Measure your bathroom shower stall or bathtub. If you have an old-fashioned clawfoot bathtub, more than likely you'll need more than one set of shower curtains to go around the entire tub. However, if you have standard sized modern tub/shower, more than likely you can get away with buy one set of standardized shower curtains.

Determine what material you would like before you shop. Some shower curtains are plastic and others are of a cloth material. The clear plastic shower curtains are cheaper but are difficult to wash. Those made out of cloth material require a shower lining to prevent the water from soaking through.

Choose your color or theme. If you're matching your shower curtain to the rest of your bathroom, bring a swatch of fabric or a sample of paint that you've used in your bathroom decor to the store with you. A shower curtain can also be the first step of a whole new look for your bathroom.

Know your budget. Shower curtains vary in price range. You can buy them as cheap as a couple of dollars to as expensive as several hundred dollars. Review your budget before you go into the store so you don't overspend.

Remember to buy shower hooks. Nothing says style better than having shower hooks that match the decor of the shower curtains.