When someone says “outlets”, you typically think of your average outlet mall – usually you can find a Quicksilver store, Famous Footwear, Gap, and maybe even a Polo Ralph Lauren if you’re lucky. You go to an outlet mall to get your basics for less, not for today’s most recent looks.

BUT the perspective on outlet malls is all about to change, because Tanger outlets has taken outlet shopping to a whole new level. At Tanger outlets, you can find anything from lower to higher end. I was shocked when I went to the Tanger outlet at Westgate in Glendale, because I found extremely unexpected stores there. Stores like Aldo, Steve Madden, Forever21, H&M, Michael Kors, and Victoria’s Secret are some of the stores that Tanger outlets offers that a typical outlet wouldn’t. You can even find higher end stores like Barney’s, Saks, Theory, Vince, and Rag and Bone! A fashion maven’s dream.

I personally couldn’t help myself at the Lululemon store. You know how each Lulu store only has a tiny section for sale items? The outlet is like that on steroids! Not one item is full priced. I got these $69 running shorts for $29…seriously, a steal. I also got a new pair of Nike’s that I’ve been dying for. I could do some serious damage at these outlets…shout out to Tanger outlets for re-inventing the outlet mall! Now high fashion doesn’t have to come at the high price.