Show Notes
With Black Friday and the sales season coming up, I want to talk about something that might feel a little controversial: shopping the sales rack.
This isn't about saying you should never buy anything on sale, and it certainly isn't about judging anyone's budget. There's a difference between buying something you already want when it goes on sale and heading straight to the sales rack to see what bargains you can find.
In this episode, I'm talking about the psychology behind our shopping habits, why we sometimes buy clothes we don't actually want, and how shopping for a bargain can leave us with a wardrobe full of things we never wear.
We'll chat about:
Why shopping the sales rack can become an impulse habit
How the beliefs we grew up with can influence the way we shop
The hidden cost of buying clothes just because they're cheap
Why I would rather you buy one or two things you love than five things you don't wear
How to shop with more intention and make better decisions for your wardrobe
Why it's okay to try things on and leave without buying anything
The simple question I want you to ask yourself before your next purchase
The question to remember: If you wouldn't buy it at full price, why are you buying it just because it's on sale?
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Mentioned in this episode
Nine Ways to Plan Your Spring & Summer Wardrobe – link here
The 4 Jean Cuts That Actually Suit You in Your 40s+ – link here
Style Goal Setting for 2026 – link here
Thanks so much for listening to Life in Colour. If this episode has made you think differently about your shopping habits, I'd love you to share it with a friend who might find it helpful, too.
Ashley x
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