It's back: the Aritzia warehouse sale takes over the Vancouver Convention Centre's West building (1055 Canada Place) from this Wednesday (August 29) to September 3, and once again, there are steals to be had for those willing to dig deep—in more ways than one. (Trust: not only will you want to dive head-first into the annual blowout's hundreds of racks, but the sheer size and scale of the event means that you'll be putting your patience, perseverance, and depth of your pockets to the test, too.)

What's awaiting those game to brave the lineups, communal fitting rooms, and unrelenting crowds? Thousands of pieces of women's fall/winter and spring/summer merchandise from all 14 of Aritzia's in-house labels, plus additional clothing, shoes, and accessories by brands like Adidas, Herschel, Nike, and more. All items are 50 to 90 percent off the retail price, and fresh stock hits the floor daily.

So, for the couragous souls out there after a good deal, gird up your loins—and let our preview of (and top picks from) this year's sale be your guide to shopping success.