Fashion + Beauty

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Can you accept not getting the thing you want for a close facsimile? That is the question

I've been a little fixated on my friend Emily's post from a few weeks ago about striped boatneck tops. In fact, I've probably clicked on it 96 times, gone to the website, almost bought the shirt, and then thought, "Wait, is $160 too expensive for what's basically a long-sleeved tee? But I want it! And it's eco! Yet it's still basically only a long-sleeved tee!" And on and on in my own little trying-to-be-responsible lameness. Since this tragedy started, I have seen some very cute, very similar pieces on eBay that are about an eighth of the price, for about 80 percent of the goodness. Should I acquiesce and purchase the original? Or do the right thing and pick up this, this, or this (or all three) and feel satisfied in my frugality and not-fulfilling-each-and-every-one-of-my-desires adultness?

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  • bae_117's Avatar
    Posted by bae_117 Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:17pm PDT

    Go for an alternative, unless you think it will be in your wardrobe for awhile then go for the original. You know, you could get all three of the alternatives for less than the cost of the original.

    Good Luck in your decision.

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  • fffabulous's Avatar
    Posted by fffabulous Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:29pm PDT

    Get the original tee! I am a big believer that if you love something, you should get it. And I am sure that you're paying for quality too, so overall, you'll get a LOT out of this tee.

    I started purchasing the insanely expensive Sharon Segal tees (http://www.fffabulous.com/2008/04/sharon-segal.html) last winter and I will never go back to cheap tees. They fit so well, they are very long and do the best cleavage ever, and they never lose their shape. Worth *every* penny!

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  • Kate's Avatar
    Posted by Kate Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:41pm PDT

    If you can't afford it then you can't afford it. Living within your means is definitely better than having a long sleeved tee...If you can afford it then go for it. :) There's nothing wrong with having it. :)

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  • Scarlet Butterfly's Avatar
    Posted by Scarlet Butterfly Fri Aug 1, 2008 6:01am PDT

    Honestly if you are going to wear it at least 2 times a week for a month than go for the most expensive one (no lying to your self). That has helped me a few times even though I did not want to face not getting the cute shoes because I would never wear them. ;)

    Good Luck!

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  • Scarlet Butterfly's Avatar
    Posted by Scarlet Butterfly Fri Aug 1, 2008 6:04am PDT

    Plus the ones on the post look lumpy and the victorias secret one is CUTE!

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  • alori20's Avatar
    Posted by alori20 Fri Aug 1, 2008 7:25am PDT

    Me personally I don't think the shirt is worth that much by what I see of it, but if you need it that bad and dont have to worry about being behind on a bill because of it or having something more important to do with the money than sure go for it.

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  • choochiscute's Avatar
    Posted by choochiscute Fri Aug 1, 2008 11:49am PDT

    $160.00 for any shirt is just ridiculous!

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  • Jessie's Avatar
    Posted by Jessie Sat Aug 16, 2008 10:34am PDT

    personally i don't thin kyou should get it. go for eBay!

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