Shopping Experience

Juniors' Chambray button-up, Women's Blazer, Girls' circle skirt

            When shopping for various articles of clothing, it is important to decide exactly what your budget will be, how many items you want to purchase, and how long you want these items to last.  If it is more important to purchase a lot of different styles and rotate your wardrobe quickly, it may be more beneficial to shop at a discounted store like Target.  However, if you are more interested in spending a little more, buying a few classic pieces which can be mixed and matched to create a myriad of outfits and can last throughout a longer period of time it may be much more beneficial to shop at Macy’s.

            Throughout my life, I’ve mixed my shopping between the two price points.  If I’m looking for a “fad” item, I will generally shop at a mid to low price point, knowing that it won’t be a high-quality piece, but also understanding that it will go out of fashion more quickly.  If I need something that has already stood the test of time, I’m more likely to purchase something from a higher price point.

            When shopping for babies or young children who grow quickly, I am more likely to purchase from a lower price point.  Since children won’t be wearing the same clothing over a long period of time, it’s less important to buy clothing that will last a long time.  However, there is another side to the coin.  Children tend to play harder and will wear out their clothing more quickly.  There can be a value to buying the higher price point if it will last longer during play.

            All in all, I believe the old adage, “You get what you pay for.”