WHY WE SHOP EARLY?
- We can shop end of season sales! – In July, all stores are getting rid of their Summer inventory so they all have huge sales much bigger than Black Friday. Why does this benefit our Fall wardrobe? Because Fall/Winter pieces that didn’t sell, got returned or never made the floor are brought onto the floor and mixed in with the Summer clearance because stores need to get rid of it too!
- We plan our wardrobes for upcoming seasons early because we know what we’re shopping for which helps us stay on track. By staying focused on what items you want you’re less likely to make impulse purchases. Back to reason 1, having your wardrobe planned out early allows you to shop end of year sales or the Nordstrom Anniversary Sales without impulse purchasing a bunch of stuff you won’t use.
HOW WE PLAN WHAT WE’RE SHOPPING FOR
- BRAINSTORM: think about the styles that have been catching your eye, is there something you wanted last year? What we’re your go-to pieces last year? Are you still into them? Do you need to update them? Are you going for a new vibes this season?
- RESEARCH: Go to Pinterest and search the styles you’re brainstorming. Scroll down your favorite Instagrammers feed. Get styling ideas and inspiration there. Are there pieces you already have that works will the vibe of your upcoming wardrobe? What are the key pieces you have to have?
- LIST: Now that you’ve brainstormed and done some research you should have a strong idea as to what you’ll be wearing for the new season. Write a list of your must have pieces and include items you already have, this will keep you from buying items you already have but forgot about…. You know we’re getting old ha! I put my list in my Notes on my phone so I can always reference it while shopping unexpectedly.
- CATEGORIES: Put your list of new purchase wants into price tiers. My tiers are over $200, $100-$200 and $50 and under. This helps to give a quick visual of how much money you’re looking to spend. If your budget is tight, you know to keep your top tiers down to an item or two. You can also get a very loose idea as to how much you’ll be spending. You know if you have 10 items in your 2nd tier and only 3 in you bottom tier you may want to reevaluate your life and brainstorm more affordable options for some of those items. Do you really need a $75 hat because that’s what all the girls on Instagram are wearing or will the $20 options at Target and Amazon work?
- MUST HAVES: Lastly, determine which items are your must haves. Which pieces are going to make the biggest impact on the versatility of your wardrobe? THOSE are your must haves NOT a loud ass Adidas track suit! (even though I prioritized one last year haha do as I say not as I do) … My must haves are always the items I’ll wear the most. This year my must haves were Spanx leather leggings and Mini UGG Boots. Both items I kept reaching for last year but didn’t have them to actually put on. Because I planned my wardrobe early and shopped sales I got both items for $75 total. Shout Out Nordstrom Notes!
At the end of the video above I did a quick Fall Haul for you guys, I left quite a few pieces out like my Champion sweatsuit, a thrifted blazer and an MCM clutch but I talk too much and had to cut a few pieces out.
All of the items in the video are linked below ..
SWEATER DRESS: TopShop (similar style)
DENIM BOILER SUIT: TopShop via Nordstrom
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