"Don't Buy That,
Buy This!"
The January sales! Is there anything that gets your heart racing faster than the "TAKE AN ADDITIONAL 50% OFF CLEARANCE ITEMS" sign! And that may be EXACTLY how you accumulated a closet full of clothing items that:
#1 Don't fit you.
#2 Don't flatter you.
#3 Don't thrill you.
Here are some "rules" to take shopping if you're a clearance craver:
BUY ONLY IF:
1. You love it and would try it on and buy it even if it were FULL PRICE. I'm not saying you could pay full price, I'm saying you would if you could. This is the greatest barometer to follow. If the price is more attractive to you than the fashion item, you're buying for the wrong reason.
2. You are willing--and it is still a good bargain--to alter any fit problems (gaping waist, pant or sleeve length, etc.). Chances are huge that if it doesn't fit perfectly, you'll never wear it, let alone love it.
3. You know that the item is in keeping with your personal style and best color palette. It can't be said enough that an ounce of understanding your personal style and personal coloring will prevent a pound of buyer's remorse.
4. You actually need the item--come on, show some self-discipline! How many black tee-shirts does one woman need?!! Or what are you going to do with a 100% cashmere snood. Okay, maybe those are bad examples, but you get the idea.
5. It's on your "TO BUY" list. Yes, make and keep a list of items that you actually are looking for to round out your wardrobe needs. And then stick to it!
Contact Your Image Works and speak with Beth, a qualified, trained image consultant, for help with cleaning out your closet and affordably and intelligently building up a wardrobe that you actually love and that helps you in your roles and goals!
#2 Don't flatter you.
#3 Don't thrill you.
Here are some "rules" to take shopping if you're a clearance craver:
BUY ONLY IF:
1. You love it and would try it on and buy it even if it were FULL PRICE. I'm not saying you could pay full price, I'm saying you would if you could. This is the greatest barometer to follow. If the price is more attractive to you than the fashion item, you're buying for the wrong reason.
2. You are willing--and it is still a good bargain--to alter any fit problems (gaping waist, pant or sleeve length, etc.). Chances are huge that if it doesn't fit perfectly, you'll never wear it, let alone love it.
3. You know that the item is in keeping with your personal style and best color palette. It can't be said enough that an ounce of understanding your personal style and personal coloring will prevent a pound of buyer's remorse.
4. You actually need the item--come on, show some self-discipline! How many black tee-shirts does one woman need?!! Or what are you going to do with a 100% cashmere snood. Okay, maybe those are bad examples, but you get the idea.
5. It's on your "TO BUY" list. Yes, make and keep a list of items that you actually are looking for to round out your wardrobe needs. And then stick to it!
Contact Your Image Works and speak with Beth, a qualified, trained image consultant, for help with cleaning out your closet and affordably and intelligently building up a wardrobe that you actually love and that helps you in your roles and goals!
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