How To Shop Smart for Women's Clothing

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How many clothing items are hanging in your closet or languishing in a dresser drawer that you hate?  What percentage of your clothes are things that you pass by in favor of ANYTHING else and haven’t even considered wearing in more than a year?  If you’re like most people, you have an unseemly number of clothing items that should probably have been a) never bought in the first place; b) donated to a thrift store a long time ago; or c) set on fire.  Get rid of what doesn’t fit, what’s torn or dirty, what just never looked right on you.  Clean the slates before you get started on restocking your clothing bank.

MAKE LISTS!  Take an inventory of what you have and what you need more of.  Include shoes, jewelry, coats, sweaters…everything.New Kaelyn Max at Openstock ApparelNew Kaelyn Max at Openstock Apparel

The smart thing to do, the frugal and self-respecting thing to do is learn how to shop smart for women’s clothing in the first place.

Start off by knowing what size you ACTUALLY ARE.  Find a measurement chart online and take your measurements to learn your standardized sizes.  You’ll need to take your measurements for bra size, shoe size, waist, hips, inseam length and even head size (if you’re going to buy hats).  Even know what size you really need for rings.  Next, find out what type of body you have.  Are you long-waisted?  Do you have a great chest?  Is your waist thick?  Do you have chunky thighs or a less-than-stellar butt?  You’ll need to know what you want to accentuate or de-emphasize before you head for the stores.

There are several things you’ll really need to nail down before shopping including WHICH of the clothes you love and why.  Is your look consistently casual?  Are you more of a button-down type?  Are you trying to bust out of a rut?  Then look through magazines and find what you’d love to try.  Consider whether you’re really happy with a color you consistently go to, or if you’d like to try something different.  Make sure your current color or one you’re considering is even flattering by holding it up to your face and looking in a mirror.  Do you look washed out, or tired in that color?  Do you have enough clothes for different occasions?  For instance, can you go to the beach and to a church outing on the same weekend?

New Kaelyn Max in 4 colors

New Kaelyn Max in 4 colors

The most important step to learning to shop smart for women’s clothing is to go to stores and try on every clothing item you’re considering.  Consider bringing along someone whose opinion you value, or learn to be realistic and critical on your own.  Is the item flattering, both in fit and color?  Is it comfortable?  Is it affordable? Will you be able to find shoes to go with it?  Do you already have seven of the same item sitting at home?  Can you afford your look, or do you need to learn how to be a little more sensible?


Where to buy women’s wholesale clothing

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If you are in the retail business, you are well aware that much of your profit is dependent on how efficient you are with your wholesale purchase budget. After all, you won’t have much of a profit margin (at least in the beginning, especially if you’re trying to avoid high markups) if you are spending large amounts of your money on simply purchasing clothing. Retail stores such as smaller boutiques know this fact all too well. Since they are usually small and can’t depend on large chains and other retail branches to carry any dead weight, choosing the right wholesale women’s clothing provider is that much more crucial to their overall business success.

Wishes Strapless Tiered Party Dress

Where you actually purchase your wholesale ladies clothing depends a lot on your business model, but no matter your end goal, there are several wholesale sellers that will be able to meet your needs. If your store sells brand name items, you might want to consider buying from vendors who carry these brands. Many times, you can get a good deal if you wait for a surplus sale. Once your business is stable you can stock up on seasonal basics (stay away from fashion trends with a quick shelf life) and save them for the next year. It is especially important to check on minimum purchase requirements in the case of buying directly from vendors, as you will inherently have to mix and match designers, and don’t want to end up spending a huge percentage of your budget on multiple minimum requirements.

Another very simple place to buy wholesale apparel is online. From women’s wholesale clothing vendors, to directories of wholesale clothing, to easily searchable closeout wholesale sales, the internet makes your job as a retail clothing purchaser much easier—so take advantage of it! Many online wholesale warehouses carry thousands of products, ranging all apparel categories including handbags. So if you’re looking to add a little something extra to your women’s clothing offerings, these online wholesale vendors can be a great place to start. They also allow you to be time efficient by allowing you to search within your site for a specific item style or seasonal products. Also, they often feature sale sections on their site so you can browse items you might want to stock up on. Shopping for wholesale women’s clothing online is also a great way to find out which sellers don’t require a minimum purchase, as their policies are very easy to find (especially if they have no minimum requirement). So get searching, there is much to be found, and much fun to be had finding it!

What to buy this summer

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This year’s summer fashions will definitely keep you on your toes when you are purchasing merchandise for your boutique or women’s clothing store.

A big trend next season for women’s apparel clothing is in textures: either patterns woven directly into the fabrics, or textures created by draping or folding. This look is good with not just the fabrics, but in the designs of the dresses, shirts and pants. Find styles that utilize these textures to help your clients bring balance to their figures. Ruching on shirts and tanks can create hourglass figures for those who need help on top, and draping can cover hips in flattering ways.

JFW Tangerine Embroider Dress

JFW Tangerine Embroider Dress

In style this year will be beads, studs and bright colored sequins. Pastels and bright colors will all be in vogue. Coral is emerging as one of the most popular colors. It looks great on most women, and compliments this seasons colors as well as the very popular black and white.

Dresses will once again be big this year, so keep a variety in stock that include maxi dresses in solids, florals and patterns, . The classic shift is back as well as styles that lean towards the 50s. These styles can be both office oriented and used in casual settings and situations. The summer shifts will allow for catering to all body shapes and sizes. While minis will never go out of style for those with the legs to wear them, this year’s hemlines are holding just above the knee.

Don’t forget that “little black dress” which is always in style. Look for styles that suit your figure. If you want to show off you shoulders, strapless styles look the best. If you like a looser, more comfortable look, go for a dress with an empire waist, and last but not least, if you want to conceal your hips, look for a dress that has a cinched waistband or has a sash at the waist.

Use colorful accessories, to create your own clothing style as well as changing up an outfit so you can wear any dress for many different occasions. Wide studded belts, scarfs, and patterned tights are very popular.

Pencil skirts will be all the rage, especially for those who are looking for work attire. But to transition to a more casual look, keep a stock of A-lines on hand as well, which can work well for both work and casual.

Major themes in styles include a variety of bohemian and bold prints to create a goddess look with less structure. The feminine theme speaks of elegance, in both casual and evening attire. Chanel-like suits, elegant ruffles and vibrant colors make up this theme, in dresses, skirts, tops and jackets. Less is more in the modern styles that also include bold neutrals of grays, blacks, and various shades of white.

When considering shirts, include a variety of styles in crisp white. This classic look will allow customers to easily mix and match outfits so don’t be afraid to go all out in stocking many designs of this fashion favorite. If white is not your color, bold solid color or fun geometrical patterns also dress up business and casual attire.

This year, with many shoppers will be recycling older fashions, so make sure to carry a unique and intriguing collection from your wholesale women’s clothing vendor, using a variety of colors, texture, styles and trends to keep your customers coming back for more.

Why boutique owners should market online?

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This world has become a global village. Everything has become available easily with the help of the internet. The internet has made peoples’ lives simple, so much so that you can sit home and shop for just about anything you might want or need.

From grocers to gadgets, online shopping has become a medium for convenient shopping. Since the number of internet users is increasing tremendously, people are using it as a medium to advertise their products. With the help of the internet, people can advertise their products globally. Due to this reason boutique owners should market online.

Having a good location is just as important online as offline. Visibility is the major factor which most brands look for. Once you start with online marketing, you can diversify yourself by selling online.

If you have a boutique and you are planning to expand to online marketing as well as online sales, the internet is the best medium. Not many boutiques are available online, And many boutique owners are ignorant about online marketing. Therefore, you have a good opportunity to reach the right people.

Another major benefit of online marketing is it is less troublesome than various other means of marketing. That means you reach more number of people with comparatively less effort.

What makes online marketing of a boutique more exciting is the fact that it is more cost effective than other marketing tools. Your marketing space is cheaper and at this low cost your product will be visible to customers 24 hours a day.

These days it is very unusual for a brand not to go online if it is planning to increase its sales. Not many boutiques are visible online so why miss the opportunity?

Work smart and not hard. Use your computer and internet, to reach as many people as possible and establish a place for yourself.

Spring Wholesale Stock of Women’s Apparel

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We’re constantly adding spring wholesale stock of women’s apparel to our hot new items!

It’s become increasingly obvioust that retailers love the great selection of Spring wholesale women’s apparel that Open Stock Apparel offers!

Since variety is the spice of life, we’re always updating our inventory with the latest wholesale fashions at the lowest wholesale prices!

Shop now for great deals and discounts on Spring wholesale stock of women’s apparel.  Choose from a variety of sizes, colors, and styles that range from casual wholesale clothing to business wholesale clothing (and everything in between!)

Open Stock Apparel only offers the latest Spring 2009 wholesale women’s apparel that in high demand, like: bohemian chic wholesale clothing, trendy wholesale women’s apparel, wholesale retro clothes, whoelsale career clothing for professional women, and wholesale formal dresses for proms, weddings, and special occasions.