The warehouse sale takes place at the Philadelphia Expo Center every year in June. All of the unsold items from the previous year are sold at extreme sale prices. As a two year veteran, here are five tips for the Lilly Warehouse Sale:

1. If you can, get there early.

While they say that they restock every day, many crowds speculate that you can find the best deals in the first couple hours of the sale. After attending this year, I heard people tented outside three days prior to the sale.

2. Be prepared.

If you’re waiting outside of a building for eight hours, you need a couple things to keep you comfy. Blankets, pillows, and chairs are a must! Also, bring with you some snacks for the wait. I personally brought my iPad so I could watch movies!

3. Stay aware.

If you’re there early, about two hours before the sale, there is a mad rush to the front of the building. Don’t be the one who loses her spot in line because you have to carry all your belongings with you!

4. Pink tags only.

During the sale, there are two types of tags. There are the blue tags, which are somewhat discounted, about 20 percent. Then there are the pink tags, where you can get a $300 dress for $20. Find them in the sample boxes, NOT on the racks.

5. Keep it classy.

If you have the experience like me, everyone will try to hoard the best sales to themselves. One group of people had over 100 pink tagged items (clearly they were looking to resell them). The only way they would part with them is if you had something to trade – certainly NOT the spirit of the sale. Leave the selling up to Lilly, and if something doesn’t fit you, leave it for someone else. This year, I left with nothing for this reason. While extremely disheartening, but next year I hope to see changes from the Lilly staff in regulating this problem.

See you next year my Lilly wearing friends, happy shopping!