Long lines, waking up at 5:00 a.m. and difficulty finding a parking spot await those daring to venture into a store on the nation’s annual shopping day, Black Friday.
While the shopping can be overwhelming, great discounts on merchandise can be found, along with some key items that cannot be missed.
As the weather continues becoming cooler, outerwear becomes more of a necessity.
Leather is very much in style again this season, and that includes leather jackets.
Whether it is a biker, cropped, or an everyday look, it’s always better to go with black.
It will make the jacket appear more expensive and will be more cohesive with the darker tones of a winter closet.
Speaking of animal hide, the next hot item to grab is faux fur vests. While this is another repeat trend from last year’s winter, I think shoppers are starting to be more in favor of them this season. The risk-taking look can add the perfect pinch of glam to your outfit.
They come in many neutral tones including brown, white, beige and black.
While these tones seem to be the most common when shopping for a faux fur vest, some may be multicolor or animal printed.
Try to stay away from them because they can often be too much of a statement and a fashion faux pas.
The fashion rule that states you can’t wear white after Labor Day is a rule that is meant to be broken.
Winter white is awesome this season.
Whether it is a white dress, coat, sweater or vest, make sure to grab it on Black Friday.
White can be the perfect gift when it comes to winter accessorizing.
White mittens, scarves, hats and gloves all look adorable.
And when putting together an outfit with a winter white item, make sure to accessorize with darker tones so you don’t look like you’re going to Diddy’s all-white party in the middle of winter.
Boots can be one of the most expensive shoes to buy.
There are a variety of styles of boots, but my personal favorite of the season is the lace-up boot.
Whether it is the ankle lace up bootie or a knee-high version, I think it is a style that you can’t go wrong with.
These boots are statement items that will complete any fall or winter look.
They have also been seen on the feet of many celebs this season including Taylor Swift, Halle Berry and Kim Kardashian.
The lace-up boot goes perfectly with one of the season’s most popular trends, military glam.
When shopping on Black Friday, grab anything military-inspired. A military look includes double-breasted brass buttons, shoulder pads or shoulders bedazzled with chains or sequins. Blazers, sweaters and coats are the most common military inspired pieces.
Grabbing any one of those often more expensive pieces on sale would make any shopper smile.
Coats, boots, vests and trendy pieces can be extremely pricey, but Black Friday is a perfect day to take advantage of the remarkable sales. Items that will most likely not be majorly discounted on Black Friday include sunglasses, purses, belts and jeans.
Try to avoid splurging on these items on this particular day and enjoy sale heaven!
Miriam Wolf can be reached at miriam.wolf@spartans.ut.edu.