Ah, the Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale. An annual event marked by my father questioning my financial decisions, and a contribution to my love of all things printed and girly. Without moderation, I understand Lilly can be garish, overwhelming and sometimes tacky (yikes). I understand the pieces are expensive and sometimes too girlish. To be quite honest, I do not really buy into whatever negative reputation Lilly has in the mainstream fashion world. All I care about is the fit of the clothes, and the patterns on the dresses. The fit of the Callahan shorts cannot be beat (see below); the classic ease of the shift dresses carried me through high school and now college. While there is definitely a time and a place for Lilly, I continue to shop the sale every year.
My sister, Emma, and I wake up early for the sale so we can shop together. It's definitely more fun to share the sale experience with someone else, especially when you score something extra special. We always focus on things we get the most use out of during the warmer weather, so we normally aim for Callahan shorts or easy dresses. This year, Emma had to work during the sale. I'm glad we could text while we shopped separately.
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My shift was perfect for my sorority formal
My personal picks from the sale:
Linen Beach Pant
I've had my eye on these all summer and decided they would be my priority during the sale. I love the green and pink print, and how comfy they look!
Coral Tank Top
I loved this top because it was the perfect amount of flowy without looking matronly. I also loved it because it was under $30. Score.
Sabrina Sleeveless Shift
I was not planning on purchasing a dress from the sale this year, but I could not say no to a simple blue and white pattern. Or the classic silhouette. Or the price (under $70).
January Skort
I love this skort because it's different from anything else in my closet. The warmer tones will perfectly fit into my closet's transition from summer to fall. |
