People complain they don't have anything to wear albeit they have a overwhelming closet. It's because none of the clothes fit anymore or look good anymore.
My first tip is shop often.
You don't have anything to wear because nothing is on trend everything in your closet doesn't look right for the season.
I shop 10-15mins once a week. I don't have to buy anything but I just want to know how an item (ie. skirt) is styled on a front window display. Something in your closet can look new if styled differently.
2. Check what colors are in season.
It's never that one color is in season it's more likely a color scheme is in season. Find different pieces in your closet that correspond to the color scheme which will update you look. If you don't have a particular piece with those colors, maybe you can splurge on one item that is in the color scheme of the season.
3. Don't buy anything that you won't wear tomorrow or keep anything that you won't wear tomorrow.
Only buy things if you love it in the first sight and you have to love it. Don't buy something because it's good value. It will be sitting in your closet forever.
4. Check the prices.
If you're in the store, see if the store offers student discount. A lot of stores do offer student discount but they do not advertise it openly. Make sure you have a valid student ID with the clear expiration date for Club Monaco for 20% discount Topshop for 10% discount and Roots for 20% discount. Try on all of the clothes in the change room. Calculate every item with the discount plus the taxes included in the change room with your phone calculator so you won't be surprised at the end.
If you're shopping online, make sure to Google shopping coupons or discount coupons before you conplete the transaction. Many online retailers offer 10% up to 30% discount when you sign up for their mailing list or follow them on social media sites. Also when you do sign up for the mailing list they may email you coupons which are not available for redeem in-store. The only con of online shopping is that you have to wait for the package to arrive and pay for shipping fees depending on how much you spend. American apparel offers 25 to 30% discount on your birthday and sometimes they have exclusive online offers then you won't be able to find in store. Make sure you check all exchange and return policy before purchasing online. It's a real hassle to deal with exchanges and returns via shipping methods. I use retailmenot.com to find any coupons available before I transact.
5. Check material, fit, and size before purchasing anything online. Some sites offer user reviews. Read those before purchasing to see if there's any defect or continuous dissatisfaction with the item by customers. Research on fabric to see if it's delicate, needs dry cleaning or is durable. It's also important to check how the item will fit on you. Unless you have a body of a model, certain item is going to fit differently and look differently on you.
6. Shop thoroughly. Consider all options before purchasing. Even when you just went through the rack, go through the same rack from the other side. You'd be surprised to see how a dress looks different on a hanger from the left and right.
These are some of the tips that may be crucial on your next shopping experience! I'm heading to a warehouse sample sale for local boutique on 1310 East Pender St. (11am-6pm)
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