thehams Posted August 30, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I live in the Bay Area in California and we are taking a Caribbean cruise in a couple of weeks. I went to a few stores the other day looking for some vaca clothes and the stores are now filled with fall clothes. Noooooooooo! I need shorts and tank tops. What is a girl to do? I went to Macy's, Old Navy, Kohls and JcPennys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted August 30, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) I live in the Bay Area in California and we are taking a Caribbean cruise in a couple of weeks. I went to a few stores the other day looking for some vaca clothes and the stores are now filled with fall clothes. Noooooooooo! I need shorts and tank tops. What is a girl to do? I went to Macy's, Old Navy, Kohls and JcPennys. Shop online. I'm still having some luck in the mall because most stores have clearance racks. But, I know from experience to buy a swimsuit by July 4th and summer clothes before mid-Aug. It's how it's always been. Edited August 30, 2015 by BND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted August 30, 2015 #3 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Nordstrom end of summer clearance sale Sept 2-13 - I just got the flyer in the mail this past week. Fall clothes have been coming into stores for at least the past month now, so you're either going to have to comb clearance racks and pray for a great bargain that happens to be what you're looking for, or look online and hope you can still get your size/color. August is not the time of year to be searching for the best selection of warm weather clothing - but you can find great bargains if you try hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CELTICGIRLCRUISER Posted August 30, 2015 #4 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I was just thinking the same the other day, even here in Florida they are concentrating on fall/Halloween at the minute in most shops! Thankfully there are a few sale/clearance sections at most of the stores with the remnants of summer! I walked past rows of jumpers, coats, boots and I wondered why in the world retail stores don't stock to meet their demographic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 30, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) Try Marshall's, Ross, TJ Maxx....places like that. That's where the summer clothes go when the stores bring in the winter-wear! Just bring the clothes you've been wearing all summer...they'll be fine! You really don't need new stuff!!! Edited August 30, 2015 by cb at sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CELTICGIRLCRUISER Posted August 30, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) Try Marshall's, Ross, TJ Maxx....places like that. That's where the summer clothes go when the stores bring in the winter-wear! Just bring the clothes you've been wearing all summer...they'll be fine! You really don't need new stuff!!! They are all full of winter style clothes here at the minute! Edited August 30, 2015 by CELTICGIRLCRUISER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welove2cruise2014 Posted August 30, 2015 #7 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I've had luck in the clearance sections of Macys, Lord &Taylor, TJMaxx and Marshalls :) I find this is the perfect time to buy stuff for cruising because it's all on SALE!!! The problem I have, is that even though it's still very warm where I live and will likely continue to be for a few more weeks, I can't bring myself to wear any of the stuff I've bought, *until* my cruise. I've always been that way... when I go away, I want all new things with tags still on them. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookish Angel Posted August 30, 2015 #8 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) Lots of nice summer clothing there and much of it is on sale. I love their simple, solid color 100% cotton clothing best. I have a lot of Fresh Produce items and they wear very well. Also, consignment shops will be practically giving way the summer stuff now. Edited August 30, 2015 by Bookish Angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockdoctor Posted August 30, 2015 #9 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Goodwill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoncom Posted August 30, 2015 #10 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Upscale local consignment shops. Really excellent Macys on 17th next to Lincoln Road Mall in MiamiBeach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 30, 2015 #11 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) If you need shorts and summer clothes try Bealls.......you can buy online and usually they have summer stuff year round on the net:) http://www.beallsflorida.com/?cm_mmc=beallsdotcom-_-landingpage-_-button-_-one&utm_source=landingpage&utm_medium=beallsdotcom&utm_term=button&utm_campaign=one Edited August 30, 2015 by Lois R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maywell Posted August 30, 2015 #12 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Online stores like Amazon & Zulily - Hey, I got like half my Caribbean wardrobe from those 2 stores on the cheap and I'm size 16. :D There's also Overstock, DhGate & Walmart, too - I would check their websites to see what they have to sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted August 30, 2015 #13 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Your local sporting goods store and the athletic dept at Target might have some tanks and shorts or skorts, even swimwear if you need it. Sports clothing is popular for everyday wear now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perditax Posted August 31, 2015 #14 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Amazon for summer basics. Also try 6pm.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted September 2, 2015 #15 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Nordstrom summer clearance starts today! I have a couple things in my cart already (for my husband;)) Free shipping & returns (I usually order online then return in person if needed - then I can browse what might be in the store - the store is quite far away and rarely has the shoes I want in stock so I typically don't start in person....) So far lots of sizes & availability, depending on what you're looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstcruizin Posted September 3, 2015 #16 Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) I've had luck in the clearance sections of Macys, Lord &Taylor, TJMaxx and Marshalls :) I find this is the perfect time to buy stuff for cruising because it's all on SALE!!! The problem I have, is that even though it's still very warm where I live and will likely continue to be for a few more weeks, I can't bring myself to wear any of the stuff I've bought, *until* my cruise. I've always been that way... when I go away, I want all new things with tags still on them. Lol Omg, You sound JUST like me, i just hit macys today and they have their bathing suits marked down most of them for 9.99, i got a michael kors, a Ralph Lauren and another brand tankini top , plus got an extra 20 percent off. I cant wait to wear them on our upcoming cruise. I have found alot of nice things so far to wear , all i need to get is my cocktail dress Edited September 3, 2015 by jstcruizin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHF Posted September 3, 2015 #17 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Online at Lands End and LL Bean and Talbots. Sears has some Lands End in their stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WELDON Posted September 7, 2015 #18 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Talbots has a great sale on their summer clothes going on now. 70% off sale prices. Good selection, too. I got a couple of t shirts, a pair of shorts and a couple of embellished tank tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted September 7, 2015 #19 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I just bought 3 tops for my December cruise in the last two weeks on Ebay. About $15 average price. Just search on the brand and size you prefer. I buy all my cruise clothes on ebay, except every day capris. Those I get locally in the stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 7, 2015 #20 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Lots of nice summer clothing there and much of it is on sale. I love their simple, solid color 100% cotton clothing best. I have a lot of Fresh Produce items and they wear very well. Also, consignment shops will be practically giving way the summer stuff now. I like Fresh Produce, as well. They wear and fit well, for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted September 7, 2015 #21 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Maybe it depends where you live.....I had today off from work for the holiday:D and went to Kohl's.....there were LOTS of summertime clothes on the racks. I live in Florida so maybe retail works a little differently down here but they racks and racks of short sleeve tops, shorts, capris, tanks, etc, regular racks AND clearance. I found 4 tops and a pair of bermuda shorts (they come all the way to my knees) and everything was on clearance:)..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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