Tips to Shop This Diwali Season
Ohhh! Diwali shopping is fun and masti and in that flow you on and on and the end regret saying OMG i shopped so much looking at the bills hence be smart and plan in advance
1. Set a budget.
Limiting how much you spend on clothing is not only good for your wallet, but will prevent you from making frivolous purchases. Your budget could be INR 2000 - 5000, or more depending on your personal finances, but set a monthly limit on clothing purchases– and stick to it! If you have trouble keeping track of how much you spend, try using an online budgeting tool like Mint, which will alert you when you’re about to go over your monthly spending limit.
2. Buy what you need, not what you want.
Before you purchase something, ask yourself if you truly need the item or it’s just something you want to buy. Every few months, look through your closet and make a list of items that you need - like wardrobe staples - so you can easily differentiate your needs from your wants. Take that list with you when you go shopping to keep yourself from making unnecessary purchases.
Of course, it’s okay to buy some items just for fun every once in a while, but make sure you’ll actually wear these clothes and you aren’t getting them just for the sake of buying something.
3. Buy clothes on sale.
Have you bought an item for full price, only to spot it on sale a week or two later? If so, hear me out on this: when you see a full-priced item you want, wait until it goes on sale to buy it. It may seem like a pain, but waiting for the price of full-priced items will save you a lot of money in the long run.
4. Choose quality over quantity.
Always opt to buy higher quality items over cheaply made clothing. Even though high-quality items are more expensive, they will end up lasting much longer. Saving up your money for a $70 cardigan is often a much smarter financial choice than blowing the same amount of money on three inexpensive tops that will fall apart after a few wears.
5. Buy what fits.
This may seem like a no-brainer, but buying clothes that fit well is an important part of shopping wisely. Although it seems like a hassle, it’s crucial to try on clothes before you buy them. In the dressing room, make sure to move around (i.e. sit down, lift your arms) to ensure that the clothes fit properly. If the item is uncomfortable in the fitting room, it won’t be comfortable at home.
On a similar note, buy clothing that actually fits you, despite the size on the tag. Don’t try and squeeze into a dress that is too small just because it’s the “right” size. Clothing measurements vary from retailer to retailer.
Ohhh! Diwali shopping is fun and masti and in that flow you on and on and the end regret saying OMG i shopped so much looking at the bills hence be smart and plan in advance
1. Set a budget.
Limiting how much you spend on clothing is not only good for your wallet, but will prevent you from making frivolous purchases. Your budget could be INR 2000 - 5000, or more depending on your personal finances, but set a monthly limit on clothing purchases– and stick to it! If you have trouble keeping track of how much you spend, try using an online budgeting tool like Mint, which will alert you when you’re about to go over your monthly spending limit.
2. Buy what you need, not what you want.
Before you purchase something, ask yourself if you truly need the item or it’s just something you want to buy. Every few months, look through your closet and make a list of items that you need - like wardrobe staples - so you can easily differentiate your needs from your wants. Take that list with you when you go shopping to keep yourself from making unnecessary purchases.
Of course, it’s okay to buy some items just for fun every once in a while, but make sure you’ll actually wear these clothes and you aren’t getting them just for the sake of buying something.
3. Buy clothes on sale.
Have you bought an item for full price, only to spot it on sale a week or two later? If so, hear me out on this: when you see a full-priced item you want, wait until it goes on sale to buy it. It may seem like a pain, but waiting for the price of full-priced items will save you a lot of money in the long run.
4. Choose quality over quantity.
Always opt to buy higher quality items over cheaply made clothing. Even though high-quality items are more expensive, they will end up lasting much longer. Saving up your money for a $70 cardigan is often a much smarter financial choice than blowing the same amount of money on three inexpensive tops that will fall apart after a few wears.
5. Buy what fits.
This may seem like a no-brainer, but buying clothes that fit well is an important part of shopping wisely. Although it seems like a hassle, it’s crucial to try on clothes before you buy them. In the dressing room, make sure to move around (i.e. sit down, lift your arms) to ensure that the clothes fit properly. If the item is uncomfortable in the fitting room, it won’t be comfortable at home.
On a similar note, buy clothing that actually fits you, despite the size on the tag. Don’t try and squeeze into a dress that is too small just because it’s the “right” size. Clothing measurements vary from retailer to retailer.
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