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Buying Clothes

Buying Clothes. Bellringer What is the most expensive item of clothing, shoes or an accessory that you have purchased or was purchased for you?. In your notes, write down 5 things you consider when buying clothes. 3 Factors that Influence Clothes Buying. Physical – comfort, price

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Buying Clothes

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  1. Buying Clothes Bellringer What is the most expensive item of clothing, shoes or an accessory that you have purchased or was purchased for you?

  2. In your notes, write down 5 things you consider when buying clothes

  3. 3 Factors that Influence Clothes Buying • Physical – comfort, price • Psychological – what makes you feel good about yourself • Social – family, peers, media, fashion trends, status

  4. Which item is name brand? $36.50 $12.00

  5. Which item is name brand? $36.50 $19.99

  6. Prices determined by: • Brand/designer label • Quality/Durability • Store you select to buy from

  7. Buying Clothes • Shop Clearance • Plan your purchases and avoid impulse buying. Have a monthly budget and stick to it. • Buy classic style clothing and neutral colors. • Even with plain and simple clothes, you can stand out by wearing inexpensive accessories. • Take an inventory of everything you have. • Trade clothing with friends, it can be fun. You’ll get rid of items that you’ve grown tired of wearing and get something “new” in return. • Shop at discount, surplus and outlet stores. • Anything bought for over $50 should be kept to a MINIMUM

  8. How Long Do I Have To WorkTo Pay For This? Working 20 hours a week @ $7.50/hour • Prom Dress – Regular Price $239 • Prom Dress – Clearance $89

  9. Shopping for Shoes • Cheap Running Shoes: Better Buy Than Expensive Ones • The painful truth about trainers: Are running shoes a waste of money? Thrust enhancers, roll bars, microchips...the $20 billion running - shoe industry wants us to believe that the latest technologies will cushion every stride. Yet in this extract from his controversial new book, Christopher McDougall claims that injury rates for runners are actually on the rise, that everything we've been told about running shoes is wrong - and that it might even be better to go barefoot...

  10. Which shoes are more expensive? $100.00 $160.00

  11. Which shoes are more expensive? $140.00 $75.00

  12. Are you a compulsive shopper? True or False? 1. When I am feeling depressed, I usually go shopping. 2. I spend a lot of money I do not have on things I do not need. 3. I get a rush when I make a purchase, but I "crash“ afterwards. 4. I have closets full of clothes that I have never worn and countless gadgets I have never used. 5. I often feel out of control when I shop. 6. I lie to my friends and family about how much money I spend. 7. Even though I feel very distraught about my debt, I still shop. 8. I feel emotionally upset by my shopping habits. 9. After a big shopping trip, I sometimes feel depressed. 10. My shopping has caused problems in my personal relationships in one way or another.

  13. Did you answer "True" to four or more of the statements? If so, it is possible that you have a problem with compulsive shopping.What is compulsive shopping? Compulsive shoppers, or shopaholics, have in recent years been spotlighted on television programs and women's magazines. They have become topics of conversation in the realm of pop psychology. While the media sometimes uses the term loosely or in an off-handed manner, a true compulsive shopper suffers from a very real, and sometimes very frightening, lack of self-control.

  14. Cosby ShowWhat did Theo learn about clothes?OR What was the moral of the story?

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