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Fashion: There’s an App for That

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Elizabethtown chapter.

The hectic life of a college student is filled with classes, meetings and social events, leaving little time for fashion. Technology is used by our generation for everything from class work to staying connected, so why not use it for fashion, too? The best apps to find your inner fashion sense are just a click or swipe away. Get on the fashionista radar with some help from a few highly rated apps in this fashion app review.

Mallzee

Want to find your perfect match? Mallzee is a Tinder-esque shopping app that will allow you to click on any of products to show you the brand, the cost and available sizes. The app allows you to swipe left or right based on your style preferences. Selections can be narrowed to find exactly what you are looking for. One of the best features of this app is that it will notify you if the price drops! This is great if you have some free time to spare because the more you swipe the more matches it will find for you!

Keep

The all-in-one app for any fashionista! This app allows you to buy, read, and share what you like. It’s practically Instagram for a shopaholic. There is everything from tapestries to the latest fall boots. Need a gift for somebody? Keep has amazing gift guides that will insure the perfect idea!

Polyvore

Do you feel like you don’t know what to wear? Polyvore has all the answers, with endless mood boards and outfit ideas constructed by users. You can create an outfit inspiration to share or you can scroll through millions of ideas designed by others.

Stylebook

Ever want to plan your outfit in advance, but don’t feel like tearing your closet apart? With this app, you can have your closet on your phone. If you have ever seen the movie Clueless, Cher used this technology every day! Upload pictures of your wardrobe pieces, then pre-plan your outfits. Stylebook is perfect for big trips, busy weeks and holidays.

Chic Weather

Do you wake up in the morning and check the weather before heading to your closet? This app tells you what to wear based on the weather in your location. Chic Weather will give you loads of inspiration! Have a certain occasion you are dressing for? Just narrow your search in a certain category: rainy days, special occasions or casual outfits.

The Hunt

Have you ever watched your favorite show or flipped through Instagram and wondered, “Where did they get that?” This app is all about finding the items you love. Post photos of desired items and chances are someone will share where it can be found. There is also a search box to see if anyone else is looking and/or has found the same clothing piece! The Hunt is a community of fashion lovers looking to help each other in the name of fashion!

Wanelo

Want it, need it, love it. That is the meaning behind the app’s name! Wanelo is a shopping mall at your fingertips. There are millions of items to view, save and share what you love. You can have followers and see other user’s favorite finds. It is a great app to shop and share what you want to buy with your friends!

Vogue

Want to read about fashion from the most trusted source? Vogue has their very own app that allows you to read through their articles and view videos of the latest fashion shows. This app has everything from beauty, fashion, culture, living, and special projects at your fingertips. With so much content on this app, it will never disappoint! Vogue also offers super stylish free stickers you can share in your messages!

These apps will save you time, money and frustration by making it easier for the busy college woman to look her best. You know the old saying, “dress well, test well.” In a click, easily find your look for the first day of class, to capture that someone special’s attention or for a presentation. No more fashion emergencies! Save that drama for something else. These apps get an A+ rating from this fashionista.

 

Kristen Wade

Elizabethtown '19

Kristen Wade is a senior Communications major with a concentration in PR and a minor in Graphic Design at Elizabethtown College. Kristen loves hiking, shopping, and baking. After graduation, Kristen hopes to work in digital marketing.