The street shops in Mumbai are one of the best places to find export rejects. Although some of us might cringe at the term ” export rejects” , for some of the fashion conscious women in Mumbai , it’s a blessing!
Street shopping is a game of gamble .
You either win it or you don’t!
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FAMOUS STREET SHOPPING AREAS IN MUMBAI :
Hill road , Bandra
Linkin road , Bandra
Fashion street , Colaba
Colaba Causeway
Lokhandwala market
YOUR MUMBAI STREET SHOPPING GUIDE – HOW TO SHOP EFFICIENTLY :
MAKE A LIST OF WHAT YOU “NEED”
Before you head to the street shopping , make sure that you roughly note the things down on a paper or your smartphone . This will make it easier for you to look around and attack the target areas!
WEAR FASHIONABLE YET COMFORTABLE CLOTHING
Most of us might picturize comfortable clothing as being baggy shirt and skinny jeans . However , comfortable clothing is subjective . Wear what makes you feel comfortable . Be it a blazer or a turtle neck top .
SET A BUDGET
Always set a budget while street shopping . Make sure to carry cash and not cards. Setting a budget might help you to shop more efficiently.
BEFRIEND THE SELLER
Work your charm and befriend the seller. Do not go overboard .A number of buyers seem to disrespect sellers which might end up being a big turn off.
COMPARE THE PRICES
At Places like Colaba causeway , the clothing & jewellery might be quite repetitive in various stalls . Make sure you take a stroll and inquire about the prices before you start bargaining.
MIX STREET FINDS WITH HIGH END PIECES
It’s best to depend on both street finds and high end clothing / jewellery . A perfect blend of the two might result into a fabulous outfit.
DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY IT’S COVER
It’s a human instinct to judge a book it’s cover. Right before we enter a street stall , we might judge it by it’s appearance . Leave your assumptions aside and start digging!
GET DIRTY!
At Hill road or linkin road (Bandra) , you might find piles of clothing / bags . Not a lot of those piles might seem worthy but well..you’re wrong! Get dirty! Go through the pile of clothing to find some gems that might end up being your wardrobe favourite.
FIND THE Loop “HOLES”
Most of the products at street shops are export rejects. While the price of these products might be 1/4th of the original price , it comes with some loop “HOLES” . Make sure to check the clothing , especially around the under arms for holes or even dirt.
WORK YOUR CHARM
Start with the lowest price and then build it up to your ideal price . While bargaining , do not be aggressive . Be stubborn yet persuasive .
SHOES
Hill road , Bandra
Linkin road , Bandra
Lokhandwala market
CLOTHING
Fashion street , Mumbai
Colaba causeway
Hill road , Bandra
Lokhandwala market
JEWELLERY
Colaba Causeway
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PennyWISE is a series by giasaysthat.com that shows you how to be in style without breaking your bank account . This series will include budget-friendly DIYS , OUTFITS & SHOPPING GUIDES .
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