How To Conquer Black Friday (Like a True Capetonian Shopping Queen)

Black Friday 2022 is just days away. Here are five tips that will have you in tip top shape to tackle any and every challenge that is likely to come your way on this epic occasion. Read on to get yourself ready for the shopping spree of your dreams.

1 - Prepare Your Online Shopping Wishlist Early

A successful day of Black Friday shopping is all about good preparation! This means that you should already know what items you want to purchase and exactly which online stores to visit before the official day arrives. Take that extra step by visiting all these online shopping platforms and adding all the desired items to your wishlist. This way, you can quickly pop them over to your cart on the day and secure the goods before they sell out!

2 - Support Local Brands Where You Can

It’s super tempting to head over to your nearest Zara, H&M, Adidas etc and flood your shopping basket with loads of internationally branded items (we totally get it). However, the truth is, that these brands are already receiving insane amounts of sales on Black Friday from all over the world!

We may overlook how rewarding it can actually be for a local business to receive your support on this day. Why not consider purchasing that new bandeau bikini or pretty summer dress from a proudly SA designer this time round? The Local Edit is the perfect platform for this! They are an online store that offers the best SA products across so many different categories. Get their app and starting browsing ASAP (for reasons mentioned in tip #1).

Check out the Local Edit: https://www.thelocaledit.com/

3 - Use A Tote Bag for your Purchases

If visiting a local shopping mall is on your agenda this Black Friday, then be sure to make tote bags your new best friend! Having a whole bunch of plastic bags dangling from your arms during your shopping excursion, is not a pretty sight for the environment. Plus, many stores provide bags that are kinda uncomfortable to carry around for hours and hours on end. Taking along some reusable tote bags can do both you and the environment the world of good! Look cute, feel comfy and be mentally at ease this Black Friday.

4 - See this as an Opportunity to Get All Your Xmas Shopping Done

As special as the festive season is, it can come with a whole load of stress. Let’s be real - picking out Christmas presents for friends and family while trying to stick to a budget is totally daunting. Although it may be a tad early, Black Friday presents the best opportunity to secure those gifts while really saving big. We highly recommend you take advantage of the upcoming deals by planning everyone’s gifts and making those purchases when the day swings around.

5 - Prepare Yourself for a Day of Queues, Crowds and Traffic

Each and every year, Black Friday attracts heaps and heaps of people towards online sites and shopping malls, making congestion the norm. Since this is basically a given for 2022 as well, it’s a good idea to prepare for the masses in all ways possible. For example, before heading out to a shopping mall, be sure to have a bite to eat so that you don’t become hangry during your excursions. Also, be sure to wear comfortable clothing that’s easy to move in. You may find yourself wanting to try on some clothes on the day and having a no-fuss outfit that’s easy to move in-and-out of, can be such a time saver! Also, standing in long queues while wearing heels is just a big no-no.

Black Friday is always such an exciting affair! There is no better feeling than adding some refreshing new numbers to your wardrobe at a fraction of the usual cost. By taking note of these five tips, you’ll be sure to conquer the day without all the stress that tends to go with it - Capetonian Shopping Queen mode activated!