Ready, Set, Sales!

Sales embark tomorrow, a day fashionista’s on a budget (aren’t we all?) have been looking forward to for quite some time now (since the last sales period, so 5 months to be exact). So you better be prepared when you go into the madness tomorrow, cause trust me, madness there will be. In order not to end up in a fight with a fellow fashionista over a dress in reduction that will later turn out to be a misfit, here are 10 tips. 

If you have the time, go pre-shopping today. No waiting lines at the fitting rooms and a clean store, this way you can pre-select your must-haves peacefully and quietly. Tomorrow then, you have but to pick your size out of the rack and go to the cashier. It’s all about being efficient isn’t it?

Go through your wardrobe before you hit the stores, this will prevent you from coming home with a red dress and realising you already have one in the back of your closet which you have never worn.

After a careful analysis of your closet with its current content, make a list of items that you are missing. 

Plan your route in advance.  Choose shops where you shop during non-sales periods (but where you can now do an even better deal)  and shops where you wish you could shop during non-sales periods (but you can now afford). 

Never been a fan of Esprit, S. Oliver or Mexx? (I am randomly stating brands) What makes you think you will find something there during sales? My advice? Don’t even bother.

Visit high street stores in the morning , the high streets shops will be total hell in the afternoon. 

Personally, I prefer shopping alone, but that’s just me. If you are going with someone, go with someone who’s honest. A friend who tells you you look great in a dress that is 2 sizes too small and makes you look like a sausage, well, she’s not a good friend. Leave her at home.

 Plan a budget in advance. If you lack self discipline, bring only cash and leave your bank cards at home, where they are safe from your shopping terror.

Bring one big bag to hold all your purchases, so much more convenient than all those little bags.

 Enjoy your day! Don’t let the shopping madness get to you. Remember, they’re just clothes...