*SAMPLE SALE* Club Hopping

Club Monaco sample sales have always been popular amongst the modern fashion crowd and office fashionistas. The brand kicked off their fall sample sale at Clothingline today and a long line of shoppers gathered in hopes to score the label's urban chic styles at bargain prices. If you're planning on attending, here's an in-depth rundown.

The doors of today's Club Monaco sample sale opened at 1pm for public entry. When I entered, I found Clothingline's 2nd floor sale space thoroughly filled with Club Monaco's easy-to-wear staples. Divided into 3 sections (womenswear, menswear, and accessories), shoppers were able to choose from a desirable mix of the brand's contemporary wardrobe pieces.

Unsurprisingly, the outerwear section was the most popular area. Comprised of faux fur jackets/vests, peacoats, schoolboy blazers, tweed jackets, classic camels, puffers, and structured coverups, prices on outerwear was very reasonable. Jackets were $60 while coats were $95. Outerwear made of fur, leather, or suede were a bit more at $109. If winter coats aren't your main concern, there were other items like dresses, pants, skirts, sweaters, blouses, and shorts to choose from. From glittery evening skirts to tailored office trousers to printed frocks, shoppers could browse through the racks of $10 basic tees, $25 embellished tops, $30 blouses, $60 cashmeres, $25 skirts, $40 dresses, and $30 pants.

The accessory section was organized by category and was extensive. I spotted 6 giant boxes of scarves, 8 bins of belts, 8 boxes of hats, and a countless number of jewelry. The shoe selection, on the other hand, was very limited and disappointing. There were only a few pairs of classic black pumps (size 37), flat sandals, and a plastic bin full of flip flops. Just like the prices on clothes, markdowns for accessories were impressive enough to convince any frugalista to splurge. Scarves, hats, gloves, belts, ties, and flip flops were priced at $10(!). As for handbags, I spotted different styles like Freja cross-body bags in hot pink, Ernest Alexander weekenders, straw beach totes, and Tawney minaudières in mint blue.     

Menswear was situated in the back right and male shoppers were busy browsing between button down shirts, knit tops, casual pants, and jackets. To satisfy those on a budget, tees, polos, and tanks were $10 & $25, shirts were $30, cashmeres were $60, shorts were $20, and outerwear was $95.

Though today's Club Monaco sample sale offered significant discounts, readers should note that many items were in "not so great" condition. Also, FYI, Club Monaco is currently offering an additional 30% off on their clearance inventory via their online store, so couch surfers should definitely check that out. If the label's last event is any indication, prices will drop as the sale progresses. I will let you know when it happens.

Price list:

Women

Basic tees/Tanks/Polos $10

Fashion & embellished tees/Tanks/Polos $25

Sleeveless blouses $25

Shirts/Blouses $30

Cashmere sweaters $60

All other sweatshirts/Sweaters $30

Shorts $20

Skirts $25

Pants $30

Dresses $40

Blazers $60

Outerwear $95

All fur/Leather/Suede $109

Men

Basic tees/Tanks/Polos $10

Fashion tees/Tanks/Polos $25

Shirts $30

Cashmere sweaters $60

All other sweatshirts/Sweaters $30

Shorts $20

Pants $30

Blazers $60

Outerwear $95

All fur/Leather/Suede $109

Accessories

Tights/Socks/Pocket squares/CDs $5

Scarves/Hats/Gloves/Belts/Ties/Diary $10

Real fur/Shearling scarves $75

Blankets $25

Jewelry $15

Shoes

Havianas $10

Sandals, flats, heels & loafers $30