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Regrets, I've Had a Few

Thursday, July 05, 2007


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.

8 comments :

Anonymous said...

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?

Anonymous said...

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.)

Anonymous said...

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!

Michelle said...

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.

Anonymous said...

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.

Anonymous said...

I usually buy the mabinogi gold.
I hope i can get mabinogi online gold in low price.
i buy mabinogi gold for you.
mabinogi money is present for you.
Do you like cheap mabinogi?

BeeHive said...

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! :(

BeeHive said...

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