Downside: The thing you want might not be in season or “in stock”. So if you are on a time crunch, you might need to use other methods.

Keeping Your Wardrobe Fresh and In-Style

Wardrobe Rental or Subscription sites – The premise is similar for all of these types of sites. After entering your preferences, you are shipped new styles each month. If you don’t like the items or if you are done wearing them and want to try something else, you just return the items and wait for new styles to head your way. It can be a great way to have a trendy, fresh, always changing wardrobe. You can find a wide variety of terms and prices and there are options for both men and women. These services aren’t always cheap, but you get a tremendous amount of variety at a fraction of the cost of a permanent wardrobe. Some of these sites focus on accessories or specific sizes. There are new entrants into this type of business regularly. Do some googling and check out the reviews to find which is best for you!  Or, you can start by looking over these options:

Women’s: Like Gwynnie Bee,  Le Tote,  Bag, Borrow, or Steal, The Ms. Collection.

Men’s: Five Four Club, Hall&Madden, Manpacks, Root Bizzle, The Mr. Collection

Upside: The variety is amazing and it can make you feel like you have the world’s biggest closet. Downside: The price and length of contracts can be a little off-putting. However, If you need to maintain an on-trend look and a fresh-crisp wardrobe for your job, this might be one of the least expensive ways to make it happen.

What great new apps, sites, and services are you using to help keep your wardrobe work-ready and fashionable?