Shopping on a Budget

3044 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)

At this Mission boutique, excess designer merchandise, leftover sizes and overbuys from the most fashion-forward boutiques in the Bay Area and L.A. are carefully selected and sold here at half the retail price--much more fun to raid than your real roommate's closet.

2 S Park St Ste 1, San Francisco, CA 94107 (map)

In terms of sheer selections for both men and women, this South Park designer clearinghouse is unrivaled in this city: Prada shoes, Salvatore Ferragamo shirts, tons of primo denim and accessories, and much of it's 70 percent off or more--come here once and you'll become a regular.

2086 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)

At this Marina shop, get 40 to 80 percent off top-tier independent and major designers like Betsey Johnson, Theory and Marc Jacobs every day--they might be "last season" but c'mon, this is San Francisco: No one cares.

610 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94129 (map)

Stop at this sports depot near Crissy Field before embarking on your next nature hike and stock up on affordable boots and sneakers. They buy overstock inventory from quality manufacturers and are generous enough to pass along the savings.

111 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

With over 30,000 pairs that compete with sale prices at department and specialty stores, it'll be hard not to find a must-have pair at this Union Square shoe-perstore, and even the well-heeled downtown girls carry its signature prison-striped shopping bags with pride.

3464 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118 (map)

This upscale consignment shop near the Presidio offers seasonal fashions for men--think cashmere cardigans, Tommy Bahama shirts, etc.--check the sister store across the street for women's fashions.

1446 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

There are many consignment shops on Polk Street, but in-the-know bargain shoppers hit this secondhand gem first for designer handbags, chic shoes and rare women's clothing.

3525 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118 (map)

Both locations of this upscale shop cater to stylish customers seeking bargain-priced couture. Clothing, shoes, bags and jewelry range in design quality from Ann Taylor up to Chanel and Hermes.