A Guide Before You Start To Shop

TRY LOTS OF SIZES

 

Go into the fitting room with three sizes of the same garment because sizing isn’t consistent from one designer to another, from one fabric to another, or even one season to another. Ignore the number on the tag and choose the best fit.

                                                                   

     MAKE A LIST

Know what you're looking for and go in with a plan—it will keep you from getting overwhelmed by all the choices and help you cut down on impulse buys.  

 

  

SHOPE ALONE

Friends are fun for a second opinion, but the best way to concentrate on what you’re looking for (and to save time!) is to go solo. In the end, you're the one who will wear what you're

 

 

 

     

CHECK YOURSELF OUT  

Take your time trying things on: Look in a three-way mirror, walk, bend, stretch and sit down to see how the garment will wear. If you can, see how the piece looks in different lighting.

 

BUY FOR THE BODY YOU'VE GOT

Even if you’re planning to lose a little weight, don't buy clothes that are too tight—they'll only make you appear heavier. Remember, the idea is to look good now, and you will—even with that extra five pounds—if your clothes fit your body properly. You can always have a piece taken in post-diet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCESSORIZE ON THE SPOT

 

Try on a dress with or without stockings; with a thin belt and a thick one; slip on a heel, then flats. Do not be embarrassed to ask salespeople to help you get whatever you need.

 

DON'T FORGET YOUR KICKS

Try on pieces with the right shoes—you'll never get the full effect in your flip-flops. Forgot your heels? Borrow a pair (with permission) from the shoe 

 

WEAR THE RIGHT BRA

Make sure you have the right undergarments for the try-on. Keep in mind that the proper bra (i.e. a push-up number for a low-cut neckline) can make a dress fit perfectly