Wise Winter Sale Shopping

The Fashion Cult — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:58:10 +0000

For those that didn’t completely bust their budgets buying trinkets for Christmas, now is a terrific time to take advantage of the deep discounts of winter sales. But like all sales, it’s possible to get trapped by the illusion of the “good deal” and end up spending unnecessarily. Don’t buy ultra-trendy items that are slashed to 90% of their retail price. Instead, the Cult advises that you to look for high quality wardrobe staples, which might be more modestly discounted but will prove to be of much high value when you are still getting use out of them five years now.

For example, you might be riveted by these exaggerated platform wedges by Charlotte Olympia. I agree that they’re kind of charming and the 50%+ discount is attractive. But in two years – or even next season! – will you truly be happy that your dropped upwards of $600 on these? Think about how many wears you’ll realistically get how of these. They are currently on sale at Matchesfashion.com, but the store has plenty of wiser winter sale options. See a few of them below.

For dresses, look for classic silhouettes, in durable colors (neutrals and standards like red), and natural fabrics. From left to right:

Similar guidelines can be applied to coats. These winter items tend to require a greater monetary investment, making it even more important to make thoughtful choices. From left to right:

Cure for the Common Cold: COATS!

The Fashion Cult — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:07:40 +0000

This January in the U.S. has seen record low temps from Maine to Miami. Even those of us that are used to getting away with coffee and a cashmere scarf to keep us warm in winter months are having to bundle up against frigid temps and *gasp* snow!

Definitely, this is one malady that fashion can fix. And with the season nearing it’s end (in fashion terms) sales on coats and things are in abundance. Check out this assortments of cold-weather lovelies currently on sale at farfetch.com.

Shorties
For Southern belles, who think cold is anything below 50 degrees (Fahrenheit).
L: UNDERCOVER – Wool & leather panel jacket

R: RICK OWENS – Peak shoulder shearling jacket

Checked
To add some prep to your winter step.
L: MCQ BY ALEXANDER MCQUEEN – Check pattern double breasted coat

R: ETRO – Duffle coat

Cloaked
For a bit of mystery in your winter wardrobe.
L: JEAN PAUL GAULTIER – Wool cloak

R: BEYOND THE VALLEY – Harris tweed cape

Fur-trimmed
Because reasonable fur is both practical and glamourous.
L: DIOR – Fur collar coat

R: ETRO – Fur trim parka

Uniformed
For the many sartorial soldiers out there. Keep up the fight!
L: RED VALENTINO – Military trench

R: GUCCI – Military coat

Cinched
To remind the world that there’s still plenty of va-voom under all those layers
L: MIRIAM OCARIZ – double-breasted houndstooth coat

R: HACHE – Salt and pepper coat

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Wise Winter Sale Shopping

Cure for the Common Cold: COATS!