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West-end girls
Looking for brand-name end-of-season womenswear on the cheap? Head to the west end and stop by Denise (2388 Bloor West). Pick through four locations’ worth of past summer and winter stock. The sale runs until Sunday (March 27), after which the racks will be bursting with fresh new things for spring. Monday to Friday 10 am to 7 pm, Saturday 9:30 am to 6 pm, Sunday noon to 5 pm. 416-760-0234.
DC sampler
Get your weekend started right by scoring 50 to 80 per cent off all the new inventory of killer designer labels like Diesel, Ben Sherman, Criminal, Miss Sixty and Roca Wear at the Designer Collections Spring Sample Sale (Guvernment/Kool Haus Complex, 132 Queens Quay East), Friday and Saturday (March 26-27). A $2 donation at the door goes to the Diabetes Hope Foundation, so feel good about spending. Your budget-minded consumerism is helping others! Free parking. Noon to 8 pm. 416-869-0045.
Criminal charges
Prom season is coming, and if you’re looking for something edgier than your standard frou-frou, turn to Fashion Crimes and Misdemeanors (395 Queen West) for 50 to 80 per cent off all types of fancy dresses in children’s and women’s sizes. This location is the sale outlet for the sister store across the street, which means there’s always a sale. Monday to Saturday 10 am to 7 pm, Sunday 11 am to 7 pm. 416-592-9001.
Super-size style
Attention, curvy sisters. Until Sunday (March 28), you can save up to 80 per cent on everything from workwear to outerwear – in sizes 14 to 22 – at the Toni Plus Warehouse Sale (1140 Sheppard West, Unit 16). Brands include Ellen Tracy, Anne Klein and Jones New York. Plus, all winter fashions are slashed. Monday to Saturday 10 am to 7 pm, Sunday 11 am to 6 pm. 416-633-9331 ext 34. fashion@nowtoronto.com
