What Are The Best Fashion Apps To Download Right Now And Make Shopping Easier?

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by Lillian Sesiguzel |
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There's only one way to shop on-the-go, and that's via your smartphone. But, if you're still using your phone's internet browser to shop the latest Net-A-Porter drop, and consequently have 14 tabs open, let us enlighten you on the ease and joy of clothing apps.

Believe it or not, some shopping apps are more developed than their web browser parent, with extra features such as moodboards and in-app communities. Some brands are even born solely as apps, with no alternative way to shop. Either or, the aesthetic design of an app's interface is one aspect that keeps us coming back for more. It's all about the ease of use, as well as the conveniency of smartphone shopping.

Here are a few of our favourites...

DISCOVER: The Best Fashion Apps To Download

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DISCOVER: The Best Fashion Apps To Download

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Thrift+

Get it: iPhone / Android Having a wardrobe clear-out and selling any of your unwanted clothes? Thrift+ offers a super easy to use solution. Order a bag, register it once received, fill it with clothes and they do all the rest. Their team collect, photograph, upload and send out your items, and the proceeds from your clothes sale will be split three ways. One third to a charity of your choice, a third to Thrift+ and you can take the remaining third at a credit to spend at Thrift+ or give the remainder to charity. Guilt free shopping.

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LiketoKnow.it

Get it: iPhone / Androidinstantly shop the hottest looks on Instagram as seen on your favourite influencers. From home, beauty, fitness and fashion, tagged content is easily shoppable, or simply browse from 5000+ retailers to curate your own feed.

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Nike

Get it: iPhone / AndroidFor daily guidance and inspiration to get you closer to your sport and style goals, look no further than the Nike app. Becoming a member is free, and gives you access to new releases, exclusive offers and experiences, including content from top Nike athletes, coaches, and designers. It even remembers your size and preferences to set aside trainers you'll like, and special treats on your birthday.

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Vestiaire Collective

Get it: iPhone / AndroidSell, buy and receive notification discounts on high-end and designer products. Make wish lists and keep in touch with the community of fashion lovers.

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By Rotation

Get it: iPhone / AndroidSmart and sustainable: introducing By Rotation, the fashion rental app full of treasures. It's simple to use and to rotate your wardrobe at your fingertips. It's the UK's first and only peer-to-peer fashion rental app, with no subscription fee and no waiting list – thank goodness for that.

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Depop

Get it: iPhone / AndroidDepop is your younger, slightly hipper sister. To sell, simply upload Instagram-style photos to your personal shop, and to buy, browse the items you want and contact the owner. The DIY vibe has made it a fashion blogger favourite.

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ASOS

Get it: iPhone / AndroidThe ASOS app is so convenient it's dangerous, especially since they've released the 'See My Fit' tool, to show how dresses look on different sizes. With that, and their alerts on your selected saved items, it seems your basket is never empty.

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Matches Fashion

Get it: iPhone / AndroidA fashion favourite. More or less similar to the site, but an attractive interface makes the app version nicer to use, rather than endless scrolling on the site.

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Net-A-Porter

Get it: iPhone / AndroidThe app version of Net-a-porter.com is pretty self-explanatory. You can keep up to date with what your favourite style icons are wearing (and of course, buy exact matches of the products).

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ShopStyle

Get it: iPhone / Android The shopping apps of all shopping apps, one of the first actually. The ShopStyle app is a clever one and features curated recommendations tailored to your taste. It also notifies you when your favorite products go on sale. Now who wouldn't want that?

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Zalando

Get it: iPhone / AndroidZalando houses over 1,500 brands, and better still gives exclusive app discounts. Definitely a great reason to use the app over the site.

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Drest

Get it: iPhone / Android DREST is an interactive fashion styling app and ecommerce platform, where users can discover and shop the product they style in real time. Partnering with Farfetch, users will be able to style from a bespoke edit of Farfetch's inventory and then shop directly.

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REVOLVE

Get it: iPhone / AndroidCarrying over 500 brands, REVOLVE offer a lot more than the latest fashion. With free shipping and returns to UK you never have to worry about P&P, and if you're in a rush you can have it delivered in just 2 days.

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