People keep asking me if I am shopping more or spending more now that I have undertaken the adventure of shopping second-hand for myself for a year. The short answer is: no. I estimate I’m spending about the same or less, and going shopping about as often as usual. The long answer is: it’s complicated. Until recently, I was still fluctuating in my efforts to get back to pre (three) pregnancy size and I didn’t really know what in my wardrobe would fit once I landed in a comfortable place. Or what I would like. Since last spring, I’ve been working through my old wardrobe, weeding out unflattering pieces and incorporating some new pieces. Then I had my first turn in Splurge Sorority and did some hard core shopping – for the me I find myself at now! (see, told you it was complicated) What I’m saying is, I didn’t have a real shopping baseline before I started this, so it is hard to make an accurate comparison. But yes, VV Boutique has allowed me to augment my wardrobe in ways I never would have otherwise; I do not have the budget, and I could not justify the cost of regular retail.
Take for example these pants:
I love me some coloured pants, but even an inexpensive (regular retail) pair might not get enough airtime for a good cost-per-wear finale. However, at the VV Boutique price, I’m certain to get cost-per-wear under a dollar – which is my goal for all pieces (regular retail and thrifting), with the exception of special occasion pieces (e.g., Christmas dresses). I also like to consider how many ways I can wear a piece. Before this adventure, I would aim for 5 ways minimum; now I like to find at least one style per dollar cost. So here are three ways to wear my $3 pants:
This one is based on this pin…
Style #2 – Colour blocking!
Based on this pin…
And last, colour blocking and camel…
Based on this pin…
And that is just the tip of the orange-pant iceberg!! I actually wore them to work with a different top last week but didn’t have time to snap a photo…
Conclusion: these orange pants are a great VV Boutique buy and welcome addition to my wardrobe!
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So super awesome!!!