Jun 17, 2021
Do you love shopping or hate it? Regardless, it’s something we
all have to
do at some point in our lives and the more enjoyable it is, the
less stressful
it will be. Learning to enjoy shopping can help you cultivate good
shopping
habits that work for you, not against you.
Starting by doing your homework can help you to make smart
decisions
and not become tempted by things you don’t need. Here are my
suggestions to prepare you:
1. Make a list - Start by going through your closet to determine
where
there are “holes” in your wardrobe. Do you need the basics – a
new
suit, a few pairs of pants, great tee shirts – or do you need
colorful
accessories that will make our core items pop?
2. Three is the Magic Number - If you find yourself tempted by
something that’s a great deal, ask yourself if you truly love how
it
looks on your body and if it’s something you’d pay full price for.
If the
answer is yes, and you can make 3 outfits with it then go for
it!
3. Get the Munchies - Grab an energy bar or some trail mix and
a
bottle of water. You’ll need sustenance and don’t want to risk
making
a poor wardrobe decision if you’re feeling light-headed.
4. Know Thyself - Know what styles flatter your body best and
stick
with them. Don’t be afraid to try something new, but if you’ve
learned
that a certain cut doesn’t work on your body type, steer clear of
it and
stick with cuts that enhance your assets.
5. Color is Key - Know what colors are your most flattering
tones.
These will make you look your best and enhance your natural
coloring. If you have had your colors done, take your palette
with
you.
6. Mix high-end and low-end - Shopping can be a fun game and
shopping in a variety of stores helps you to create a look that’s
all
your own. You can mix items from Saks with something you found
at
a consignment shop, or TJ Maxx, to great effect and no one will
ever
guess how much (or, rather, how little) you paid for it when the
overall
effect is nothing short of fabulous! Plus your look will have
your
personal stamp on it rather than looking like it’s right off the
rack. The
most fashionable ladies shop this way and it makes for a much
more
interesting effect overall!
7. Have a Strategy - Your core pieces are the ones you want to
invest
in, but seasonal trends are where you can get away with going
budget. Trendy items won’t have the longevity of the classic items
in
your closet. Do a cost per wear analysis – divide the price by
the
number of times you think you’ll wear an item. For example, if
you
pay $30 for a dress, but only wear it twice, that’s $15 per wear.
But if
you find one you love for $300 and wear it 100 times over the
course
of 3 years, that’s $3 per wear. Which is a better bargain in the
long
run?
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