If you are a blogger who’s into female fashion and lifestyle, here are 10 women’s clothing affiliate programs you should really consider joining. They are no big names of any kind (except for a few) yet they’ve been in the business for some time and truly know what their audience wants.
Their unique vision and style could be your next product review. Take a read and see what fits.
#1 – SHEIN
Founded in 2008, Shein is an online fashion store that not only sells women’s wear but also men’s apparel, children’s clothes, accessories, and shoes. The designs are modern and contemporary and they ship worldwide. Affordability, good customer ratings, and variable styles are some of the highlights with this brand, not to mention the constant sales that are always running on the site.
Their affiliate program is available through the ShareASale network where they currently rank top 200 in the merchant listing. The commission is 10% to 20% per sale with 30 days cookie window and there is more than 100,000 product data feed to assist with your online promotion.
#2 – American Eagle Outfitters (AEO)
AEO has been in the fashion business since the 1970s and sells through physical stores across the US as well as online. Their garments are known to be of high-quality and somewhat funky which tend to attract most college students and some older adults.
In fact, an interesting category on the rack is its vast selection of tailgate apparel – for men and women – dedicated to specific college football, basketball and baseball teams. This is a great fashion add-on for sports lovers.
The program is available through CJ Affiliate and it has a network earning of 5/5, which makes it one of the highest performing advertisers on the platform. However, the commission only pays 2% per sale, but I think the higher retail values do make up for the smaller percentage.
#3 – Ashley Stewart
Ashly Stewart specializes in plus size clothing for women and they have everything from jackets to intimates to accessories. Established in the 1990s, the company sells through both online and physical stores across the US.
They offer some great shopping deals and one of them is getting a 20% discount when purchasing for the first time through their credit card. It’s also worth mentioning that they are a strong advocate for women empowerment and is currently supporting the Komen breast cancer awareness campaign across the nation.
Also a top-performing advertiser on CJ Affiliate, the commission range between 5% to 8% per sale for normal retail and 1% for clearance item. The program comes with a cookie window of 15 days.
#4 – Bare Necessities
Intimate apparels are gaining their fair share in the eCommerce world and one company, in particular, has dedicated its entire business selling just that. Bare Necessities started in 1998 and has a great team working on the inside to help customers find the right style and size.
It carries more than 80 brands, some of which you are probably familiar with such as Wacoal and Chantelle. And oh, they have a small section for men too, in case you don’t know. The affiliate program isn’t obvious through the main site but with a little digging, I found it listed on CJ Affiliate. The offer is 3% commission and it comes with a 30-day cookie window.
#5 – Title Nine
Sporty women tend to prefer fitting and versatile clothing and that’s where Title Nine comes into the picture. It has a long history of creating athletic yet comfortable clothing since the 90’s, offering apparel from top to bottom and from indoor to the extreme outdoor.
Their style is a combination of feminine, boyish and trendy – all at the same time. And get this, they even offer a refund guarantee, no question asked, within a year if customers aren’t happy with their purchase. They have a few stores in some US States so definitely worth checking if there’s one nearby your place.
Their affiliate program pays a generous 9% commission with a 30-day cookie and you can apply through Avantlink.
#6 – Coldwater Creek
Coldwater Creek is known to produce inner and outer garments that are comfortable to wear since 1984. Their style and design are very much down to earth, imbued with natural tone colors that are pleasant to the eyes.
On the site, they have an extensive online catalog to inspire customers with new fashion ideas. And just like other companies, they also have stores across the nation that organizes social activities for the customers besides just shopping. A kind of refreshing concept.
The affiliate program is again available through CJ Affiliate. It pays 4% per sale and the cookie window lasts for 7 days.
#7 – J.Crew Factory
For the modern and working professional women, J.Crew offers a variety of smart-looking garments that will make one stand out in their jobs. There are more than 1000 items listed on the store and their filtering feature makes it easy to search for the right piece.
The program comes with a 3-day cookie and pays 3% per sale through CJ Affiliate. If you are a big fan of this clothing line, here’s another thing you could do – trade on Thredup for cash. J.Crew is considered a premium label and thus have higher reselling values. That means, your payout percentage is likely more rewarding than selling other types of brands.
#8 – Plum Pretty Sugar
Marriage is a lifetime affair that involves many people AND many clothes, especially for the bride and her maids. For that, Plum Pretty Sugar has come up with a range of seasonal robes, PJs, dresses, and gowns – just for the special occasion – since 2009.
The 15 days affiliate program is available through AWIN and pays 10% per sale. Anyone who blogs about weddings, targeting the US and Canada audience, should definitely sign up and take advantage of this lucrative trend.
#9 – Stitch Fix
Are you a fan of subscription boxes? Then you are going to like what Stitch Fix has to offer. Every month for a $20 fee, this fashion service company will handpick different garments to match to the customer’s preference and style.
This unique customization is extended to men and kid’s styling as well. The best part is, you get to return stuff that’s not suitable for free using the prepaid envelope and only pay for what you want to keep. It’s an awesome concept to try out different clothing or for gifting.
To make some money, Stitch Fix has a referral program you can join after becoming a verified user yourself. When you invite friends to use the service, you’ll get $25 dollar credit every time they check out their first subscription box. This credit can be used for future purchases or as a styling fee.
#10 – Amazon
Technically, Amazon isn’t a fashion store but a quick search under the Women Fashion category yields more than 40,000 items – some of which belong to the top clothing brands mentioned earlier. That’s more than enough to keep you busy blogging for the entire year.
It’s a bit of a jungle to search through things, but most people are accustom to that already, not to mention there are also many Prime members who would shop there often. Amazon pays 4% flat for all sales under this category and to get started, you must first apply to become an Amazon Associate member.
Here are some perks you can expect out of this program;
- There are lots of customer reviews to draw insights about the garments.
- Amazon already has an established reputation for a secure checkout and fast shipping worldwide.
- Within one program, you can access multiple brands without having to apply individually.
- There is plenty of promotion/shopping season to take advantage of.
Yet, there are some downsides to keep in mind as an associate;
- The cookie window is extremely short – only lasts for 24 hours.
- Items can sometimes be discontinued or out of stock without your knowledge.
- If there are no sales within 180 days, your associate account will be terminated.
To ensure you make the best out of the Amazon Associate opportunity, do read my affiliate marketing strategies for beginners here.
What’s Your Fashion Statement
This shortlist is just the tip of the iceberg on what we can expect in the vast world of women’s clothing affiliate programs. Shopping for fashion online is already a common norm these days and more companies will seek to increase more sales through this channel due to its cost-effectiveness.
If you’ve always been passionate about making a fashion statement, affiliate marketing is a convenient launchpad to make some money on the side and maybe, preparing you for something bigger, like running your own online business.
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MrBiizy says
Hello Cathy. As a new fashion blogger who’s dabbling in affiliate marketing, the end goal of my website is to make money. All I knew before this was the Amazon associate program, but there’s a lack of personalized fashion in the marketplace. Now, I know there are 9 other unique outlets I can try. Thanks for showing them!
Cathy says
Ya, Amazon tends to be the go-to place for eCommerce but when it comes to women’s fashion, it may not be suitable for everyone and the quality can be questionable if you ended up buying dropshipping products. Glad you found this to be useful.
Charles says
Lots of great affiliate program ideas here for female fashion money ideas. I do think all female bloggers will find this helpful and thought-revealing. Will share this post around.
Matt says
Hi Cathy,
From the 10 programs you listed here, I found some of them to be my favorite brands like J Crew and American Eagle Outfitters. I think the fashion industry might be one of a great choice for a starter like me.
I checked a report that says women’s fashion is the most profitable section compared to other niches on the internet. Men’s fashion is just starting on the internet, and although it’s not as competitive as women’s, I think it’s a good time for me to get into the market.
Thanks so much for this inspiration and insights. It just motivates a new business idea in me.
Cathy says
I am glad you benefitted from this Matt 🙂
Mike says
Hey Cathy, love the name of your website!
This is such a great article – full of ideas and examples. These are some great affiliate programs for female fashion bloggers. I have always wondered how these types of blogs make money – now I know after reading this post.
Alblue says
Hi Cathy, so happy to come across this article. I have a blog specializes in the fashion niche. I definitely need to try Stitch Fix – it has a different concept from other fashion e-commerce (as I know) and might be suitable for my audience. Can the referral credit be cashed out? Thank you for the clarification.
Cathy says
Hi Alblue, as far as I know. It can’t be cashed out. It can be used for purchases and styling fees though. You can get more information from their referral page here.