You know that feeling when you walk through the doors of a Dillard’s department store: quality, class, and well-made items await. You can already picture yourself wearing your purchases or decorating your home with them.
But do you know what also awaits? A lighter wallet at the end of your shopping trip!
Because the items are high-quality and well-made, you get what you pay for. And while they’re worth the price, we would all like to save money on our purchases.
That’s where we come in! We’ve looked high, low, and sideways to find you the best money-saving tips for shopping at Dillard’s.
Read on to score great deals!
1. Sign up to hear about new offers
Create a Dillard’s account to be among the first to know about new deals, sales, and promotions! Enter your email address and cell number to get info sent straight to your inbox and smartphone.
2. Sign up for Dillard’s credit card and reap the rewards!
One of the best ways to save money at Dillard’s is to get a Dillard’s credit card. It makes shopping easy and is a quick way to grab some well-deserved rewards.
That’s because you’ll earn rewards points with each purchase. Once you reach 1500 points, Dillard’s will reward you with an ALL-DAY Shopping Pass! This pass is good for 10% off purchases, across ALL merchandise, and ANY department!
The Dillard’s cards will get you 2 points for every dollar in Dillard’s purchases. If you get the Dillard’s American Express Card, you’ll also get that, PLUS the same at grocery stores and gas stations, AND 1 point per dollar wherever else American Express cards are accepted!
3. Spend $100 on your Dillard’s card the first day your account is open and score a 10% pass!
That’s right! Dillard’s wants to thank you for your business right off the bat by gifting you
with a pass that will get you 10% off purchases! That’s a great way to save some extra cash!
4. Reap several other credit card benefits!
So the points are super exciting – but Dillard’s doesn’t stop there. Their cards offer several other benefits, too! Check these out:
- The Dillard’s Classic card entitles cardholders to:
- Exclusive events and special offers
- The privilege of shopping clearance events early
- Special financing of select qualifying purchases
- The Elite Card grants you all of the rights above, PLUS:
- FREE standard shipping for your purchases made online
- FREE gift wrapping for purchases made in-store
- Private shopping events
- Bonus reward points
And if either of those cards is an American Express? You’ll also get:
- Cell Phone protection (if you pay your bill with the card)
- Travel Perks! Pre-sale ticket access, along with other offers and upgrades
- Prompt customer service assistance
5. Shop their clearance items
Despite the high-end vibe, Dillard’s loves a good sale – almost as much as we do!
So make sure to check out their clearance items! Going in-store is fun – there’s almost always a clearance section clearly marked, with top-quality goods at astounding prices. It’s kind of like a treasure hunt – each store is different so you never know what you might find!
Another super fun way to shop is from the convenience of your living room couch by checking out clearance items online. Dillard’s has a very neatly organized “Sale and Clearance” page that lets you select by category. No matter what you’re looking for, chances are you’ll find it!
BONUS TIP: Score off-season items at great prices – clothing, decor, and more are always cheaper when that season has just ended and new merchandise is heading into the store!
6. Check out the deepest discounts
Okay friends, after you’ve checked out the clearance page, scroll down a little bit – because they’ve saved the best for last with a link to their deepest clearance prices!
This is where it gets serious – Dillard’s isn’t fooling around. You’ll find their items, again neatly organized by category, that have a MINIMUM of a 65% discount!
YES, FRIENDS. 65%! Don’t sleep on this!
7. Check the banner across the top of the home page for sales
If you look at the top of their home page, you’ll see a thin black line across the top. There’s a good chance it will also feature a small announcement for something on sale, so be sure to check it out!
Recently there was a Michael Kors sale in honor of Mother’s Day! AND the messaging rotates, so keep your eye on it: along with the MK sale, there was a free gift with any Estee Lauder purchase.
8. Get a discounted gift card
Gift cards are awesome, especially when you can score them at a discount! There are several sites online offering gift cards at a discount off of the face value.
Gift Card Wiki recently had a $50 gift card available for $46.05 – that’s a 7.06% discount.
You also might want to check out Card Bear – they consolidate deals from several different sellers, helping you to compare many prices at once! Make sure to search online at several places for the best deal!
9. Look for cosmetics and skin-care giveaways in-store and online
Who doesn’t love walking through the beauty section of Dillard’s and looking at all of the makeup and skincare offerings? Who doesn’t also love FREE stuff?
Dillard’s knows how much we love cosmetics and skincare items, and apparently, they love free stuff as much as we do, because there is almost always a brand or two offering FREE products with purchase!
A trip down the aisles will show you what’s on promotion easily, but you can also find out the beauty items with giveaways online, too.
One recent promotion was an Estee Lauder Beach Beauty Gift – with a purchase of at least $45, get rewarded with three full-size items and three mini-sizes, perfect for a trip to the beach!
These promotions are always going on, so make sure to check back to see what you can find!
10. … AND take advantage of some FREE beauty services!
It’s fun to try something new and refresh your look. And to get to do it for free? Yes, please!
You see where I’m going with this. Dillard’s offers free beauty services, NO purchase required! Just ask for:
- A FREE fragrance sample. Try a new fragrance with NO commitment to see if it’s the one for you!
- Foundation matching and FREE SAMPLE – no more just looking at the bottle and hoping you’re right. A beauty counter employee will be happy to help you find your perfect shade, and hook you up with a sample so you can try it at home and see if you like it!
- Lip makeover! Choose a new shade you’d like to try, and a beauty counter associate will gladly apply it for you! It’s a perfect way to find a new look!
- FREE customized face chart. Get a makeup face chart of products and shades just for you – take it with you to recreate the look yourself!
11. Register for your special event and get a registry completion discount!
Are you trying the knot or adding a new addition to your family? If you have an event that calls for a celebration with a registry, don’t miss the chance to purchase items from it after your Big Event – at a discount!
That’s right – for anything you register for but isn’t purchased for you, Dillard’s will give you 20% off the regular price! This is a great way to get what you need, AND at a discount!
12. Stock up on Black Friday savings
If you’re a smart shopper (and you must be, because here you are!) then, OF COURSE, you know all about the beloved shopping event known as Black Friday. Retailers all over the country use this awesome weekend after Thanksgiving to offer some of the best sales of the year, and Dillard’s is no different.
Keep an eye out every year around November to score some of the best deals Dillard’s has to offer!
13. … and the New Years sale!
If you love Dillard’s, chances are you know about the New Years’ sale. And if you don’t?
Oh, friend. Get ready.
This Mother of All Sales generally starts on New Years Day and is widely seen as its biggest sale of the entire year. People head out in droves to grab great items marked super low, and they’re rarely disappointed!
It’s been reported in previous years that sale merchandise is marked down another 50%! If you love Dillard’s AND love saving cash, don’t miss this!
14. Take advantage of free shipping!
We love shopping online but sometimes cringe at the shipping prices. However, Dillard’s does have free shipping in some cases. For example, if you spend at least $150 online, standard shipping is FREE.
BONUS TIP: Do you have a Dillard’s credit card or Dillard’s American Express? If so, you’ll get FREE shipping on orders $99 or above!
BONUS TIP: If you’re purchasing items off a wedding registry, your item will be provided a complimentary white gift box. Not exactly the same as free shipping, but it does absolutely make something easier to wrap yourself. (Not to mention the white box makes any gift look more fancy!)
15. Get FREE alterations on your clothing purchases!
Did you guys know about this? I sure didn’t! But it’s true – if you purchase a full-price tailored item or unfinished pant bottoms, Dillard’s will alter it for FREE (not available online).
If it’s on-sale or ready-to-wear, they’ll still alter them for a fee. Make sure to get all the details from your nearest stores, but this could really help save you some money!
16. Check to see if your local Dillard’s is doing their handbags and watches trade-in!
If you have a gently used handbag or watch that just doesn’t fit your style anymore, check with your local Dillard’s – sometimes you can trade yours in and get a coupon for a discount on a new handbag or watch!
Dillard’s will donate your item to a local charity and you’ll get a discount – everyone wins!
Make sure to check with your local store to find out if they’re participating.
FAQs for Dillard’s
We reached out to a rep to get information on these questions – sometimes different places online have conflicting information, so we went right to the source!
Does Dillard’s have coupons?
Sadly, it’s rare for Dillard’s to have many coupon offerings. The rep we spoke to said there are currently no promo codes or discount codes available.
It’s unfortunate, but at least we can still grab savings using the above tips!
Does Dillard’s offer Veteran Discounts?
Dillard’s does not offer Veteran discounts online. While they do have yearly offers in-store, the rep recommended contacting your local store for more specific information.
Does Dillard’s do price adjustments?
You know that aggravating moment when you see the awesome item you just bought GO ON SALE? Unfortunately, Dillard’s does not do price adjustments.
Some stores do, and some stores don’t, and Dillard’s is one that does not. So you have to take your chances on that one.
Final Thoughts
So there you have it – Dillard’s may not offer as many coupons as we’d like, but there are still plenty of opportunities to score great-quality items for less cash. And now that you know these tips, you’re ready to shop!
By keeping an eye out for great sales and using the hacks above, you’ll save so much money on clothing, home goods, beauty products, and more! AND you’ll enjoy your shopping experience so much more knowing that you’ll save cash too!
