Shopping for some of us (not me!) is a challenge. But even the most experienced shoppers will make mistakes. So I have put together some strategies that will help you to have a more successful expedition to the shops:
1. Make sure you know what you want to get and how much you want to spend. Being clear on the items you want to buy and the money you are willing to spend is going to help you and save you time and regrets later.
2. Just for girls! Be sure to dress comfortably but wear your best bra. You need to be wearing your best foundation items (underwear) to be able to get the perfect fit on the garments you are getting. Wearing comfortable shoes is going to help you to enjoy the shopping experience.
3. Do not spend a lot of money on here today gone tomorrow trend items. Spending lot of money in a very fashionable item that might look a bit outdated in few months is not a great idea. Do this is your basic which you will be able to wear over and over again.
4. Buy your wardrobe foundation garments including coats and shoes in the best quality you can afford. Again these items are going to be worn a lot so it’s best to get good quality ones
5. Keep impulse shopping to a minimum. You will end up with lots of ‘orphans’ that don’t go with anything else in your wardrobe. Think for a second before buying an item, Do I have at least three pieces of clothing I can wear this with?
6. Always buy clothing in the right size, don’t expect to lose a few pounds or the fabric to give in. And remember sometimes alterations can make such a great difference to the fit.
7. Develop an accessories wardrobe to vary the look of your clothes. Accessories can completely change the feeling of an outfit. You can dress up or downs a dress or an outfit in a second just by changing the accessories.
8. Never shop last minute for an important or expensive garment. Planning in advance will help you to look at different options until you find a garment that you will feel great on.
9. Consider the price beyond the price tag. If you can’t afford to dry clean the garment pass it by.
10. If you are in doubt when you try the garment on then don’t buy it. By the time you get home and try it on you are going to keep asking yourself, why did I buy it? It will be another ‘orphan’ sitting in your wardrobe.
