Why wearing your favourite coat helps you save money when shopping & four other fashion mistakes costing you a fortune
A WOMAN has shared five shopping mistakes that many people make - so you’ll need to listen up and take notes if you’ve got a shopping spree planned.
And particularly with many of us feeling the strain on our purses more than ever before, if you want to save yourself come cash and ensure that your wardrobe doesn’t get clogged up full of items you never wear, you’ve come to the right place.
Emma McEvoy, who is also known online as Emma Noodle, explained that thanks to her top tips, you’ll save money when you next hit the shops.
Sharing her advice on social media, Emma claimed: “You'll be a shopping pro with these.
"Five shopping tips so you buy things you'll love and wear!”
The content creator, who regularly shares outfit tips and tricks to make styling easier, explained: “Here’s five shopping tips that will help you buy things you'll actually wear.”
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Shop the look
Emma explained that when shopping, it’s important that you “shop for full outfits, not just pieces.”
She added: “We've all done it, where we find a piece we love, go home and we've no shoes to wear with.
“It'll cost more upfront, but buying full outfits means you'll actually wear them when you get home.”
Wear the coat
Not only this, but when shopping, Emma stressed the importance of taking your favourite coat or bag with you.
The fashionista continued: “If you have a coat or bag you wear all the time, bring it with you shopping so you can match it to stuff in the store.”
Know your colours
When it comes to buying new clothes, don’t go too crazy with colours.
Emma advised: “Stick to one colour or maximum three.
This stops me from buying random trends
Emma McEvoy
“It'll make it easier to mix the stuff you already have.”
Style says
If you want to bag items that you’ll actually wear, Emma stressed the importance of knowing your style.
She explained: “Know your three style words before you go shopping.
“My three words are chic, elevation and practical.
“And this just stops me from buying random trends that won't actually fit into my wardrobe.”
Modelling it
Finally, while many of us may often overlook mannequins, Emma shared why they’re more important than you think.
The influencer concluded: “And finally, always look at mannequins for inspo.
“It's basically freestyling. Hope this helps.”
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @emmanoodlee, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as at the time of writing, it had amassed 20,800 views.
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In response, one user penned: “My wardrobe is pure orange brown and green and almost everything matches - it's a dream.”
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