Shopping for clothes, without a doubt, is one of the funnest things to do. You can find that special outfit just perfect for date night, the lovely outfit you’ll wear to the beach, and the cutest and most comfortable pajamas to wear to bed. What could be better? You might think. Well, one thing that is definitely better than shopping for clothes is shopping for clothes on sale. You know, buying your favorite apparel for every occasion at a price that is simply unbeatable. While shopping for items on sale is fun, exciting, and above all practical, shopping smart is key in making sure you get the most out of these unbelievable sales you run into.
1.Never Buy Items at Full Price
One thing that is key for smart shoppers is to never buy an item at full price. This may seem absolutely outrageous to some people who believe that some items will simply never go on sale. However, that type of thought is simply untrue. There is a ton of different ways to get out of buying items at full price.
The first way to dodge full price items is to wait until it goes on sale. Usually items will go through a cycle of full price to on sale at random, and waiting until these items go on sale or asking an associate when they believe the item will be marked down is optimal. While sometimes this markdown may be at random, you can bet that the price of these items will go down near the middle and of the season. For instance, if you fell in love with a denim jacket just perfect for winter, if you can hold off until the middle or end of the cold season you will definitely see it marked down as stores are trying to get rid of their winter inventory.
Another way to dodge high prices is to find coupons or discount cards. Some stores will offer their customers who have signed up for their newsletters or credit cards discounted prices and coupons that aren’t available to other customers. You may also find coupons online at different couponing websites (which can be done so by a simple search engine inquiry). Whether you use this method or wait till the item it actually marked down, you are sure to save a lot of money in the long run.
2.Don’t Buy Something Because of the Price
A lot of women will run to an item that is marked down and think something along these lines: “Wow! This is such an amazing discount; but do I really need this item?” Unless the item in question is close to free, then you probably shouldn’t get it. If you don’t need the item or you don’t think you’ll really like it once you bring it home, it is best just to skip out on the item altogether. It is pointless to purchase an item simply because of the price if you never plan to wear it. Why not save this money and spend it on something you will really enjoy?
3.Look for Classic Pieces
When it comes to smart shopping, classic pieces are key. Classic pieces that are on sale are even better. So what exactly is a classic piece? Well, this can mean a lot of things to different people. Classic pieces can include garments that you’ve seen for ages but are still good for daily wear, however they can also be older pieces that have a vintage charm which are popular in 60s or 70s. The best part is that they are usually on sale for an incredible deal you can’t pass up.
4.Study Your Closet Before You Go Shopping
One thing that is simply imperative before a shopping trip is to take a look at your current inventory. Why is this so important, you may ask? Well, going through your closet and studying it intensely will ensure you don’t make the horrible mistake of buying an item you already own. This is bad for a variety of reasons.
-If the item is on sale and you can’t return it, then you will have wasted money on an item you already have and won’t be able to retrieve that money you spent.
-If you are in fact allowed to return the item, then you will have to make a trip back to the store just to return an item when you could have purchased something entirely different and worn it the next day.
If you want to dismiss the worry of buying an item you already have and potentially losing money, then ensure you go through your inventory extensively. Check your closet as well as the hamper, washer and dryer, and wardrobe to make sure you don’t miss a single thing.
5.Use Your Smartphone to Compare Prices Online
Smartphones are a wonderful adventure for a handful of reasons; you can surf the web, check your social media network, send emails, and chit chat with your friends on a constant basis. Another great use for your smartphone is to compare the prices of items before purchasing to ensure you are making the best choice possible. Just think about it: If you are in the store and see a beautiful dress priced at $300 and you absolutely must have it but think it is very overpriced, you would want to compare the price of competitor stores with the same dress to see what their pricing it at. Just imagine finding the same exact dress at a store nearby for half the price? Now that $300, overly priced and expensive dress is now only $150- which means you can go buy other clothes, get your nails done and get your hair done and still have money leftover to buy lunch!
