10 Best Fashion Buys at Century 21’s Major Clearance Sale

My secret to scoring amazing designer clothes and accessories is shopping smart. This means keeping an eye on sales, taking the time to scour clearance sections, and buying swimwear even if it’s in the dead of winter. The sale I’m shopping now? Century 21’s huge clearance event, which runs through this month. You’ll get up to 75 percent off major high-end brands (Pucci, Badgley Mischka, Ann Demeuelemeester, Dolce & Gabbana) and minor-league players (Vince Camuto, Jessica Simpson). I’ve pared down the hundreds of items to my 10 faves. Here, the best of the best.

[1] Swimwear is best when it features Pucci’s kaleidoscopic swirls. Emilio Pucci triangle bikini, $86.57 (was $420). Buy it here.

[2] It’s like jewelry for your patio. Karma Living ottoman, $66.59 (was $400). Buy it here.

[3] Nineties minimalism at its finest. Ann Demeulemeester lilac silk/woven dress, $259.73 (was $996). Buy it here.

[4] Otherwise known as a ‘bikini’ necklace. (Or just wear it with regular clothing.) Rebecca Minkoff Y necklace, $28.63 (from $78). Buy it here.

[5] Gold. Lamé. Pants. Haider Ackerman metallic trousers, $293.03 (were $1,120). Buy them here.

[6] Because real diamonds are expensive. Do + Be diamond-print halter dress, $33.29 (was $108). Buy it here.

[7] A cute, crop-top-friendly spin on the pencil skirt. Badgley Mischka belted tweed skirt, $133.19 (from $465). Buy it here.

[8] Superhero mules. Trina Turk mules, $69.92 (were $268). Buy them here.

[9] Wearing chic PJs is underrated. Oscar de la Renta Pink Label romper, $23.20 (was $64). Buy it here.

[10] Summer’s coolest clutch: a hard-case minaudiere with a horn-shaped handle. Vince Camuto $59.93 (from $168). Buy it here.

Bonus Buy: Only so you can say you own a $100 thong. La Perla gold lace thong, $29.96 (was $100. Really). Buy it here.