Put On Your Fashion Armor: It's Black Friday. What to Wear to Battle the Crowds - Glamour (blog)

Saturday, 11/30/2013 at 9:01AM

If there was ever a day you needed fashion armor, it's today, Black Friday. Now, you've all studied Danica's tips for shopping the sales—but I'm here to tell you what to wear today to brace yourself for the battle of the boutiques (and superstores!). Happy shopping!

Think Zoe Saldana, Kate Moss (with hubby Jamie Hince to carry her loot), and Diane Kruger will fight their way through Black Friday? Or do they seem more like Cyber Monday types of girls?

You'll need the perfect outfit to keep you cool and collected, not to mention nimble in the aisles and dressing rooms, because, yes, you're totally going to shop for yourself too. (Just own it.) It all comes down to these five fashionably easy steps.

1. Dress in layers. This will take you seamlessly from waiting outdoors into the heated mall or in and out of shops while shopping on a main street.

2. Separates are key. Make sure you're wearing uncomplicated layers—like a lean tee and a sweater, as opposed to a fussy button-down, for easy fitting. Plus you'll have comparison and pairing pieces for trying on a skirt or trousers.

3. Opt for skinny jeans or leggings. So you can slip on a dress or skirt on the floor while skipping crowded dressing rooms. Hey, there's no shame in efficient shopping, ladies.

4. Skip the heels. Wear comfortable shoes because you'll be walking and standing in line a lot, but also ones that are easy to slip on and off for easy shoe try-ons. A comfy mid-heel is also good if you're trying on dresses and more formal trousers.

5. Pack light. Just carry your essentials in a small cross-body to avoid any backaches and to keep your hands free for all those purchases.

Shop out some essential holiday shopping outfit pieces here—and may the force be with you!

Don't forget to check out Nikki's exhaustive list of today's and Cyber Monday's mega-sales too!

Which is your favorite piece? What do you like to wear while holiday shopping?

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