Aritzia Clientele

*UPDATED*

It's time again for the annual Aritzia summer sale! I think it's insane that I've been shopping at Aritzia for over 10 years and what's even crazier is that this is probably my 8th year being invited to the private sale. I haven't even been buying much stuff there over the last few years, but I think they know they can really hook me into buying stuff I don't need if they invite me to the private sale haha

While the sale percentages are relatively the same from the previous years, Aritzia has changed the name of the sale from 'Private Presale' to 'Clientele'. I also recently found out from a friend that there are more tiers than just Tier 1 and 2 now. I'm guessing I'm probably in the top tier (for some odd reason), because they called me and asked if I wanted to set up a private shopping appointment.

I made a list of things I'm interested in buying, like I do every year, but it's a pretty short list this year. They haven't really come out with anything for the past year that I'm interested in and also I'm trying to reduce my spending on clothing.

Remember my post on the Mackage Kenya? Well I got another one AGAIN. I gained weight recently and my old one is pretty tight around the arms so I sized up to an XS from XXS. I got most of the items in store as I really need to try stuff on now to see how things fit (unlike when I was skinnier and could count on getting the same size in everything). The zippers on the one I got this year are a gunmetal colour so technically it's like getting a new jacket right?

I'm obsessed with long coats right now, so I got the Quincey jacket even though I already have the Cormac jacket. The Quincey jacket is pretty thin, so if you want something with more weight to it I'd suggest the Cormac jacket instead. This jacket has hidden buttons on the sleeves so the sleeves stay rolled up. It's also not too long, so it still works for petites. If you have wider shoulders, I'd suggest sizing up as the shoulders are narrow and the material has no give.

I got the Flaubert cardigan too, because for some reason I don't own any cardigans. I probably should've bought it years ago when the price was lower and the quality was better.

I got the Lorelei and Delphine dresses as well. I needed to get short or long-sleeved dresses (I'm pretty self-conscious about my arms) that would work for both work and weekends. A lot of the dresses that I've seen lately are either too dressed up or too casual so these dresses are a good middle ground. I'm also really lazy so I like dresses that you can just put on and that don't need to much accessorizing.

The gift with purchase this year is a cotton tote bag. These would probably be great for grocery shopping, but I'd rather have the candles like last year.  I'll probably be buying a few things online, so watch out for a possible part II to this post haha

*UPDATE*

I went to the stand alone Wilfred store to try some things on and ended up getting a pair of Citizens of Humanity jeans. They gave me another gift with purchase, which is a candle! I'm not sure if they're giving 2 gifts to everyone, but the box does say Wilfred on it so it's probably not available as a gwp at Aritzia locations.