Don´t make these mistakes while shopping!
As Christmas is approaching with all it´s festive occasions, parties and the season of gifting. We are drawn to some shopping. Shopping for clothes can be very rewarding, but it can also be easy to make mistakes.
Here are some common mistakes to avoid when shopping for clothes:
1. Not knowing your body type
Before you start shopping, it's important to know your body type. This will help you choose clothes that flatter your figure. The most common body types are pear-shaped, hourglass-shaped, apple-shaped, and rectangular-shaped.
To determine your body type, stand in front of a mirror and look at your body proportions. Do you have a smaller waist and wider hips? Then you're probably pear-shaped. Do you have a bust and hips that are about the same size and a narrow waist? Then you're probably hourglass-shaped. Do you have a wider waist and a smaller bust and hips? Then you're probably apple-shaped. And if your bust, waist, and hips are all about the same size, then you're probably rectangular-shaped.
Once you know your body type, you can start shopping for clothes that flatter your figure. For example, if you're pear-shaped, you might want to choose clothes that accentuate your waist and balance out your hips. If you're apple-shaped, you might want to choose clothes that draw attention to your bust and hips. If you are looking for more information on bodyshapes and how to style each of them you can find more details in my Ebook: “Your Ideal Wardrobe” here.
2. Buying clothes that are too trendy
Trends can be fun, but it's important to avoid buying too many trendy clothes. Trendy clothes can go out of style quickly, and you may end up with a closet full of clothes that you no longer wear.
Instead, focus on buying clothes that are classic and timeless. These clothes will never go out of style, and you'll be able to wear them for years to come.
But it does not hurt to have a few pieces that you desire here and there.
3. Cost per Wear
Cost per wear is a calculation of how much we spend on a particular garment, dividing this by the number of times it is used.
For example, a wedding dress is an expense of a few thousand at a time. So cost per wear is those few thousand. If we pay $899 for a trench coat and use it for the next five years, five days a week in autumn from September to November (and we will also use it, for example, in spring), the cost per wear will be about §3 per one-time use!
So, when it is worth paying extra, and when is it not?
I would recommend to invest more in pieces that we wear more often or are for special occasions like:
A Winter Coat
A Wedding Dress
A Handbag for everyday
Knitwear
Dresses for Events
A Pair of Winter Boots
Based on your personal style and wardrobe goals you can decide which items will be investment pieces for you, but I believe the above mentioned pieces are a good start.
Ladies, enjoy the festive season as it is one of the most magical ones.
Wishing you a beautiful day!
Karolina x