Believe it or not, this may be the most expensive outfit I've worn on this blog. And it's completely the fault of the blouse! I got this blouse over a year ago at White House Black Market. It had an elastic drop waist band at the time...since then I've done a waist band-ectomy and removed it! I felt sooooo pretty in it. The champagne color, the silk, even the pirate collar. So when I forked over $80 (pause for effect) for this bad boy, I felt like I was making an investment that would pay off HUGE. Do you know this is only the second time I've worn it? In fact, I almost put it in the eBay pile. But I do still love that color!
Which reminds me now why I don't spend that kind of money on clothes. Basically, if you figure out $ per wear, I've paid $40 each time I wore this top. Turns out it was NOT a good investment. I have items in my closet that I've spent a couple of dollars on and love and wear more than this top. I think that I'll stick with my thrifting. Although, I love how this outfit looks and feels.....I don't love it $120 worth! (The shoes were $40 and sooooooooo worth the money!!)
I have a couple of tops that are so beautiful I can't get rid of them. They weren't terribly expensive but they do take up space. I've decided that I love them and they are so beautiful I'll keep them because I feel good knowing I have such beautiful things. Sometimes I think just knowing they are there makes me happy.
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous! I love the way you can customize your clothes. And I am loving the stacked bracelets.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking about a post on cost-per-wear - is it OK if I reference you??
xoxoxo - Patti
Patti, of course! You never even have to ask! and Judy, I feel the same. Sometimes, clothes are like art and it's enough to just be able to look at them!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about expensive clothes. In fact, when I saw you bought the blouse from there, I was going to ask about it 'cause they have a store right near me which I've never gone in since I know I can't afford their clothes.
ReplyDeleteWhen we pay more, we expect more and are too often disappointed. Nice post.
My rule of thumb...if it looks more expensive than what I actually pay then I buy it.But of course if it fits,if it combines well with what I own ,if the color suits me,if I really need it....the list goes on.The most i've spent is on a max mare skirt a whole 70 euros and yet is a badly sewn piece of clothing. But i plan to spend more on clothes.
ReplyDeleteon shoes I mean
ReplyDeleteFranco Sarto shoes are always the best and worth every dime!
ReplyDeleteI have just as many failures in thrifting as I do paying full price. Its just the luck of the draw for me.
You look gorgeous! Love ya--
It's a gorgeous top...but this is exactly why I avoid retail shopping...the temptation is so much more reasonable at a thrift.
ReplyDeleteYou look so chic Serene that it is well worth the money!!!.
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