I went to Express on Thursday armed with the knowledge that there was a sale and with a 15% off clearance coupon. I wound up getting everything in the top two pictures: two v-necks in purple and a green-grey color, a pink striped scoop neck, a pink tank top with lace trim, and a long black and white flowered shirt. The long black and white flowered shirt (picture two) is MUCH cuter in person and looks super cute with a red belt. I tried not to let the horror I felt show on my face when the sales girl suggested that I should wear it with leggings. Oh, honey, no. Price paid for all five pieces: ~$47. I think that is really good especially considering that the flowered shirt alone retailed for $59.50. Yes, $59.50. No, it is not made of gold and will not run errands for you. Express prices are ridiculous as a rule but they do have good sales.
Picture three is a fancy black dress with raised flowers that I got at J.C. Penney for $9.97. I have no need for a fancy black dress, but if the occasion should arise, I am prepared, right??? It is a size too big and I need to go back and hope that they have a size smaller. It retailed for $89.
Picture four is a dress that I am undecided about. It is adorable and vintage-y, but it cost $37. I realize that is not a ton of money, but it is a lot more than I typically pay for any dress. It was on sale at New York & Company, but I didn't get to use a coupon because I left it at home. :( I was also swayed by the fact that two salespeople sought me out after I tried it on to tell me that it looked great on me. That does not happen often, people! :) I do have a few 'events' coming up that I could wear it to, but I am still undecided. I just feel much better when I can combine sale + coupon.
4 comments:
Great buys! I just found your blog, and am thrilled to find someone who loves frugality as much as I do!
Well, for a few dollars you could probably have the $10 dress altered.
I would keep the dress - if you love it and feel good in it, that is worth WAY more than any $37! There are some things worth paying more for!
Maybe you could take back the $10 one that you're not sure what you'd wear it to and is too big? In my experience alterations are very pricey...
Great job getting lots of good deals!
Tessa, I agree with the previous commenter. (Although I totally understand about the coupon thing.) The fact that you know you have events coming up to wear it to makes a difference. Couldn't you wear that dress anywhere you could wear the previous one? It's hard to tell in pictures.
BTW, I LOVE the print top!
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