THE Barneys Warehouse Sale is upon us! (Well, at least for the w&w readers in San Francisco). If you love shopping, I’m sure you’re well acquainted with the sale. If you’re new to the fashion/shopping world, then listen up!

The w&w team made a quick announcement last week about the upcoming Barneys Warehouse Sale in San Francisco. I’ve been to two Warehouse sales in New York so I can attest to the low prices (between 50-75% off) and the great offerings (most of the time). I hope you w&w readers will come across some great pieces! There are a few things to keep in mind for those of you who are planning to go, or go back.

1. Get rest. And have water with you. Anything it takes to keep you full, hydrated, attentive, whatever. And you may have to change in public, so wear appropriate undergarments. All of these tips seem like common sense, but some people forget them. Everyone drops their pants to try on their clothes but some people dont cover up. At all. Enough said.

2. If you want the good stuff, go early! If any SF readers havent made their way over to the Fort Lason Center Herbst Pavilion, I suggest you take a longer lunch break today. Coveted shoes and bags go first, so if those are your choice pieces then go early/the starting day.

3. After the first few days, popular styles in popular sizes (smalls & mediums) are hard to come by. You really have to 1) be patient, 2) have enough energy to dig (emphasis on the rest part/#1). And 3) you have to have a good eye.

4. Prices drop as the sale gets close to the end date. If you’re not out to find a particular item but want to get a few pieces at its cheapest, then head over in the last few days and you’ll find deeper discounts.

5. Before you walk through the doors, be sure to take a minute and set a limit for yourself. Its so easy to get caught up in the discounts and how much you’re saving.. but in the end, if you dont end up wearing your purchases, the amount of money you spend could be a considerable loss. If you see something you like but dont love it, put it down. If you know a certain style doesnt fit your body type, then pass on it. But if you have the money, go for it!

For SF gals, the sale will go until August 8 at the Fort Mason Center Herbst Pavilion. For LA readers, the sale will run from August 5 through August 15 at the LA Convention Center South Hall K. The sale hits NY on August 19-September 6 at 255 West 17th Street (back entrance of the Chelsea Barneys Co-op).

If you’ve been to the SF sale, share your experience with others! And be sure to leave tips and suggestions for other readers too.

I got your back,
_themodman

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