Sales can be hectic, especially if there’s a good discount on brands you love. However, we have some tips to avoid getting carried away and spending too much money on items you don’t need. Follow these tips to make the most out of your sales shopping, whether you’re shopping online or visiting your local high street.
Sometimes all logic can go out of the window when you see an item with a huge price reduction. Some people are just drawn to a bargain, no matter how useless the item will be in your day-to-day life. Don’t buy that prom dress that’s two sizes too small because it’s reduced from £60 to £5; we promise you won’t regret not making that purchase. You should only buy items like this when you plan to resell them to make a profit. If that’s not your intention, or you know you’ll never get round to it, leave the sale item on the shelf. Another common mistake people make when they see sale items is buying things that don’t fit with their style; even if it is cheap, you’re unlikely to wear the item if it doesn’t represent your look and personality.
Popular sizes sell out quickly when it comes to sales items. Don’t be fooled by the price and purchase something in a larger or smaller size just because it's on sale. Poor-fitting items don’t look good, and you’re better off buying the right size at full price or waiting for the next sale. If you’re shopping online, use their measurements to determine which size fits you best. There are exceptions where some items could look great in a bigger size, but be careful when buying anything that's not your true size.
If you’re heading to the shops or just shopping online, it can be easy to get confused and forget what you’re looking to purchase. Without a list, you might buy lots of items you already have. When shopping in the sales, you should first go through your wardrobe and look for gaps. Consider what items would enhance your wardrobe and complement the rest of your clothing. For example, maybe your favourite jumper has become worn, and you’re looking for a replacement. In this case, you could look online for a cashmere sale to replace your tired jumper. Clothing should always be purchased mindfully; buying random items and hoping to put them together into an outfit isn’t the best way to organise your wardrobe. The list you create will help to focus your search; make sure you tick off things on the list after you’ve purchased them.
Shopping online or visiting the stores' sales can be very stressful. To make it less stressful, you need to ensure you’re in the right frame of mind. If you're very stressed or upset, shopping will be the last thing you want to do; you could buy things you don’t particularly like instead of carefully considering each purchase. Buying items online often gives you excitement and satisfaction; you’re more likely to impulse buy if you’re feeling stressed. Instead, take some time out when you’re feeling calm and level-headed to do your shopping, avoid too many distractions and take time to weigh up your purchases before buying carefully.
A great way to get a bargain is to buy things out of season. It might feel completely alien to buy a large winter coat in the middle of summer, but you can save so much money and get items you wouldn't have been able to afford otherwise. Look at the whole range of sale items and your wardrobe as a collective. If you need something that isn’t suitable for this season, don’t discount buying it when it's on sale. When the appropriate season does come around, you will have a brand new winter coat ready to wear. There are some exceptions to this way of thinking; avoid completely cluttering your wardrobe with items for other seasons. You still need to look for those gaps to make the most out of sale shopping.