BE SMART ABOUT YOUR CLOTHES SHOPPING

BUILDING OR ENHANCING YOUR OUTFITS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjjCVP0s5wI

STICK TO YOUR BUDGET http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature

=player_embedded&v=YnE1IE1FAeQ

KNOW WHEN TO BUY According to research sales happen on

patterns and can be predictable. Using sales, consumers can save big

What are consumers?

WHEN IS THE BEST DAY TO SHOP ONLINE? The answer depends on what you are looking

for. ShopItToMe.com, a San Francisco company that analyzes more than 750,000 sales items a year from more than 200 online retailers. By running averages, the company found the following patterns: Mondays: Shoppers can save nearly 50% on men’s and women’s

dress pants, and about 55% on sunglasses. Tuesdays: Expect to save more than 40% on men’s apparel. Wednesdays: Shoppers save about 40% on shoes and children’s

clothes. Thursdays: Save 36% on handbags. Fridays: Pay 42% less for jewelry, belts and scarves. Saturdays: Lingerie (37% off) and jackets/outerwear (51% off). Sundays: Swimsuits (52% off).

BEST DAY OF THE YEAR TO SHOP? December 26

Retailers are placing sales to move all the extras they ordered for the holiday

Be mindful of the returns December 27-28 will not be as busy but

expect a lot of picked through items

BUYING SHOES? November and April.

Check for November sales at big-box retailers, which need to make room for winter boots and shoes.

Athletic shoe stores often offer great sales in April, when non-serious runners start hitting the pavement again.

JEANS? October right after the post-back-to-

school sales During the fall season, fashion forward

people will be seeking the latest trends Jeans are not usually the trend so

demand is down

SUPPLY AND DEMAND When the demand is up so are prices When the demand is low so are the

prices What about supply?

When would be the best time to save money on swim wear?

MORE ON SAVING MONEY CLOTHES SHOPPING

Visit: http://business.time.com/2012/10/26/the-best-times-to-buy-clothing/

KNOW WHERE TO SHOP Complete a T-chart on types of stores

and sales with the descriptions of each pg. 378-380 (BLS)Type of Store or Sale Description

READ ALL ABOUT IT Pg. 380-381 Labels and Hangtags Pg. 381 Comparison Shopping

COMPLETE Pg 383 1-10 (Review it)