These retail super stores are often an absolute nightmare with limited sizes, clothes out of order and thrown in piles everywhere and anywhere, poor quality, extremely crowded and did I mention the lack of or complete ABSENCE of staff! So they don't exactly provided a joyful shopping experience for anyone. However, the prices in these stores are a students dream, with t-shirts and shoes from $5 (AU) it's no wonder they manage to maintain a steady flow of customers despite their flaws listed above. So in an effort to make your trip to K-mart/ Target an enjoyable one, I thought I'd share a little insight in how to you can improve your shopping experience and come away happy with your purchases, rather then flustered, disappointed and frustrated with that shop assistance who was ruder then Trude and Prude from 'Kath and Kim'.
1. I know it's hard but don't go in with the mentality that "everything is so cheap". It's very easy to get carried away in these shops, putting anything and everything in your shopping bag even if your not entirely in love with the item. At the time you think that the price is so good it's impossible to say no, even though you have no idea where you are going to wear a bright pink tu-tu. Instead, pick out items that you genuinely like, and can see where and what you would wear them with. This way you are more likely to come home with garments you are proud to have purchased.
2. TRY EVERYTHING ON! These super stores have terrible sizing. Just because last time a size 8 dress fitted you perfectly, doesn't mean it will this time. Sizes are constantly fluctuating and changing, and the fabric an item has been made out of can strongly influence how it fits. If you don't want to wait in line for ages to get a change room, then grab a size which seems to fit you and then try it on at home without removing the tags (the day you buy it not 3 months later), this way you can always go back and exchange it!
3. Visit in the morning. I know getting up early on a Saturday morning to go to target sounds like the worst idea ever, but trust me it'll be worth it. Most stores restock on a Friday night for the weekend, so Saturday morning will have all the new stock, clean neat shelves and all the sizes. There will also be no crowds of people around and you won't have to wait for a change room. And who says that when you get home you still can't have a big Saturday fry up for breakfast!
4. Stick to the basics. Try and avoid making any big purchases in these super stores- their clothes are cheap for a reason and it's mostly because of the poor quality. Your best spending you hard earned money elsewhere if your considering buying a coat, hand bag or something that will get a lot of wear to last you a long time. Buying things like t-shits, casual dresses, shorts, sandals and jumpers are your best bet.
5. These stores are great for when you see an item in a popular brand label store and you aren't certain if the style will suit you. Often these super stores mimic popular trends that have been successful in other shops, so if your not sure if you could rock a pair of doc martins (or alike) then try your local super store and I'm sure they'd have there equivalent for less then $20.Then if you decide you love them, you can splash your cash on a branded pair and if you hate it then it's only $20 down the drain and not hundreds.
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