Smart Shopping: Buy trendy items and still save a lot of money

Smart Shopping: No more desperately standing in front of your wardrobe

Everyone has experienced this situation at least once: Your closet is full of unusual, trendy pieces, cool accessories like a high-quality leather bag , and countless shoes. Yet it's always the same because you feel like you simply have nothing to wear! Yet, you'd love to go shopping for the latest collections in town with your friends. Before you go, you should read our tips and tricks on how to declutter your fashion chaos so you can get plenty of new clothes. If you implement the following points, absolutely nothing can go wrong, and expensive mistakes are ruled out.

 

Order is half the battle: tidy up your wardrobe systematically

 

Before you start any shopping trip, you should first take stock of your closet. Especially in spring, winter fashions can be pushed further back, and spring-like pieces in pastels and bright colors can move to the front. Light jeans, lightweight jackets, white sneakers, flowing tops, and casual shoulder bags for the festival season should now hang at the front, while darker-toned items should be arranged further back. After cleaning out your closet and putting back all the things you want to keep, you'll not only be organized, but you'll also know exactly what makes up your signature look and which dresses, skirts, chinos, or shorts you absolutely have to buy this season. If you want to go minimal, you can easily achieve this with a capsule wardrobe. After radically decluttering, you'll only be left with a few key pieces that can all be combined with one another. Now that you have a good overview, you'll know exactly whether you're missing a trench coat, a pencil skirt, or a cashmere sweater.

 

Create a shopping list that will prevent you from making bad purchases

 

In it, you'll jot down which tops, jackets, pants, or bags you'd love to own. Take enough time to write them down so you don't forget anything and can clearly visualize which items you want to focus on while shopping. This way, you can ensure that you actually end up buying the matching clutch to go with your cocktail dress for this weekend's event, and not what feels like the hundredth pair of black high heels.

 

Pay attention to the looks of mannequins, models & stars: Whether in an all-over look or with timeless black

While strolling through the shopping mall, you can be inspired by the mannequins. The pre-designed looks give you a good idea of ​​which trendy pieces you can combine and how. When shopping online, the testimonials and models on the website offer a good idea of ​​how a top or jacket might look on you. Many websites also offer the opportunity to shop celebrity looks at affordable prices. This way, you can get the hottest outfits of the moment without spending a fortune. Want to find out which colors and bags are in vogue this season? Then check out our trend report on the new collection .

No smoking credit card: always pay with cash

Savvy shoppers prefer to keep their credit cards in their leather wallets and pay the bill with cash. This way, you never lose track of your finances. After all, with a credit card, the temptation to buy more than originally planned is great.

Trying on at home saves stress & unnecessary expenses

The great advantage of online shopping is that you can try on all the items you've bought at home in peace and quiet. Of course, this also applies to must-have pieces you bought in town. In the comfort of your own home, you can carefully consider how you want to wear each item with the items in your closet and whether the object of your desire actually matches your everyday style. After all, exchanging clothes is much more relaxing than letting bad purchases disappear into the depths of your closet.

Invest in key pieces & personalized leather bags

Not just for your capsule wardrobe, but in general, you should opt for timeless key pieces rather than garish, trendy pieces. Quality and craftsmanship play a key role when buying. Neutral garments in muted tones like black, gray, beige, brown, and white go well with sporty, chic, and casual outfits. Therefore, for example, a white shirt/blouse, well-fitting basic shirts, or an elegant leather shoulder bag are undisputed must-haves – in every season and every year. We also recommend purchasing unique pieces. For example, a personalized leather briefcase with initials or a saying is something you'll love wearing and never forget.

Use vouchers, discount coupons & sales promotions

Did you receive shopping vouchers for your last birthday? Perfect! Then you can use them for your shopping trip and save a lot of money. A trip to an outlet store can yield unexpected treasures. Discount coupons online, sales, or Black Friday are also definitely worth it.

Trendy accessories give basics a new twist

Smart shopping means not following every trend and listening to your own fashion sense. If you can't or don't want to invest in countless trendy items this season, it's a good idea to shop for the latest trends in the form of accessories. These could be scarves, hats, leather belts , or bucket bags .