Even as the most devoted summer lover, I know it can't last forever, and inevitably the pull of the new fall fashions will have me craving leather jackets and dark neutrals.
Feeling compelled to buy a new wardrobe each season is probably one of my bigger downfalls, but one I can always justify by finding the best deals. Deals which are sometimes in places I would least expect, like
BJ's Wholesale Club, my new one-stop shopping destination for fall apparel. Normally I love shopping there to fill my cart with discounted Lindt chocolate bars, massive bags of Bark Thins, and jars of chocolate covered almonds (clearly I have my priorities when it comes to bulk shopping). However when I went into the apparel section of my local BJ's, I found myself giving a second glance to the amazing prices, quality, and brand names I have always known and liked.
For me, the number one fall accessory is a leather jacket. I know I probably have too many at this point, but what is one more? Especially when it's only $25. Naturally this is a vegan option, but I loved all the detailing, especially the knit panels which will come in handy when layering over a thick sweater. For now, I snagged this perfect little black dress by Kenneth Cole Reaction for $17, which is over 75% off the MSRP. This dress is just the kind of piece I love to have when I don't know what to wear - it's not fussy, can be easily dressed up or down, and has pockets.
While I was at BJ’s, I poured through the piles of denim and trousers - lots of legging styles, tons of sizes, I even noted some of the jeans were offered in short and tall inseams.
Additionally, there were accessories options such as shoes and purses. When I spotted this charging wallet for $11 I knew it was coming home with me. No matter how much they improve phone technology, there always seems to be a struggle to get through a day of travel without my phone's battery hovering around 10%, plus the slim shape and practicality of a wallet made this a must have. Having a fully charged phone meant I could text my mom and see if she if needed any groceries. Being able to pick up organic milk, cage free eggs, baby spinach, and a huge hunk of pecorino romano meant saving my mom a trip to the grocery store so that we'd have time to watch a movie together - and devour all that chocolate I mentioned earlier.
Finally I headed to the shoes, with the thought that my favorite black flats might be nearing the end of their lives, I tried on these black loafers by Jones New York the moment I spotted them. They have a nice padded insole, and easily proved worthy of a day of walking. At only $25 I could consider grabbing them in the cognac color as well.
Before I left to head home, I used the opportunity to fill up my gas tank, as BJ's members can save from 10 to 20 cents a gallon on gas. I also checked out the Hallmark cards, which are discounted a dollar off their list price and found Halloween cards for my nephew and niece. With discounts like these, and so many more, my membership can easily save me up to $500 a year on things I'd need to buy anyway.
I had such a successful shopping trip at BJ's because of the unbeatable value and assortment of apparel, from outerwear and accessories to footwear. I'm really excited about my new fall clothes, and I still feel really impressed with the total on my receipt - even considering everything else I bought.
Because I don't want to keep these savings all to myself, anyone who decides to
sign up for a BJ's membership using my referral link
here will get a $25 gift card!
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of CLEVER and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
The Rundown
Black Dress Kenneth Cole Reaction c/o BJ's
Faux Leather Jacket Sebby Collection c/o BJ's
Black Loafers Jones New York c/o BJ's
Charging Wallet Adrienne Vittadini c/o BJ's
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of CLEVER and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
