Mr. B’s Famous Warehouse Sale is back! This time, with a huge SKECHERS Boot & Slipper Sale and a giveaway you won’t want to miss.
During the sale, you can expect to shop brands such as SKECHERS, Cougar, Isotoner, Totes, and more! It’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on boots and slippers while they’re on sale, just in time for the cold weather.
Plus, the best part of all! You’ll get the chance to win $500! All you have to do is enter your name in Mr. B’s famous $500 draw right at the warehouse once you’re done shopping for your chance to win. The lucky winner will be chosen on the last day of the sale (November 19th), getting a cheque for $500! Head over to 1590 Matheson Blvd, Mississauga, unit 16, from November 11th to 19th, to score some great deals on footwear and enter your name in the giveaway.
Sale Hours:
Monday-Friday 10 am-6 pm
Saturday-Sunday 10 am-4 pm
Prize Value: $500
Prize Includes: $500 cheque
Contest Start Date: November 11, 2023 at 10 am
Contest End Date: November 18, 2023 at 4 pm
Winner Announced: November 19, 2023
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What better way to embrace the cold than with some new clothes? If you’re searching for stylish pieces to add to your collection, look no further than this. Charlie B has you covered for all of your apparel needs, from sweaters, to outerwear, to jeans, to plus sizes, and more!
Charlie B designs clothes to match your lifestyle, whether that be spending your days lounging around or on the go, you should feel good in everything you wear. The brand’s goal is to create the perfect balance between comfort and fashion because you should always look and feel fabulous.
One lucky winner will win all three apparel items which include the Printed Puffer Coat, the Funnel Neck Sweater, and the Plaid Boiled Wool Short Jacket which is a combined value of over $500! These pieces are some of our faves across the site because you can dress them up or down and will match with a ton of items already in your closet. Plus, how stunning is the pop of colour from the Short Jacket?
So, be sure to enter the Charlie B Giveaway to get score super chic apparel, just in time for that cold-weather season. Stay cozy and trendy all year long. It begins Monday, November 14, 2022, at 8 a.m. EST on our Instagram. Find the contest dates and details below.
All Canadians (excluding those in Quebec) are welcome to enter for a chance to win. Don’t forget to check out our Instagram on each of the days to enter. Good luck!
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Canada is full of talented designers, amazing boutiques, and department stores that you can shop online, you just have to know where to look! We’ve come up with a handy list of our favourite stores with Canadian roots to make the hunt a little easier for you.
Victoire Boutique: If you’re looking for a true Canadian shopping experience, this is it. The Ottawa-based boutique stocks jewellery, clothing, footwear, and accessories, and focuses primarily on Canadian designers such as Birds Of North America, Eve Gravel, Valerie Dumaine, and many more.
Ease: This store is for anyone who seeks well-crafted beautifully designed pieces – to complement and enhance their everyday wardrobe. It keeps a well-curated collection of consciously designed pieces from both established and emerging designers.
Liberty Clothing: At Liberty Clothing, its mission is to produce eco-friendly clothing and high-quality products that inspire consumers to make sustainable choices. From t-shirts to pants, the brand carries a variety of affordable ethical clothing including hemp merchandise.
437: 437 is a luxe swim and activewear brand that’s driven by a desire to create product that doesn’t compromise on style, quality, or fit.
Dynamite: Dynamite is a Canadian brand that is constantly on top of new trends and styles. If you need a chic last-minute outfit, this brand has your back.
Garage: The sister company of Dynamite, Garage, takes on the younger demographic. You can find adorable skirts, trendy crop tops, loungewear sets, and even score Steve Madden shoes!
The September: A mecca for designer shoes, this women’s only online shopping destination carries brands such as Aquazurra, Kate Spade, Jimmy Choo, Valentino, and more. Prices on this website start at around $200.
Knix: Revolutionizing intimates for women, Knix is a Canadian brand that is best known for its leakproof underwear. Since it originally launched, the brand has expanded into bras, loungewear, and swimwear that’s loved by women of all shapes and sizes.
Oak + Fort: This Vancouver-born boutique features minimalist clothing, shoes, and accessories for women. They also stock menswear. Prices are fairly reasonable with basics starting at around $40.
Boutique 1861: This Montreal-based women’s boutique offers a selection of vintage-inspired clothing and accessories at super affordable prices. Most notable from this online store is its selection of casual and formal dresses.
Soia & Kyo: Another Montreal-based brand that you should have on your radar is Soia & Kyo. The brand is known for its elegant and timeless outwear.
HUE Canada: Hue Canada creates the best tights, leggings, and sleepwear around. From colourful designs to neutral shades, this brand has everything that you’re looking for.
Coal Miner’s Daughter: Established in 2009 in Toronto, Coal Miner’s Daughter offers womenswear such as dresses, tops, pants, outerwear, and more. It also carries a bunch of small and well-known designers.
Horses Atelier: The label is known for its feminized workwear and iconic silhouettes—trusted pieces that are artful and easy with an impeccable fit and feel. All of the pieces are made right in Toronto.
LEZÉ The Label: It was created on the basis of wanting workwear that’s recycled, comfortable, and chic, all at the same time. Plus, sustainability is definitely at the forefront of the brand’s practices and manufacturing processes.
Uncle Otis: Toronto’s menswear community would not be the same without Uncle Otis. The longstanding retailer opened over two decades ago and continues to clothe Canada’s best-dressed men in labels like adidas, wings + horns, Norse Projects, and The North Face.
Park & Province: Launched in 2014, Park & Province is a Canadian menswear boutique that has rapidly gained community and national recognition. The boutique carries brands that specialize in what they do. Brands you’ll find in this shop include adidas, Homecore, Bather, and more.
GOTSTYLE: The premiere Toronto menswear destination also offers online shopping for those who prefer to shop from home. At GOTSTYLE, you’ll find a huge roster of international brands like Nudie Jeans, HUGO BOSS, and Ted Baker, as well as Canadian-grown labels like Outclass and Kollar Clothing.
Get Fresh Company: The menswear company features stylish outerwear, t-shirts, pants, hoodies, shorts, and more. It always has awesome collaborations on its site to check out.
Outclass: A Canadian-made menswear brand that produces quality-driven, timeless clothing for the modern man. All fabric used for Outclass t-shirts and athletic wear is knit in the Toronto suburb of Scarborough, then dyed and processed in Ajax, Ontario.
Veliance: Veilance offers climate-controlling solutions for men with a futuristic and sleek feel. It was founded by the brand Arc’teryx.
Petit Lem: If you’re looking for the most stylish children’s wear around, look no further than Petit Lem. The Montreal-based retailer is known for its adorable toddler and baby clothing in adorable prints and patterns. If you’re looking to score a major deal, head to Petit Lem’s online outlet.
mini mioche: All organic kid and babywear are what the Canadian brand mini mioche is all about. Designed and made in Canada, every piece is eco-friendly, so you can feel good about what you’re buying and putting on your loved one’s body.
Love Me Do Baby & Maternity: This Toronto-based boutique is an excellent place for new moms and registry gifts. A one-stop shop for all things baby and maternity, you can find car seats, toys, clothing, and more.
Kids Swag: This Toronto-based online store inspires confidence in children through representation. You’ll find backpacks with Black superheroes, dark-skin-toned bandaids, and so much more for kids.
kotn: Specializing in luxury basics for men and women, kotn‘s collection of t-shirts, turtlenecks, sweaters, socks, and more are made from ethically sourced Egyptian cotton.
Simons: While the Quebec-based retailer has expanded into new territories in past years, those who don’t have a location near them can still shop the department store online! There you’ll find fashion from designers like Marni, Missoni, Paul Smith, and more, as well as Simons beloved in-house labels.
Frank And Oak: What started as a menswear website has grown into a destination for both men and women. At this Montreal-founded store, you can shop clean basics and everyday apparel at respectable prices.
SSENSE: Based in Montreal, SSENSE is a Canadian go-to for high-end designer labels such as Maison Martin Margiela, Helmut Lang, Valentino, Kenzo, and more. The boutique features a large selection of womenswear, but you’ll find plenty of unisex and menswear online, too.
Good Neighbour: This Toronto shop sells pretty much everything. From menswear, womenswear, kid’s clothing, houseware, footwear, and so many other knick-knacks.
NRML: This Ottawa-based streetwear boutique features an extensive range of accessories, footwear, and clothing but is best known for its collection of hard-to-find sneakers. Brands you’ll find at this shop include Nike, Vans, New Balance, adidas, and many more.
lululemon: Founded in Vancouver, lululemon has made a name for itself for its yoga apparel. The brand, which is now loved internationally, is a go-to for Canadian-designed athleisure and technical wear.
Drake General Store: For one-stop shopping, the Drake General Store is an easy go-to. The store specializes in giftable like quirky mugs, cards, and bar accessories, but also stocks clothing for men, women, and children from its house labels and brands like Levi’s. Oh, and be sure to grab one of the store’s famous onesies come wintertime — you won’t regret it!
Peace Collective: Show off your Canadian pride with Toronto-based Peace Collective. The retailer is best known for its “Toronto vs Everybody” tee but has since expanded its collections to include sweaters, sweatpants, and more that rep a variety of different Canadian cities. Not to mention, for every item purchased, five meals are donated to kids in need.
Sport Chek: This is one of our Canadian shopping websites for athletic apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and more. Most notably, we love checking out the retailer’s weekly door crashers and online outlets for constant deals.
Atmosphere: From the same family as Sport Chek, Atmosphere focuses on outdoor apparel, footwear, and accessories. Similarly, the online shop features rotating weekly deals. Brands you’ll find include Arc’teryx, The North Face, Merrell, and more.
Joe Fresh: Another great on our list of Canadian shopping websites is Joe Fresh. Shop for the who family — it’s an excellent source for shopping wardrobes on a budget.
RYU: Based in Vancouver, RYU is an athleticwear brand that’s made for urban living. Its pieces are perfect for the gym, but beautiful enough to wear wherever you go.
The Last Hunt: This Montreal-based online outlet is a sister store of Altitude Sports. You’ll find discounts of up to 60% on brands like Arc’teryx, Herschel, Teva, The North Face, and many more. If you love the outdoors, The Last Hunt is an online shop you don’t want to sleep on.
Roots: For all things Canadiana, there are Roots. The beloved brand is a staple for lounge and everyday wear for the entire family.
Hudson’s Bay: Our list of Canadian shopping websites wouldn’t be complete if Hudson’s Bay wasn’t in the mix. The Canadian department store sells everything you could need — from furniture and appliances to fashion, beauty, and beyond.
shop.styledemocracy.com: We couldn’t write a list without including StyleDemocracy! Browse a rotation of name brand online warehouse sales for up to 80% off. Past brands that have been featured include Ted Baker, Frank And Oak, Valentino, John Varvatos, and more.
Mackage: For contemporary outerwear and leather staples, Mackage should be on your radar. We love the brand’s leather motorcycle jackets, but you’ll also love the down-filled jackets for Canadian winters, available in men, women, and kids’ styles.
Province of Canada: This brand is totally inspired by our country. It’s an awesome lifestyle shop for both men, women, and children. Plus, all of its clothing is made in Canada.
VSP Consignment: Check out this Canadian consignment boutique if you’re looking to score major deals on gently used accessories, clothing, and footwear from labels like Alexander Wang, Dries Van Noten, Celine, Chanel, and more.
I Miss You Vintage: Score classic coveted pieces like a Birkin Bag, as well as some special rare finds including vintage runway classics! The shop is super curated, carrying only top-notch, desirable items like these beautiful Chanel leather trousers!
Black Market Vintage: Known for being a Toronto staple, you’ll find a range of apparel that includes vintage band tees, sweaters, coats, leather jackets, boots, and so much more.
Second Nature Boutique: This family-owned consignment boutique located in Toronto, offers pieces from trusted high-quality brands at a fraction of the retail cost. This shop was born under the belief that good quality clothing and accessories provide women with the confidence to be their best selves.
Consign Toronto: This consignment store has products from brands like Dior, Balenciaga, Gucci, and more.
Public Butter: Public BUtter carries both men’s and women’s clothing, including cute dresses, graphic t-shirts and sweatshirts, funky bottoms, and cool outerwear to keep you looking chic and stylish.
Deciem: Under Deciem’s umbrella, you’ll find NIOD, The Ordinary, Hylamide, and more. The company, which was founded in Toronto, offers quality skincare at all price points, so you don’t have to break the bank on your beauty routine.
Consonant Skincare: Founded in 2009, Consonant Skincare is where beauty lovers go for clean and 100% natural products. Some of its best, award-winning products include the HydrExtreme serum and natural foaming face wash.
Pivot Skincare: Founded on the values of family, health, and sustainability, Pivot Skincare was created to offer amazing and natural beauty products. All materials and ingredients are ethically sourced from local vendors.
Evio Beauty: Evio is a good-for-you luxury beauty that is kind, conscious, and affordable. It has more than 2,700 harmful ingredients on its no list that are banned from formulas. With every purchase, you can choose from a variety of always-changing charities to donate to and receive a discount off of Evio Beauty products.
The 7 Virtues: The company sources fair trade, natural, and organic essential oils. All of the ‘peace’ perfumes are made without phthalates, parabens, sulfates, formaldehyde, or UV inhibitors, and are available at Sephora.
Well.ca: For Canada’s largest assortment of green and natural beauty brands, Well.ca is a no-brainer for conscious shoppers. You’ll find almost everything under the sun here; from beauty and pantry staples to kids’ products and beyond.
Glass House Cosmetics: Glass House has become Southwestern Ontario’s fastest-growing cosmetics company, expanding quickly into a full cosmetics line available online and in spas and specialty stores across Southwestern Ontario.
ARMED: This Toronto-based brand specializes in bold, handmade jewellery and everyday accessories like sunglasses, headbands, and more. The uniquely designed pieces feature materials such as unique stones and brass sourced from around the globe. Just take a peek at the online store to find out why it’s one of our favourite Canadian shopping websites.
Gravitypope: Created in 1990, Gravitypope first began as a footwear shop. The independently owned boutique now provides Canada with an extensive array of beautiful and handcrafted collections of not only footwear but clothing and accessories, gathered from all over the world.
Vitaly: This Toronto-born brand has gained much traction in recent years. The brand is best known for its jewelry — think rings, bracelets, and necklaces — and while its main customer base is men, some collections are simple enough for women to wear, too.
Maguire: Maguire is a women’s footwear and accessories led by two women. Each and every designed featured in stores or online are designed in Montreal and made at hand-picked manufacturers in Canada, Ethiopia, Greece, Italy, and beyond to ensure quality and a transparent price.
Indigo: In case you were unaware, Indigo, the country’s leading source for books, is Canadian! With origins that date back to 1940, this store is not only a great place to shop for books but an amazing destination for housewares, toys, fashion accessories, and more.
Made For The People: The fun lifestyle brand creates for the people. It offers sustainable apparel and accessories made with purposes such as reusable bamboo straws, face masks, and a thrift collection.
Matt & Nat: For stylish vegan bags and footwear, Matt & Nat is a no-brainer. Everything in this Montreal-based brand’s collection is made from sustainable and recycled materials. Case in point: the liners of all bags are made from 100% recycled plastic.
Jenny Bird: Another Canadian jewellery brand to have on your radar is Jenny Bird. The Toronto-based brand offers jewellery that’s modern and fashion-forward, yet simple enough to wear every day.
Aldo: This Canadian company offers stylish and trendy footwear for such amazing prices. Being eco-conscious is a major deal for this brand, as it’s the first fashion footwear company in the world to be certified climate neutral. The brand continuously focuses on reducing its carbon footprint.
Mejuri: For more everyday jewellery that adds a little bit of lux to your wardrobe, there’s Mejuri. Another Toronto-founded brand, Mejuri has made waves in the fashion industry for its simple and elegant 14K white and yellow gold pieces at reasonable prices.
Partoem: The Montreal brand is simple, timeless and was inspired by origami and jewellery. Designer, Madeleine Beaulieu, creates unique leather bags, small goods, and fashion-forward pet accessories that stand out with folded designs and signature assembly hardware.
Little Burgundy: This Montreal-founded footwear store has locations across Canada but you can also shop them online. You’ll find contemporary brands and old favourites like New Balance, Dr. Martens, Vans, adidas, Vagabond, and many more for men and women.
Call It Spring: Under the ALDO Group, Call It Spring is the ultimate destination for shoes, handbags, and accessories. Check it out for coveted trends with accessible price tags.
Wolf Circus: Wolf Circus is a line of demi-fine jewelry thoughtfully designed and hand-made in Vancouver, BC. All of the pieces are hand fabricated or cast using the lost-wax casting process. Wolf Circus uses either recycled sterling silver or recycled bronze that is coated in a high-grade 14k gold plating.
Zane: This shop has all of the accessories that you need, from jewellery, to bags, to sunglasses. It works with the best designers that Canada and the world have to offer while keeping the price point attainable.
Zvelle: The brand sells beautiful hand-crafted shoes and bags. The merchandise is so classic, it will never go out of style.
Herschel: Founded in Vancouver, Herschel is best known for its collection of bags. You’ll find everything from backpacks and duffles to wallets and totes, as well as a selection of outerwear and other accessories.
Candace & Basil: The Canadian furniture company typically has new styles added to its 80% off online sale section every single week, so be sure to keep an eye out for those deals. From awesome items for the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and more, the options are endless, plus, it ships right to your door.
Linen Chest: Linen Chest carries a wide selection of the latest trends and name brands from around the world. In addition, it has an awesome sale section to score pieces at a discount.
Easy Tiger: Here you’ll find functional items — think bowls, kettles, platters, plant holders, and hooks — that look like modern pieces of art. Whether you’re looking for the perfect housewarming gift or something for yourself, this spot is a great place to check out.
Maison Tess: If you’re into those neutral, earthy tones, then Maison Tess is for you. The brand’s goal is to provide premium quality products with complete transparency, which is why they work with the most unique and high-end fabrics.
Au Lit Fine Linens: The company sources the world’s top, all-natural fabrics, from Europe, and hand-crafts them in Canada in its own factories. This cancels out the need for middlemen and an unnecessary supply chain.
KLIIN: An innovative Montreal company has introduced a first-of-its-kind eco-friendly concept to naturally remove stubborn stains and dirt from surfaces: concentrated cleaning bio-pods.
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The winter season can get quite cold, so why not find some stylish layering pieces instead of always grabbing your winter jacket? From sleek long sleeve tops, to the oh-so-popular oversized blazer, there are so many options to bundle up with. Step up your winter style and stay cozy all at the same time.
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The year is coming to an end, and although we may be thankful to say goodbye to 2020, there are some products that we purchased that made the year a little better. From upgraded kitchen tools, to cozy clothing, to awesome skin care, to cool tech products, check out our list of recommendations to spice up your last few days of the year. 2021, we’re ready for ya!
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The Maje Sample Sale will officially open its doors tomorrow, October 14 at 10 am EST until October 18. With beautiful designer styles for up to 70% off, it’s safe to say we are super excited.
From fluffy coats, awesome jackets, stylish blouses, trendy pants, and so much more. Ladies, add some statement pieces to your wardrobe this season at great discounts!
RSVP a time slot or come on by as a walk-in—whatever works best for you. We are taking all of the proper safety precautions at our sale and are following the regulations of Covid-19 for Retail in the GTA. Don’t forget your mask, and do your part in being as safe as you can be!
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Time to get your shop on! The Sandro and Maje Sample Sale is just a day away. Opening October 14 to October 18 at The International Centre in Mississauga.
Sandro offers menswear and womenswear including jeans, blazers, shoes, jackets, and so much more. Also, browse Maje womenswear from gorgeous dresses, fluffy coats, to chic blouses.
Pieces start as low as $25 and up to $250 for premium leather jackets, with shoes starting at $95 and pants starting at $75. Trust us, you don’t want to miss these discounted prices.
Many safety and social distancing protocols are in place throughout the warehouse, so only a limited number of customers can enter at time.
When:
Wednesday, October 14: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, October 15: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, October 16: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 17: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 18: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where:
The International Centre—Hall 1
6900 Airport Road
Mississauga, Ontario
COVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
IF YOU ARE SICK, EVEN WITH MILD SYMPTOMS, DO NOT ATTEND THIS EVENT.
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Get excited OVO fans! In case you haven’t heard, another OVO retail shop has officially opened its doors. The newest location is in the CF Rideau Centre in Ottawa, and it opened Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020.
It also marks the sixth location in Canada and the 12th in the world.
The Rideau Centre store is super sleek with blackened steel finishes and the classic brass owl mounted on the wall. Enhancing the vibe, the designers have used beautiful Nero Maquina marble imported from Italy and Herman Miller furniture to decorate the space.
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In an effort to broaden their consumer offering Sport Check has just opened their first location dedicated specifically to kids. Our friends at Retail-Insider are reporting that this concept could be rolled out nationally if it proves to be successful.
The new store will be located at Vaughan Mills in the GTA and according to Retail-Insider the new store will span approximately 6,930 square feet. The store will cater to children from infant all the way up to 14, with a goal of creating a one-stop shopping experience for families with active kids.
The store is almost exclusively geared towards kids and will feature lowered try-on benches, kid mannequins and a focus on youth-oriented design. The store is designed in a way that focuses on the activity the children are pursuing. It’s divided into hockey, basketball, running, swimming and a plethora of other activities.
The new store will feature the largest selection of kids footwear and apparel across the entire Sport Chek store network.
If you’re looking for a one-stop shopping experience for your kids, it’s a good bet Sports Chek will have you covered.
Source: Retail Insider
This past weekend I did a major closet overhaul, taking inventory of the items that I love and the items that I could live without. While a bit early in the season, this Spring Cleaning allowed me to dissect my closet and really assess everything that I own before shopping for anything new.
By tossing, donating or selling the items that no longer serve a purpose in my closet, I have more room for my next wardrobe splurge! This got me thinking… “Not every item in my closet is an investment piece”. Season after season, the same clothing categories appear in my toss pile because they are either damaged or dated and can’t stand the test of time in my wardrobe. Realizing this, I’ve compiled a list of the top five items to splurge on in your closet versus save on.
1. A Little Black Dress
A staple little black dress is quintessential in your wardrobe. The best LBDs are transitional pieces that can take you from the office to happy hour, to a wedding (if necessary). Splurging on a mid-length little black dress in a washable material is always a safe bet.
2. A Leather Jacket
The look and feel of a leather jacket can instantly take any outfit to a whole new level. When splurging on a leather jacket, avoid styles that are too trendy (i.e. with lots of fringe or buckles,) as these may become dated and lessen the versatility of the jacket.
3. A Pair of High Heels
A great pair of high heels can take you to new places, as well as elevate nearly any outfit! Invest in a quality pair of black high heels that are a comfortable height and easy to walk in, you won’t regret it.
4. A Blazer
You can’t go wrong with splurging on a well-tailored blazer. A fitted, long sleeve blazer can elevate any look by adding a bit of polish to your outfit. Look for styles with a patterned lining to add some interest when you wear it with the sleeves rolled up.
5. A Structured Handbag
Why purchase twenty not-so-incredible purses, when you can invest in one reallllyyy gorgeous handbag? A sleek, medium-sized, structured handbag will go a long way in your wardrobe when it doubles as a travel carry-on, laptop bag or briefcase.
When splurging on pieces for your closet, keep in mind the following: go for neutral colours that will coordinate with almost anything, check the item’s tag to note the washing instructions (i.e. dry clean only) and take into consideration the price of tailoring an item to your body type (if necessary,) as this will add to your investment.
1. Costume Jewellery
The name alone should tell you that this isn’t an item in your wardrobe that will be worn frequently and therefore is not worth splurging on.
2. Jeans
With so many styles and washes to choose from, you’re likely going to own way more than just one pair of jeans in your wardrobe. Therefore, the cost of investing in multiple pairs of quality jeans far outweighs the value in the long run.
3. Workout Gear
If you workout on the regular, then you know just how much wear and tear your gear goes through at the gym. Don’t splurge on workout gear, knowing that frequently worn pieces will likely only provide the elasticity or support needed for the first few months.
4. Special Occasion Wear
Purchasing a fancy dress or gown for a special occasion? Think again, your outfit will not be worth the expense of only wearing it once. Instead, we suggest tapping into your friend’s closets, consignment stores or renting a dress from shops like Studio Fitzroy to save the big bucks.