6 Looks You’ll Run To This Afterpay Day

Spring is here — along with our stimulus checks — and, slowly but surely, there are more chances to dress up and go somewhere. Afterpay, everyone's favorite way to check out and budget your fashion purchases, is once again launching their bi-annual Afterpay Day sale — a four-day party with thousands of sales running from March 25 to March 28. When you see something you like, you shop now, it ships now, and you pay it off in four interest-free payments spread over six weeks with zero additional fees if you pay on time. And signing up for Afterpay is simple, you’ll know if you’re approved instantly and your order will ship as usual.

Celebrate the new season (outdoor bar patios! park hangs!) with stellar sales of up to 70% off from thousands fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands. Customers will also be able to use the new “Favorites” feature on Afterpay Day, where you can add items to your favorites list to revisit later. Let’s channel our inner butterfly and emerge from our cocoons with these spring and summer looks.

Party Girl

God, have I missed having something to get dressed up for. Throughout 2020, I would open my closet and look forlornly at all my satin, shimmery, see-thru tops that never felt quite right to wear at home. With more people being vaccinated — and a slew of designers invoking the roaring ‘20s — it’s time to bring back going-out clothes in all their shiny, cropped glory. This summer, I’m bringing some early-2000s energy, like SHEIN’s Geo Print Satin Self-Tie Bandana Top paired with Anthropologie’s Isla Chain Belt. Then, of course, Kiehl’s Brightening Best Sellers for the morning after.

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Pajama Glamour

A few years ago, I started incorporating pajama pieces into my everyday outfits — a pair of jacquard lounge shorts here, a vintage Dior men’s pajama shirt there. The only way to wear pajamas glamorously in public is to evoke some classic Hollywood scene. Pair Rue La La’s Josie Natori Rose Parfait Cami with Steve Madden’s Vala-S Black heels for a night out; then conjure the mood of enjoying a hush-hush drink at a fancy airport bar with Vera Bradley’s Large Travel Duffel Bag.

Garden Romance

It’s the season for cute dates at botanical gardens and getting slightly day-drunk at park picnics, and your wardrobe should be garden-party ready. Remember cottagecore — is that still a thing? The corset has come back in a big way, though not in the classically tortuous sense. Try SHEIN’s Lace-up Front Corset Belt for a classic take on the look, paired with their Zip Up Belted Skirt and Anthropologie’s Garden Party Post Earrings for a Renoir-meets-hot-girl-summer atmosphere. Anthropologie is going big this Afterpay Day; spend $100, check out with Afterpay and get $20 off your next purchase in April (valid April 1 through April 30).

Back 2 Basics

As we transition from a year largely inside, it feels a bit jarring to suddenly switch to full-on outfits. Personally, I’m keeping that transformation as slow as possible with lots of cycling shorts, oversized shirts, mom jeans, and Meg Ryan-style baggy pants. I will be relying heavily on GOAT’s Fear of God Essentials Hoodie 'Oatmeal' this spring, and speaking of ‘90s sunglasses/white T-shirt glamour, embrace your inner rocker with Steve Madden’s Static Black Boots. Even receive 30% off Steve Madden gear by using code AFTERPAY.

Pure Romance

This is sort of the opposite sentiment of the previous section, but over the last few weeks, I’ve been experimenting with shedding my crop-top-and-leggings daily ensemble for something more...whimsical. As Divya Mathur, chief merchant at Intermix, told TZR, “...this season’s take feels fresh in a more minimalist way with a deep sweetheart neckline, smocking, or corseting details.” Rue La La’s Fifteen Twenty Twist Front Cami is a perfect example of this pared-down romanticism, as is Anthropologie’s Pink Puff-Sleeved Mini Dress. Save up to 70% off Rue La la and experience exclusive private sale access all during Afterpay Day!

Soft Power

On the SS21 runways, leather was reinterpreted with confectionary draping and accents, with appearances from decadent midi dresses with puffy sleeves as well as studded two-piece sets. Bring luxe leather to everyday wear with GOAT’s Saint Laurent Nappa Leather Biker Jacket 'Black,' and Rue La La’s Milly Pencil Skirt. Save up to 30% on GOAT gear during this Afterpay Day!