How to Shop Smart?

Shopping
can be a favorite way to pass your time. There's always something to buy.
Here's how to be a smart shopper:

• 
  
  Decide
  upon your needs. Learn to live with less. Layer your summer clothes during
  the winter for a different look. Learn to use a small purse. Limit makeup and
  accessories. Going without can be a real adventure.


• Make
  your own style. Start an inexpensive, unconventional trend. Ignore
  advertising. Why follow the crowd?


• Have
  style. Choose your outfits carefully. Look for the most accentuating
  outfits worn by others with the same figure, skin tone or hair color. Wearing
  different shades of the same color is slimming and easy to put together.


• Extend
  your wardrobe. Take the time to coordinate your clothes into a month's
  worth of outfits. Make a list of all possible combinations and refer to it
  frequently.


• Make
  a plan. Determine what you need to complete an outfit. Something that
  doesn't match or fit well may never be worn.


• Be
  sure it's exceptional. Be patient. Check for quality, color, fit and a
  long-lasting style. You'll want to wear a garment for a few seasons, and then recycle the fabric into another garment or
  accessory.


• Compare
  clearance prices online. Have a rough idea of what you're willing to pay.
  Review the current styles. Keep a list of reasonable prices in your purse.


• Try
  the flea market. You'll find a variety of unique imported and second-hand
  items. You can bargain for a better price.


• Try
  the dollar store. Their selection may be limited, but they have cute
  clothes and accessories. This is a great place to buy pajamas and slippers.


• Try
  thrift stores. Vintage is always in fashion. Brand names can be found. Worn
  clothing is very comfortable. Look for fabrics to make something new.


• Try
  Wal-Mart. Search both the men's and women's departments. If you're petite,
  search the children's department as well. This is a great place for the basics.


• Try
  Target. They have a stylish clothing line of good quality and reasonable
  prices.


• Watch
  for sales. Use coupons during the holiday sales either online or in stores.
  Try things on prior to a sale. Take time to think things over to avoid impulse
  shopping.


• Bring
  a limited amount of cash. Stay within your budget. Leave credit cards at
  home.


• Do
  not remove the tags. Wait a week to think it over. Remove the tags once
  you're sure you'll enjoy your new item.


• Check
  a lot of shops before buying anything. Usually a lot of shops have same
  things so you should check before buying. You'll probably find clothes that
  look alike cheaper than in other stores.

More Tips:

• Allow
  yourself to splurge on one small item.


• Clothes
  should glide over your body whether sitting or standing. A larger size may
  be more appropriate.


• Make
  a list before you shop. Write down what you need, and how much it cost for
  each part. Then you wont use too many money