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"The anticipation of getting a good deal is what drives us toward the cash register, not the object itself—and as a result, we end up with stuff we don't particularly want", says Ellen Shell, author of "Cheap: The High Cost of Discount Culture".

Here are a few tips on how to recognise a good bargain and avoid the future dreaded question
“what was I thinking of?”

Great Buys:

• An item that is in your size and fits properly.
• Timeless pieces that will not date in colour or style.
• Clothes that fill real (not imagined) gaps in your wardrobe.

Disaster Buys:

• High fashion that will look “very last year” in about 2 weeks.
• An item which is not your personal style  eg a “romantic” blouse when you
  are a “classic”.
• Garments that are too small, fabrics that don’t hang well – there’s usually a reason they are still sitting on the rack.

Apply the match 3 principle: Before buying any new clothing item, ask yourself:

• Does it match at least 3 other items in my wardrobe?
• Can I wear it for at least 3 occasions?
• Can I wear it over 3 seasons?

It is better to come home empty handed than to buy something for the sake of it and waste money?

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