​It seems that the trend of shopping at chic outlets has really caught on in a big way over the last 5 years. Today, nearly every major urban area worldwide has jumped on the bandwagon and hosts a variety of high-end boutiques offering world-class niche and international luxury brand fashion and lifestyle products in strip malls, city blocks and dedicated outlet villages. Shopping at chic outlets has become such a popular pastime that tours and travel packages dedicated to both domestic and foreign chic outlet “villages” are not uncommon, and almost every travel agent has several such packages available at all times of the year.
In today’s uncertain economic climate it is important to make your shopping dollars go as far as they can to ensure you have the best chic outlet shopping experience possible. If you want to get what you need to see you through this season and beyond, the first thing you need is an overview of your existing wardrobe and a list of key items that need to be updated. To be truly chic, one must also be timeless, and apparel that spans several seasons is always a good investment.
• Always plan your trip and the amount you want to spend before you head into an outlet center.
• Map out your route and designate those particular shops you absolutely must visit. When a chic outlet village has 200 different shops, you can’t see them all in just one day.
• Check online to see if there are any special offers before you set out for the outlet.
• Plan to eat lunch while you are out shopping so you can recharge your batteries and continue shopping late into the afternoon and early evening.
• Make a wish list that outlines the reasons you want to purchase specific items in order to slow down your tendency to make unnecessary additional purchases.
• Wear flat shoes that are well-suited for walking and simple clothing that makes it easy to try on the different apparel at the shops you’ll be visiting.
• Remember to take your smart phone or other connected device so you can check up on last minute web offers while you are at the outlet.