Once you’re satisfied with the clothes you’ve chosen, hit the jewelry section. While it can be tempting to snatch up those $2.99 necklaces and earrings with abandon, remember this isn’t exactly Tiffany’s.

“Double check that no stones are missing or color is chipped from anything you are buying,” says Sanders. “I would also avoid the rings, since any ring with a stretchy or adjustable size is a sure sign it’s cheap. And there’s also a bigger chance of it irritating your skin.”

Something all the pros I spoke to said to skip? The handbags. “They rarely are good quality,” says Sanders. Think about it: If the clasp on your necklace breaks, big deal. But if the bottom of your purse falls out, you lose your wallet, your phone, your identity. Yikes.