January Sales Are Here
January sales started right after Christmas and they have hit high street stores big time. There are some brilliant bargains on offer as the department and designer stores slash up to 70% off their prices. I decided to steer clear of sales this time around as I simply suck in sales. I have to admit I’m one of those people who go for “nearly there” items just because they are on sale. I have a nasty tendency to chose purchases based on their reduced price more than anything else which is so not good. There are, fortunately, a few tips that can make anyone – even those hopeless cases like yours truly – a wiser and firmer bargain hunter.
Bargain hunting is shopping taken to the next level. The key to successful sale shopping is to choose wisely. You should come away with a couple of key pieces, not 6 pairs of shoes, dozen of ill fitting blouses and 4 bags. Instead of purchasing the whole damn lot, you could think about going for a couple of classic items.
Another great tip is to go for excellent quality pieces you possibly couldn’t afford before. If your wardrobe is 99 per cent Hennes & Mauritz, Zara and Topshop – think accessories. One fabulous bag from a posh designer store can lift an entire outfit, same goes for shoes.
Always, always know your size. Ill fitting clothes are a huge fashion faux pas and you really don’t want to be seen in unflattering outfits. Resist the temptation to buy one size smaller you usually wear no matter how gorgeous the item is. Better stick to what lays nicely on your body. Repeat after me: Smooth lines, smooth lines, smooth lines. . .
Finally, you will need some support while queuing, fitting, swearing and sweating in crowded stores. Take a fashion-minded friend with you and leave your boyfriend/husband/live-in lover at home.
Did you already hit the sales? What did you find?
(photo via mètrogirl)
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Sales started today here too. I don’t live in a big city, so no H&M/Zara or other big chains around here and the local stores are having a 30% off at the most (I even saw 10 and 5%!!!!).
I’ll skip the sales, but I’m watching at tons of vintage dresses on Ebay… :-)
Thank you for being at my blog ;)
I’m liking yours, so I’m going to check it more often.
Like alicepleasance in my city there aren’t big chains around here, and the local stores don’t even start the sales.
But sometimes I buy at those chains like H&M or Zara when I go to the mainland, most of the time at the beggining of the seasons. Like now I’m planning to go at March, so I must do some searches about new trends S/S 2008.
But you give good tips for the “shopaholic”.
xxx
Alicepleasance: Good luck with your vintage hunting! Let me know how it goes. :)
The Seeker: Many thanks for your kind words! I wouldn’t mind living somewhere where are no any huge fast fashion chains. As a matter of fact, living in an island sounds like a dream to me. :)
Do charity shop sales count?
I haven’t been to the sales, yet…I’m thinking of visiting Wunder at the end of the month…
I guess you could call it sales shopping when thrifting… At least I’d like to think so. ;)