Shop like a
pro
Learn how to spot quality, value and worth from across the showroom, what not to buy, and, most importantly, how to tell when something is hanger-cute, but terrible on an real human body
# Figure out what to spend and what to save on - My
personal rule is if I’ll wear it only once or twice and it’s not for a
super-special occasion, I’ll buy it economical.
Clothing item which wears out after few wash cycles is not
worth investing.
# Go to a store and try things on! - As much as
I am devoted to on-line shopping, I usually like to procure things in-store,
especially if they’re classy Or pricey items
# Material /
Textile /Fabric first — Fabrics are big for me with
ready-to-wear. I try to only buy my favourite fabrics: cottons, silk, wool,
no-stretch denim. At times I can compromise on fit but not fabric as I have a saviour for the former …my local tailor :-)
#Shop by season
- Most boutiques offer out of the ordinary sales in January and
August as retailers clear out for the next big season of deliveries, so you can
get some serious lift on pieces you may already find irresistible
# Quality is in the
details —Metal zippers last longer than plastic
ones. Fabric patterns should match up at the seams. Stripes,
plaids, prints and patterns need to match and align and be alert for the
mismatching body and sleeve colour .Button holes may fray or buttons might be loose.
Pull and twist them for quality check . The garment with poor rub fastness
can be checked with a light coloured cloth piece. Seam strength always needs to
be checked. See if the manufacturer is not cheating you with an over finished fabric.
# Don’t go sale
crazy — Do
not fall for schemes like ‘Buy three Get one free’. Calculate how much you are
saving under such schemes. Flat sales are better and you save more. Let the
garment appeal you in all areas and not just the price. Like fit, fabric, colour or occasion.
Style Cafe
Anu Mittal Tayal
Image consultant
Fashion Institute of technology , NYC . Msc Apparel n Textiles
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