7 Things to Do before You Go Out Shopping

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7 Things to Do before You Go Out Shopping

Unlike what is commonly thought of by most people, shopping fever does not distinguish by gender. It’s a common misconception that when it comes to shopping sprees, women will have sole authority. In fact, a lot of men also like going shopping, and depending on what it is they plan on buying, they can also fall victim to impulse buying. Though shopping in and of itself isn’t necessarily a bad thing, you should still practice discipline and restraint when going out to purchase things. To help you along, here we establish some things you should do before going shopping at a favorite mall like Ororama, especially if you think the trip will last long and cost quite a bit.

  1. Check what you already have

 

This particular example should be done especially when you are thinking of going clothes shopping. A lot of times, when we think we don’t have any clothes left for a particular purpose, in actuality there are still some articles of clothing that would fit our needs; it’s just that they’re buried deep within our wardrobe. Because of this, it would be a good idea to dig deep and check if you really do need the things you plan on buying. If there are some but need some sprucing up, consider simply having them repaired.

  1. Know what’s missing

 

Now that you know what’s there, you will, of course, know what’s missing. Prioritize these things when you go shopping. This might seem like an obvious thing to do, but if you had simply done this step without doing the previous one, you would probably have ended up buying unnecessary things you thought you needed. Again, this is especially useful when shopping for clothes, because when you discover you still have about eight pairs of jeans, then you will realize you should scratch out jeans from your shopping list.

  1. Mix and match

 

You can also mix and match outfits. This will lessen the amount clothes you need to buy. Sometimes you might think you actually need a good pair of shoes to match a certain suit or dress. Try out the things you already have and you might be surprised at how well they actually go together. This will ensure you won’t put anything to waste and don’t buy even more things that you don’t actually need.

  1. Make an actual list

 

Having a physical list of what you need to buy gives you a guide to follow, and can help in suppressing your urges to purchase unnecessary items. If you were to simply have a mental list, you might miss something, or worse, buy something you don’t really need. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to follow it religiously. You just need to make sure that as much as possible, you adhere to the list you’ve made.

 

  1. Choose wisely who to take with you

 

Another thing you would have to consider is to bring someone with you. This person will act as your conscience and will stop you from doing impulse buying. However, you need to choose the right person to come along with you. If you have a friend that you usually go out shopping with, consider if you usually spend too much when out with that friend. If that’s the case, it would be better to choose someone else to guide you when you go out shopping, especially if you are on a limited budget.

 

  1. Check your budget

 

This might seem like another no-brainer, but you would be surprised how many people go shopping only to end up having to return some items when it’s their turn on the counter because they didn’t have enough cash. You need to list what you need and compare it to your actual money on hand. Sure, you can use credit, but it would be best to use actual cash to have a better hold on your finances. Cash also helps you withhold from buying everything you find interesting.

 

  1. Always plan shopping sprees

 

Quite possibly the most important item on this list, you need to make sure you do every single step of planning before you go shopping. Unplanned trips usually mean large spending and splurging, which can be damaging to your finances. Though they aren’t necessarily a bad thing, you also need to think pragmatically, and make sure you have enough money to not only purchase the things you actually need, but also save some up for future trips and other necessities.

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