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Love to Score a Deal? Here’s a Shopper’s Guide to Seasonal Sales

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Sonja Henrikssen
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It happens every year: the changing of the seasons and the changing of the sales with it. When it comes to finding the best discounts, there can often be a few tips and tricks to getting the most for your dollar. We’ve got a comprehensive guide for making sure you score the best deals.

Tips for Shopping Summer Sales

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There are a few different seasonal sales that will occur during the summer. Back-to-school shopping will kick up, and holidays like the Fourth of July will bring even more sales. Here are some in-season deals that you might find:

However, you’re also likely to find sales for out-of-season items as well, especially during the transition times between the seasons. Stores will want to get rid of off-season clothes to make space for the new arrivals. For the summer season, you may find additional sales for:

Tips for Shopping Fall Sales

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Fall sees a similar sale pattern, where summer clothes will trickle into the beginning of fall. You might end up finding a good swimsuit or pair of flip-flops, though you may need to wait a few more months before you can wear them. Post-Halloween and Black Friday sales offer significant discounts for a multitude of clothes and decorations.

For clothes, you may see in-season sales for items such as:

Tips for Shopping Winter Sales

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As fall holiday gear gets pushed out (again, often with sales), winter brings even more deals. Post-Christmas sales see massive drops in prices, as well as post-New Year’s party dresses. Some additional in-season sales include:

You can also find amazing out-of-season sales like swimsuits, summer dresses, and shorts. New Year’s resolutions might even contribute to activewear sales in January. During the holiday season, you can find sales for just about anything.

Tips for Shopping Spring Sales

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If you’re clearing out your wardrobe for spring cleaning, these are some winter leftover sales you might find to restock your closet:

Additional spring-specific items include:

All in all, you can find good items on sale if you just know when to look. Check out Lulus sale section to see what discounts you can get on already-affordable luxury clothes!

Did these tips help you? Show us what you scored from the Lulus sale section on Instagram or TikTok @lulus using #lovelulus–or head to the Sale Shop to shop by category, price, or discount!

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