Confession time. If I’m honest, I have a love-hate relationship with Black Friday. And for a few years it’s actually mostly been hate. Yes, I admit it! I’m a style blogger who for the last few years who has tried to stay away from Black Friday. It entices you with amazing sales, which can be a great thing, or it can make you buy a bunch of things you don’t need. It’s one of those things that you can take advantage of if you are wise, otherwise it will take advantage of you.
This year, instead of avoiding it, I’ve decided to take advantage of it. Today I’m sharing my personal plan to take advantage of Black Friday along with some of my picks and other good pieces to add to your wardrobe. And lastly, there’s a list of a few good sales. All that said I still want to encourage you to make smart purchases!
Wise Black Friday Shopping
I’ve only got two main tips, but they’ve been really helpful for me as I’ve sifted through the ocean of sales that have bombarded my inbox!
1. Shop from a list. The reason I’ve avoided Black Friday is because stores work hard to make you want to buy stuff you don’t need just because they’re super cheap. But rather than being enticed by shiny sale signs, stay in control by shopping from a list. Spend a few minutes to make a shopping list of things you’ve been wanting or things you need to replace. Use lists like
Wardrobe Building Blocks,
Fall Favorite Items, and
Shopping Help posts to collect ideas, remember what you’ve wanted to add to your wardrobe, or jog your memory for things that need to be replaced.
2. Set aside a budget for “extra” items. Let’s be honest. As much as you try to shop from a list, there will be some deals that you’ll want that won’t be on you list. Let yourself have a little fun by allocating a budget for extra items. That way you can be conscious and intentional about what you’re spending and not feel guilty for picking up some good deals.
Below are some picks I’ve been looking at that are now on major sale along with some great wardrobe staples that might be on your shopping lists. All items are from Target, Old Navy, LOFT, and J.Crew Factory…except the boots are from Nordstrom.
Links to Shop:
Options 1 and
2 are great striped tops that are very versatile.
Option 3 is a striped blazer that many of you have asked about and is now back in stock and on sale.
Option 4 is a really nice looking coat that comes in this great rich purple shown above, cream, a pretty light grey, and black.
Option 5 is a super fun wool coat that’s 40% off! Option 6 is a great floral dress that’s also 40% off and can be worn in any season! Wear it by itself with colorful red flats in the spring, or pair it with black or dark green tights and boots in cooler weather. Option 7 is a basic striped dress that is incredibly versatile and also 40% off! (See how I’ve worn mine HERE.) Great score! Option 8 is the next pair of boots that I’m going to try on my never-ending quest for new riding boots.
Option 9 is a great deal at 50% off and can be worn to the office or would be great for a holiday party. And because it’s a t-shirt, it can be worn casually but the jewels give it more polish. Option 10 is one of those tees with a pattern that is subtle which makes it more interesting than a plain tee but just as versatile. I featured Option 11 in a past Shopping Help post, and now it’s 40% off which I’m so excited about!!!
Option 12 is a great wardrobe staple that comes in a bunch of different colors. Option 13 is a fun graphic tee that’s 50% off. And Options 14 and 15 are fantastic pencil skirts that each come in several different colors and are also 50% off.
Notable Sales
And here’s a list of my favorite sales. But remember to be wise!!!
- Target – a lot of women’s apparel are 40% off!
- Nordstrom has an array of sales for all different things. You can find their Black Friday deals HERE.
- LOFT – 50% off everything
- Old Navy – up to 50% off everything online
- J.Crew Factory – 50% off everything
Are you shopping Black Friday?
