October 2026 Buying Guide
Should You Buy Fashion in October?
October Rating:2/5 - Below Average
October Verdict
October is not an ideal time to buy fashion. Fall inventory at full price; limited promotions
Month-by-Month Price Calendar
When prices are lowest throughout the year
Best Great OK Wait
Jan
Best
40-70% offBest
Post-holiday clearance on winter clothing; deepest markdowns of the year
Feb
OK
20-40% offPresidents Day sales; winter clearance continues but selection thins
Mar
Wait
10-25% offNew spring arrivals at full price; limited deals
Apr
Wait
10-20% offSpring inventory at full price; occasional Easter promotions
May
OK
25-40% offMemorial Day sales; Nordstrom Anniversary Sale early access for cardholders
Jun
OK
20-30% offMid-season markdowns begin; early summer sales
Jul
Best
50-70% offEnd-of-summer clearance begins; Nordstrom Anniversary Sale; July 4th deals
Aug
Great
50-70% offSummer clearance deepens; back-to-school sitewide promotions
Sep
Wait
10-20% offNew fall arrivals at full price; Labor Day brings modest deals
Oct
Wait
10-20% offFall inventory at full price; limited promotions
Nov
Best
30-60% offBlack Friday and Cyber Monday; sitewide sales on current-season styles
Dec
Great
30-50% offHoliday promotions and after-Christmas clearance begins late month
Jan
Best
40-70% offPost-holiday clearance on winter clothing; deepest markdowns of the yearBestFeb
OK
20-40% offPresidents Day sales; winter clearance continues but selection thinsMar
Wait
10-25% offNew spring arrivals at full price; limited dealsApr
Wait
10-20% offSpring inventory at full price; occasional Easter promotionsMay
OK
25-40% offMemorial Day sales; Nordstrom Anniversary Sale early access for cardholdersJun
OK
20-30% offMid-season markdowns begin; early summer salesJul
Best
50-70% offEnd-of-summer clearance begins; Nordstrom Anniversary Sale; July 4th dealsAug
Great
50-70% offSummer clearance deepens; back-to-school sitewide promotionsSep
Wait
10-20% offNew fall arrivals at full price; Labor Day brings modest dealsOct
Wait
10-20% offFall inventory at full price; limited promotionsNov
Best
30-60% offBlack Friday and Cyber Monday; sitewide sales on current-season stylesDec
Great
30-50% offHoliday promotions and after-Christmas clearance begins late month Best Great OK Wait
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Better Months to Buy Fashion
If you can wait, these months typically offer better deals on fashion:
Shopping Events in October
Frequently Asked Questions
Is October a good time to buy fashion?
October is not the best time to buy fashion, rated 2/5. Fall inventory at full price; limited promotions Consider waiting for January or July when prices drop more significantly.
What is the best month to buy fashion?
The best month to buy fashion is January, when you can typically save 40-70% off.
How much can I save on fashion in October?
In October, you can typically save 10-20% off on fashion. Better savings may be available in other months.
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