Outlet malls are probably a shopaholic's paradise, where an abundance of companies sell their merchandise for a significantly discounted price. The reason for these lowered prices is really just because of the quality. Many of the items that go to these outlets are marked as "irregular" by their manufacturer factories. Don't be frightened though, not everything at the outlet malls are "rejects." Much of the stock there is discounted because they're "out of season." I've found that outlet malls are probably my favorite places to shop, but one of the negative things about them to me, is that they are sometimes hard to find depending on where you live.
I do have some tips for you if you do plan on going outlet mall shopping. Most of these I've just learned from my own experiences shopping at outlets. One big step you should not cut corners at, is trying on what you're going to buy. Sometimes the reasons why these clothes are "irregular" is because the sizes on them are incorrect. Also, check for flaws, such as stains or holes(I've learned that lesson personally myself) on the items you wish to buy, before you pay for them. You may also want to limit yourself to what you're allowed to spend, just because it's an outlet mall doesn't mean everything there costs a penny. If you don't watch what you're spending, it'd really defeat the purpose of trying to save money by going to an outlet mall.
One advantage of outlet malls for me, is that I pay attention to many of the outlet store prices. This way, if I am shopping at a regular mall, and I want something, I'll know if it's overpriced or not because I know I can get it for a better deal. I personally recommend Gurnee Mills to anyone who is looking for a Chicago area outlet. This outlet mall has a wide variety of stores for everybody in the family! Plus, it is an indoor outlet mall, perfect for shopping in when the weather gets too cold outside. I hope you enjoyed this blog post, and find some great deals for yourself at the outlet mall!
