Long lines, busy stores and brawls over the last pair of
size eight half-priced Manolo Blahnik’s – Black Friday is crazy, but worth it.
For most, Black Friday marks the start of holiday shopping and for retailers it
brings in the most revenue compared to any other day of the year. For the fashionista, the day is all
about the deals.
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| A line of deal-seekers waiting for Target to open. |
In order to avoid stress, fatigue and physical harm (or maybe
death, in 2008 a Wal-Mart employee was trampled to death when the store opened
at 5:00 am on Black Friday) it would be helpful to follow some of these tips
and tricks:
1.
Plan ahead. Know the stores you want to shop at
before heading out for the day. A planned out shopping trip will ensure good
organization and secure you the best deals. If you have something specific you
are looking for it will be best to find the prime time to visit the store to
avoid long lines.
2.
Dress for efficiency. Depending on where you are
located in the country, it is best to wear clothing that will be easy to change
in and out of in the dressing room.
Leggings are a good idea because you can try on pants over them without
having to go into the dressing room. Leave the complicated button up shirts and
long scarves at home.
3.
Research the deals. Some stores have better
deals than other. If you are looking for electronics, Black Friday is one of
the best days to buy. Stores like Best Buy and Target usually have the most
insane sales on laptops, cameras and televisions.
4.
Shop in groups. The lines at many stores often
snake out the door so if you have something you think you might buy but need to
try on send a friend to wait in line for you that way you can cut down the wait
time.
5.
Understand the return policies. Some Black
Friday deals are final sale. It would be unfortunate to splurge on an Alexander
Wang bag to take it home and find a tear in the leather with no way to get your
money back. If you understand the return policies it will help with decision
making and avoiding possible future heartbreak.
It’s sure to be a crazy but successful day. Good luck this
Friday fashionistas!
Newlin Tillotson
