How to Score Lilly Pulitzer Items Without Breaking the Bank

Spring is a hop, skip and jump away. Lilly Pulitzer is my go-to store for Spring/Summer items. If you are college girl on a budget, you'll find some items a bit expensive. But don't fret! There are a couple of ways you can score Lilly Pulitzer items without breaking the bank! Let me show how..

1. Check out the Re-Lilly Group on Facebook.

What is Re-Lilly? Re-Lilly is a place where you can buy/sell/swap used or new Lilly Pulitzer items. They post Lilly items every day for a reduced price.

Pros: I love Re-Lilly because you can find some of the older Lilly Pulitzer patterns for sale. It's always exciting to find You Gotta Regatta, Tusk In Sun, Let's Cha Cha and Peel and Eat items. I've bought several items from the sellers on the Facebook group. I've bought three murfees and a dress for great prices. On the Lilly Pulitzer website, a murfee usually goes for $118. On Re-Lilly, I was able to score a murfee scarf for $40! Now that's awesome.

Cons: You will have to contact the sellers if you are interested in purchasing their product. If it is a well sought out item, it is not always certain that you will get the item. It is usually on a first-come, first-serve basis.

2. Wait for the Endless Summer Sale or the New Years Cheer Sale.

What is the ESS or the NYCS? Lilly Pulitzer hosts two online sales every year. They offer some of our favorite prints at a great price (sometimes 60% off)!

Pros: This is a time where Lilly Pulitzer tries to clear their inventory, so you'll probably find some great finds. On the New Years Cheer Sale, I was able to find one You Gotta Regatta item, a Blue Anchors popover and two items in Get Nauti. They offer great prices and free shipping. My items came in the mail four days later.

Cons: Waking up early. Putting something in your tote and watching it disappear. Website troubles (I ended up not getting anything on the ESS because of the website problems). Limited sizes available.

3. Bows & Scarves.

This Tusk In Sun scarf is from Bows and Flows Boutique. 

 This Lilly Pulitzer Mai Tai bow is from Bows & Kites. 

Check Out These Shops: Bows & Kites, Bows & Flows Boutique and Bows Down South.

Pros: There are various shops online where you can purchase a Lilly Pulitzer bow or scarf. The prices vary from $5 to $40. I love buying Lilly Pulitzer bows because they are so adorable and affordable. Definitely fits the college budget. Skip that $118 murfee and get this adorable scarf from Bows and Flows Boutique for $30!

Cons: Sometimes the fabric is not authentic. I know a lot of prints are not sold anymore. I know the You Gotta Regatta fabric is not sold anymore (unless people are cutting up their YGR dresses - Yikes!), so please be careful!

4. Score some deals on Rue La La!

Pros: Rue La La often features Lilly Pulitzer items on their site. I was able to find a You Gotta Regatta bikini bottom for half the retail price.

Cons: Very limited sizes.