Tis the season to shop smartly

It’s raining end-of-season sales in the city. Cityplus tells you how to smart-shop during this period

The month of January is associated with a lot of things – new beginnings, new resolutions, new hopes and a new wardrobe too! After all, most brands, national or international, hold their end-of-season sales during this period.
But shopping during the sale period can be very stressful. Long queues, madding crowds, claustrophobic makeshift changing rooms are some things that come to our mind when we talk about end-of-season sales. While we can’t tell you how to brave these conditions, we can definitely give you tips on how to shop smartly during sales.

Count your clothing
Before making a trip to the mall, take a good look at your wardrobe. Clothes that haven’t been worn in the past 12 months need to make a quick exit from your closet. And what better way to start the year than to do some charity. Your used clothes can make someone really happy! Once you follow this mantra, you’ll also know what things to buy. Make a list of things that you will need. Adhere to your list of requirements as much as possible.

Money matters
Heading to a sale without having a budget in place is one of the biggest sins that a shopper can commit. When you have limited dough, you only buy what you really need and like. If you own a credit card, it is best to leave it at home. A credit card will lure you to buy stuff that you cannot afford at present.

Shop for today
We know that it is important to plan for the future, but when it comes to shopping, you only need to think about the present. Don’t buy things for tomorrow. If you are size 10, don’t buy a size 8 dress in hope of losing weight. No dress can help you lose weight. Only you can help yourself lose weight. In fact, once you have lost weight, you can reward yourself with the perfect dress.
When you buy a certain piece of clothing, think of different ways to wear it. Ask yourself whether you would be able to wear the particular piece in three different ways on three different occasions. If the answer is yes, head to the billing counter without any hesitation. 

Take someone along
It is advisable to take someone along on your shopping expedition. Your shopping partner will come to your rescue when you are confused about a purchase. And take someone whose suggestion you value and trust.

Don’t give in to temptation
There are times when you will not find anything worth your money. Don’t buy things just for the sake of buying them. You will  love yourself later for making such a decision.

Do not visit a sale if
•    You fear crowds and enclosed spaces
•    You are impatient
•    You hate sifting through hundreds of clothes
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