Shopping is emotionally exhausting. You’re saddled with salespeople trying to squeeze your big ass into skinny jeans just to fatten up their paycheck. You weed through stacks of ugly sweaters you would never wear and then get bummed when they don’t have your size. And you pretend to need things like a persimmon-colored parka because, well, why not at this point?
So stop all the leg work and start using your fingertips when it comes to your wardrobe. Smart phone apps make all your dumb fashion choices disappear. The following 5 give you advice on everything from last-minute sales to long-gone trends. They’re like a bunch of street-style blogs run by high-end designers. Cool content, sale prices, trend reports and all your fashion questions answered without the annoying hard sell.
5 Fashion Apps
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Cool Guy
Cool Guy is a wardrobe planner and shopping assistant rolled into one. This app stops you from wearing the same things in your closet over and over again. Take pics of clothes you already own and then Cool Guy will reinvent your outfits. You’ll get instant advice on how to mix your patterned clothes, plus be able to buy the things you want from the Inspiration section. All your desirables fit into a handy wish bag waiting for your credit card. FREE
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Gilt
Rush through the virtual doors of Gilt. This app is organized by brand so that you can easily spot the thing you love, and then get real-time alerts as to when the thing you love will be gone. Gilt is great for accessory shopping – there are tons of cool designer statement pieces that lend loads of style to a basic chino and oxford duo. Plus, you get great advice, like how to wear your shiny new loafers casually. Not a concern of yours? That’s precisely why you need this app. FREE
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Mr. Porter
Discover a winning trifecta of great brands, editors picks and delicious images with Mr. Porter. Not to mention cool content, interviews and the absolute best wardrobe advice a guy could want. Oh, and you can shop, too. The Essentials tab groups everything you need to start building the wardrobe you want. FREE
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ShopStyle
Get ShopStyle and shop a massive global database of goods. Want a gray fedora with a black stripe and a brown feather that fits a huge head and is lined with purple satin? Just say so. You can also grab the stuff you love and it’ll bring you directly to the site to buy it. Check out the coupon area, browse the sales, see what’s trending from your favorite designers and more. FREE
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Swackett
It’s cold out, but do you need a jacket, sweater or coat? Swackett knows. This handy app shows you dressed peeps so you can easily visualize how to dress appropriately for the day’s weather. If it’s 77 degrees in Los Angeles, it’ll show you a dude dressed in shorts, sandals, a tee and a lightweight hoodie. This app ensures you’ll never freeze your balls off again. It doesn’t get any easier than this, guys. FREE
