HOW TO SHOP LIKE A MINIMALIST | Buy less and buy better

HOW TO SHOP LIKE A MINIMALIST | Buy less and buy better. You ever feel like you’re tired of making bad shopping decisions? Or do you get FOMO every time you see a sale in your favorite store? Here are ten smart minimalist shopping habits to help you to shop simple. Minimalist style!

We all buy things or shop occassionally, even those of us who live a minimalist lifestyle. And I don’t think theres’s anything wrong with making a purchase now and then. Minimalism doesn’t mean we’re not buying anything ever. It can however, help you with intentional shopping. Buying less items you don’t really need, and buying better items of the ones that do add value to your life.

Whether you want to know how to shop less, or you want some tips on how to combine shopping with minimalist living, I got your back! :-)

Thank you always and with lots of love,
♥ Vera

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[SimpleHappyZen]

Talking about smart shopping habits! Do you prefer going to the mall or shopping online? Or does it depend on the item?

[ketchup]

I like your tip about not buying clothes that will make you buy something else too. One thing that helps me is I know I am way too impatient to deal with clothes that will need ironing, dry cleaning, have to be hand-washed, etc. Those clothes are an automatic no so it helps save time as well as clutter (because those clothes would just lie around for days while I put off washing them, haha).

[ablueslenz]

Good stuff as always, Vera. I only shop for articles of clothing when I need them. I've always been a quality shopper for classic, but fashionable styles. I dislike cheaply made clothing because I always feel like I will have to pay for that "fast" shirt twice: replacing it too soon when it falls apart. Also, I do not buy new toiletry items until the last one is totally used up; this way I cut back on clutter. I learned several years back that retail therapy was a coping mechanism. I quickly started watching rom-com movies and funny dog videos as a de-stressor instead. My bank account thanks me!☺️

[Biina]

One thing that I've started doing is, once I am home with my newly purchased item, I will just leave it in my bedroom for a wee while. I don't remove the price or security tags. If I change my mind I just return it for a refund or exchange. I have found I am doing this more and more. I get a real sense of relief when I do this and feel good about rethinking my needs.

[shamimshaukat]

Always so insightful thoughts, simply love it all. I always do research online before buying, read reviews and wait for sale days if I really want it.

[oliviabrandi]

I love tip number 5. I have bought way too many shirts that need an undershirt underneath them. That’s too much work for me, so I never wear them. I have stopped buying them, but I haven’t gotten rid of them all yet. Thanks for another great video, Vera! ❤️

[tracyj]

I really like suggestion 9, Ive never thought about it that way before, Great idea!

[paigel]

Great video! I definitely need to start using some of these!

[hfs]

Good tips - Think one should also
never shop if one is hungry - but
guess this applies mostly to
buying food. Always enjoy your videos. Thanks.

[janefromthecountry]

I enjoyed your tips, Vera! I just bought a used pair of Dr Marten Shoes ( Brown Mary Janes) from Posh mark. High quality and should last over ten years. Glad I got the shoes used as they take awhile to break in when new! : ) I rarely buy clothing or other things because I put extra money on our mortgage every month. I stay home on my day off which prevents me from spending. Following a written budget helps me keep any spending down, too.

[eierinjhoi]

Thank you for this video.. So insightful

[natalialondono]

Great video! I usually shop online and mostly put items on a wish list and let it be and few weeks later come back to it and starts deleting what doesn't appeal to me anymore and the ones I still think and obsessed about make it to the cart 😊

[cdorothy]

I am re-watching this for the third time.