https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:12:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2337254 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 07:16:52 +0000 Sally 2337254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that would be sufficient for me too Jenni </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2337009 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 08:48:02 +0000 Jenni NZ 2337009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My puffer is polyester and was warm enough for here. Just for street walks or parks/playgrounds. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2337007 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 08:09:05 +0000 Sally 2337007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>wow looks like a lot of people are pretty flexible as to when to shop.&nbsp; &nbsp;I saw a ridiculously cheap puffer in navy which I ordred online.&nbsp; It might not be cold enough for the real cold weather we get here (well it feels pretty cold to me) so will look out for a warmer one for next year.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />Barbara Diane I also lose weight when I have my wardrobe all sorted or I put it on.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2336824 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:26:48 +0000 Brooklyn 2336824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do a bit of both. If it’s a HEWI, I will buy it whenever I find it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2336816 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 08:50:11 +0000 Bijou 2336816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am much like Angie. I tend to buy off season with online items, as I buy from websites that are more focused on the Northern Hemisphere. I don’t have a trendy style, so I am quite happy to buy in end of season sales because I am likely to enjoy wearing the item in the future. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2336792 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 04:03:57 +0000 Barbara Diane 2336792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I buy when I find the item I want at a price I am willing to pay. If an item is very trendy I might not buy it at the end of a season if I think it might look dated, but that type of item is a rare purchase. I also might not purchase at the end of a season if I expect or hope to be a different size by the time I would wear it. But laughs on me as the best predictor of desired weight loss is finally having a complete wardrobe.</p> <p>With a longer puffer check for a two way zipper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2336782 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 01:58:38 +0000 Jaime 2336782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I buy when things show up, in season or off season. I prefer hip length but I have very mild winters. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2336778 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:39:51 +0000 Suz 2336778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, it's not either/ or. It's both/ and!&nbsp;</p> <p>I buy select items pre-season if they are on sale, i.e. at the NAS or similar pre-season events.&nbsp;</p> <p>I buy early in the season items I know I want and will happily pay full price for. These tend to be items that I'm hoping will "move my style forward" somehow -- new to me silhouettes, colours, etc.&nbsp;</p> <p>I buy later in the season on sale -- esp. items that are tried and true, classic pieces that I'm confident I will wear. Often essentials that are upgrades or replacements for worn-out favourites.&nbsp;</p> <p>I buy off season in the same way -- <b>only</b> items that I know for sure will work and be useful.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2336765 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 21:09:23 +0000 Sloper 2336765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m an emotional buyer and usually buy pre-season. &nbsp;I’m looking forward to the weather change, the new clothes are enticing, and my (larger) size is available.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>That said, I live in a temperate climate, so don’t really have too many seasonal needs like coats, rain boots, etc.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2336659 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:55:02 +0000 Sally 2336659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you <b>everyone.</b>&nbsp; So much useful advice.&nbsp; &nbsp;I will start looking for one.&nbsp; &nbsp;That moke website looks good <b>Sal</b> and I see they have some on sale now.&nbsp; My lifestyle looks to be becoming more casual next year so I am looking at buying more basics eg puffer, tanks for my yoga and walking shoes.&nbsp; I'll get more into details when things are confirmed.&nbsp; Looking for recommendations on good yoga clothes, and walking shoes but will start a new thread on that soon.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2336585 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 18:54:16 +0000 rachylou 2336585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve got such specific requirements for a puffer, lol. I start shopping pre-season, but it may continue all the way to end of season sales… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2336559 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 16:23:04 +0000 Angie 2336559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do everything, <b>Sally</b>! ALL yield successful results:&nbsp;</p> <p>I buy pre-season (ahead of the curve and I enjoy the risk)</p> <p>I buy early in the new season. (The most exciting!)&nbsp;</p> <p>I buy later in the season (sales)</p> <p>I buy off-season.</p> <p>I buy new items that are several seasons old (from yoox.com).&nbsp;</p> <p><b>I believe that if the item is RIGHT for you and your style - you will wear it&nbsp;when the setting and weather co-operates.&nbsp;</b><i></i></p> <p><b><br /></b></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2336546 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 15:17:55 +0000 Anonymous 2336546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It depends if your actual season coincides with the retail season! Here they consider Labor Day end of summer, but realistically it's often 80 in October. Buying summer things now is still a good idea here.</p> <p>Re: coats. I like short puffers for mild winter- like 40-50ish degrees, and longer for cold days. My long very warm puffer gets low use, but needed for bitter cold. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2336543 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 15:04:40 +0000 Carol 2336543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In terms of puffer lengths: my two very stylish cousins from Chicago, sisters, have lately chosen coat-length (knee-length) puffers for the winter. In a very cold climate, like Chicago, I suspect this is practical and welcome in all establishments. It can probably be worn into early spring, at which point you move to your fleece or whatever.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>In my milder winter Albuquerque climate, I opt for a hip-length puffer, which is totally fine when winter mostly hovers around 40 degrees fahrenheit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2336541 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 14:43:54 +0000 Carla 2336541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing lost in doing a browse! &nbsp;Only get something if you love it though. &nbsp;I got a mid-weight puffer on super duper discount at the end of our winter season and it went into rotation. Unfortunately, someone took it from the coat rack at the gym when I was doing a workout. &nbsp;I ended up replacing the jacket at full price when it (thankfully!) came out again the next season. &nbsp;It’s a pretty basic shape and navy colour. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>It’s end of summer here, and I picked up 3 tank tops (basics) and a Hawaiian shirt (wildcard) and they are all racking up wears despite it being the end of our hot weather season.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2336538 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 14:10:20 +0000 unfrumped 2336538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had success with both and fails with both ( or, any system, really). Probably more depends on always being aware of my sales - goggles, over- duplicating, and imaginary lifestyle goggles. </p> <p>I worry more about buying way ahead of season than I used to, because i feel less sure of where I will be style- wise and fit- wise, and since I need less of everything, really. Whereas when going to work, I had to “ get dressed” for days and days in each season. </p> <p>I bought some black linen pasts not long ago on sale because they ticked a lot of boxes. Then had to get them back from hemming. So I’ve missed spring and early summer, I won’t wear them for nearly 6 months once it gets really chilly, But I calculated on their looking black more than “ linen” , and able to wear things from the lightest T to various LS and light jackets, so, hoping Will wear through fall and still love next spring. </p> <p>One thing that’s helpful about something I can “ wear now” is that I start getting immediate feedback on how it works. Even multiple tryons don’t substitute for actual wearing. That can help me see if I was on the right track, and if it fills a hole, before I might buy more ( over- duplicater) or even, regrettably but it happens, see it isn’t working how I wanted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2336536 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 13:47:44 +0000 Irina 2336536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The end of the season sales might be an opportunity to save money but &nbsp;buy only if you really like something. One thing I noticed for myself if I have an emotional connection to an item, if it evokes good feelings, I will like it year after year. If I buy because I need to fill a hole, I might regret it down the road.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2336535 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 13:43:42 +0000 LJP 2336535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find this a tricky issue . I’ve experimented with both “systems” and actually have best results buying during , or mid-season . Sure , there is the argument that the best stuff has already been scooped up by the time the season starts , but I’ve never gone without nor not been able to find what I want playing a waiting game . Sometimes it takes me a few weeks / months to decide what I want in a specific item in terms of cut and style . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2336526 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:43:43 +0000 Helena 2336526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm depends ... If it's a real essential piece in a style that I'm confident will stay current then yes ... But I have definitely bought pieces on sale end of season that for whatever reason weren't as useful/necessary as I thought they'd be. Very much depends on your shopping style I'd say ...! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2336519 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 11:10:48 +0000 Dee 2336519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I see something I REALLY like at an end season sale I'll definitely go for it. There's no guarantees that you'll find something better later. And you'll get some bonus wears in if its not too late in the season. </p> <p>However, I'm far more hesitant about any so-so items though, because if I didn't like it enough to buy at full price, why should I suddenly want it just because it's cheaper. </p> <p>I tend to wear mid-thigh length coats/ puffers. I find them very useful, they offer good coverage and aren't too cumbersome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2336515 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 09:50:15 +0000 Star (Lise) 2336515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely more economical to buy at the end of the season where I live. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2336511 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 08:22:52 +0000 Sal 2336511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do often have a wee look at the end of winter. Something new in August will get worn for six weeks. Successes have been boots, knitwear and hopefully this year a shirt.</p> <p>I have a short puffer- I find it warm enough for me. Whilst mine is not the trendy boxy style - I get frequent compliments on it. It’s the Moke brand which I do recommend. I have had mine for three winters now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2336502 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 06:45:49 +0000 Sally 2336502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you <b>Bj1111.</b>&nbsp; I think if I look around now the price might start to get reduced as it gets into warmer weather.<br />Thank you <b>Jenni.</b>&nbsp; I think a puffer should be reasonably stylish year in year out especially as I am not going to get anything too stylish, maybe just a practical colour.&nbsp; &nbsp;Good you mention the longer one as I haven't tried one but they look really warm.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2336491 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 03:01:06 +0000 Jenni NZ 2336491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tend to get at end of season also. Because sometimes you can still wear the items a bit, like the grey pants I bought yesterday which were 60% off (not why I got them, but it was nice) and which I will wear a lot I predict before it is too hot. Also the items may be on sale.<br /> It works if you are sure you will still like the style the following year and not be worried it isn’t the latest version.<br /> I bought my first and only puffer half off in late winter 2019, it is knee/coat length, 52 wears in 4 years. Still so happy with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2336485 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 02:42:39 +0000 bj1111 2336485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great question! I try to buy at the end of the season for something ahead of the Main Street trends—something more designer-ish that I would balk at full price.</p> <p>Pre-season, I usually am still wearing out the current season and don’t feel up to shopping for icy weather when it’s 90f . But I recently bought a cashmere sweater in the most delicious milk chocolate and a a new to me cashmere /puffer hybrid in anticipation of cooler weather.</p> <p>So there’s that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-best-to-buy-end-of-season-or-pre-season#post-2336483 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 02:24:28 +0000 Sally 2336483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't been on here much as I have been frustrated with the weather and there hasn't been a lot of time to think about clothes.&nbsp; The cold weather just makes me reach for my merino sweaters and I tend to grab my black trousers or black boyfriend jeans and throw a scarf on.&nbsp; I also wasn't shopping for various reasons.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />One of the things I noticed I could have done with was a puffer this year but held off buying one as I managed with my coat.&nbsp; I will get one for next year but wonder if i should get it now as there could be sales or early next year before winter?&nbsp; &nbsp;Also wondering if a jacket length or long coat size is more versatile.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>