The One Thing Eva Chen Will Never Do While Shopping

last updated 13 August 2019

Going shopping is usually a bittersweet experience. You typically end up overspending, which is unfortunate, but that overspending goes toward items that you without a doubt needed. Or did you? This morning, Eva Chen gave us a quick reality check by way of a very informative Instagram post wherein she reveals the one thing she will never do while shopping. Shopping addicts of the world, listen up!

While browsing at Neiman Marcus, Chen discovered a pair of Chanel flats that were non-negotiable, but while she was at it, she told us what would be negotiable on any other shopping excursion. “One of my shopping rules is to NEVER try on anything I wouldn’t/shouldn’t buy (whether because it’s too [expensive] or no occasion to wear it, etc).” The concept is simple enough, but how many times have you told yourself that you’re “just going to try it on” only to find yourself unable to take said item off in the end? Take it from Chen and don’t even tempt yourself. You are stronger than you think (but we won’t judge you for those impromptu splurges, either).

Scroll down to read more about Eva Chen’s shopping strategies and to shop fun pieces that are definitely worth investing in, according to her rule!

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Shop pieces you'll definitely wear more than once:

Bliss and Mischief

Song of the West Embroidered Mid-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans

The embroidery on these jeans is just enough to allow you to wear them on multiple occasions.

Miu Miu

Crystal-Embellished Velvet Mary Jane Pumps

If you’re going to wear Mary Janes, at least make them exciting.

Ganni

Harrison Scalloped Cotton-Blend Top

This sweater will carry you through fall and winter with little to no effort.

Zara

Embroidered Dress

Whether it’s with sneakers, ankle boots, or heels, this dress will be a statement maker guaranteed.

What are some of your shopping rules? Let us know your secrets in the comments below! Opening Image: Style du Monde

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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.