The post Christmas sales are in full swing in the centre, with loads of really great discounts on everything from home wares to fashion!
I am an avid sales shopper, but over the years I've learnt one needs to be prepared to get the most out of a sale.
My top tips for shopping the sales are:
- Go through your existing wardrobe and figure out what you need. Sales are a great time to find massive discounts on your essentials or capsule wardrobe (read all about capsule wardrobes in my previous blog here).
- Hunt down that special dress! Remember that dress you saw months ago? The one you couldn't quite justify?
- Well now is the time to buy it, just think how great you will feel on New Year's Eve in it!
- Wear a singlet and fitted jeans or shorts when shopping the sales. Change rooms can be crazy and when possible it can be easy to slip something on and off in store to see if it fits.
- Think smart if you work 9-5 and your holidays are almost over. There is no point in buying a whole new Summer wardrobe if you're not going to wear it. Think about what you need. If you're an office worker, invest in new pieces that will re vamp your exiting corporate wardrobe. Mums, look for great light summer tops that will take you from looking after the kids, to lunch with the girls when jazzed up with accessories.
- Don't forget undergarments! Bra's and underwear are greatly discounted at sale time, so pop into Myer or 'Bras 'n' things' in the centre to get all the essentials.
- Buy things for next year, there are always great discounts on anything Christmas related post the holidays. So think about the Christmas you've just had, was the tree looking shabby? Do you need new china for the next time the relatives come? Is your decoration past the use by date? Yes, Santa might be another year away, but by the time the holidays come around again so will full prices, so invest in what you need now and put it away until next year.
- If you're all about the new year and a new you, then you should have made a style/inspiration board and be shopping your inspiration from those boards. If you read my blog a few weeks back on how to make a style board, (if not read it here) now is the time to review it or actually make it (if you haven't already). Use the sales as a way to experiment with different styles and buy a few pieces at a great price. Take it as an opportunity to re vamp your wardrobe and give yourself a makeover, without breaking the bank.
Enjoy the sales!
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