 What was the last item of clothing you bought?  Why did you buy the item?  How much was it?  Were you satisfied with your purchase?  Why or why not

 Not buy on impulse  Impulse buying- when consumers purchase an item without fully considering their priorities and alternatives  Always pay cash  Helps you to stick to your budget  Buy at the right time  When season ends, Clearance sales  Do not buy based on Brand  Brand name does not always mean better quality  Recognize the price of convenience  Prices are higher for necessities at convenience stores

 Cost per wear  Proper way to assess cost/value of clothes Cost of the clothes Cost per Wear Number of wearings quality, fits, versatility = long term cost Read Jenny’s Scenario- What is her cost per wear for each item of clothing?

 Fiber Content- durability, comfort  Care- how does it have to be washed  Quality of stitching- straight, durable  Embellishments- how well are they attached  Color-traditional, match different outfits or trendy, wear only a few months  Overall fit- flattering to body type

 Write a letter to yourself explaining  What kind of a shopper you are when you are spending your own money  What kind of a shopper you are when you are spending someone else’s money  What shopping habits you have that you like  What shopping habits you have that you don’t like and some ideas about how you can change those habits.