Not So Winter White (+ how to shop fast fashion)

Not So Winter White (+ how to shop fast fashion)

I don’t typically shop fast fashion but I’m always envious of girls that can consistently score killer outfits at stores like Forever 21 or H&M. I usually feel so overwhelmed anytime I set foot into those stores that I’ll walk in and walk right out without even looking at anything. Thankfully online shopping has been a lifesaver – I mean, is there anything better than laying around in sweatpants and a glass of wine while browsing through endless cute stuff on the internet?

This entire outfit (top + shorts) is from Forever 21 – not only was it $50 (!!), but it also consists of separates that I actually see myself wearing again and again. White is by far my favorite color to wear and I was excited to come across affordable and versatile pieces that I would be able to mix and match with other items in my closet through spring. If you’re like me and feel overwhelmed going through all the merchandise at fast fashion stores/sites, read on for my tips on how to navigate fast fashion:

Shop online or in the app 

Most e-commerce sites will have an app that you can use on your phone (could be dangerous, proceed with caution!) that make it easy to scroll through categories and save your favorite pieces. This saves you a trip to your local store and chances are they will have better merchandise selection and sizes available as well.

Have a plan

Once I decide how much I want to invest in a trend (if it’s something I’m on the fence about, I’ll probably try to find an affordable version before committing more fully), I’ll typically scour sites for a particular items that I’m looking for. I’ll read reviews and compare styles before ordering the one I like best.

Check New Arrivals

Do you know when your favorite sites drop new merchandise? Forever 21 adds new items daily, so by looking through the new arrivals, you’re guaranteed to be seeing the newest styles with the best selection of sizes of color still available.  

Luckily for you, I did the work already ; ),  so shop below for some of my current favorite finds from Forever 21!

I love the feeling of finding a great deal, but really hate digging through thousands of items before finding one I love – I’d love to hear any tips you have for navigating fast fashion stores and websites!

xx
Amy