https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-season-sales-do-you-bite Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 19:51:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-season-sales-do-you-bite#post-176713 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 09:01:20 +0000 londonkiwi (now back in NZ) 176713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The other thing that I like shopping for is lingere. Especially for brands that I know my size in and I normally like to do this on line. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-season-sales-do-you-bite#post-176711 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 08:48:50 +0000 anne 176711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Fi now - more like things I have not got around to getting at the beginning of the season.<br /> A few years ago I tried to do my main shopping at the sales and was often frustrated by not being able to find stuff in my size! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-season-sales-do-you-bite#post-176706 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 08:20:23 +0000 londonkiwi (now back in NZ) 176706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, but normally for staple items that I am missing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-season-sales-do-you-bite#post-176702 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 08:05:18 +0000 RoseandJoan 176702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Usually no but this season yes, we are having a late summer beach holiday so the sales will be perfect time to complete my holiday capsule. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-season-sales-do-you-bite#post-176280 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 02:37:58 +0000 Traci 176280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the BR one:<br /> <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=26497&#038;vid=&#038;pid=746436&#038;scid=746436002" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....=746436002</a><br /> The fabric was so thick and soft and yummy. It almost felt like a nightgown. I didn't love the sleeves, though.</p> <p>This is the one I traded it for:<br /> <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=24322&#038;N=1200007&#038;pCategoryId=3939&#038;categoryId=180&#038;Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_180&#038;loc=TN&#038;gridSize=sm&#038;showAll=true&#038;defaultColor=Black&#038;defaultSizeType=Regular" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/catal.....pe=Regular</a></p> <p>You can't pick up the detailing in the pictures, but it has a neat asymmetrical seaming across the midriff. I also really liked the way the shoulders cut in slightly. It was very flattering to my shoulders. I might post a picture soon to get votes on whether I need to shorten it an inch or two, or not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-season-sales-do-you-bite#post-176272 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 02:19:39 +0000 agrace 176272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Traci, the reviews online said it was a heavier fabric than expected so that may be another reason it will be great in the Fall. Well, now I'm intrigued to try it on for sure. </p> <p>I'm curious about the ponte knit at BR - do you have a link to that?</p> <p>To me, the fact that you bought plain black, plain denim and cognac leather - all such great quality basics - now those are good reasons to get out of the house and get to these sales! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-season-sales-do-you-bite#post-176271 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 02:17:52 +0000 Traci 176271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, that was the one. I didn't think it would suit me, but it fit really well. I may overdye it, but either way, I think it will be very fun in the fall. I actually think of it as more of a fall piece than a summer piece already. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-season-sales-do-you-bite#post-176268 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 02:10:07 +0000 agrace 176268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Traci,<br /> What you bought is a GREAT example of really taking advantage of these sales - that dress and saddle bag alone are perfect and will be useful for years.<br /> I'm curious about the Gap sundress - is it the one Rosie was talking about getting? The one with criss cross straps in the back? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-season-sales-do-you-bite#post-176205 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:32:24 +0000 Traci 176205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whew! I went to the mall today and I bit. It was too good. I planned on hitting Loft because of their 40% off sale, but I found a parking spot at the other end of the mall. When I came in, I noticed an extra % off sale at BR, so I stopped in. I've had no luck there the last few times I've been in, but today I did well. </p> <p>I got this skirt, <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=26498&#038;vid=&#038;pid=745968&#038;scid=745968012" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....=745968012</a><br /> in the black combo, a camp shirt, tank top, this adorable purse in cognac<br /> <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=29811&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=719803&#038;scid=719803002" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....=719803002</a> and a black ponte sheath dress to fill in for a dress I had been coveting at Ann Taylor, but didn't want to drop the money for.</p> <p>I left BR and stopped in Ann Taylor to visit my dress. It had been marked down to final clearance and was only $39! I snatched it up and returned the BR dress.</p> <p>Then GAP called to me with their 40% off markdowns. I noticed they finally had the denim sundress in the store and it was already marked down, so I grabbed two and tried it on. I don't think I would have tried it on my own, but after someone here mentioned how cute it would be with boots and a cream colored turtleneck, I was curious. I tried it, and loved it.</p> <p>By the time I was done at GAP, I had spent all the money I was comfortable spending today, so I left before I even made it to the second half of the mall. I'm heading back to GAP tonight with my oldest daughter so she can try on jeans. They had a whole wall of clearance jeans, so I'm thinking an early back to school shopping trip is in order.</p> <p>I felt like pretty much everything I bought could be layered in the fall, and winter. I didn't really buy any easy breezy summery feeling pieces, so I felt good about it all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-season-sales-do-you-bite#post-176189 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:03:22 +0000 chewyspaghetti 176189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm still working on my summer wardrobe, and since summer is my dominant season I need to fill up those gaps before summer stuff disappears from the stores! I am trying to stick more to a list these days, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-season-sales-do-you-bite#post-176187 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:59:05 +0000 Lisa 176187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say shop with a list and buy only 1 splurge/non list item. This way you stay focused but don't feel suffocated either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-season-sales-do-you-bite#post-176182 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:51:40 +0000 AJ 176182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I luv to buy for fall and winter because the items are more interesting and I luv to layer. However, my dominant season is summer and so I'm making more of an effort to shop for the heat. So, yes, I am looking for current morsels to chomp on!</p> <p>I TRY to shop with a list, but I get so side tracked when there are sales everywhere. I usually do better with a list in-between sales.</p> <p>The only store that seems to overwhelm me is Forever 21. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-season-sales-do-you-bite#post-176180 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:47:26 +0000 Debbie 176180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Summer is the dominant season here so if I were to find something I would bite. I would like to have one more pair of sandals and another dress. I'm still looking for a turquoise bag but feel that its just not going to happen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-season-sales-do-you-bite#post-176175 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:40:38 +0000 Kristen 176175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It only just got hot here in Chicago, and will be so at least through September. Except for sandals, I had not stocked up for summer before this week so I am taking advantage of the sales to expand my wardrobe into more skirts and tops, and more casual gear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-season-sales-do-you-bite#post-176143 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:19:19 +0000 Anonymous 176143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm biting only if it's to fill a hole or I find items that can carry over into fall. I just placed a big order with Boden (sale started today) for tops for my boys ... all long sleeves ... and two dresses for myself (although one's a shirt dress that will hopefully carry over) and a pair of yellow flats. All things I've been looking for. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-season-sales-do-you-bite#post-176140 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:07:30 +0000 agrace 176140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Must....be....strong.<br /> Thanks, Angie. Honestly, I'm about 50/50 with seasons here with literally half the year being nasty hot and the other half pretty cold. </p> <p>Off the top of my head, I know I could use:</p> <p>-pair of walkshort/ clamdiggers in dark denim color<br /> -would LOVE a pair of properly ruched capris that actually cinch in the proper location<br /> -still need some good MOTG sandals<br /> -another swimsuit</p> <p>Really, beyond that it is all just non necessities. So perhaps I should make it a point to look for these things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-season-sales-do-you-bite#post-176138 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:02:36 +0000 Angie 176138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It depends where you are with your style. If Summer is your dominant season - you should bite. If you've waited for the sales - you should bite. If wardrobe gaps need filling - you should bite. </p> <p>But keep your purchasing decisions savvy. There are many bargains throughout the year.</p> <p>I am not biting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-season-sales-do-you-bite#post-176134 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:57:17 +0000 agrace 176134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When these mega end of season sales start happening, I feel so overwhelmed because I know I cannot get to all of the stores. But the lure of the bargain calls so loudly to me. </p> <p>What are your strategies for dealing with these end of season sales? Do you make a list and stick to it or keep an open mind for bargains? </p> <p>IF I do go shopping, I think it will have to be with a very specific list. Otherwise, it's just too darn overwhelming. </p>