17 Funny Excuses Women Give For Shopping That Drive Men Crazy

By Neelam Jain Last Updated: Apr 10, 2017 | 13:51:02 IST

Men often evaluate women’s long shopping lists and laugh at their excitement and spending spree. But, they hardly ever examine the creative and smart list of excuses for browsing through those racks. To justify that overindulgence to their partners, the excuses from ladies can go to any lengths.

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So guys, put your anti-shopping self to rest for some time, as we set your mood light with the funniest excuses women give their partners for their regular trips to the shopping malls.

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#1. Shopping is great to burn calories

Wow! You must appreciate this method of cutting off that unwanted flab. So what if it involves splurging on things she doesn’t need in the first place?

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#2. I will pay for my stuff myself

Using her credit card suddenly gives her a license to become extravagant and a spendthrift.

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#3. It was on sale, honey!

Yes, one of the oldest ones from the excuse book. But, you need to understand that she is just being mindful about extra savings and the hard-earned money that she is spending.

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#4. This will never go out of fashion

Guys, you have to consider her investment in a piece which she is supposedly going to wear for the rest of her life.

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#5. It is an awesome stress-buster

See, it is not that she is addicted. It is just an escape mechanism for her to cope with the stress that she goes through every day.

#6. E-shopping is easy

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And cost-effective. You not only save time and all the hard work required to shop physically, but also get the comfort of exchanging, returning and trying on various products in the comfort of your own home.

#7. My closet is empty

Those twenty pairs of footwear that are lying in the rack are not of her desired colour, pattern and mood, or are too flashy to be worn to work. Well, she is not overspending. She is just making sure she dresses right for every occasion.

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#8. I will get my money’s worth

The saree she bought is just a good balance between budget and quality. So, what if it wasn’t a necessity?

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#9. I got all this stuff to impress you

Isn’t this reason enough to justify her purchase? After all, she has been thinking about you all through her shopping spree. That it is burning a hole in your pocket or hers, is a different thing altogether.

#10. I haven’t shopped since ages

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Now come on! It was a whole month back that she got that expensive makeup kit. Cut her some slack, boy!

#11. It is for that party next month

She needs to look good for that family get-together next month. Her looks and individuality need to be highlighted in anything that she wears. So, no way can she repeat what she has already used from her closet. Yeah, it does not matter if it was a different party, with a whole different lot of people, what is worn at a gala once, is done and dusted forever.

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#12. It is a just a little treat to myself, for all the work that I do you know

After slugging for a whole month in office, and managing the house so well, she totally qualifies for that self-imposed treat. Yes, yes, she does.

#13. There is a festival around the corner

Our Indian festivals make for a perfect excuse for women to buy something unique. Festivities call for everything happy and new.

#14. These trousers were an amazing fit

She is sick of the shapeless denims on her and couldn’t let go of this tailor-made piece for sure.

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#15. It goes with everything

From now, she will team the new flip-flops with everything. However, you need to confirm whether she has that ‘everything’ or needs to buy it next.

#16. A ‘refer and earn’ from a mobile app

She has earned that referral amount by sharing the app with her friends. It hardly matters if the extra bucks spent to buy the ‘deal of the day’ are more than the referral amount itself!

#17. This trend is so ‘in’

Everyone else has a jumpsuit, so she should definitely have one too. And, yes it goes for all the things that are ‘in’ that season. One needs to be up-to-date with fashion.

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We have already gone through every excuse an impulsive shopper can give. But, we missed out one which you really need to know; and that is that they are spending money because they can. To put it simply, following your heart is not wrong. But, you need to consider your finances too. Spend wisely and turn yourselves from a shopaholic to a smart shopper.

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