https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-how-early-in-the-season-do-you-shop Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 01:51:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-how-early-in-the-season-do-you-shop#post-522663 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:56:41 +0000 Suz 522663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Huh. My size in one of the tops Angie linked to this morning is already gone online. I might be able to get it in the store if I am lucky. </p> <p>Paying full price is a novelty for me...I always used to wait for sales and/or buy discount. But this year I am going to buy early and middle season. YAY! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-how-early-in-the-season-do-you-shop#post-522572 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:26:26 +0000 modgrl 522572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My size is gone ASAP. I have to BBQ (buy buy quick) Like Right Now if I think something might for for me in summer. I wear a 2P/4P, 5.5W shoes, it is very slim pickings in those sizes and NOTHING at all left at the end of the season. End of season sales are a total disaster for me. I am always tempted to make do with an almost just right item that is a good price. No More! BBQ ASAP! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-how-early-in-the-season-do-you-shop#post-522568 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:21:40 +0000 Angie 522568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Feb/ March is the beginning. April/May is middle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-how-early-in-the-season-do-you-shop#post-522566 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:20:31 +0000 nancylee 522566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for your perspectives, everyone. It is helpful to hear your strategies. </p> <p>Angie, yes. You did answer my questions. I always wondered if it was better to jump at the beginning of the season or wait. Knowing that the best merchandise comes out early and toward the middle of the season makes me feel more confident about buying now. Like you, my enthusiasm is greatest a little before the season actually starts, and I'm completely bored once the sales begin. </p> <p>One more question: If February is the beginning of the spring season, when is the middle? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-how-early-in-the-season-do-you-shop#post-522427 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:25:50 +0000 Mo 522427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am actively seeking a spring/summer day dress this very week.<br /> I feel I have fall/winter pretty much covered for the year so I am mentally looking ahead to the next season. But I'm sure my warm weather here is influencing that some, as well. I was literally in my bikini on the patio yesterday in 84 degrees. If I were surrounded by snow maybe my head wouldn't be into warm weather mindset just yet? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-how-early-in-the-season-do-you-shop#post-522421 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:19:17 +0000 Meredith1953 522421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In the past I have usually waited till Spring to buy for Spring. Now that I am part of this fashion family I am actually getting excited to see trends early, so I think I will start at least checking the colors and styles and doing a preliminary scout if not actual buying. Here in Boise, ID we have all four seasons! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-how-early-in-the-season-do-you-shop#post-522418 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:17:48 +0000 Angie 522418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You should never stop shopping for your dominant season! </p> <p>I am always shopping in the retail season for that season. (I'm so excited at the start of the season and am bored at sale time). I start shopping for Autumn at the NAS in July. When it comes to Spring and Summer, I start shopping in Feb for sure - but hold back if the items aren't warm handle because it can be cold until June around here! </p> <p>Speaking as an ex-fashion buyer, the best stuff is always in the beginning and the middle of the season. It's planned that way for reasons that I shan't go into now. And if you wear a small size, your size runs out fast - another deliberate retail strategy. </p> <p>Ooops. Have I answered your question, Nancy? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-how-early-in-the-season-do-you-shop#post-522364 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:40:20 +0000 machanteuse (Lori) 522364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am in MA so winter is far from over. I haven't purposely sought out anything for spring or summer yet, although I've picked up a few things that may cross over. Generally I don't shop far ahead unless I find something I love for a price I can live with - unless it's a special occasion. This year we're taking a trip to Mississippi and New Orleans in April so I'm sure I will have gotten some spring and summer things by then. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-how-early-in-the-season-do-you-shop#post-522355 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:32:45 +0000 chewyspaghetti 522355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since my predominant season is summer, I start buying summer pieces as soon as I see them. BUT they have to be perfect. I will never regret buying a woven summer dress that is flattering and comfortable, or a flat pair of comfortable strappy sandals. Since I maintain a small wardrobe and get 6 months of wear from summer items, they wear out more quickly than my other pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-how-early-in-the-season-do-you-shop#post-522353 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:30:44 +0000 Abie 522353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm already working on summer. Mostly because I'm in Texas I have already worn some short sleeves and it will be hot here before everything is out. I will also be able to wear summer things until oct, at least. So I have a long season to be ready for. </p> <p>It might be different next year but right now I'm still building my wardrobe. </p> <p>I'm having a couple of dresses made. I expect the person making them will be backed up come summer time and I want them early. I've also been able to get some great things on sale left from last summer season. </p> <p>I plan to sew some pieces so I'm picking out fabrics for that. </p> <p>I also want to pick up a couple of jackets and alter them into short sleeve or vests, so I'm looking at those now. </p> <p>I'm sure I will pick up up a couple of current in season things when they come out, but its been fun to work on summer ahead of time and I feel good knowing that I will be prepared. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-how-early-in-the-season-do-you-shop#post-522343 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:18:00 +0000 Mochi 522343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brilliant question. Though I am sure everyone's strategies will be all over the place on this one. Thanks for asking! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-how-early-in-the-season-do-you-shop#post-522334 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:50:00 +0000 nancylee 522334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm itching to pull the trigger on spring/summer clothes, but it's still very early and I'm wondering if I should hold out for more selection. I know the stores release new collections for each season in phases, but I'm not sure of the timing. </p> <p>Part of me wants to jump on everything I see right now. It seems some items are already starting to sell out (especially in orange...the season's color) and I don't want to miss out. Still....I can't help but think I might find something better if I wait.</p> <p>What is your shopping strategy for the new season? Do certain items (accessories, for example) tend to sell out early? Are there some items it's better to wait on? </p>