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| Lift Your Mood with Sale Shopping. Photo: Tumblr |
Lifestyle brands like Zara, Mango, Van Heusen, Body Shop and retailers like Pantaloons, Shopper's Stop, Lifestyle Store and Central are offering 50 per cent discount on most products. We like TGIP and CentreStage Malls for the simple reason they house good retailers with racks stacked up with all the leading brands. These Malls have consistently seen high conversion rates of footfalls into sales. Be a smart shopper and always choose a reliable retailer with quality stuff and good offers. Or simply follow our Shopping Guide.
1. Don't give into 'oniomania' - a compulsive desire to shop!
Just because it is on sale does not mean you have to buy it. Ask yourself first - is it really needed? Does it complement with the pieces in your wardrobe? Will you wear it - is it the right size? Is it rightly discounted?
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| Exercise Restraint While on a Retail Therapy. Photo: Tumblr |
2. Pick stuff with great discounts
As the demand for certain items fades towards the end of the season retailers mark them down with heavy discounts. Learn to pick the stuff with great discounts like swimwear are now available at a discount of 60% at the Lifestyle Store. Something I was looking for the pool-party we are going to have next week. Or buy that sweater now available at a discount of a neat 50% for a quick dash to the hill station.
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| Swimwear at 60 per cent discount at the Lifestyle Store |
3. Mix and Match
You can always find, even on sale, great pieces, and its how you mix them together that makes everything look new. Kurtas - Short, Medium and Long - in all sizes are available at a steal with most retailers. Its usually good news for plus sized people as you will find this size mostly available at the racks. Neon hues are available at Shopper's Stop and also with the labels Haute Curry, Rangmanch and Biba. Shop for these and team them with Pajamis available at Rs 999 for a set of 3, which on a regular shopping day you will find at a price of Rs 499 a piece.
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| Shop for Mix-n-Match Kurtas |
4. Keep an eye on the next season
While you are making your way through the sale racks, we recommend keeping an eye out for clothing that remains in the fashion forecast for the fall.You can never go wrong with the distressed denim and anything that follows the black-and-white trend. Pick these during sale shopping as they never go out of style in any season. Sales are a great time to pick up things that you will wear in summer months and also the things that will effortlessly move into your fall wardrobe.
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| Distressed Denims can easily move into your Fall Wardrobe |
5. Buy Classics
Classics like a blazer, a crisp white shirt and a skirt for the office are worth spending more on during a sale. Grab those chic dresses available at a steal at Mango and Zara you want to wear to drive away the Monday morning blues. Those bags and shoes at Woodlands should also make it to your "buy" list in this sale season with hefty discounts offered. Look for elegant pieces of accessories that give a style statement to an otherwise simple ensemble.
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| Loose Fit Blazer by Zara. Photo: Zara.com |
6. Check price, size and condition
Always check the condition of your garment or the item put on sale. It is easy to fix a button or a zipper but if the fabric is wearing off do not ignore it just because you loved its style or it is too heavily discounted. You may be deterred by the huge queue at the trial rooms but make sure you buy the correct size. Check return?exchange policy before making a purchase.
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| Check the Fabric and Any Missing Buttons and Zippers Before Making a Purchase |
7. Be a 'Fashionista" on a budget
Avoid going overboard on Sale Shopping and running into a debt-trap using the credit card. Start with a list of things to buy. Make mental notes of your wardrobe requirements. Draw a budget for Sale Shopping. Do a recce of the shops to get the best deals available.
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| Make a Shopping List. Stick to it. |
8. Sales can be 'Hit' or 'Miss'
Do not set your heart on a particular piece as chances are you might miss out or it may not be rightly discounted as it should be. Sales are always like that 'hit or miss'. It is better to enjoy your buys that has garnered you greater value for your money. Surprisingly shopping for the inner wear can get you great discounts.
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| Sales can be "Hit or Miss" |
9. Early bird advantage
Enroll your details with the shop's customer databank to get notified about the sales and promotions and get the early bird advantage. By being a store fan can earn you reward points. Every purchase lets you swipe the loyalty card issued by the retailer that translates into 2 points for a Rs 100 spent. Following the brands on social media network keeps you posted about the sales and other offers.
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| Enroll for a Shopper's Card. Photo: Pantaloonretail |
10. Shop for gifts
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| Shop and Stock up on Gifts for the Coming Festive Season |
Pick up your bags and head to your neighborhood Malls! Perhaps we might bump into each other!
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| Lets Go Shopping! Photo: UTNE |
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