After several years of successfully shopping this sale, we've got a few tips and tricks that can help you score some great stuff!
- Preparation is key. A few days before the sale, log into the site (or create a login) and make sure your information is up to date. You don't want to be fiddling around on the site during the sale, trying to add your shipping address or billing information. You might find that items go out of stock as you are trying to check out, so time is of the essence. Traditionally, the site goes down a day or so before to prepare, so make sure you get everything set up early. Also, download the Lilly Pulitzer app for your phone, too.
- Get up early and get ready! On the day of the sale, you want to be up and ready to go right when the sale starts. Seriously, that first hour or two is craziness and you don't want to spend time starting up your computer or making coffee. About an hour or so before the sale, start up your devices and log in (see the next bullet) so that you're ready to shop.
- Multiple devices are a must! When the sale starts, you'll be put into a virtual queue and let into the site in order. Don't freak out if you are told some ridiculous number (like "You're number 45,000!"), things move quickly. Because you want to get in as soon as you can, you'll want to try to login on multiple devices or platforms. When we've shopped in the past, we've used two different browsers on our laptops as well as the app on our iPhones. Once you're in and shopping, keep an eye on your other logins, because you might have more success in one platform or another. Last year, we were able to check out in the app before online, but it's different every time.
- Choose your favorites and start there. We've talked about our love of the Elsa top and they go out of stock in a blink of an eye. If you want one, start there and if you have one in your cart CHECK OUT IMMEDIATELY. Don't waste time, just check out or you could lose your item (RIP, Elsa top in Red Right Return from Jess's cart in August 2014). In our experience, the Elsa tops and children's clothes go first, so start there if you're interested.
- Check out as many times as you need. Shipping is free, so if you have an item or two in your cart that you really love, just check out. You can always go back into the sale (you'll be put into the queue again, so keep that in mind), but checking out ensures you get the stuff you want. Things will disappear from your cart (they're not saved for you until you check out), so move quickly.
- Don't get too carried away! The prices will be low and it's easy to get swept away in the chaos. You might be tempted to grab items just because they're great deals, so it's easy to crush your budget. We usually set a dollar amount budget for ourselves ahead of time and stick to it. It might also work to set a limit on the number of items you want or the styles (i.e. one dress, one top and shorts).
- Don't forget other Lilly retailers. Lilly retail stores, Amazon, Zappos and 6pm will also be marking down Lilly items. Some of our best scores have come from these sources, so be sure to visit those sites. Sometimes they have different stock items on sale, or more color options so check them out. It pays to make sure your shipping and billing info is up-to-date here too, although things don't seem to fly out of stock quite as quickly.
- All sales are final. Final sale items cannot be returned, so make sure you want what you order. If you're interested in sizing info, check the Lilly site or Nordstrom, so that you can make sure things will fit properly.
So there you have it, our tips for one of the best sales of the year! We'll be checking in on Instagram stories on Monday to update you on our experience and our haul, so follow us there. Good luck and happy Lillying!
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