Yesterday I got to do something really cool. I got a sneak peek at the first ever Lululemon warehouse sale that’s taking place in Chicago January 27-29 at the Rosemont Convention Center.
Let me tell you, it was great. There’s tons of product, including my beloved Groove pants in denim (dying), and a tie dye sweatshirt that I’ve been sweating for a while.
Here’s the scoop:
- Wear sneakers. You’re going to want to try on the pants (probably.) and they look funny with stilettos. Also the room is huge and you’re going to be doing a lot of walking, so be comfortable.
- Wear good undies and shave. It’s a communal dressing room. If you haven’t grown up in a Loehmann’s environment, welcome to my world.
- Hit the headbands first. These are the best and at $4 they’re a steal. Those will be the first to go. Promise.
- Don’t be a sizeist. This is yogawear, so feel free to go up a size if you really, really want that lace trim scuba sweatshirt.
- Bring a shopping bag to carry your haul. There are no shopping bags so unless you have superhuman strength you’re going to need to carry it in something.
- Come early. It’s going to be a zoo. I guarantee it’s going to smell like a Bar Method studio. Don’t forget your deoderant.
- Wear a tank top. All that shopping will make you hot! Wear layers.
- No purses allowed. Wear pockets because you only get to bring your credit card, cash, phone and ID in. Everything else gets checked.
- Be zen. It’s going to be crazy. So do some breathing and remember, it’s just stuff. Don’t lose your head. All sales are final.
- Pricing is all based on stickers. Scuba jackets were (I think) about 70, pants 55 and crops 36. Don’t quote me on that.
Got a question? Leave it in the comments. See you there!
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Jealous. I want to go to this sale…
Jealous. I want to go to this sale…
So fun… and I'm so jealous. If only they had a warehouse sale in CA. One day one day =P
So fun… and I'm so jealous. If only they had a warehouse sale in CA. One day one day =P
Are the prices a really great discount? I love the groove pants too, how much are those selling for at the sale?
Thanks for the great tips!
Are the prices a really great discount? I love the groove pants too, how much are those selling for at the sale?
Thanks for the great tips!
Prices were pretty good – cropped pants 36, the grooves were $55 and my tie dye sweatshirt was $75 (down from $125)
Prices were pretty good – cropped pants 36, the grooves were $55 and my tie dye sweatshirt was $75 (down from $125)
Great, thanks so much for the details Dana!
Great, thanks so much for the details Dana!
i've been debating whether or not to go, they've been so vague about the pricing. what yould you say the prices are on most tops? thanks
i've been debating whether or not to go, they've been so vague about the pricing. what yould you say the prices are on most tops? thanks
This makes me want to skip work tomorrow and road trip to Chicago!
This makes me want to skip work tomorrow and road trip to Chicago!
When you say bring a shopping bag to haul items–do you mean after your purchase?? Do they not provide shopping bags to carry around while you shop (like VS)?? Thanks!!
I am going Saturday and scared everything will be picked over from Friday! Love these tips though…I would have been in trouble!
I am going Saturday and scared everything will be picked over from Friday! Love these tips though…I would have been in trouble!
When you say bring a shopping bag to haul items–do you mean after your purchase?? Do they not provide shopping bags to carry around while you shop (like VS)?? Thanks!!
Can you tweet and if they have the Lululemon Turbo Tank (in Black)and price pretty please. I am so jealous you get to go, Have fun!
Can you tweet and if they have the Lululemon Turbo Tank (in Black)and price pretty please. I am so jealous you get to go, Have fun!
how cool. I would LOVE to go to a warehouse sale like that!
how cool. I would LOVE to go to a warehouse sale like that!