How To Shop A Sample Sale.

Byline: INTERVIEWS BY DANIELLE PERGAMENT, ERIN QUINN, AND EMILY HSIEH

Advice from the experts on how to score at a sample sale, get through airport security quickly, order what you really want at a restaurant, and more.

An Interview With Leslie Price

The senior editor of racked.com, a shopping blog, Price estimates that she goes to 30 sample sales a year.

A Bill Blass evening gown for $30 and a Botkier bag for $75 are just two pieces I've scored at sample sales, and you can buy wedding dresses and even furniture. Here's how to get the true steals.

Do some digging. The Internet is a great resource for sample-sale information. Racked.com and dailycandy.com post details on sales in a number of cities on a daily basis. Check them frequently, because many companies schedule sales without much notice. You can also call the showroom or store directly to ask when the next one will occur. And don't feel left out if you don't live in a metropolitan area: More and more labels are having online sample sales.

Plan ahead. It's never a bad idea to do some research in advance. Call the showroom and ask what seasons will be on salethen you can go to the website or to style.com and get a feel for what might be available. You can also inquire about a specific item. If you have your eye on a ChloA[c] Paratay bag, for example, the manager might be able to tell you whether it will be on sale. On the day of the sale, wear tights or leggings and a tank top under your clothes, so you can pull things on right over them. And avoid wearing a brand to its ...