- I visit my favorite stores several times per week for a quick SHOPBY to scan the inventory.
- When I shop for clothing, first, I scan the store for sale and clearance signs.
- Then I walk quickly through each of the aisles focusing on specific colors in my size. I have color-organized closets, so I drift to colors I need to match my clothing inventory.
- This season, my color is shades of purple. In early summer I found a purple Vera Wang knee length, elbow length sleeved, royal purple sateen lined coat, regularly priced $150 on sale for $40 at Kohl's. That coat began the color family for this season.
- Newport News has a low cowl neck, batwing sleeves, hip length royal purple sweater for $49. It hides tummy and hip flaws.
- Every time I shop at any store selling women's clothing or jewelry, I focus on the color purple [thanks, Oprah]
- T.J.Maxx has fantastic purple Italian leather bags at a steal.
- I bought makeup at Belk over the weekend and noticed sale signs on a popular designer's jewelry--all purple. It's only 30% off, so I'm waiting for a coupon or another markdown.
- If I find a really good sale price on an item not my size, I ask the store to check inventory at other sites. Most stores have technology to do that. Last year I arranged to have a bronze leather jacket marked down 60% shipped from a sister store in FL because the Atlanta store did not have my size in stock. Shipping:$10.
- According to SMART MONEY, the best time to buy clothing is on Thursday evenings, six to eight weeks after an item arrives in the store. On the weekend, you get picked-over stuff, because clerks don't have time to re-stock quickly.
http://blog.shopittome.com/2008/05/08/best-days-for-the-best-deals-on-clothing/
Very specific charts outlining what days of week to shop for specific clothing. Even tells you what day to buy specific brands!
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