This article on fast fashion post-shopping regret (via fashionista) really hit home, mostly because I've got a Big Ol' Oops from Topshop sitting next to me on my sewing table, mocking me relentlessly.
I don't regret most of my purchases – in fact, if you've been reading this blog for awhile, you'll know I suffer from non-buyer's remorse much more than buyer's remorse (in fact, I'm currently suffering from extreme non-buyer's remorse over an Orla Kiely bag, found on major sale, that I talked myself out of a few weeks ago and now think about every single day. Sigh.) But the other week, in a period of pre-birthday bliss (or was it fear?), I scooped up a highly adorable, somewhat skimpy Topshop sundress (apparently, I'm not alone on this front – it's the summer of the cheap dress! Although, to be honest, in my closet every summer is the summer of the cheap dress. But let's go with it.)
The one I bought is not the one above, but it is the same style as the one above, in an extremely cute patterned fabric. I knew in my heart that it was not the cut or style for me (for starters – I just do not have the top half to fill out a top like that). But I wanted it to be the style for me so badly, so I kept it. And now it hangs out in my "alterations" pile, reminding me that if I had shown some common sense and a little restraint, I could have bought a pair of wide-legged jeans instead.
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Oh I know what you mean, so often we see cute stuff that don't really fit us or are 'unsuitable'...but how can you resist a cute dress like that?
The top of that dress is something I see often on cheap options. It really is hard to pull off unless your proportions perfectly fit (looking at it, it looks like I would have to go sans bra, which is just not an option for me.)
Actually what you can do is to wear a white plain tee (preferably with cap or puffy sleeve inside the dress or a turtleneck. Do the layered style, it'll look even better than on its own!
Oh goodness, I know exactly what you mean. I have a growing alterations pile. I am trying to get better, but I still make mistakes, but that is what Ebay is for! I have resold almost all of my mistakes and made enough money to buy something I know will look good.
I've seen that flower design so many times. I have a skirt made from the same material, and I just keep seeing things of exactly the same design!
I know what you mean about non-buyers remorse though, happens a lot to me.
the one you bought, is it white and pink sorta checks with little flowers? i bought one from topshop, very similar to the one in the picture, the one i described.
i fill it out perfectly and it was so very adorable that i just had to buy it. except, my boobs are so very exposed that i have absolutely no idea where to wear this dress. i mean my boobs are popping and out there, i'm married and i just dont know where i can wear this dress without having people think i am looking to get laid! :(
oh oh! this is the dress:
http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Topshop-vintage-50s-styled-floral-sun-dress_W0QQitemZ300318089835QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSG_Women_s_Clothing?hash=item45ec5a626b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1240|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50#ebayphotohosting
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