I am sorry I haven't done this sooner..
It’s Jennifer, your boutique wingwoman, and
we’re officially on the countdown to Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market (Oct 21–24, 2025).
I've been wanting to get an email with helpful market tips out for a while now but life has gotten in the way!
Whether it’s your first time walking those WTC halls or you’re a seasoned pro with the Hulkin bag already packed, I’ve got you covered. This isn’t fluff just real strategy, trend intel, and hacks to help you shop smart and skip the rookie mistakes.
What’s Hot This Market: Camo, Elevated
Camo
is trending again for Fall/Winter 2025—but with a twist.
Think washed neutrals + softer palettes (less “hunting wives Netflix drama,” more “street chic boutique”).
Wide-leg camo pants paired with
simple tops are everywhere on runways right now.
Global search interest shows camo jackets spiking at the start of the year which means your customers will be "hunting" for them this fall.
So if you’re heading
to Dallas, plan to pick up camo in new colorways + unexpected silhouettes.
Your Dallas Market Hit List
Here’s where to focus Oct 21–24:
Temporary booths – Hidden gems, smaller pack sizes, this is where you will spend
majority of your time.
7th floor cash & carry – Perfect for accessories, layering pieces, and impulse buys that’ll sell the second you get back.
Market Survival Hacks (learned the hard way 😅)
Park across the street –
Grab the shuttle; it’ll drop you at the front door stress-free. Don't spend hours trying to circle the front parking lot, chances are they are all gone.
Bring a Hulkin (or rolly bag) Your chiropractor will thank you.
Change of shoes – Boutique cute in the morning, comfy
sneakers in the afternoon. No shame.
Dress how you sell – Represent your brand but stay mobile (you’ll be speed-walking between floors).
Ask vendors if they’re InstantBoss members – Some give exclusive discounts to our crew, but you have to ask.
Use an app like Faves – Booths and product photos blur together by floor 12. Tag everything now, thank yourself later.
Look for “Market Specials” – Flyers taped to showroom doors = discounts that vanish when Market closes.
Beyond Market: Wholesale Hacks
You’ll Thank Me For
Faire & FashionGo – Great search tools, but if you love a vendor you find there? Email or call them directly. Most will give you better pricing off-platform = more profit in your pocket.
Tested & Vetted Wholesaler List – Don’t waste hours
second-guessing. We’ve already vetted the good ones. Reply to this email if you want me to send you the link.
Dropshipping – Ask vendors if they’ll ship directly to your customers. That means no warehouse, no piles of boxes at home. (We even track which vendors dropship inside the InstantBoss Wholesale List—email me back for that list.)
Skip stock photos – If you are dropshipping order samples and take your own content. Facebook + Instagram hate vendor stock photos and hide them in the algorithm. Real content = real sales. If you want my full Facebook Manual that teaches you how to beat the algorithm—reply and I’ll send you more info.
