Shopping is my Cardio and I am sharing 10 of my personal tips to do this Cardio correctly!
1. Do Repeat-Buy : When people say, "oh but you have so many blues already" don't listen to them. Its better to have eight variations on a navy sweater if you wear them all. There is little point in buying a red sweater if you won't wear it.
2. Check your wardrobe before going Clothes shopping : Just like you check your fridge before going grocery shopping, closely check your wardrobe/closet. Ask yourself this " What do you really need? What do you have that already serves a similar purpose?" and make a list. NOTE: Do not lay multiple items on one hanger, it's easy to forget what you have beneath and can lead to unnecessary bills)
3. Don't spend a lot of money on a White T-Shirt : By this I mean, never spend a great deal of money on a basic item. It's always better to spend less and use more frequently. After all, whites never stay white for long so you are not buying this item for its longevity.
4. The It-Thing : That exclusive piece which seems like a great idea and looks fabulous in the store among rails of more "It" things may not be so realistic for you. In the company with convincing sales assistant, we end up buying some items that we won't ever wear it. In such situations ask yourself this "Name three situations when and where you can wear it?"
5. Cost-per-wear : Consider the cost while shopping but never underestimate it with cost per feeling of joy. If something makes you happy, it's worth of having.
6. Great Lingerie when you shop : Whenever you plan on having a shopping day, don't forget to wear well-fitted underwear. Yes, the foundation of your undergarments matter a lot. Clothes will never look good when you try them on if your underpinnings are wrong.
7. Re-cycle : Well you may wonder how can you recycle clothes by self. Here is a great way, edit your wardrobe every six months and re-sell pieces of value that you have not worn over the past year. There are a lot of apps and store that do accept worn clothing which looks new. Put all these funds into a new bank account and aim to limit your new purchases using only this account.
8: Dreams on Sale, BUY IT! : Don't be afraid of buying your dream gown if its on sale when you have no upcoming occasion to wear. This category can be reduced to 70% at the end of the season so it's smart to buy. It's far worse to spend a lot more on a panic buy, better to have it ready in your wardrobe before the invitation arrives. NOTE : Avoid prints, they belong to "short life trend" category.
9. Sale Special : During sale, don't end up buying something too small assuming that you will slim down. Instead, buy a size too big. Remember, tailor can easily nip and tuck where required but never expand the fabric. Be realistic about what's achievable. In such cases, avoid complicated designs and prints.
10. Make friends : Last but not the least, make friends with store managers in order to be the first one to know about new items and promotions. Also, some of them also give you great discounts and offers and who doesn't like to hear "$50 off for you, you are in our 'special price' category" :D
Have fun shopping guys, let me know if these tips helped you while shopping and feel free to ask me for any styling tips on your "New In's"
XOXO <3
Citation and Reference
Vogue.com
