After Christmas Sales Attract Large Numbers

A manager at the Macy's in the Annapolis mall said “every other transaction” the day after Christmas involves a gift card. “It just makes the shopping easier,” said Bowie resident Camille Wallace. Grace Poe, 16, of Edgewater, received about $200 in

Photo by Brian Harkin Now that we've covered your best bets at all of the department and mall store after-Christmas sales, it's time to hunt down the bargains at

The story of crowds overrunning stores the day after Christmas continued its shift to near-mythical status Wednesday as consumers' ongoing frugality - combined with the growing community of online-shopping devotees - meant that postholiday commerce

Truc Phan gives her 9-month-old daughter, Tiffany, a kiss as they shop Wednesday at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center. Retailers are depending on the days after Christmas to make up lost ground in a disappointing holiday shopping season. (RJ Sangosti

We've pored over the best online after-Christmas sales, from Net-a-Porter to Gap and rounded up the best deals to be found, whether it's an incredibly huge markdown or a once-in-a-lifetime find. So, click through for Fashionista's guide to the sales