Back-to-School Shopping Tips
It's back-to-school time! And that usually means a trip to the store to stock up on school clothes and supplies! With all the cute stuff out there, it can be tempting to buy way more than you need! Of course, you can't snatch up every cute thing you see. So how can you be sure you're making smart choices? With a few quick tips, you’ll be shopping smarter in no time!
1 . Make a list. If you need something specific, having a list handy will help you avoid making impulse purchases.
2 . Think it over. Why do you want it? If it’s just because it’s on sale, or your friend has one, reconsider whether or not it’s really worth spending money on.
3 . Come back later. Leave it at the store while you browse around the mall. Chances are, you’ll forget about it or find something better in the meantime! If not, you can always go back and get it.
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what i really want is this really cute pair of jeans. they are flare they have a cute flower pattern crawling up the leg on the back pockets it has this cool jewel pattern with this vine-y green pattern the belt is colorful silk and sparkly it’s dark wash and a bunch of other cute things. I REALLY WANT IT!uniforms
my school is having uniforms and i get most of my accessories form ardene, claire’s or guessI'm Excited
This is going to be my first year in middle school so I’m taking any adviceHey I can help!! ;)
Good cause I want to give you some advice! Here is one tip that will totally help you with making friends!! Always hang out with people who show you kindness and try to be nice to you!! That will brighten up your year!! Next tip, locker room blues. If you feel uncomfortable about dressing into p.e uniforms, don’t sweat it! There’s no boys,all girls! Just wear a tank top underneath!Make good grades fun! When you are working with a partner engage in polite conversation.Don’t go with some one you know, if you can’t stay focused and keep talking nonstop and don’t work!! A little talking is okay though! Reply if you need more help!be u
my advice is 2 be yourself.. if you’re not acting like yourself u might not let people discover the real u. so don’t just pretend to follow the hottest trends when u think they’re way out of your league… other tips: * be creative, the first day of scool means a chance 2 be creative in your outfit, stationary and many other things! there’s many possibilities and have fun with it! * choose real friends, when u go into middle school, it gets tougher finding friends. u have to choose them carefully. who is a good influence? who can help you with problems? Hope u found this very useful if u need anything just ask me! have fun in middle school and good luck along the way!Khols and Target!!!
I get great sports bras from there.Aero!
I love aero! but I’ve decided that after years of trying to look “perfect,” looks don’t matter.i realy
i realy love discoverygirls.comBargin Shopping
The best way to get clothes for the best bargin is to buy only a few cute items before school starts and save your money until the end of the year, then you can cet new years sales! :)Aero Rocks
Aeropostale is awesome, though. I have to agree.:-) Go Aero!Totally!
Ya I totally agree. They hav great quality, good prices, and all their stuff it soo cute! I also luvv ae and hollister their stuff can be pricey but they almost always hav good sales.Me Too!
I like Aero too, but I think Abercrombie & Hollister are better quality.abercrombie
I like abercrombie the best!aero!
definitely aero!Help!!!
I have a lot of clothes, but I don’t know how to wear them. I always wear the same ones, and I want to wear different combinations, but I don’t know how. Help!!!inspiration
my advice for you is 2 just ask friends for the latest fashion trends. i doubt they have a lot of ideas and maybe you might get inspired from their style. another thing you can do is maybe do a little research on the latest trends and maybe watch a little tv. maybe your fave tv stars might be wering something cute that you might like good luck!the answer to your question
well, if you hang up your clothes, have cycle going so you know what shirt you have or haven’t worn in awhile. What i do is I lay out a certain clothing item and pick out a bunch of things that could go with it. Also jewelry or scarves are life-savers when you need to add some spice. Also, looking through magazines can help you figure out how to pair things togetherback to school shopping tips
thanks for the advice!1 ;)Back To School
I would wear all this cute, trendy, clothes. Unforeuntaly I’m afraid someone will make fun of me.Dont be afraid
Most people who make fun of people might have something going on in there life that makes them act that way or maybe they are just jealous that you have those things and they don’t. Don’t let them stop you from being yourself!!back-to-school
You print school list.birthday money
everyone loves clothes so when my dad gave me 200 dollars i didn’t know what to buy and ended up spending it on something i didn’t want .so thanks 4 the tips!DG editers..
I want 2 be a fashion desighner when I m older!! I have been desighning lots of outfits latly…and this is a rediculasy question but it is an idea 4 a article!! u could get someone(like me) 2 desighn some outfits and send them 2 u and u guys could have a pol in the magezine and u would put the results in the magizne!! I know u guys turn down millions of ideas but I thought this was a good one!!! u could even have a pol about my idea!!! Luv ur magazine!! <3Yeah DG, do this idea!
Her idea is awesome please don’t turn it down!DG..
DG editers!! Please read this!! and u could ask me…Some Awesome Stores...
Justice, American Eagle, Aeropostale, TJMaxx… And those stores all have better quality clothes. Its not worth buying cheap clothes that won’t last long, anyway.J
I love Justice!I love justice too!!!!!!!
I love justice too!!!!!!!ummmmm
Justice sorta has cheap quality. it is also overpriced.Birthday Shopping Spree
It was my birthday a few days ago so my dad took me to the mall and gave me $180! Luckly there were ALOT of sales so I got alot of things, sadley I’m in love with stores that are pricey :( Like abercrombie & fitch, american eagle, justice, etc. I got alot of cute things for each maybe $40 under?best 2 stores
Old Navy and Gap Kids. A lot of girls like Justice, its an okay store, but its sorta pricey and cheap quality. Half their stuff isnt my taste anyway. But you can get a graphic tee for $12 at Old Navy when a graphic tee at Justice is about $17. You could get a lot more stuff at Old Navy and Gap.Re:best 2 stores
I love old navy too but everytime i buy somthing there it shrinks in the wash and about a day after it dosnt fit me anymore right now i have 2 old navy sweaters that dont fit me anymore because they shurnkI love old navy! but lots of
I love old navy! but lots of their stuff isn’t really great quality. I like to save my money then when the seasons over buy stuff on sale thats really good quality. I like to go to Belk, JCPenny, American Eagle and get the sale stuff! then go to the book store and buy books with the rest of my money lol… :DYeah..
Justice it 2 girly for me! I wear Gap and Old Navy clothes instead!clothing
I wear ROXY surfing Co. and Hollister since I live in Hawaii!You are so lucky you live in
You are so lucky you live in Hawii. I’ve always wanted to go there. I bet it is nice over there.School
Awesome advice! Girls please don’t waste your money think it over, before you buy half the store!good places to shop that are in style
1. Justice 2. Old Navy 3.Aero 4. American Eagle 5. Claires ( accesories ) 6. TJMaxClaires
i <3 to go 2 Claire’s! i really like all the purses & how there is always new stuff! i got my first purse there!I love Old Navy so much. They
I love Old Navy so much. They have really cute clothes there.I went shopping with my nana a couple of moths a go and I got some of my clothes at old navy. Music Girlwhat if american Eagle is to
what if american Eagle is to pricey for methen..
then go to stores like jcpenney or macy’s they have some good quality and cheap clothes!:)then..
then go to stores like jcpenney or macy’s they have some good quality and cheap clothes!:)ae
u can usually find discounts online- just google for it. I think American Eagle is cheaper than stores like Abercrombie, ( plus abercrombie like never has free shipping , where AE does- my mom hates takeing me shopping in stores) but ur right without discounts most things there would be 2 expensiveI so need more money to
I so need more money to go shopping!HELP!!!!!
I want to have nice cloths but I can’t pick out things I want, and I am going to need warmer things to where but I can’t find the money! HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!no need to worry. i have
no need to worry. i have lived off of hand- me- downs my whole life and it is not so bad. if you have an older sister wear some of her old cloths while you save for that awsome new pair of uggs!!!!Well.....
I am the oldest in the family and I don’t have many hand me downs. I also don’t have many things to do to get me money. HELP!!!!!Just Wait,Money will Arrive
i usally get money for good grades,chores,birthdays,hannukkah (christams,i’m jewush),and other stuff..Try doing a lemonader stand or walking dogs..it may be lame but it will earn you money in the mean time….love shopping
usually i love back to shol shopping it’s my fave part of going back to school.