Forget about Sint or Santa because Sale is coming to town. How to prepare yourself?
Do you recognise this? Around this time of the year, end November, I usually keep a fairly tight reign on things. I keep myself under appropriate thrifty control but with a reason. Hey everyone, I’m talking fashion here, I keep the credit card packed away whereas I usually pull it out pretty quickly. The idea alone that I can buy the same item for a huge discount within a relatively short period keeps me controlled. Of course there is a small risk that the item will be sold out but experience has taught me that there will be plenty left over.
The points to pay attention to during a sale to ensure that wonderful feeling of shopping yet avoid mis-buys? Voilà, here are some traps to avoid and tips on how to:
*Make sure you’re on the mailing list of all your favourite shops. You’ll get a mail when the sale begins and who knows, you may also be invited to the pre-sale.
Who knows, you may also be invited to the pre-sale.
* If you’ve been a good client you could ask if you may already have the sale price, even if the sale has not yet officially started. It’s worth the try in any case.
* Take time to do investigation upfront. So take a look first and buy later. Go to all the shops you usually find too expensive and select a few things that have caught your eye.
Tip: If you try them on already, it’ll save you time at the sale.
* Do an inventory on what is already hanging in your closet. If you already have a stack of black tops then another one is not really needed. To avoid this, always ask the following questions: ‘Can I think of something in my wardrobe to combine this with?’ Really think about if you want the item desperately and if you would pay the full price for it.
* It only pays to invest in quality and more so than ever at a sale. Think about buying an expensive winter jacket or a lovely cashmere and always get good basics.
It only pays to invest in quality and more so than ever at a sale.
* Stick to your style and don’t be tempted into buying something that you usually wouldn’t touch.
* Even if it costs almost nothing, always try it on!!! Remember that clothing bought in the sale can mostly not be returned!
* The longer you wait, the bigger the discount. With the unfortunate risk that it might no longer be there.
* Check out the new collection for next season. The take a look at the discounted item and see it it makes sense for next season and if you can still wear it then.
Check out the new collection for next season.
* And then finally I advise to wear easy clothing when going shopping: clothing that you can quickly and easily take on and off. Pay attention to your lingerie. You’ll feel a lot more confident in the mirror of the change room if you’re wearing great undies. Well fitting underwear (bra) ensures that clothing looks better on your body.
Have fun!
