Only window shop in the best stores?

HeidiCooksSupper

My mother taught that one should only window shop in the best stores. A $35 pair of cheap shoes might tempt you to actually buy them whereas a $750 pair of shoes will be a pleasure to appreciate, freely consider, and reject.

Agreed?

Hubby does not understand this concept. He is not at all interested that Le Creuset has just re-released a Moderne 1950s pot for $375. I married a proud peasant. Sigh.

Joannah700

It also makes you recognize the value of quality fabrics, a good cut, and what will most likely be durable vs. something that would have to be replaced in a few months or a year.

That being said, I love Nordstrom Rack and haunt sale sections when I'm in the mood to shop - I prefer to spend $60 on a pair of shoes that were once $150 and know I'm getting a better deal than a $35 pair of shoes that would ultimately hurt my feet because of improper placement of the heel.

jacques57

Love my Nordstrom Rack. When replacing all our worldly goods after the 2007 wildfire, The Rack had two items I saw in their displays and had to have. An Italian fine full length wool navy blue overcoat marked from $500 to $120, and a silk neck tie with a pattern of tiny little toilets in a tight geometric pattern that makes it impossible to discern they are toilets unless I point it out.
I know, at Nordstrom's!!

seltzermint555

My mother taught that one should only window shop in the best stores. A $35 pair of cheap shoes might tempt you to actually buy them whereas a $750 pair of shoes will be a pleasure to appreciate, freely consider, and reject.

Agreed?

Eh, for me I window shop in nicer stores (Anthropologie) and read better magazines (Vogue vs. Woman's Day) not to avoid temptation but in order to have better style. Except for items with functionality being a huge factor (like good quality shoes), I have zero qualms about wearing a $10 belt or $20 top from a mid range store like Macy's. It just helps me differentiate between styles I aspire to, and styles that are essentially over. For example right now they have Chevron infinity scarves and maxi skirts at most low end stores like Walmart or even Dollar General. Three or four years ago I would have worn that -- no way would I be caught dead in it now. Hope that's a good example w/o offending anyone.

quiltnutty

I longingly look at Le Creuset every time I see it. I'll have to be satisfied with my knock-off.

lhkim85

If I really want something that's fairly expensive I usually do a ton of research online to see if I can get it for a better price or calculate the likelihood of it going on sale and when.

ksolksol

I dunno, I kind of like the thrill of the hunt that comes from shopping in thrift stores. I find much nicer name-brand clothing than I could afford on a regular basis. Plus I've discovered that if it held up well enough to still be usable secondhand, it will probably hold up. I've had more new clothing fall apart on me than thrift-store clothing.

And, if I spend $35 at the thrift store, it's a HUGE day!

seltzermint555

I dunno, I kind of like the thrill of the hunt that comes from shopping in thrift stores. I find much nicer name-brand clothing than I could afford on a regular basis. Plus I've discovered that if it held up well enough to still be usable secondhand, it will probably hold up. I've had more new clothing fall apart on me than thrift-store clothing.

And, if I spend $35 at the thrift store, it's a HUGE day!

oh yes. I love thrifting!

Joannah700

I dunno, I kind of like the thrill of the hunt that comes from shopping in thrift stores. I find much nicer name-brand clothing than I could afford on a regular basis. Plus I've discovered that if it held up well enough to still be usable secondhand, it will probably hold up. I've had more new clothing fall apart on me than thrift-store clothing.

And, if I spend $35 at the thrift store, it's a HUGE day!

Found a thrift store around me recently that is amazing. I bought a pair of Citizens of Humanity jeans for $15. Some of the clothing still has tags on it. Thrifting is definitely the way to go if I'm not looking for something in particular.

Anahita_Swims

I love lecruest and emma bridge water pottery I like things made to last that said being young and not to well off most of my solid furniture came from a second hand shop... its solid wood that would cost a lot more new but i think i have expensive tastes

ksolksol

My best get ever was a Pendleton wool skirt with the original $98 price tag still attached... for $2. Granted, it was an older-style pencil skirt, but I'm a librarian so I'm totally able to rock a retro pencil skirt, with cardigan.