White Sale season is coming: These 5 bedding pieces should be at the top of your list
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It's a new year, and though most of the major sales have ended by now, one is set to just get off the ground: White Sale season. The month of January is known for being the designated time for this shopping event where folks stock up on towels and bedding items.
Care for a quick history lesson? This practice first began in January 1878 when the department store John Wanamaker & Co. in Philadelphia sold sheets at a discounted rate to attract customers. Since white was the only color linens they sold, the sale was ultimately dubbed a "white sale." Eventually, the idea spread and other retailers followed suit, discounting bedding items across the country — and thus, White Sale season was born.
Also, seeing as January is often synonymous with new beginnings, why not get a fresh set of linens to start off the new year (and new decade)? If you're unsure of where to start, we've got you covered with five key recommendations:
Shop: Linenspa All-Season White Down Alternative Quilted Comforter, $29.99
A good comforter is hard to come by — especially one that doesn't cost the equivalent of a sizable mortgage payment. Linenspa has managed to beat these odds, offering a duvet insert or stand-alone comforter for just $29.99, and based on more than 8,000 five-star reviews, it's definitely a hot item.
"I love this comforter. I've had it for a few months now, and it's been soft, fluffy and warm (but not too warm)," one shopper wrote, with another adding, "It feels like a cloud! I'm in love!"
The affordable and highly-rated item comes in eight sizes and 12 color options.
Shop: HC Collection Hypoallergenic Sheet and Pillow Case Bedding Set, $24.60
Quality sheet sets also seem hard to come by with so many mimicking the sensation of lying on paper. HC Collection, one of the most popular and affordable bedding brands, is offering a full sheet set — complete with two pillowcases — that reviewers can't seem to get enough of.
"These are amazing! They are so soft and stay on the bed," one reviewer wrote, with another claiming they are "not ur normal sheets," before adding, "Thru the nights sleep they proved to be a remarkable find."
The HC Collection sheet set comes in an array of 13 color options and five sizing choices.
Shop: WonderSleep Premium Adjustable Hypoallergenic Memory Foam Queen Pillows, $26.99 (Orig. $52.99)
For a bedding product to have the word "wonder" in its name, the expectations for its performance automatically skyrocket, right? Well, for the case of the WonderSleep premium hypoallergenic memory foam pillows, you can believe the hype. Consisting of washable and removable cooling bamboo derived rayon covers, these pillows seamlessly take the shape of your head once you make contact — as an owner of a pair myself, I can attest to this!
With more than 1,850 five-star customer ratings, tons of shoppers seem to feel the same. "Buying these was the best decision I've made," one reviewer wrote. These pillows come in three sizes: standard, queen and king.
Also, on a relatively unrelated note, the pillows are delivered flattened in two air-tight canisters, and magically expand once they're removed. It's a scientific miracle you must witness to believe.
Shop: 100 Percent Pure Mulberry Silk Pillowcase, $23.99
While this one is certainly not essential, it's a piece that everyone should consider trying for its extensive benefits. While cotton pillowcases may feel amazing to some, they've been proven to draw out the moisture and hydration from your face and hair as you sleep (Who wants to wake up with ashy skin and crackly hair?). The best way to remedy this is to swap your cotton pillowcases for silk ones which create less friction between your body and the fabric.
These from Ravmix are made of 100 percent pure mulberry silk, are available in four sizing options and an array of colors. Additionally, they feel cool to the touch and comes packaged in a luxe gift box. Keep in mind, though, that these must be hand-washed and never tumble-dried, as this weakens the silk fibers over time.
Shop: Amped Fleece Throw Blanket, $39.00 (Orig. $49.00)
In addition to your standard comforter or duvet, it doesn't hurt to get a throw blanket to add a little extra homey flare and warmth to your bedding experience. The Amped fleece throw blanket is described as the "most comfy blanket ever" by Urban Outfitters reviewers and is available in 10 gorgeous colors that will surely compliment any and every bedroom theme.
