Kaitlyn Millet 
Black Friday should be the favorite shopping day of the year for fashion-savvy customers. Yet, each year, hundreds find it to be one of the most frustrating days of the year because they go into Black Friday without a workable plan. There are several ways that you can prepare to make the most of Black Friday shopping events.
Plan Your Shopping
Most stores will announce their Black Friday sales ahead of time. Therefore, you should develop a plan before getting into the car on Black Friday. Many merchants will have doorbuster sales starting very early, so make a prioritized list of when you need to be in each store. Working with a friend or family member often lets you maximize the stores that you can visit in the minimum amount of time. Additionally, many stores offer Black Friday savings all weekend long, or you can get the same deals on Cyber Monday, so you can make those stops a low priority on Black Friday.
Stay Calm
For fashion-forward shoppers, Black Friday shopping can be a real treat, or it can be absolutely crazy. Remember that your safety is paramount. Be kind to fellow shoppers, and karma will work in your favor. Additionally, take the time to be courteous to store workers, and they may help you get the best deals. While it can always be fun to hear some Black Friday horror stories, you don’t want to be part of one. After all, you do not want to need a lawyer on Black Friday because they are probably out shopping.
Plan Your Route
Black Friday traffic can be a nightmare, so make sure to prepare your route ahead of time. Using your priority shopping list as a starting point, make a list of all the stores you want to visit in a particular geographical area. Then, start checking them off your list. This allows you to visit as many places as possible without getting tied up in a traffic jam. If you are shopping in an unfamiliar area, try visiting ahead of time so that you can scope out how the roads connect. If you plan on visiting more than one shopping area, then think about alternative routes that will get you there as the major routes may fill with holiday shoppers.
Making a plan and checking it twice allows you to make the most of Black Friday sales. Be sure that you don’t get so caught up in the hustle and bustle that you become part of a Black Friday incident. Know your traffic patterns as major thoroughfares may get full of holiday shoppers.
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