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october shopping picks:

october shopping picks:

things I liked while shopping for clients this month

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Dacy Gillespie
Oct 03, 2023
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This month, I’ve been shopping for multiple clients, each with their own style: bohemian, minimalist, bright and bold, and unique and hand-made. However, the items I always feel drawn to for these posts are ones that I’d wear. On Thursday, I’ll ask paid subscribers what are some items they’d like me to look for in other styles.

A note on these links:

  • Some of them are affiliate links and I may earn a commission through them, and some are not.

  • Since these are things I genuinely like and save at the time I see them, and not things I’m just trying to get you to buy, they may no longer be available or available in all sizes.

  • Many of them are from fast fashion brands and wouldn’t be considered ethical fashion brands by any means. I include those for three reasons: One, often these are the only brands who carry a wide range of sizes. Two, I will always prioritize your mental health and if you need clothes for a changing body quickly, or your body is changing multiple times and you’re having to buy new clothes often, these are good options. Lastly, not everyone has the financial privilege to be able to spend more on ethically made items. 

  • I’m going to trust you, the reader, to be mindful about whether you purchase something from this selection or not. Really think about something’s functionality in your life. Please don’t buy anything just because I suggested it or because I like it. What works for me might not work for you.

  • Remember that even when you purchase an item online, it doesn’t mean you’ve committed to it. You still need to feel it, try it on, see how you feel in it and THEN make a decision. You have the right to return things even though they’re in your home.

This is the time of year when all you need is a versatile layer to throw on top of your outfit and a pair of boots, so you’ll see lots of options for those. On to the links:

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