Swagger & Greys

i know, you hate trying things on. mee too but you gotta do it.

it’s not only good for determining ‘fit’ but it’s also a good way for you to see how an entire outfit can look – as opposed to individual pieces while you’re in the store. 

do 

go ahead, get a visual  –  try the item on.

if you’re the type that doesn’t have a clue of how to make an outfit, trying things on in the store is even more important. You’ll have access to items to create an outfit at your fingertips.

ask for help

• ask a sales associate what you can pair with a particular item to make an outfit; get them to grab a few things for you to try on; or
• look at the mannequin if you like – jtry to get a good visual of the ‘outfit’.

before you buy

• think about what other pieces you have in your closet that will work with the item – (try to come up with at least 3 pieces)

Another bonus of trying things on while in the store is that you’ll avoid having to make another trip back to the mall for returns later if it turns out it doesn’t fit.

me

when i went shopping with my friend Chilly the stores were stocking their new f/w lines  – translation: all the sales had ended.

i don’t like paying full price for clothing, especially things that i don’t plan on having for more than a season. i’ll wait for the sale (there’ll be a sale on almost everything soon enough).

do 

be informed – sign-up for mailing lists of your fav stores so you can be alerted to special deals and begin to built a strong work wardrobe on a budget.

i know, i know, you hate the constant emails in your inbox. but it can save you a lot of money if you shop during sales or promotions.

set up a separate email account specifically for store alerts. that way you can keep these alerts in one place and out of your regular email inbox.

me

“it’s all about the money, money, money”!

start your shopping trip without considering how much you’re comfortable spending – unless you last name is Trump, in which case this might not be an issue. 

do 

have a budget (a realistic one) –  you should have an idea of what you are prepared to spend on your day of shopping.

this can reduce the risk of spending reflux (kinda like acid reflux – just as unpleasant) – the feeling of tightness or burning in your chest and nausea you get when you tally the bill.

me