I don’t like to cast judgements about people, but I’m going to assume
if you’re reading this article, you’re a woman. If you’re not a woman,
chances are, you probably already shop like a man so this particular
article might not be especially helpful to you but, in the interest of
open-mindedness, I accept there may be men who shop like women too, so
if you fall in to any of these feminised shopping afflicted categories,
read on.
Being a woman is expensive. There’s makeup, jewellery and waxing,
hair-colour, handbags and heels. Even the most sensible spenders among
us can’t avoid things like costly haircuts and overpriced footwear.
Sure you can buy the cheapest heels in the shop, but they will
inevitably give you blisters and arch spasms and don’t even get me
started on discount haircuts… ouch.
But being a woman needn’t always be more costly, the secret is so
glaringly obvious you won’t believe you didn’t think of it before: don’t
buy women’s products, buy men’s.
Clothes & belts
Ok, so you’re not going to find a satin cocktail frock in the men’s
department, but there is money to be saved in leisurewear and basics.
Men’s tracksuits, hoodies, t-shirts, boxer shorts and tanks are often
vastly cheaper than ladies’ and smaller sizes (perfect for girls!) are
often reduced. Want a man style shirt? Well you don’t get much more
manly than menswear and I don’t know if you girls have noticed, but
there is nothing more comfy than a man’s tee shirt. Do yourself a
favour and buy one. It will keep the man in your life happy too,
because you can finally stop stealing his.
Shoes
The only difference between a girls’ thong and a guys’ thong is the
size and maybe a few diamantes (to clarify here, I mean thong as in flip
flop, rubber sandal type thing, not the dental floss-esque
undergarments of the same name). Ugg boots, gum boots, plimsolls and
canvas flats are the same, just a really simple cut and shape in a
bigger size. Broaden your horizons and scope out the menswear
department next time you’re looking for a pair of basic flatties, you
might be surprised how much more we pay for a floral motif.
Accessories
I had to chuckle when I saw chunky, men’s style sporty watches
featured in a trendy high street store the other week. Apparently
they’re all the rage and apparently this is supposed to make me want to
pay $60 for a piece of made-in-China fluoro plastic that will be hip for
about 2 seasons and then I’ll be sick of it. Why wouldn’t I just buy
the real thing? Ok, so not a Rolex, but men’s sport watches can be very
affordable, particularly in discount and department stores.
Razors
Over the last 20 years, developments in men’s shaving technology have
progressed exponentially. Scientists have created skin-smoothing,
vibrating, sci-fi style razorblades sharp enough for split an atom. For
women, they put a picture of a flower on the handle.
Men’s razors are often half the price of women’s, so stock up and enjoy the shavings, *ahem*, savings.
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