Shopping for clothes is an important part of our lives. Updating the wardrobe makes sure that you have suitable clothes to wear. Shopping is also an exciting and satisfying activity and people end up spending more than they plan to. The fashion trends are always changing as designers and brands present new styles and color every season. The new items on the shelves or discount offer given by stores can be very attractive and lead to impulse buying.
It is ok to make an impulse purchase from time to time but if it becomes a habit you will end up ruining your budget. If you have a wardrobe full of clothes and you are unable to find the right clothes to wear when you are indulging in impulse purchases. There is no point of three or four casual onesies in the closet no matter how cute they are because you cannot wear them to work.
Here are a few ideas that can help in dealing with impulse buying.
Be Organized and Have a System:
When you have a cluttered and disheveled closet then you are more likely to indulge in impulse buying. You will have no idea which clothing items are present in the closet or know which items are lacking from the closet and you will end up buying on impulse.
When you are organized you have a clear idea of the clothes that you need in your wardrobe. If you want versatility then you have to make smart purchases so you make a profitable investment. You also need to have a plan and a shopping list so you know which items you should buy. It will also help in keeping a track of the money you have spent on the shopping trip. If it exceeds budget then you will be able to identify the extra item that you should not have bought.
Always Take Cash:
If you are having trouble with impulse buying then you should never take your credit cards on the shopping trip. When you have a credit card you have the means to buy a clothing item even if it is out of your budget so the best thing is to not even have the option of buying it. Come up with a decent wardrobe upgrading budget and take only cash with you. You will not do any impulse buying when you do not have the means to pay for it.
Impulse buyers should also avoid online shopping because you cannot use cash on online orders. It makes you more vulnerable to impulse purchases.
Prevent Impulse Buying with a Priority List:
A priority list is also effective in dealing with impulse buying. When you are shopping you need to understand which clothing items are most needed in your closet and effective in improving your style. If you need a new suit for office wear and you are tempted to buy a trendy jacket that hardly matches anything in your closet then you need to take a look at the priority list.
