| Buying things is easy. You pay for them, and they | | | | it too easy for you to overspend, leave them at |
| are yours. You get to take them home. But | | | | home and make your purchases with cash. |
| smart shopping is more complex. | | | | Choose clothes that can be worn in different |
| Smart shopping involves making wise choices that | | | | ways: The longer you can wear an item, the |
| suit your needs and your budget. The smart | | | | better value you get for your purchase price. |
| shopper who wants to build a fashionable | | | | Skirts and tops that can be worn in warmer |
| wardrobe knows that they have to take some | | | | weather, but layered and worn in colder weather |
| time to make wise purchases. The smart shopper | | | | as well, are a good wardrobe investment. Basic |
| will stick to items they know they need, even if | | | | tees and plain trousers are staples you should |
| they aren't the most exciting, and avoiding impulse | | | | have on hand. They can be mixed and layered, if |
| buys. | | | | you keep them simple. Add punch and personality |
| If you would like to be a savvy and fashionable | | | | via accessories instead. |
| shopper, here are some tips. | | | | Buy clothing for the long haul: Only purchase items |
| Stick to your budget: It doesn't sound | | | | that you will be comfortable wearing for more |
| groundbreaking to suggest a budget, but it is one | | | | than one season. This year's super-trendy item |
| of the best ways to stay on track with fashion. If | | | | may be all the rage now, but may make you feel |
| you have a budget, and force yourself to stick to | | | | ridiculous next year. In contrast, more classic |
| it, you will not make wild purchases of items you | | | | clothing will look polished and appropriate for |
| don't need and won't wear. You'll stay with items | | | | several years or longer. |
| that suit your figure, your life, and your other | | | | Don't be embarrassed when you are wearing |
| clothing. | | | | your older clothing. Take pride in the fact that you |
| Make out a list of things you need before you go | | | | made wise choices and your older clothing still |
| to the store. Know how much you can spend, | | | | looks current, suits your needs, and is in good |
| and stay within this amount. If credit cards make | | | | condition. |