In recent years, due to bad news about young people getting too wrapped up in image and forgetting what really matters, some heavyweights in the hip-hop world have stopped wearing expensive jewelry on stage. The problem is that some young people have been willing to commit crimes in order to have money to buy expensive clothes and shoes.
But you don’t have to be rich to be fashionable. Hip-hop clothing and streetwear can be stylish and affordable. The secret is knowing how to shop for the style you want.
There are some simple don’ts:
• Don’t rush. Give yourself time to explore the options. There are many more out there. Shop online to get an idea of the options in hip-hop clothing and streetwear.
• Don’t jump at the first price, even if it seems low. Shopping around. There are always sales going on.
• Don’t go with something you don’t like just because “everyone else” is using it. Streetwear is all about personal style. Accept your difference.
Now for the back:
• Look at ads before you go to the store or online. Find out what he likes and see if you can find it at a price that seems reasonable to you. Then start shopping at the best price you can find.
• Mix and match. In other words, maybe you like one thing from one brand and two things from another brand. It could be that there is a third brand that has everything you like. Keep looking.
• Be original. Be yourself. If you like to mix styles, go ahead. You could start a trend.
• Make sure you can return clothing if it turns out it doesn’t fit or just isn’t right for you. Most physical and online stores have good return policies, but check before you buy.
• Ask if you can create a comparable look at a lower price if things get too expensive. Just because a brand costs a lot doesn’t mean it’s high quality. Sometimes it just means that it costs a lot.
Let’s say you’re looking for a nice pair of urban jeans. You go to your local store and find about a dozen brands. There is nothing for sale, and the prices seem quite high. So you go online and visit two or three sites. In one of them you find the same pair of Coogi jeans you were drooling over at the store for half the price. All he had to do was take his time and shop around. You got what you wanted for much less money.
It is true. Patience is a virtue. More than that, however, it is profitable. A little of your time invested in finding the right price is well worth it.
