Recovering From Buyer’s Remose
This bag had a roundtrip back to Barney's
Unless you’ve been living under a rock then you should be aware that a) we’re in a recession, b) retailers are getting hit hard, and c) there are SALES, SALES, and more SALES. Marc Jacobs winter coat 75%, yes please! Prada jodpurs that would have Ralph Lauren begging please – I’ll take one at 70% off. Tahari riding boots half off – why thank you, so glad I picked up the last size 8.
Finding these 75% off deals at retailers like Barney’s, Neiman’s and Saks can throw any fashion lover into an absolute tizzy. Sale shopping can unveil some of man’s most inherent and primitive hunting instincts. Pumping adrenaline, heighten senses, and a pounding heart are the typical symptoms of sale shopping.
Getting worked up about finding a great price can often blur judgment. Even though the price is right, doesn’t mean the item is right for you. I recently feel victim to sale frenzy and purchased myself a Marc Jacobs bag at $350 – down from $1400. Honestly, how could someone walk out of Barney’s with leaving an MJ bag at 75%?
Not long after, I experienced a gulity wave that could only be described as Buyer’s Remose. I liked the bag, just not on me. It didn’t fit my wardrobe or my look. Thank goodness Barney’s doesn’t live and die by final sale. Getting that $350 off my credit card felt pretty damn good.
Lesson learned: Don’t buy something just because its a good deal. Normally I wouldn’t purchase a $350 handbag without thoroughly thinking through my decision. Make sure it works for you and your wardrobe. All and all, if you don’t love it, leave it.