‘The hardest thing in fashion is not to be known for a logo, but to be known
for a silhouette’ – GiambattistaValli
Yes dear shopaholics, smart shopping starts with a smart plan! A great plan gives you the best value for your money. So here are some tips to get more from the money you spend…
Get the Best Deals by Pre-shopping
Buying items offseason will get you a lot more and by spending a lot less. You can get great deals on summer clothes in winters and vice-versa. This way you can save a whole lot of money.
Switch On Your Analytical Mind
First analyze and then spend. Compare different brands and do smart shopping. Don’t let yourself fooled by marketing techniques of the brands. Buy what you need and what you like- keeping price in mind! You need to be smart to spend less money. Compare the fabric and prices of the items you want to buy between different brands. If you are getting more in less from another brand than your usual favorite brand, then buy it at a low price.
Shop at Thrift Stores
Try buying from the thrift (economy) stores. It can save a lot of money. At thrift stores, you can get high-end fashion brands in good quality. All you need is a smart brain and quick hand to grab the items you like and guess what? You will get more items for less money.
Minimum Input Maximum Output
Spend your precious bucks on the basics. Yes, remember the basics are forever! They are for every season. You can wear them in every season, and they are also durable. Invest in basic jeans and tees that don’t go out of vogue. In that way, you can gain maximum for long years with less investment.
Get Benefits from Sale
Everyone goes gaga on sales. Yeah, that’s the right time to shop in less money. Make a pre-wish list of whatever items you need and shop smartly during the sale hours. You can check different shopping apps. Apply shopping coupons and get more discounts on the items. Nothing will make you happier than buying the same stuff at half price.
Avert Impulse Shopping
Plan your shopping and then spend. Don’t go for window shopping. That way you will end up buying unnecessary stuff that you don’t need. Plan your purchases well and then go shopping. Make a suitable budget and a list of items you need. Impulse shopping leads to bad decisions.
Earn Loyalty
If you are loyal you will get rewarded for that! You can earn loyalty points from your favorite brands over the years and then get a discount on your further purchases. This count as smart shopping and saves money!
Brush up your Fashion Knowledge
Don’t rely on the high-end fashion brands only. Invest in good fashion magazines; follow different fashion bloggers, couturier and brush up your fashion knowledge. Invest smartly. Compare the items you want at different stores. Try new stores and save more.
Go Shopping with a Focus Mind
If you want to save money then you need to be focused. You cannot buy unnecessary stuff. Make a pre-list and buy only those items you actually need. You can do this by first making a pre-trip at the store. Then analyze your list, prices and buy things at the next go. This way you can think of and buy smart without spending on unnecessary items.
Choose Shopping Partners Wisely
Yes, it depends a lot on your shopping partner. They can give you smart advice not to spend on unnecessary items. Shopping partners help you bargain and get more items in fewer bucks. Good shopping buddies make you shop smart!