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Winter Items In Stores Already

Greeneyedlady21 — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 13:39:49 GMT

Yesterday I made a quick trip into Kohls for a couple of new bras. As I passed the accessories department I noticed a display of knit hats and scarves. They weren't even leftovers on clearance. It was so depressing to me that I didn't want to get any closer. Honestly wanted to scream.

I received an email from Rakuten this morning for a Levi's end of season sale. Included shorts and t shirts.

Yes I understand this is how the retail cycle works. But it's not even the official first day of Summer yet.

Re: Winter Items In Stores Already

Lipstickdiva — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 13:42:32 GMT

You hush woman. LOL

We've had virtually no summer here at all. It's been nothing but rain, rain and more rain. And guess what's in the forecast for us? Yep. Rain!!! So over this.

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maximillian — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 13:47:38 GMT

In a matter of days, QVC will be hawking CHRISTMAS IN JULY. We will be told to buy, buy, buy, because this is the "only shipment of the year." When it's gone, it's gone. Poor Santa. He must be frantic.

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 13:58:54 GMT

Yes, I was in Fred Meyers yesterday and saw in the clothing department some jackets.....they were not screaming FALL .....just easing it in gently.....

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SoX — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 14:24:37 GMT

@Lipstickdiva wrote:
You hush woman. LOL

We've had virtually no summer here at all. It's been nothing but rain, rain and more rain. And guess what's in the forecast for us? Yep. Rain!!! So over this.

@Lipstickdiva

I know what you mean, girl ... we're expecting more wet, wet lawns that we can't cut ... but this morning, oh this morning ... it was such a pleasure to step out on my front porch and have sunshine in my eyes; temperature is currently 66 lovely degrees!

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cherry — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 14:31:47 GMT

The used to hold off until the 4th of July. But I have noticed when I am in a store ,limited amounts of sizes, and things seem to go fast

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Grouchomarx — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 14:32:51 GMT

On the plus side of this, the summer stuff goes on deep discount while it's still in season and can be worn for months! I like this effect. Although it causes me to hoard a bit LOL.

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chrystaltree — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 14:39:48 GMT

I would have screamed and ran away from them as fast as my legs would carry me...LOL I started getting emails last week from webites and catalogs, Fall clothes. Unbelievable. I just put all my Fall/Winter things a way a couple of week ago. I know why retailers do this but I'm an adult so don't let any retailer tell when should start shopping for the next season or the next holiday. If I miss out on something, I'm ok with that. I'm just not going to buy things that will sit in my closets and dresser drawyers for 5 months. It does make me laugh that end of season summer sales are now coming....before the summer has even begun...LOL Althought, that's actually a good thing because we're getting discounted prices on the things we are wearing now or will be wearing in a few weeks.

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Lisa Y — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 14:47:36 GMT

Ya know, if the retailers keeping pushing us to buy stuff earlier and earlier, it’s only a matter of time when we’ll be shopping for seasonal items during the right season. Imagine shopping for Halloween items in October and shopping for Christmas items in late Nov-Dec. instead of July. Now there’s an idea. 🤪🤪

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Bri369 — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 14:51:23 GMT

I think it's awful.

I'm looking for things to take on vacation in July. I should have started looking in January.

Our weather has been awful - rainy and chilly.

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Pecky — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 14:56:00 GMT

They have been doing this for years. I never liked but that is retail for you.

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beckyb1012 — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:58:52 GMT

Yesterday I sent a monthly email to a woman in Colorado for her update and wished her a Happy upcoming 4th of July, then noted to her Christmas is Coming!!!!!!

Last night I reminded myself that summer solstice is almost here and thank goodness we start heading back down again. Got so excited we are coming close to the downside of summer I watched It's A Wonderful Life last night.

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Diva on The Q — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 18:01:25 GMT

Happens this time of the year...every year. Hope that didn't sound too snarky

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Drythe — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 18:13:58 GMT

So hard to hit the sweet spot between when a item goes on summer clearance, and the time it is a hot fall item!

I followed an item of clothing from last winter, into the spring, and on into June waiting for it to be reduced. Finally gave up when I saw it at the lowest price I’d seen and bought it. YEA!

Right now it is a ‘new’ item for Fall!

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handygal2 — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 23:31:17 GMT

The other night on HSN, Diane Gilman was selling some dark-colored jeans along with those in summer colors. She said, "It will begin to get dark earlier soon, so you'll want to start wearing darker colors." WTH???!!! So, right after the first day of summer, we're supposed to start wearing FALL colors???

Re: Winter Items In Stores Already

Lipstickdiva — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:44:24 GMT

@SoX wrote:
@Lipstickdiva wrote:
You hush woman. LOL

We've had virtually no summer here at all. It's been nothing but rain, rain and more rain. And guess what's in the forecast for us? Yep. Rain!!! So over this.

@Lipstickdiva

I know what you mean, girl ... we're expecting more wet, wet lawns that we can't cut ... but this morning, oh this morning ... it was such a pleasure to step out on my front porch and have sunshine in my eyes; temperature is currently 66 lovely degrees!

@SoX, I will say yesterday and today have been beautiful. I was able to go home at lunch and sit out on my deck with my dog enjoying the sunshine and warm temps. We are supposed to get rain tonight though and pretty much all day tomorrow.

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SoX — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 21:52:19 GMT

I have to say I'm loving the additional 40/50% off sales going on right now. I'm having such good luck in finding blouses, sweaters and jackets from last fall/winter.

Nothing changes that much from one year to the next, so I'm right "on trend" with my selections. I'm a dyed-in-the wool classic ... i.e., no shark bites long tunics, or styles of that ilk. I just found two great blazers, one 100% wool ... the other cotton, for prices that are truly fantastic.

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QueenDanceALot — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 22:49:51 GMT

I LOVE summer sales before the summer officially begins - as long as there is some good inventory left, of course.

But then they should do the same with the Fall clothing - bring it in the stores now and then have it go on deep discount when I'm ready to buy.

Win, win!

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Greeneyedlady21 — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 23:17:34 GMT

@handygal2 wrote:
The other night on HSN, Diane Gilman was selling some dark-colored jeans along with those in summer colors. She said, "The days will begin to get shorter soon, so you'll want to start wearing darker colors." WTH???!!! So, right after the first day of summer, we're supposed to start wearing FALL colors???

I would guess those are leftovers and that's Diane's creative sales technique.

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ECBG — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:30:58 GMT

Not surprised, not really. Fashion runs about 2 months before the season, hence, bathing suits at the end of December.

This DOES look like they bypassed fall!