You Don’t Have To Be Rich To Look a Million Dollars!
We’re all feeling the pinch and trying to cut back on our luxury items but does that really mean we have to compromise on our appearance? We know the feeling of post-shopping spree guilt all too well, it eats away at you and you begin to wonder if all these lovely clothes were really worth it. On the flip side of the coin there’s the horrid depression that comes with feeling unattractive and wearing the same old clothes that really drags us down. A happy medium is required ladies, and in our days of faster fashion we’re here to tell you loud and clear that YOU CAN look and feel great on a budget.
Are you guilty of avoiding the sale areas and opting for the ‘newest in’ items? Do you find a dress and set your heart on it and THEN try to justify the cost? ‘No-one else will have it…it’s the only dress that will flatter my figure…I’ll wear it all the time to get my money’s worth!’ Sound familiar? Let’s get savvy and start to look at prices ladies; starting now.
Set a budget
Firstly, as boring as it may sound, set yourself a budget for each spree or occasion you’re buying for. For example, if you’ve got a wedding approaching, that could turn into an expensive affair. Aim to get the full outfit for under £100, including shoes & accessories. You’ll be surprised how savvy you become! The best way to set a budget is to look at your ideal outfit and half the cost. Then look for something similar that’s much better value for money. Try shopping by price on our site (you’ll find this on the left-hand side) to see how much is available. You’ll feel relived you didn’t over-pay looking back.
Beat the budget treat; if you’re under budget then you deserve a reward! We like to congratulate ourselves on being savvy shoppers by having a piece of favourite cake. Whatever your preference, you deserve it!
Sales & offers
These are everywhere! Why not try looking at reduced items in our Sale area first? You’ll be surprised what’s on offer. At Kaleidoscope you won’t just find last year’s items on sale (like the jumble stall you find on the high s
treet!) but some of our current lines are reduced too! Look out for the ‘save’ and try shopping by lowest price items first to see what’s on offer or has a great value price before being reduced. So, go to dresses for example and select ‘sort by’ lowest price and you’ll find some real bargains. Look out for the Weekly Steals at the bottom of our homepage too, every week we reduce 5 top selling items just for you.
Check your wardrobe before shopping
1. This will avoid you buying something very similar to what you already have! Do you really need another black shift dress? We’re all guilty of this!
2. You’ll be able to beat your budget if you can match your new items to existing ones. Look for that bargain dress that will match your favourite dressy shoes! You know it makes sense.
3. What REALLY flatters your figure? Shop with this style/fit in mind but look for a contemporary or new twist. This will avoid the hassle of returning items that can kill the shopping buzz and make us feel down about the way we look too.
Save £s with dresses
Dresses are a great way to save money and energy as you don’t have to mix and match which can be tricky and costly. We’ve even got some dresses that come with matching boleros and in some cases accessories. These will really help you beat that budget. Here’s our 3 favourite value looks:
CHALLENGE
We challenge you to set a budget and find yourself a great outfit from our website today. You will be surprised how great you can look for less. Don’t forget to tell us about it. Enjoy!