Fashion Faux Pas: Avoid 3 Common Mistakes at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale

Ladies, we’ve all been there. Standing in front of a closet bursting at the seams and yet feeling like we have absolutely nothing to wear. It’s enough to make anyone want to throw in the towel—or, in our case, that fabulous but impractical sequined top you bought on a whim. If you find yourself in this conundrum, it might be because you’ve committed one (or all) of these three cardinal sins of shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and finding a good deal. But fear not, for I am here to guide you through the maze of fashion faux pas with a sprinkling of wit and a whole lot of wisdom.

The Holy Trinity of Wardrobe Mistakes Before we dive into the nitty-gritty, let’s outline the three easy to make errors we’re going to tackle today:

1. Not Setting a Budget

2. Not Identifying Gaps in Your Wardrobe

3. Not Prioritizing Items Needed

Not Setting a Budget

The allure of a shiny new pair of stilettos or that perfectly tailored blazer. Before you know it, you’re swiping your credit card like it’s an Olympic sport. One of the biggest mistakes you can make when building your wardrobe is not setting a budget. Without a budget, you might end up with an eclectic collection of high-end pieces and cheap thrills that don’t necessarily mingle into a cohesive wardrobe.

 A budget keeps your shopping habits in check, ensuring you don’t splurge on items that will just hang in your closet while you still lack essential basics. Plus, it saves you from the dreaded buyer’s remorse

Not Identifying Your Gaps

Imagine baking a cake and realizing halfway through that you’re out of eggs. Similarly, building a wardrobe without identifying gaps is like cooking without checking your pantry first. You end up with multiple versions of the same item while missing critical pieces that could tie your outfits together.

Identifying gaps ensures that every purchase adds value to your wardrobe. This approach promotes a more functional and versatile collection, allowing you to mix and match effortlessly.

I recently had a personal shopping client looking for a vintage Louis Vuitton Speedy made in her birth year. That’s the ultimate gap and very rare due to her birth year. After tapping my resources and asking a few additional questions, I was able to find her the perfect vintage bag made by the French Company. If you didn’t know The French Company was an authorized manufacturer for Louis Vuitton for a few years. Make sure that you reach out us if you need our personal shopping assistance. We’re only focusing on handbags right now. However, make sure you check back because we may branch out in the future.

 

Not Prioritizing Items Needed According to Your Budget

When you don’t prioritize according to what you have earmarked for shopping you will end up with multiples of things you don’t need. Those beautiful shoes you couldn’t say no to seemed so satisfying to purchase in the moment but what are you going to do when you still need the pants to take you through your weekly outfit rotation? Prioritizing helps you focus on what’s essential for your lifestyle and current season. A well-prioritized wardrobe is both practical and stylish, ensuring you’re always dressed well for any occasion. Just like you have to prioritize other things in life. Shopping for items needed will help you not only create a functional wardrobe but stick to your budget.

Identifying gaps ensures that every purchase adds value to your wardrobe. This approach promotes a more functional and versatile collection, allowing you to mix and match effortlessly. Don’t worry the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is not the only time you will be able to find a good deal this year. Holiday sales will be coming, and it is likely those items you weren’t able to snag now will be available again at a lower price.

I recently had a personal shopping client that was looking for a vintage Louis Vuitton Speedy made in her birth year. That’s the ultimate gap and very rare due to her birth year! After tapping my resources and asking a few additional questions, I was able to find her the perfect vintage bag made by The French Company. If you didn’t know The French Company was an authorized manufacturer for Louis Vuitton for a few years. Make sure that you reach out to us if you need personal shopping assistance to help accessorize gaps in your wardrobe. We’re only focusing on handbags right now.