If you've done any online shopping in Canada, you know that shipping charges can be outrageous. So we recently asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us their best-kept secrets for online stores.
All without egregious shipping costs, of course. Here's what they suggested:
1. ShoeMe
ShoeMe is a Canadian website, so you'll avoid any custom charges! They have a great selection of shoes for men, women, and children from top designers.
Pricing: Flip-flops start at about $15 on sale. Women's shoes go up to $905 for a pair of Amalfi boots.
Shipping: Free shipping on all orders within Canada.
Submitted by Janny Cho, Facebook
2. Blame Betty
Blame Betty is a vintage, pin-up-inspired clothing and accessories store based in Calgary, Alberta. It has a good selection of super cute dresses, great bathing suits, and wicked shoes.
Pricing: Dresses are really reasonable, starting at $45 and going up to $225.
Shipping: Blame Betty offers flat-rate shipping of $9 within Canada.
Submitted by Jamie Vanstone, Facebook
Book lovers, rejoice! Out of Print Clothing is for you. Sport your literary love on your T-shirt. This website has a wide array of options for women, men, and kids, so you'll be sure to find something that tickles your bookworm fancy.
Pricing: T-shirts start at $24 and sweatshirts start at $40. *Pricing in USD
Shipping: This is NOT a Canadian website, but it does have free shipping to Canada on all orders over $60.
Submitted by Holly Adams, Facebook
4. Dress911
Dress911 is more than just dresses. This Canadian website has a good selection of cute vintage-inspired clothing and accessories at pretty fantastic prices.
Pricing: Dresses start around $35 and go up to $149.95.
Shipping: Flat shipping rate of $5 within Canada.
Submitted by Sukh Mani Purewal, Facebook
5. Asos
Asos is a UK site with an incredible collection of women's and men's clothing and accessories. They have soooo many brands to choose from!
Pricing: Because there are so many different brands available on Asos, pricing is varied. You can find reasonable prices on brands like French Connection and American Apparel or splurge on Marc by Marc Jacobs. Prices are listed in CND if you select your currency.
Shipping: Free shipping to Canada on orders over $45.
Submitted by Amanda Zawada, Facebook
6. MeUndies
Want your underwear delivered right to your door? MeUndies specializes in comfortable underwear for both men and women. They also come in different cuts and fun patterns.
Pricing: Women's start at $16 a pair and men's start at $20 a pair. You can also buy multi-packs. *Pricing in USD
Shipping: Free shipping to Canada.
Submitted by Nicole Matthews, Facebook
7. Frank & Oak
If you're looking for dapper men's clothes, you're in luck with Frank & Oak. Hailing from Montreal, Frank and Oak is mixing trendy clothes with a commitment to quality. They release 12 new collections a year, so you'll never be out of new styles.
Pricing: Very reasonable for great quality. Shirts start around $45.
Shipping: $6 flat-rate shipping within Canada.
Submitted by kieleric
8. Boohoo
Boohoo is great for stocking up on the basics or a few dresses for a summer night on the town. This UK website carries men's and women's fashions and accessories.
Pricing: Boohoo isn't going to break the bank. You can get some great weekend wear starting at $15 for tops. Prices are listed in CND when you choose your currency.
Shipping: $9.99 standard shipping to Canada.
Sumbitted by taylorw4e79a3e5e
If you love ModCloth but hate paying custom charges, Boutique 1861 is the perfect solution. This Montreal store has a huge selection of gorgeous vintage-inspired dresses and clothing.
Pricing: Prices are moderate. Dresses start at $35 and go up to $548.
Shipping: Standard $5 shipping in Canada. Free shipping over $99.
Submitted by isabellea44e2c847f
10. Hope's
Hope's is a great place to load up on breezy summer fashion for a great price. They carry dresses, tops, bottoms, shoes, and accessories.
Pricing: Good prices for basics. Tops start at $15.99 and go to about $50. *Prices in USD
Shipping: Free shipping to Canada.
Submitted by laurenp44b6adeaf
11. YesStyle
YesStyle is a great source for fashions coming from Asia and has some really pretty and unique pieces! This website carries women's, men's, and children's clothing and accessories.
Pricing: Good prices, with dresses starting at $19.99. Prices are in Canadian dollars.
Shipping: Free shipping in Canada on orders over $150. Otherwise, it's $24.99.
Submitted by Megan Ina Simonson, Facebook
12. La Quaintrelle
La Quaintrelle is a boutique based in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, that carries beautiful vintage-inspired fashions. Although it started with a small online selection, the website has grown since, and you will find plenty of gorgeous dresses, tops, and accessories.
Pricing: Prices vary, with dresses starting around $50.
Shipping: There is a flat shipping rate of $7 within Canada.