So where will I be when the stores open at the end of the holiday? Target? Unlikely (their stuff is cheapest at the end of January). Kmart? Surely you jest! Myer? Weeeeellllllllll. No, actually. The only thing I want from Myer remains out of my price range even when marked down. Given my desire for a bargain, and propensity to stain/scuff/tear an item of clothing on the first wear, I'm quite sure that a Marc Jacobs court shoe will never end up on my floordrobe (but if I did somehow end up with a pair, I would love them and feed them and call them George). So no, I wont be in a Westfield fighting with teenagers over the last pair of skinny legs in a size 12; I'll be at Savers.
I have missed their previous sales due to work/illness/forgot, so this time around, I'm all over it. Doors open at 8am, and if you follow some simple advice, you should come out with a bag-load of bargains and minimal physical injury (please note: advice also valid for first-hand shops):
Attire
- Comfy shoes, no laces. Today is NOT the day to test out your new ballet flats (bought in the pre-Christmas sales). If you're thinking of wearing boots, you're reading the wrong blog.
- Flattering underwear. Go for a bra that will give you realistic cleavage (so you don't have to use your imagination), but will still support you and be comfy. Nickers. Go for a full brief, ladies; other people need to try those pants on after you.
- An easy to throw on-and-off outfit. Don't be afraid to wear trackies (unless you are planning to hit DJs). I like a no-fuss dress that can be pulled on to minimise post-dressing room frizz from clothes whizzing past my head with alarming frequency.
- Hair. Aim for something you can manage without looking like a cave woman after the first 10 minutes of frock-swapping.
- Satchel bag, or something similarly hands-free. A green bag is good, as you can stuff it full of clothes as you go. And who cares? You're in trackies and have cave-woman hair anyway, right?
- Cash. It's a good way to limit yourself; just take what you are willing to spend. Also, if you only find one thing for $4.00... Then your'e not looking hard enough.
- Credit Card. I'm not stupid - what if I find the shoes/dress/pants/wardrobe/lamp ALL IN THE SAME SHOPPING TRIP? I mean, what are the odds, right? It's always best to have a back up plan.
- Power bar, sports drink, knowledge of nearby toilets. You could be in there a while. Go to the loo before you leave the house, then struggle, bags and all, to your emergency loo having held it in for the entire session (at least you'll know how those pants look when you're bloated)
- Your sweetest smile. Being nice to the staff has never hurt anyone, and could result in a further discount.
- Blue light. Just kidding.
Plan
- Buy what you need. This is a common recommendation, and I'm only suggesting it to be socially responsible. Bugger it. I say go in, go nuts. You may not have realised that you needed a Santa-red shirt dress with an A-line skirt until you see it in your size for half price.
Please note: This advice is still relevant for dudes, just, you know, adjust as required (bra, ballet flats, etc). Good luck and God speed!
Shop here
Savers Noarlunga
T06 12-18 David Witton Drive
Noarlunga SA 5168
Sale on 28th Dec 8am-9pm
Normal hours:
Mon-Wed 9am-6pm
Thurs 9am-9pm
Fri 9am-6pm
Sat 9am-5pm
Sun 11am-5pm
Mondays - 20% off for seniors
Sundays - 20% off for students
Check out www.savers.com.au for Victorian stores, promotions and to sign up for email updates.
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