I really hate returns, well, I take that back. The only returns I like are on my investments and those are few and far between these days! But seriously, I abhor returning items to a store. It is a waste of time and money. Here are 5 easy ways to eliminate or at the very least MINIMIZE your returns and maximize your ROT (return on your time!)
- Shop With a Plan: Go to the store focused on what you are looking for and don’t get distracted
- Don’t Buy Just Because It Is On Sale: How many times do you convince yourself that it is “o.k.” just because it is on sale. It must follow the 3 “F’s” to get to the register (fit, flatter, feel-good!)
- Don’t Shop With Your Friend: unless she knows your style and promises NOT to make you buy what looks good on her!
- TRY IT ON! How many times do you buy something just to take it home to “try”..Get theyself into the dressing room…(remember “Fit-Flatter=Feel Good”)
- Don’t Shop When You’re Hungry: Basically don’t wait until the last minute when you need something. Shop seasonally and build your wardrobe “based on purpose”. Being pressured to find something is the best way to ensure a return
Plan, focus and “attack” and you are sure to have a great wardrobe and
“Look Good, Feel Great and Have FUN Doing It!”
