While it may not seem like it, shopping is a skill — especially when it comes to shopping for clothes. Why else would professional shoppers exist?
Fortunately, like many other skills, you can learn how to shop on your own. That said, it certainly helps to gather a few pointers to help you get started.
Ready to take your shopping game to the next level?
Here are a few tips on how to shop for clothes that will help you majorly upgrade your wardrobe.
Start with Staples
Whether you’re looking for the best clothes for men, the hottest styles for women, or, you want to craft a unique look all your own, your wardrobe is going to need a strong foundation — and that’s where your staples come in.
Fashion staples are base pieces that go with everything and can include anything from boots to blazers. So, before you start shopping, compile a list of those fashion necessities you’ll later use to create your ideal looks.
Quality Beats Quantity — Always
Trends come and go — style is forever. Rather than waste your precious cash and closet space on cheap trendy pieces, you’ll only wear a handful of times, invest in high-quality, well-made pieces you’ll be able to wear for years to come.
When shopping, you should also keep in mind that you probably don’t need as much as you think. Take the 10-Piece Closet, for example.
You don’t necessarily need to pare down your closet to just ten select pieces. But, with those ten pieces, you can create nearly 50 unique looks.
Review Return Policies
More people do their shopping online today than ever before, and that number is only continuing to climb.
While online shopping can give you access to a world of unique and upcoming brands and designers, it comes with one pretty significant downfall; you can’t try on anything before you buy it.
If you’re shopping online, take some time to carefully review the company’s return policy, and don’t hesitate to reach out and ask questions. There’s nothing more frustrating than winding up stuck with an expensive piece you can’t even wear.
Forget Sizes
Here’s a fun fact: clothing sizes, as we know them today, came from World War I.
To mass-produce enough uniforms, for men and women alike, manufacturers took a few common measurement groupings and assigned them a number. And thus, one of the most frustrating aspects of modern fashion was born.
The truth is the size charts that are still in use are super flawed, represent a narrow margin of people, and vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. So, when shopping, you can use sizes as a starting point, but it’s much more important to know your measurements.
On top of that, there’s a slim chance something you buy off the rack will fit right. Unless you’re a professional seamster, you may want to find a local tailor to help you alter your clothes.
How to Shop for Clothes Like a Fashion Expert
Buying new clothes can feel like a chore and even seem a little intimidating. That said, what you wear is your way of showing the world who you are. So, rather than dread shopping, take some time to learn how to do it — your wardrobe will thank you.
Now that you know how to shop for clothes, it’s time to start revamping your wardrobe.
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