There are rules, you know.
Specific, detailed and unbreakable: The 5 Rules of Shopping.
The Rules were inspired and collated by a number of my friends who alternatively love and loathe shopping, depending on the day. So whether you’re a lone shopper or the bring-a-buddy type, the rules are here to help. Take it from those with much experience, a nose for bargains and more cool-ness in their little pinky than the Vogue style team put together.
Ok, Number 1.
Look beyond the usual. Consider things you usually wouldn’t. Different colours, different styles. Spice up your life and just give it a go…if only in the change room for a giggle. You never know. Which leads to rule number 2…
Number 2
Try it on, baby. Take it off the rack and try it on. Clothes can be uncannily deceptive when they are flat and hanging. Even if it looks ugly and you’ve never worn anything like it before. Try it on. My favourite dress is testament to this.
Number 3
The comfort and honesty test.
When trying things on, make sure you walk and sit in the clothes. (Sometimes I’ve even been caught dancing.) Sitting is important, especially for jeans - plumbers’ cracks/butt cleavage/major muffin tops is never a good look. Unfortunately, this was learnt from personal experience. Also, if you’re brave enough to exit the change room, check yourself out in the larger mirrors outside, so you can see yourself from a distance to get the overall picture. Be honest. Whoah, take it off; could be better; or, niiiice.
Number 4
Righto, before you whip out the cash ask yourself the following: why are you buying it, can you afford it, will you wear it, do you need to buy other things to go with, and do you have already have 50 of them in your wardrobe? But all this doesn’t really matter if you don’t follow the most important rule…
Number 5
Do you love it? You’ll know when you see it. Everything just…fits.
So, bottom line: if in doubt, don’t. Too many shoppers suffer Remorse.
Buy what you love, what fits, and what you can afford. And happy shopping days are here to stay!
xx
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