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In order to get the right wardrobe that will flatter your figure, your must avoid buyer’s remorse so that you will wear and feel confident in the wardrobe that you have. You can hire a stylist or just ask yourself these 5 questions while making purchases. You might even want to print them out and stick them in your wallet so that you can use them as a checklist in the dressing room.
- Is this item the right color for me? Does it make my hair shine and eyes sparkle?
- Does the item flatter my figure? Enhance my chest, balance my hips? Is the hem flattering or does it make me look frumpy?
- Does the item fit my current wardrobe and lifestyle? Work, dinner, kids? Will it work with other items in my closet?
- Does it support the image that I want to project to the world? Too young, too old, too frilly, on brand?
- Can I afford it? If item is on sale, would I buy it at full price?
You need all yeses to make a purchase! If there is just one no, then leave the store and let it go! It is important to putting together the right wardrobe to avoid buyer’s remorse.
I have gotten extra fussy over the past few years… after losing weight and realizing that I had a lot of clothes that never got worn even when they did fit.
I have been the victim of buyers remorse a few times.
I have major buyers remorse … I think the mirrors in the dressing rooms are the carnival ones that make you look skinnier – but, alas, the mirrrors at home show the truth.
These really are great tips – I especially like the last one. I am guilty of buying something just because it is a good deal. I am going to have to remember to ask myself, “Would I buy this if it were full price.”
I think I need more help figuring out what looks good on me.
Unless it’s a staple item (black dress pants, blazer, lbd, etc.) – I simply avoid remorse by only buying things on clearance. That way if I only wear it once, or not at all (and then I donate it), I haven’t spent a ton of money and don’t feel bad. Generally though when it comes to clothing I wear most everything I buy.
I don’t make enough purchases to have to handle buyer’s remorse. 🙁
I normally do a lot of texting and posting while I’m shopping also!
Great tips! I don’t usually have buyer’s remorse.
If I don’t know 100% when I pick something up or try it on, then I put it back and go home to think about it. Never once have I gone back for that item the next day so I guess my technique works.
ohhh these are so good tips… but really hard to follow!
I have dealt with buyers remorse quite often. Thanks for the tips!
I’m horrible about buyers remorse. Thanks for sharing these tips for avoiding purchasing something I don’t need.
These are great tips!
Great advice!
I spend countless hours shopping and 90% of the time leaving the items behind
I am so terrible at clothes shopping I rarely do it. There are great tips!
I get buyer’s remorse a lot because I hate spending money. These are awesome tips!
I rarely get buyer’s remorse with clothing purchases, because I rarely buy anything, lol. I try on a lot of things, but I never like them when I see them on me.
I don’t remember the last case of buyers remorse I got. I haven’t treated myself much at all.
I definitely need a stylist. I get buyer’s remorse each and every time because I have no idea what looks good on me or even how to properly shop for myself.
I struggle with this as I have trouble with deciding if something really does look right on me or not.
Great tips!
I think going through these questions is a great way to approach any kind of purchase, along with wardrobe, to prevent buyer’s remorse, or most likely in my case, ending up with something that you won’t even use (or wear). Being habituated to pick wisely could really save money, time, space, and leave you feeling more confident about what you actually like and enjoy. Thanks for sharing!
I always bring my hubby with me. He will be honest and tell me what looks good. Whenever I have went against what he liked and went with what I thought was cute, I ended up hating it. When I go with what he likes I get tons of compliments.