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It’s 102 degrees today, you should probably buy a leather jacket
While I won’t link them—mostly because, in retrospect, they make me hardcore cringe (that’s a sign of growth, right?)—this marks my third year writing about the perks of being a shopper who doesn’t limit themselves to browsing strictly within the boundaries of the current season in which they are being marketed.
The shopper in pursuit of a well-rounded, well-worn, forever-loved wardrobe knows a secret: some of the best deals are found when everyone else is shopping for the current 10-day forecast. One of the major perks of shopping out of season is that many sellers are eager to offload heavy, bulky inventory—and often at a steal of a deal! Also, by the time fall and winter roll around, countless others will be frantically searching for the very pieces you will be on the hunt for, which drives up demand, pricing, and can make finding your size in that perfect-little-something, much more difficult.
In the round-robin of viral trends, buying the new hotness, and keeping up with the influencer Joneses, I think shopping with a collector mindset can be a thought-provoking exercise in examining what seasonal newness is speaking to you before you start seeing what walked down the runway six months prior infiltrating your algorithm and whispering *add to cart* to your inner shopping gremlin.
While many of these links may eventually sell out or expire, let them be the spark that sends you down a rabbit hole to discover something that makes your heart pitter pat! Click through related items, filter by your budget or a random price point, search by a color you’ve been curious to wear more of. Replace doomscrolling with treasure hunting—I promise, it’s a lot more rewarding and can lead to better self discovery than comparing yourself to that somebody-somewhere-doing-something that makes you feel bad about yourself.
And with that, I wish you a Merry Christmas (in July!) — let’s get into it.
Most of these finds are things I consider “timeless”, good investments, are neutral but fun, and can be applied to a wardrobe in many different ways, over and over again.
(btw everything in this newsletter is under $350! Khaite! Prada! Jil Sander! Vintage leather and fur!)
If you make a purchase through a link, I might earn a small commission, which I appreciate as it helps fund this space ✨
(working clockwise-ish, starting top left)
isabel marant black wool coat (fem s, $195, very good condition)
isabel marant is due for her comeback given the boho revival and there’s a goldmine of well-priced gems on TRRjil sander long lace tunic (fem xs, $67.50, excellent condition)
brand new! practical layering! very feminine cute! i imagine her with a tuxedo style blazer over (maybe this chic vintage DKNY one on eBay?)black burberry shoulder purse ($238.50, good condition)
chloe lace up boots (fem 7, $132, very good condition)
these feel like very practical victorian cosplay loletro paisley scarf ($73.50, excellent condition)
love a moody paisley in the fall mixed with a bright pop of color (magenta, lime green, etc)vintage mink fur coat (no measurements listed, $140, purchase on eBay) (another affordable option here and here)
i am personally pro vintage fur (and vintage fur only) but if you’re going to invest, remember that fur requires love and attention to maintain its quality! proper storage is important and i would encourage finding a shop in your town that help you mend, clean and care for ittoteme black long half zip sweater (fem l, $146.25, excellent condition)
a practical cozy cold weather layering piece and brand spankin’ newfrye harness boots (fem 9, $98, purchase on eBay) (good alt on TRR here)
perfectly worn-in frye boots with so much life left in them for under $100!!frankie shop grey jogger sweats (fem m, very good condition, $84)
veja high top sneakers (fem 10, $57.50, excellent condition)
$60 brand new vejas!tom ford cat eye sunglasses ($100, very good condition)
jil sander crystal embellished shoes (fem 8, $295, good condition)
these are weird and insane in the best way and if they were my size they would be mine!brooks brother brown striped rugby shirt (masc xxl, $24.97, purchase on eBay)
a wardrobe staple!toteme striped turtleneck (fem s, $127.50, very good condition)
okay, y’all, we need to have a heart to heart…there is an entire graveyard of these turtlenecks that everyone was dying over last year as a “cool girl sweater” — are they not cool anymore? it’s a striped turtleneck!! it does not go out of style!! go snatch one up for a fraction of the cost and wear it to death, dangit!chloe brown distressed leather purse ($185.25, as is condition)
beat up, worn-in, lived-in leather? i love love love itprada oxford lace up shoes (fem 7, $267, very good condition)
barely worn, VERY cool — a good “i still have to dress up to go to the office but want to have a personality” shoevintage distressed leather moto jacket (masc m, $149.99, purchase on eBay)
YUMkhaite suede combat boots (fem 9.5, $178.50, very good condition)
this price is deliciouscoach brown suede grommet belt (fem m, $40, purchase on eBay)
1960s brown velvet duster coat (see measurements, $124.49, purchase on eBay)
don’t be intimidated by a long coat! style this for a night out with your favorite jeans, a long sleeve silky blouse and a pointy heeled boot — the coat *is* the outfit!rachel comey brown wool houndstooth hat ($132, very good condition)
proenza schouler suede ankle strap boots (fem 6, $92.50, very good condition) (another version here)
studded suede shirt jacket ($54.99, purchase on eBay)
*chants* buy this! buy this! buy this!dries van noten studded belt ($94.50, very good condition)
zimmerman cream knit crochet dress (fem m, $237, good condition) (another option here)
it’s the boho vibes of new runway chloe without the insane price tag — heck, it’s new doen without the insane price tag! and it’s zimmermanprada bowling purse ($348.50, very good condition)
vintage suede fur trim long coat (see measurements, $63.75, purchase on eBay)
vintage DKNY croc leather barrel bag (GBP 75.00, ships from UK, purchase on eBay)
y2k cache lace blouse (fem s, $49, purchase on eBay) (killer alt here)
agnelle black fringe leather gloves ($64, very good condition)
why settle for boring gloves when you can have fringe gloves?proenza schouler mary janes (fem 9.5, $150, very good condition)
marc jacobs patterned rain coat (fem m, $73.50, excellent condition)
brand new, very fun, would wearsalvatore ferragamo canvas monogram purse ($156, good condition)
moncler puffy wrap jacket (fem m, $299.25, very good condition)
there are puffy jackets and then there are puffy jackets — this is the lattervintage suede flared skirt (fem 10, $54.99, purchase on eBay)
1980s black frog closure coat (fem l, $118.80, purchase on eBay)
etro paisley scarf ($62.50, excellent condition)
timmy woods evening purse ($160, purchase on eBay)
wood for fall/winter is a favorite accessory and adds a really delicious vintage touch — go on a rabbit hole for wood brooches while you’re at it!burgundy jil sander pumps (fem 8, $60!!!, good condition)
these look to have never been worn, but were perhaps a floor model somewhere since they have some scratches — all they need is a little spa day at the cobbler, me thinks ($60! brand new jil sander!)vintage suede fringe jacket (see measurements, $200, purchase on eBay)
pinko sequin tunic (fem s, $162.50, pristine condition)
margiela tabi sneakers (fem 5.5, $268, very good condition)
price is v good for condition if you ask me! a little sink time scrub and you’ve saved yourself $400!toteme fuzzy alpaca beanie ($147, excellent condition)
isabel marant printed dress (fem m, $222.50, excellent condition)
toteme light brown suede flats ($233.75, very good condition)
gabriela hearst black leather riding boots (fem 7, $142.50, very good condition)
1960s croc leather evening bucket purse ($36, purchase on eBay)
so cute and she has a little mirror inside!90s gap brown leather jacket (masc m, $99.99, purchase on eBay) (a very cool $55 gap leather long coat option here)
this color is delicious wowINC suede mini skirt (fem 2, $34.99, purchase on eBay)
dries van noten sweat shorts (fem s, $148, very good condition)
sweat shorts for fall? sign me up — perfect for weird weather days, paired with a thrashed vintage tee, leather jacket and some flatsanimal print pony hair manolo blahnik (fem 40.5, $150, purchase on eBay)
these are in incredible shape! a timeless shoe! $150 for manolos!antique beaded flapper purse ($67.54 on sale)
1970s mongolian fur jacket (fem m, $349.99, purchase on eBay) (alt here)
these usually go for much much more, especially during cold weather seasons1950s sequined cap ($15, purchase on eBay)
$15! $15! $15!vintage donna karan croc leather purse ($59.99, purchase on eBay)
90s kenneth cole black leather trench coat (fem s, $68, purchase on eBay) (another good option)
$68 for vintage real leather and not cheap faux plastic leather!dolce and gabbana floral velvet pumps (fem 7, $220, very good condition)
a good “i have a lot of parties to go to” shoe1950s black gathered pillbox style hat ($30, purchase on eBay)
(i imagine this styled à la jenny like so, though this pillbox will sit further back on your head)Ilas new york shell purse ($42.99, purchase on eBay)
this price is very very very goodcharter club speckled cashmere turtleneck (fem l, $29.99, purchase on eBay) (a simple black $35 cashmere sweater here)
there is so much cashmere on eBay - so so so much! anything from vintage and pre-loved to brand new J.Crew with tags still attached — start here before you go on a winter spending spree!salvatore ferragamo round sunglasses ($56, very good condition)
the row white button back boots (fem 8.5, $223.50, good condition)
i’m calling this quiet luxury meets the gilded ageisabel marant plaid wool dress (fem m, $228, excellent condition)
tory burch two tone top handle purse ($294.50, very good condition)
cream gucci pumps (fem 7, $77, fair condition)
these are barely worn and look to just have some scuffs and scratches and need new heel taps, a trip to the cobbler seems worth it for $77 gucci!!!isabel marant patent riding boots (fem 7, $222.75, very good condition)
these are bad ass but also give alexa-chung-let’s-frolick-through-the-british-countryside vibes, y’know? pair with a floral midi dress and long coatvintage celine monogram bucket purse ($248, good condition)
old monogram things »» new monogram thingskhaite silver puffy jacket (fem l, $300, very good condition)
apparently everyone hates puffy jackets? which is just silly because who doesn’t want to be a cozy puff ball? and with this jacket you could be a metallic cozy puff ball! this thing retailed for like, $1200 soooo…vintage stuart weitzman polka dot mule heels (fem 8, $120, purchase on eBay)
wilsons leather lace-up moto jacket (fem l, $111.90 on sale, purchase on eBay)
real gorgeous leather, a sick silhouette, and under $120?! hell yeah! this jacket is cool cool cool (acne studios would charge you $3000)moncler lace up hiking boots (fem 6, $106, very good condition)
winter sporty spice vibes for $100!tibi grey long zip sweater (fem m, $50, very good condition)
$50 tibi! a nice layering piece that jazzes up even a sweatpants kind of dayvintage suede coach tote purse ($50, purchase on eBay)
this looks to be a new seller, so purchase at your own risk, but $50 for coach suede!ralph lauren piano shawl skirt (fem 12, $279, purchase on eBay)
this is gorg and very rare and an incredible addition to a wardrobe and the price feels fair for being RL (the seller also accepts offers!)90s the limited leather drawstring jacket (fem m, $131.99, purchase on eBay) (INSANE donna karan alt here)
it’s giving phoebe philo, it’s giving the row, it’s giving chloe, it’s GIVING - personally, i would style it with a very flowy feminine long white dress and some killer knee high boots
Phew! and that’s only half of it!
I’ll be back in your inbox this weekend with some colorful cold weather steals and deals.
As always, please let me know if something isn’t linked correctly, as that is the portion of the activity that makes my brain hurt!
See you this weekend,
xo,
G
Wow so many good pieces. I’m also in the buy out of season camp! Btw, your comment on the Toteme stripe turtlenecked made me lol. So so true!
Another gorgeous collection that has me thinking about my fall wardrobe, Glenn! I love the Marant plaid dress, so many of the funky shoes (which remind me of my beloved Fluevogs), and the coat with the fur trim- I have a black velvet version. 💕