Until this week I would have been one of the first to admit that I haven’t had good luck at finding unbelievable prices at DSW.  I always found cute styles, but not cute prices, if you will.

DSW Cute Price Alert!

Some of the styles in DSW’s clearance sections can be found at bargain prices, especially when you tack on an additional 10% in savings just for paying with DSW discount gift cards.

(In your city DSW stores might also be called DSW Shoes or Discount Shoe Warehouse.  They’re all the same company.  You can layer your shoe discounts at any of these DSW locations, as well as at DSW.com, when you pay with DSW electronic discount gift cards from Plastic Jungle.)

How to Find the Best Prices at DSW.com

At DSW.com you can find bargain shoes for your feet by using the left menu bar.  I found searching by type (flat, boot, wedding) and price (under $100, under $50, under $20) to be the easiest way to find the styles and prices I wanted.

Check out some of the discount women’s shoes DSW currently has available:

Nine West Sandals for the beach and warmer weather – only $17.96 when you pay with DSW discount gift cards!

Women’s Fergalicious Boots that go great with jeans or skirts – create your own discount deal by paying with DSW discount gift cards and get them for only $26.95!

(available in black, grey, and taupe)

How to Find the Best Deals at DSW Stores

When shopping at DSW this week, I was on a mission to find the best bargain and not spend more than my gift card value.  To keep my hunt practical, I limited my browsing to only flats and boots.  Because the clearance shoes are in the back of the store, I walked through flats to get an idea of what my options were.  To my surprise, my DSW store put some super (50% off!) discounted shoes among their regular shoe sections as well as in the clearance section.  (Maybe a space issue?)  I found these cute Mix No. 6 Navy Stride Flats for 50% off $34.94! (DSW.com has them for $34.95, marked down from $45.00)

Since I found such a killer deal on my shoes, I started browsing the handbag area and found this silver purse, which is a nice enhancement to my wardrobe marked down from $50 to $29.95.  That sounded good to me!

When I got to the register I explained to the DSW employee that my birthday (Happy Birthday to all you January babies!) was earlier this month but I hadn’t yet received my DSW Rewards coupon.  The DSW employee asked her manager if they could do anything and sure enough I got an extra $5 off which meant I could add these fun red/pink/black heart socks at no extra cost!

In the end, my $50 gift card was cashed in for a pair of Mix No. 6 Navy Flats, silver purse, and socks and I only spent $49.87.  I’m not one that likes a few cents on a gift card, so I asked the employee to give her next customer 13-cents left on my gift card.

What pair of shoes, handbag, or socks do you want to save an additional 10% with a $20, $25, or $50 DSW discount gift card?

Savvy DSW Shopper Tips

• Get free shipping at DSW.com with a purchase of $35 or more.  When you use DSW discount gift cards to pay, you’ll get free shipping with purchases of $31.50 or more.

• According to DSW’s Customer Service page, DSW electronic gift cards (eCODES) can be redeemed at DSW.com and at DSW stores.  That means you can save 10% whichever way you’d like to shop at DSW!

• Does DSW know your birthday?  Through DSW Rewards you’ll receive a $5 off coupon (which can be combined with DSW discount gift card savings) the month of your birthday.  DSW Rewards is completely free and by using your free account number each time you shop at DSW.com or DSW stores you’ll earn points towards other rewards certificates (i.e. $5-$10 off DSW coupons) throughout the year.

Other Footwear Discount Gift Cards

Foot Locker discount gift cards – save 18%!

Macy’s discount gift cards – save 10%!

If you’re a teacher or student, you know how many days you have left before the school year is over.  But… did you know that even Plastic Jungle has special perks to celebrate summer!? 

This deal will make you want to twist and shout!

Pick up electronic Gap discount gift cards at a better-than-ever 16% off and then shop away at Banana Republic online through Thursday, May 17.  By doing so you’ll get an additional 25% off your purchase of $100 or more!  (Just be sure to use coupon code: BRSUMMER25. Some restrictions apply.)

Need a double-take?  Gap discount gift cards are good at any of the Gap stores including Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Piperlime, and Athleta.

Banana Republic Must Haves

Add a perk of coral with these coral flower cabochon earrings.  Normally $39.50, these adorable earrings are currently on sale for $29.50.  With your $100 purchase coupon code AND discount Gap gift cards, these fun coral Banana Republic earrings will only cost you $18.58!

Add a pop of color by adding one of these cool Resin Stretch Bracelets to your look (available in white, dark blue, light blue and pink).  Everyone else would pay $25.00, but anyone that knows about Plastic Jungle can get these Banana Republic bracelets for only $15.75!

          Discounts Multiply for Those Who Act Quickly

Are you following the math?  Use discount electronic Gap gift cards at BananaRepublic.com by Thursday (5/17) and you’ll save big!

You can get the new Banana Republic printed silk Maxi Skirt in twilight navy or brown for only $61.74 with discount electronic Gap gift cards (normally $98).

16% off discount electronic Gap gift cards PLUS 25% off your $100 purchase (using coupon code: BRSUMMER25) = BIG SAVINGS!

Secret Savings.

Discounts like this on Gap gift cards are rare.  Stock up now on Gap gift cards and spend the value now and later.  Students and teachers can always save 15% off full-priced items at Banana Republic Stores just by showing their school ID.

The fine print?

Banana Republic’s 25% off online sale applies to all merchandise except Timeless Collection, Leather Apparel, Men´s Monogram Suiting, Men´s Gavin, Dawson, & Emerson pants, Men´s and Women´s Shoes, Men´s Bags, and SFMade.