How To Shop When You
HATE To Shop

 
How do you shop when you HATE to shop for clothes?

Yes, there really are women who don't like to shop. In fact, a recent report by WGSN (Worth Global Style Network) revealed that 28% of women HATE to shop for clothes. To nearly a third of the population, s-h-o-p is a four-letter word that produces stress and anxiety any time they think about hitting the mall. For many, the problem has little to do with money. According to WGSN, when these women actually force themselves to go buy clothes, they rarely look for bargains.

Instead, they tend to avoid the mall because:

1. They don't know what kinds of clothes look best on them.

2. They don't follow fashion and don't want to look ridiculous or dated in their purchases.

3. They're easily flustered when they can't find what they're looking for quickly.

4. They feel uncomfortable trying on clothes in dressing rooms.

5. They may have put on a lot of weight and either can't find clothes that fit or don't want to face the fact that they need a larger size.

6. They hate crowds.

Does any of this sound familiar?

If you can really relate to this list, here are some how to shop tips that will make clothes shopping easier, less expensive, and far less frustrating than you may have thought possible:

1. Determine Your Body Shape

Start by taking a good look at your birthday suit in the mirror the next time you change clothes or step out of the bath. Are your hips bigger than your chest? Your chest bigger than your hips? Is your waist the same size as your chest and hips? Does your body resemble an hourglass?

Make a note. Look for clothes shaped the same way you are when you hit the stores. This will lead to fast success and minimal frustration.

2. Determine Your Lifestyle

What kinds of clothes work best in your current situation? Do you need business wear? Jeans? Ball gowns? If your lifestyle is 60% work, 20% social, and 20% leisure, for
example, or 90% work and 5% social and 5% leisure, then your wardrobe should reflect as much. Otherwise, you may be hard pressed to find something to wear for those activities where you spend the least amount of time.

3. Assess Your Needs and Make a List

Once you know your shape and your lifestyle, it's time to go through your closet and see what you need. If you're short on tops, put them on the list. Feel fabulous in a coatdress? Add a few more. Love your black A-line skirt?Buy another one in dark blue.

Remember: if you start with a list, you can immediately hone in on those pieces in the store. When you only look for what you need, you're a lot less likely to get distracted - or confused.

4. Go When it's Quiet and You Have Some Time

This may not always be possible, depending on your situation, but try to go when the stores are nearly empty and you have a little time to look, like a weekday morning. Not only will the store clerks be more available to help, you'll have plenty of time to go through the store inventory.

If you hate crowds or have to constantly monitor your watch as you shop, you're more likely to give up quickly or buy unsatisfactory pieces just to get it over with.

Simple solution: shop online.

5. Leave The Kids At Home

This may not always be possible, but if you can shop when they're at school, leave them with a sitter, or swap sitting duties with another mom so you each have free time,
do.

Shopping for new clothes should be an enjoyable event you participate in at least twice a year, to refurbish your closet for the new season. If you hate to shop because you don't know how to shop or because always wind up with stuff you don't need, try these tips to get your closet in order. Who knows? You may actually start to enjoy yourself!

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