Katy Perry may be trying to look at her phone less, but we’re not holding our collective breaths for our own track records. And really, why should we? Our entire lives are on our phones — important messages, crucial photos, numbers for the people we love. We’re also using this amazing, portable device to up our fashion game. Think Spring and ASOS are the only app contenders? Think again (though really, Spring is awesome). If there’s something you want to learn, do or buy, there’s an app for that. Here, we’ve rounded up 10 must-have apps for the ultimate fashion-lover. Whether you’re looking to spend serious coin on high-end (and likely exclusive) pieces or get an idea of how you dress each month (and how much wear each outfit item gets), we’ve got just the app for you.
Fashion Apps
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Closet+
Closet+ is for the budding blogger, or just the super organized everyday dresser. With Closet+, you take photos of all your clothes and then upload them to the app for a quick overview of all your pieces. You can then use it to organize outfits or your overall collection. Closet+ also keeps a calendar of your outfits, so you can scroll back through your month's greatest hits; the app even keeps track of outfit costs and calculates cost-per-wear of your pieces.
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Cruelty Free
Keeping up with how your beauty and household products are made is no easy feat, and if you care about animals, Cruelty-Free is a must-have. Cruelty-Free is an on-the-go resource for checking out whether companies test their products on animals.
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Farfetch Discover
By far, one of the best ways to keep in touch with fashion trends and brands is via online shopping. The Farfetch Discover app is all about finding the new. Beautifully designed, it's for shopping Farfetch's killer lineup of stores as well as gleaning itinerary recommendations for the places where those stores are located.
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Moda Operandi
Moda Operandi has transitioned from cool startup to a major player in the fashion industry. While the app is great for pre-ordering pieces straight off the runway, we're obsessed with it for a different reason: The Tinder-like swiping that either puts products in your wishlist or in the "no thanks" list, much like all your potential suitors.
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PoachIt
The PoachIt app is just the ticket if you're the type to shop regularly at physical stores. While you can track pricing through the PoachIt site, the app allows you to scan bar codes and keep track of items that way.
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RetailMeNot
Hopefully you're already well-acquainted with RetailMeNot, the invaluable online resource for coupon codes. While it's already a mainstay in your online shopping, the app is also a must-have. In addition to on-the-go savings, you'll be saving on IRL shopping trips, too because the app includes in-store coupons.
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Sephora to Go
Everyone's favorite makeup playground turns out a pretty rad app. In addition to quick shopping options, the app helps you keep track of your Beauty Insider account and also offers plenty of beauty inspiration and instruction via pictures and video.
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Spring
Spring is so great we had to include it. This one's a gamechanger. With all the best brands on it, it's not hard to pick up a Tibi frock, a MCM bag and all sorts of jewels and beauty supplies in one quick swipe.
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The Hunt
You know that feeling when you see a great pair of shoes randomly and desperately need them, but have no idea how to procure? That's what The Hunt is for. Utilize the collective skills of all the other users by posting pieces you covet or looks you want to emulate — other users will chime in and help you with links to buy. You can also help other users with their sourcing troubles or styling inquiries because karma is real, people.
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Tictail
If super indie is more your speed, try Tictail. Makers from around the globe upload their goods and then they're yours for the buying. The selection is more varied than the bigger stores; budding entrepreneurs can also use the app to sell their own wares.
