Shopping. It can be so much fun, or it can be the worst experience! It has taken me years, but I’m finally to a spot where I enjoy it, because I know what works for me, my lifestyle, and my body. I know that for me, it is well worth it to invest in quality pants, and that I can oftentimes get away with cheaper tops.
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One thing I’ve discovered over the years is find the pieces and colors that work for me, and I don’t try to fit into a mold of what others determine should be fashionable or not.
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A few tips for shopping successfully — and loving your pieces once you’re out of the store and back home!
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Don’t leave the store with it if…..
- you don’t have absolutely love it
- you’re feeling frustrated with how it fits at all. I sometimes feel this way about off-the-shoulder shirts that pop back up onto your shoulder every time you hug someone. Once in awhile I determine they are worth it, and sometimes they just are not quite cute enough to make the cut. This one made the cut ?
- it only feels flattering from certain angles or if you’re positioned in just the right way/in the right light.
- it only works when you’re in very specific positions, and you have to get it all placed correctly and then stay still
- you cannot sit down comfortably in it
- you are not able to get it on and off without assistance, unless you plan to have someone with you at all times (including trips to the bathroom – new take on the #buddysystem)!
And I suggest wearing bright colored panties when trying things on to see if the items are see through or not ?
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I tricked myself for many years buying dresses because I genuinely love the way they look on ? The problem is, I *rarely* found myself wearing them, so it was almost always a waste of money. Save yourself the trouble and take your lifestyle into account! If you’re not a “jeans and t-shirt gal” then STOP BUYING jeans and t-shirts because you think for some reason you should become a “jeans and t-shirt gal!” You’re not and that’s totally cool! You’re you, so shop accordingly!
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And accessorize with a ? whenever you can!
