I’ll admit I wasn’t always a savvy sale shopper, especially around Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Catchy marketing would get the best of me, and I’d find myself buying things just because they were on sale, only to realize later that I didn’t really want or need them. After wasting far too much money I developed a strategy to help me resist enticing BF sale emails, and it’s worked wonders for my wallet. Now I make lists ahead of Black Friday of items I’ve been eyeing or things I need to replace in my wardrobe and only allow myself to purchase those pieces if they happen to go on sale. That way I’m targeting items I actually want and can easily resist the temptation to overspend.
This year I plan to primarily shop at Reformation, Nordstrom, and Saks, so I went ahead and created my wish list with selections from those three retailers. I’ve landed on 29 items that are a combination of closet staples and trendy items—and it’s quite well-rounded if I do say so myself. Below is a peak inside my Black Friday shopping for Ref, Nordstrom, and Saks.
Reformation
Holiday parties are calling.
Reformation
Veda Leon Oversized Suede Blazer
This has been on my wish list since September.
Reformation
Cashmere Boyfriend Sweater
I have this in another color and can say that it’s truly one of the softest sweaters I own.
I love a scarf-coat moment.
Reformation
Veda Dalia Relaxed Leather Blazer
Reformation
Nancy Knee Boot
Flat boots can be tricky, but these are perfection.
Reformation
Oversized Patrizia Bag
I dream about this bag regularly.
Reformation
Jadey Cashmere Oversized V-Neck Sweater
Everyone needs a good pair of black trousers.
Reformation
James Relaxed Blazer
Nordstrom
Steve Madden
Dagne Knee High Boot
These look significantly more expensive than they are.
Favorite Daughter
Long Sleeve Mock Neck Rib Top
The ultimate layering piece.
Favorite Daughter
The City Tweed Coat
The perfect coat does exist.
Madewell
Triple Keeper Suede Belt
I love the metal hardware.
Free People
Frankie Cable Cotton Sweater
FRAME
Pinstripe Straight Leg Pants
Bottega Veneta
Long Andiamo Intrecciato Clutch Bag
Everyone, meet my dream bag.
Eberjey
Gisele Jersey Knit Pajamas
Saks
Khaite
Marfa 25MM Leather Knee-High Boots
If there were ever perfect black boots, it’d be these.
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cable-Knit Cotton Crewneck Cardigan
Manolo Blahnik
BB 90MM Suede Pumps
Guerlain
L’Art & La Matiere Spiritueuse Double Vanille Eau de Parfum
This scent is absolutely intoxicating.
Polo Ralph Lauren
Polo ID Suede Shoulder Bag
There’s a reason this bag is all over Instagram.
Toteme
Embroidered Wool-Blend Scarf Jacket
FRAME
The Ruler Straight-Leg Jeans
I’m very into dark, straight-leg jeans right now.
Sam Edelman
Sylvia 70MM Wide-Calf Leather Boots
Chantecaille
Hibiscus Smoothing Mask
This mask makes my skin glow like no other.
Cinq à Sept
Danicka Ponte Blazer
I’ve been looking for a great tailored black blazer, and I think I’ve found it.
