Contributed by Varsha Sampath
The cost of living in Bangalore is crazy . In such a case , do you think a girl would cut down on her shopping? The answer is a big NO!
So we come to every Bangalore girl’s shopping paradise- COMM STREET (Yes, even the rickshaw drivers prefer to call it with style)
Commercial Street is like finding heaven inside a fish market. Its hot, it’s crowded and it has the best stuff for people who can dig in patiently.
THE RECIPE TO SHOPPING AT COMMERCIAL STREET:
– Best Friend
-Small amount of Patience
-The will to shop
-The 5 Rule theory
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THE 5 RULE THEORY:
– Never show excitement if you find something you really like. Tone down your hormones when you find the “one.” Don’t forget to Bargain! If they quote the price as Rs.150, start at Rs.50.
– Make friends. The shopkeepers get new stuff almost every 10 days, so if you want to be the first to get your hands on the lovely finds , then be a little buddy –buddy with them. They do as much as send a text when their new stock arrives.
– Watch out for any holes or tears or missing stones or studs. Check for defects, they will be happy to look for another piece of the same kind. In most cases, they even give you a discount if you don’t mind buying a dress with a missing stud.
( Metallic bag for Rs.1100 , that’s what the seller said . Let’s start bargaining , shall we?)
– Enjoy the experience of walking through Branded stores and actually buying clothes from the ones that are behind them in a secret street. Lanes to shop are the ones that are hidden behind these huge stores. A prominent gully will go right next to these branded ones, follow them and you will definitely hit a jackpot.
– Never worry about fittings or size, the shopkeepers volunteer to get the clothes altered as per your size and shape. One feature you might adore about these places , they usually have an in house tailor who will give you the perfect fit within minutes.
(Shirt with quirky prints for Rs.300)
QUICK TIPS :
-Visit NOUGHTEE . Why? You can snag everything and anything for Rs.300.
Location: Walk through the lane going right next to Vero Moda. You will find it right in front at the end of the road.
-Look for Jean Joint. There is no color of denim jeans that you won’t find there. It’s like the House of Jean.
Location: On the main street. Look for it on the right hand side.
-Eat while you shop. Bhuttawalas, Pani Puri walas, channa jor garam– you name it, they have it.
