The Insider’s Guide to Invitation Only Sales

People call them many things – invite only sales, sample sales, private sales, members only sales, online boutiques, daily sales, etc. Whatever you call them, these sites can become your secret weapon in staying stylish and within your budget. Many of these, like Gilt Groupe, have been featured in national media – others are guarded by their members as a best kept secret.

luxe choice seeks out the best of these invitation only sites and gives you immediate access so you can start shopping today.

So many choices! Who sells what?
Most boutiques feature a wide range of amazing products. Sometimes accessories, sometimes personal care goods and sometimes even travel. While most are quite diverse, many have a typical assortment of goods. We wanted to give you an idea of what to expect. Look for these icons on each boutique banner but remember that each boutique strives to surprise its users by introducing new products all the time.

	women's fashion, accessories and pesonal care goods.		decor, appliances and all things for your home.
	men's fashion, accessories and pesonal care goods.		nothing but the best for your four legged friends.
	children's fashion, accessories, toys and pesonal care goods.		hotels, cruises and spas - oh, my! travel in luxurious style

How does it all work?
These boutiques are able to offer daily deals on top of the line luxury goods. You’ll typically save 30 – 70% off retail because these sites negotiate directly with the manufacturer or distributor. Sometimes you’re benefiting from excess inventory or a cancelled order. The quantity is usually limited - these boutiques stay nimble so you always get fresh deals but you have to act fast. Many feature daily reminders of upcoming sales so you know when to start clicking.

When can I start shopping?
If you follow the links on the main Luxe Choice page, we'll grand you immediate access. A few boutiques require a personal invitation. In those cases, we’ll ask for your email address and you’ll receive an invitation within 12 - 24 hours of your request. The alternative is to add yourself to their waiting list but that can take a few days to a week.

Which one is right for me?
Some boutiques sell a little of everything for everyone in your family or on your gift list. Others have a niche specialty. While each boutiques’s luxury goods assortment changes daily, we included a handy key. Each listing has a series of icons that match that site’s primary and occasional offerings. It’s a good idea to register for as many as possible because you never know when a boutique that primarily sells clothing will feature some hot accessories or goods for the home

Am I buying the genuine article?
These boutiques do not sell knock offs. Each site is authorized to sell their goods because they typically work directly with the luxury brands. Maintaining a reputation is very important and they wouldn’t dare sell a fake product.

What about sizing?
These boutiques know what they’re doing. Many times they will display the model’s measurements so you can make sure that the medium shirt you are buying is the medium size you are used to. Sometimes the description will include notes on whether the brand runs small or large. When the sites feature European designers, a handy conversion chart is usually included.

What about returns?
Each site has its own return policy that you should consult for specific info. Some sites have a generally open return policy with some sales being final sale only. Always read the full description of each item for return info. If you do return anything, you’re likely to get an account credit instead of a refund. Don’t worry though, you’re bound to find something else tomorrow, or the next day.

Spreading the word.
Tell your friends about Luxe Choice - give them access to this wonderful opportunity to save on the the little things that make life grand. The fashionista and gentleman in your inner circle will thank you for sure.

So why luxe choice?
After we became big fans of boutiques like GILT Groupe, we started looking around to see what else was around. We were surprised that we could not find a single guide that links all these resources togethger. We scoured the internet looking for the best sites and gathered all we could find to make it easy for you to sign up and start shopping today! We're confident you'll love what you find that you'll want to share the joy as much as we did!