I can’t believe it is already the week of Thanksgiving. 2020 has been a year like no other. I’m SO excited for holiday movies, hot cocoa and sharing family traditions with my daughter.
This time of year also brings my favorite shopping season. If you’re a long-time reader, you know I’m a diamond in the rough shopper. After building wish lists with my favorite retailers all year, now is the time I pounce.
There are going to be so many amazing deals from here on out, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. My advice?
- Stick to your go-to retailers and brands (this is NOT the time to impulse buy just because something is on sale).
- Look at your Wish Lists FIRST. You should always build a wish list with your fave retailers. Before you even look at the sales, check to see if items on your wish list got marked down. THEN, you can peruse what else got marked down.
- Buy now, decide later. The further into sale season we go, the more picked over the inventory is AND return policies tighten or disappear. Protect your ability to return and price adjust.
- Bundle your shopping. I like to shop at no more than 3 retailers during sale season. Most stores have points or other benefits for shopping with them. Keep your eggs in one (or 3) baskets so you can maximize those incentives.
- Think about the “now.” I firmly believe we are at least 6 months out from the world returning to some semblance of normalcy. I recommend investing in comfortable, high-quality staples that will transition to post-pandemic life. Let’s face it – you’re not going to wear your finery for a while. If you are going to buy a cocktail dress, statement handbag, killer shoes, or some other piece that won’t get a lot of wear, make sure it is something that will stand the test of time. Now is not the time to fall into trends.
Net-a-Porter is one of my favorite retailers. They launched their 50% off sale and for the week of Thanksgiving, they’re taking an additional 15% off the markdowns. Here are some of my faves.
Net-a-Porter End of Season Sale Picks
