5 Tips to Wardrobe Shopping

Shopping can be a pleasure or a chore. However you look at it,
use these five tips to be an effective and organized shopper.

1. Dress well. In order to spend less and buy wisely, dress up
in comfortable clothes. It's the same concept as going to the
grocery store on a full stomach.

2. Shop with a plan. Know exactly what you need and how much you
can spend. Write it down. Create a budget.

3. Keep an ongoing list of needs in your closet. As you dress
each morning, make notes of specific items you need to complete
outfits such as a wider, brown belt or a white tee with a v-neck.

4. Before you make a purchase ask yourself, "Does this match my
wardrobe in terms of color, style and price? Is this on my needs
list? How versatile is this item? How many ways can I wear it?"

5. Shop first at high-end mass merchants, outlet malls, and
off-price stores for basics such as tees, shirts and pants.
You'll then have more money for seasonal updates such as jackets
or accessories.