| If it seems too early to be thinking about the | | | | right day, at the right time and go away with |
| January sales, think again! In this bleak financial | | | | something you really want. |
| market, the sales will be starting much earlier this | | | | 4. Have a good look through the underwear section. |
| year as retailers try to tempt us to part with our | | | | A certain design or colour of bra might not have |
| money. So what is there to think about? How do | | | | been the season's best-seller but if it is the right size |
| you plan for the sales? If you usually wander around | | | | and does the job it doesn't matter - most people will |
| them aimlessly picking up a few 'bargains' here and | | | | never see it! Often bras can be picked up for half |
| there, things that you don't really need and later | | | | price or lower in the January sales and although they |
| regret buying, read on... | | | | may not end up being your favourite special occasion |
| 1. Avoid the shops that roll out rails and rails of | | | | bras they're ideal for everyday use. |
| clothes stock from previous seasons. If no-one | | | | 5. If you're a regular attendee of glitzy evening |
| wanted them in Winter '07 or '06, why would you | | | | events, parties and balls, plan ahead and get your |
| want them now? | | | | cocktail dresses in the sales. There is usually a good |
| 2. Avoid high fashion items that are on their way out. | | | | selection left over after Christmas and they won't |
| Instead look for good quality investment items that | | | | date too quickly. |
| won't date such as cashmere sweaters, leather | | | | 6. As with all clothes shopping, make sure the items |
| jackets and wool coats. You'll be able to wear them | | | | you buy really suit your colouring and show off your |
| for seasons and seasons to come and will be proud | | | | figure. If you're not sure about the colours and styles |
| that you got such a good bargain. | | | | that suit you best, book a colour analysis and style |
| 3. If you come across an item that you really love | | | | consultation before you hit the sales. The initial cost |
| but can't afford in this season's collections, don't | | | | may seem expensive but in the long run they will |
| despair. Keep an eye on the price tag throughout | | | | save you money on costly mistakes. Alternatively, |
| December to see if the price falls drastically. If not, | | | | why not book a style consultant for some personal |
| find a helpful assistant and ask when the item will be | | | | shopping. They will give you an honest opinion and |
| going in the sales and what the price will be. Sales | | | | won't let you buy unflattering items just because |
| assistants often have this information and by asking | | | | they are cheap. Instead they will find you bargains |
| them for it you can ensure that you turn up on the | | | | that really bring out the best in you. |