| In recent years, because of bad news about young | | | | Do mix and match. In other words, maybe you like |
| people getting too wrapped up in image and forgetting | | | | one thing about one brand and two things about |
| what really matters, some heavyweights in the hip-hop | | | | another brand. It could be there's a third brand out |
| world have given up wearing expensive jewelry | | | | there that has everything you like. Keep looking. |
| on-stage. The problem is that some youngsters have | | | | Do be original. Be yourself. If you like to mix styles, |
| been willing to commit crimes so they have the money | | | | go ahead. You might start a trend. |
| to buy expensive clothes and shoes. | | | | Do make sure you can return the clothes if it turns |
| But you don't have to be rich to be in style. Hip-hop | | | | out they don't fit or just aren't right for you. Most online |
| clothing and urban clothes can be both stylish and | | | | and brick-and-mortar stores have good return policies, |
| affordable. The secret is to know how to shop for the | | | | but check it out before you buy. |
| look you want. | | | | Do ask if you can create a comparable look at a |
| There are a few simple don'ts: | | | | lower price if things get too expensive. Just because a |
| Don't get in a hurry. Give yourself time to explore | | | | brand costs a lot doesn't mean its high quality. |
| the options. There are plenty of them out there. Shop | | | | Sometimes it just means it costs a lot. |
| around online to get a feel for the choices in hip-hop | | | | Let's say you're looking for a nice pair of urban jeans. |
| clothing and urban clothing. | | | | You go to your local store and you find about a dozen |
| Don't jump at the first price, even if it looks low. | | | | brands. Nothing is on sale, and the prices look pretty |
| Shop around. There are always sales going on. | | | | steep. So you go online and you visit two or three |
| Don't go with something you don't like just because | | | | sites. On one of them you find that same pair of Coogi |
| "everybody else" is wearing it. Urban clothes are about | | | | jeans you were drooling over in the store for half the |
| personal style. Embrace your difference. | | | | price. All you had to do was take your time and shop |
| Now for the dos: | | | | around. You got what you wanted for a whole lot less |
| Do look at the ads before you go to the store or | | | | money. |
| online. Figure out what you like and see if you can find | | | | It is true. Patience is a virtue. More than that, though, it's |
| it at a price that looks reasonable for you. Then start | | | | cost-effective. A little of your time invested in a search |
| shopping for the best price you can find. | | | | for the right price is well worth it. |