I love shopping. I don't shop as much as I used to, but I still enjoy it when I do. There's nothing like going to a store and finding something that you love.

In one of my classes, we talked about how the mall is declining for several reasons, but one of the main ones is because of the ease of online shopping. I do have to admit, online shopping is pretty great. I can browse multiple stores at a time from the comfort of my bed while I'm wrapped like a burrito in my blanket. It's great. But there have been several times I bought something online and then after waiting a week (sometimes even more) the item finally came, but it didn't fit quite right, or it looked absolutely hideous on me.

This is one of the many downfalls of online shopping. How will I know if it fits, or if it even looks good on me? I have to wait for it to be shipped to me, and then I can finally try it on. And then if it doesn't fit, or it doesn't look good, I have to send it back and get the right size or just return it in general. That's too much effort!

Why buy something if you don't know if it fits or if it looks good on your body? I don't know about you, but I'm very particular about the jeans or pants that I get. They have to fit just right because of my thighs. I love my thighs, but if I'm not careful about the jeans I pick, my thighs look gross or I look stumpier than I already am!

The other weekend I went shopping for a pair of white jeans. A very simple jean that should be easy to pick out. I went online to look at what stores had and there were a lot of pairs that I liked, but thank goodness I went to the actual store and tried them on because they were too tight around my thighs but so loose around my hips!

After some shopping around at different stores at the mall, I finally found a pair that I liked!

I like going to a store and trying things on. It's even more fun if you go with a friend and model the clothes that you found. Like what a fun activity to do on a Saturday afternoon.

I think looking at what stores have online is a good thing so that you have a general idea of what you might want or need, but you should go to that store or the mall to actually buy it. This way you can try it on to see if it fits and looks good, and then you can bring it right home after purchasing it! There's no wait, and you know you're paying for something that you 100% approve.

Bring shopping back to the mall and stores. It can be beneficial to the economy, especially if you're buying from local businesses. You can socialize with friends while shopping and make memories. But most importantly, you'll be happier with your purchases.