https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:24:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping/page/2#post-2157187 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 01:21:58 +0000 Echo 2157187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Cyber Monday counts, too!</p> <p>And bella, I failed to mention that I ordered yet more masks. I have one kind that I wear constantly, so one would imagine I'd be set because I have so many, except I keep putting them in the washer and then drying them... and they shrink.</p> <p>It's not a total loss, as my daughter prefers them that way, but I prefer them before I have machine-dried them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping/page/2#post-2157020 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 08:44:22 +0000 bella 2157020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of my shopping has been online since the beginning of the pandemic. I haven't seen the inside of a store since March, except for an athletics department store to pick up my kiddo's new bike in June.&nbsp;<br />So, my black friday (week!) purchases were also online. I got a new set of sheets, some winter accessories and the new Dan Brown book, Wlild Symphony, for the kiddo. I also ordered some new masks to try.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping/page/2#post-2157018 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 08:15:22 +0000 Astrid 2157018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ordered two graphic tees at outofprint, they had a buy one get one for free offer. Even with international shipping and prepaid taxes the price was alright, because the exchange rate was in my favour too. I didn't buy anything else, because most of the brands I like don't take part in Black Friday sales. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping/page/2#post-2156975 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:52:59 +0000 cindysmith 2156975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ordered myself a sweater from Nadaam's cyber Monday sale. Does that count? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping/page/2#post-2156952 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 21:20:08 +0000 Jenn 2156952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually bought quite a bit, though nothing for myself. I had lists of Christmas ideas for my husband and son and just sort of went down the list of planned purchases and, if they were on sale, I ordered them.&nbsp;</p> <p>Okay, one thing for myself...not clothing though. The linen sheets I like were 20% off, so I ordered a new bedding set for the master bedroom.</p> <p>All my purchases were online. Retail is still open here at very limited capacity, but we also have a new, more strict stay-at-home order, so I'm only going out for essentials. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping/page/2#post-2156934 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 18:38:24 +0000 cat2 2156934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I usually don’t do BF, instead I use November to buy drastically discounted summer pieces for next year; often BF will net an additional small discount on them. So for both my husband and I bought summer weight athletic gear, casual summer shoes and linen pants and lightweight sweaters. I will tuck them away until I swap our closets for summer and then see what else we still need. I started doing this to avoid new season Resort prices for our usual tropical trip in February, but it’s a good way to do restock on perennials on budget. This year I did a bit more seasonal shopping than usuel to catch pieces in my preferred but not often available colors, and to rebuild my outdoor accessories as they are a bit sparse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping/page/2#post-2156927 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 18:11:56 +0000 Angie 2156927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice purchases, everyone! Hope they work out.&nbsp;</p> <p>To me, retail has felt like a Black Friday Sale since March :)</p> <p>My purchases were before BF:&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping/page/2#post-2156923 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:02:34 +0000 Kathie 2156923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That watch is gorgeous! I think it's always worth it to pick up timeless pieces like that on sale. I've never shopped the malls/craziness during Black Friday, though I do try to support my local small businesses, and this year more than ever. I did make a some sale purchases, but for things I've been planning and thinking about for a while- trying a couple skin care products from The Ordinary that have been on sale for all of November, and bought a piece of furniture that I've been contemplating for at least year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping/page/2#post-2156922 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 16:47:46 +0000 Suz 2156922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echo, those are brilliant purchases and I think it's okay to call them early holiday gifts to yourself. If you are losing weight you do need to replace things. And a watch is also a piece of jewellery. Practical AND beautiful.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't normally go in for Black Friday but this year I went nuts! Some of it will likely go back.&nbsp;</p> <p>My "fashion" purchases were actually pre-black Friday -- I put in a J. Crew order for some sale items -- a scarf, two tops, a pair of pants. I hope they work.&nbsp;</p> <p>My real BF purchases were all gear! I tore my meniscus and can't walk right now so have to bike instead and I do not have proper biking gear for the cold. I put in an order for those items and am treating myself to a good wind shell and thermal leggings and top and gloves for cold-weather riding.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping/page/2#post-2156917 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 15:35:35 +0000 Laurie 2156917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lands End online had 60% off over the weekend so picked up some silk long underwear for my husband and son, a couple of towels, and 2 pairs of leather gloves - grey and navy - for myself. Not really doing gifts this year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping/page/2#post-2156909 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:26:25 +0000 nemosmom 2156909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I picked up a couple of things/holiday gifts: a couple pairs of pjs for my boys, a replacement hoodie for hubs.&nbsp; Nothing too crazy.&nbsp; I am hoping for some good deals on basics at the beginning of the new year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping/page/2#post-2156892 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 12:41:21 +0000 Anonymous 2156892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This little jacket is on its way to me. A medium brown jacket has been a longtime HEWI- so worth a try. Also got another pair of joggers and a bunch of Target t's for sleep/homewear. And a pack of brown socks too, cause my black ones look wrong with my cognac Birkies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping/page/2#post-2156870 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 03:31:20 +0000 Bijou 2156870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did some Christmas shopping too for my young nieces aged 2 and 4 - I bought these bathers (swimmers). I also bought some new underwear and bras for me at 40% off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping/page/2#post-2156853 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 01:09:24 +0000 Sal 2156853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The last two or three years it has become a thing here too which is weird as we don't have the nice part - the thanksgiving.</p> <p>I did some Christmas shopping for my 18 year old who is going into a "flat" next year at university.&nbsp; The 50% off bed linen prompted me to go shopping for his duvet cover.&nbsp; I also did buy a cami on sale but would have bought that anyway.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I have seen a couple of promotions around donations for smaller retailers.&nbsp; Ie we will donate x% to charity for shopping over this day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping/page/2#post-2156851 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:59:03 +0000 Echo 2156851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gretchen, I will look into Boden for cashmere. I recently ordered a cashmere cardigan from Macy's, and while I simply adore the pattern, it is the lightest, thinnest cashmere I've ever seen - not exactly what I was going for. It would be a great summer-weight sweater, but I suppose given the price I should have known; you get what you pay for... or less. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping/page/2#post-2156841 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 22:02:13 +0000 Gretchen 2156841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black Friday isn’t really a thing for me. I’m still waiting on the kids Christmas lists, and the husband and I don’t do gifts for each other. </p> <p>However, I saw that Boden has the entire store on 30% off, which was enough for me to restock some basics - Bretons and double-layer tees. I’m also relooking at cardigans since I’m pretty sure we are homebound into spring, and I really appreciate Boden’s quality both for cashmere and for knitwear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping#post-2156837 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 21:22:45 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2156837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know, I just realized that some tops I’ve been looking at are on sale, and my son’s slippers might be as well, so I just placed some last-minute orders. If the boy is correct and prices go even lower, I’ll play the returns game, but I’m really not crazy about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping#post-2156768 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 14:12:06 +0000 Irina 2156768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Usually on BF I would go to one of my favorite retailers. If I have an outwear item in mind, I’d like to take advantage and buy it on sale since coats and jackets are expensive. But we are in lockdown, I could not go and try it on, don’t want to order it online, sizing is a crapshoot even if you’ve been buying from the same brand for years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping#post-2156763 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 13:33:33 +0000 Anonymous 2156763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In store never but online yes. I am never organized enough to buy gifts and I don't randomly browse for things to buy but I target check the prices on things I've been looking at. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping#post-2156727 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 05:06:39 +0000 Echo 2156727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, I love the pattern for that vest, and it's going to look amazing in the fabric you chose. I also really respect people who can sew. My mum made me take sewing lessons when I was young, and she even bought me a machine. I made a teddy bear for my first child before he was born, but mostly, I just swear and cry when I sew, so I don't do it much!</p> <p>shevia, I am with you regarding face serums. The ones I use so rarely go on sale that when they do, I have to take advantage. They're worth it if you would have made the purchase (at a higher price) anyway. And I have one very picky child with clothing, too. My daughter doesn't like to go shopping (when it was safe to do so), but she doesn't like anything I bring home for her, either, so I feel like I can't win! Boys are so much easier, as they will wear almost anything I bring home!</p> <p>And slimcat, thank you for what you do. I worked retail for many years, and I don't envy SAs during the holidays. I am glad your employee discount helped out this year and that your mall is taking safety precautions seriously. As I said, I almost never indulged in in-person Black Friday sales. I went once with my mum and people were so brutal that I never, ever even wanted to go again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping#post-2156713 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 03:49:11 +0000 Carla 2156713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Vildy - this pattern&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.folkwear.com/products/222-vintage-vests?variant=35454321102">https://www.folkwear.com/produ.....5454321102</a>&nbsp; but the simplest, longer vest. &nbsp;I’ll probably tinker with the pattern for a proper fit. &nbsp;Wine/gold/turquoise for me, and grey pinstripe for DH. &nbsp;The grey wool is 60 in wide and 94 in long so I could do a riff on ‘The Sound of Music’ and make matching waistcoats for the whole family! &nbsp;LOL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping#post-2156700 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 02:56:07 +0000 Jaime 2156700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Only face serums that I already use regularly and were on rare sale. Jeans for one daughter who has rejected all my thrifted offerings. (Other two children are easier to satisfy.) Black Friday has become a big thing in Israel too. I just pick and choose from a safe online distance. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping#post-2156697 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 02:49:12 +0000 slim cat 2156697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I want to clarify - as a SA by profession I don't love BF and often ignore it all together. However this year it's combined with better discounts for employees at my current workplace - so I've got better deal on the things that I wanted to buy anyway .<br />Our mall was less crowded and all of the stores had restricted number of shopping customers ( there were lines with social distancing ). I felt that at least half of the people stayed at home and shopped on-line <br />( more or less ). I was glad for smaller crowds - safer for everyone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping#post-2156691 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 02:24:41 +0000 rachylou 2156691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This year I was really on top of it: November 1, I asked my brother to send me his wishlist. I’m still waiting... </p> <p>... Haha! I am just never ready to shop the day after Thanksgiving... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping#post-2156690 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 02:23:06 +0000 JAileen 2156690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ordered this Better Sweater for my husband. &nbsp;I got one before the pandemic and then wore it nearly every day in March and April. &nbsp;This one wasn’t on sale, but he’s hard to get things for. &nbsp;I know he’ll get a lot of use out of it. I just got a notification that it has shipped. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping#post-2156688 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 02:07:59 +0000 Vildy 2156688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice fabric, Carla!&nbsp; What style vests are you making? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping#post-2156681 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 01:02:11 +0000 Carla 2156681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We had a family meeting, and decided Christmas gift giving will be restricted to stocking stuffers that can be sourced locally in our small community. &nbsp;(There is&nbsp;<i>nothing&nbsp;</i>any of us need desperately, or even&nbsp;<i>want -&nbsp;</i>other than good health and time together.)</p> <p><b>But</b>, during our walk DH and I popped into a fire hazard of a ‘junque shop’ that styles itself as an antique store, and I scored some fabric for the waistcoats I want to make - for $25. &nbsp;We’ll go back for buttons another day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping#post-2156678 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 00:38:27 +0000 DonnaF 2156678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve never shopped Black Friday at least not in person. A week ago I ordered a ton of slippers for my husband and then they went on super discount for BF so I ordered again because they wouldn’t do price adjustments. I also ordered a couple pairs of jeans for myself but it’s a crap shoot whether they will fit. My COVID weight seems to be sticking. . .</p> <p>DD, age 27, seems to be doing a lot of in-person BF shopping— and calling me for advice, lol. Years ago I bought her a shopping cart like the kind old ladies and homeless people have. Now that she lives alone without a car and within walking distance of too many stores it seems to be getting quite a workout! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping#post-2156669 Sat, 28 Nov 2020 23:39:43 +0000 Anonymous 2156669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black Friday only became a thing in Canada in recent years , and I have to say I honestly hate it . ( Right up there with Boxing Day sales which are already nuts .) I don’t appreciate the vibe , the artificial needs and wants that are created , and the constant barrage of advertising is too much . There is nothing I need that badly that is worth this bad consumer behaviour . With regards to your watch though - I’m with you on preferring a watch to a phone when needing to see the time . I just wish my Apple Watch was a bit nicer to look at , but I wear it every day regardless . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-black-friday-shopping#post-2156666 Sat, 28 Nov 2020 23:23:50 +0000 Vildy 2156666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echo, my husband stays out of second hand shops for this very reason. Me, if it affected me, I guess I'd take some anithistamine first. :D&nbsp;</p> <p>None of the shops I use are "nicer" at all.&nbsp; Mostly I shop church thrifts.&nbsp;<br />I have friends who do shop resale and consignment but I strongly don't want selections that are "curated" or edited for me to find.&nbsp; And I don't want slightly discounted trending and popular items, like you might find at Buffalo Exchange.&nbsp; I do keep up with trands but then I look for items that are representative in some way. </p>