Although it s convenient to shop outlets online, the move doesn t necessarily mean more of the eye popping deals bricks and mortar outlet stores are known for, says Linda Arroz, a stylist based in Los Angeles. Retailers and designers have scaled back inventory amid slow sales, which leaves less overstock to send to discounters such as TJ Maxx. It also means there s less to send back to designers for online flash sales or to spread out among outlet stores. There isn t that flow of goods anymore, Arroz says. Muddying things further, much of what s available is full priced outlet only lines, not deeply discounted one offs from a season or two ago, a difference that may be tough to distinguish when shopping online.
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