Pink peacoat: Good buy or boondoggle?
When I unboxed it, I thought, "Well that's impractical, back it goes!" But then I realized its benefits: warm in clammy, cool weather—which is about all we had this April and May—washable, and a classic style but in an unusual, cheerful colour, especially against grey hair. (Actual colour is a shade deeper than monitor shows.)
Even though it was reduced from $CDN 168 to about $55 (plus tax), I am reluctant to buy anything "for later", the gateway attitude to stockpiling. I took a few things to the donation box, then gave it a place in the closet. I hope next spring I'm still happy!
I'd enjoy hearing your experience: did an off-season bargain turn out to be worth it, or just a moment's misjudgement?
Comments
hugs,
Janice
I do occasionally buy out of season - sometimes it's just too good a deal to pass up. Two January's ago I bought a classic navy wool coat at The Bay - it's from "Planet" and the original price was nearly $800 - too much, especially since I'd already bought a new winter coat to wear to the office. However, it had been a long time since I had a really good, more formal and dressy winter coat so when I saw this one, in my size, at less than $200 (including tax) - I couldn't pass it up.
Enjoy your wonderful pink purchase!
Feeling quite happy in Seattle ��
I don't wear anything double breasted as try to play down cleavage which remains too prominent although I've lost some weight. But there is a type of pink this season that doesn't seem infantile or tarty. There are cultures from Mexico to India that hold pink in high regard.
consumer hint: Sears Canada is going belly-up. Look for deep discounts. Their fashions tend to be out of date, but they are good for staples and excellent for undergarments.
I'm getting very cross about bra prospects without Sears (a horribly unfashionable chain where I'd buy nothing else). Not exactly something one can order online without trying on first, and I have no intention of confronting the Nazi she-wolves la Duchesse referenced at a place here - I really don't want to spend the rest of my life in prison for strangling a !@#$%?&* !
I do hope all realise I'm pissed off, not violent. People can be very literal on the net, as there are no visual or voice cues.
lagatta; Don't worry. Bras are important. I hope you are happy and uplifted with yours. (The jacket is a deeper hue than a pastel, though the line where pastel begins is unclear.)
Leslie Milligan: Your Paul Smith coat sounds like an absolute (purple) treasure- sometimes you get lucky that way.
Margie from TO: Planet make some really cool clothes, I always wondered why I only saw it at The Bay. Got stung once on a "final markdown, no return" so avoid unless I am buying a replacement.
CK: Fabrics that fade or wear to those soft, mysterious colours are just the best and yo can only wish for that- like perfectly faded jeans.
Seaside: If they'd had the navy in my size I'd have been torn, and I am sure it looks crisp and chic. Great buy.
Paula: If you knew how long I have searched to replace a silk raincoat I "borrowed" from my mother! They are rare, and. really wonderful. Most raincoats are stiff- a silk is light, warm enough elegant- why aren't there more?
JennPez: I agree; the tailoring on their jackets often has that extra detail.
Janice: I would say the biggest transition to having definitely grey hair has been more pink- I have a pink-based skin tone and pink works, but can't be too pastel or "baby pink".
LauraH: I buy a fair amount off season, things like jeans and EB cashmere, keeping a list of what I need, and a warning note in my calendar that I already have enough when the season rolls round. It's a good way to stretch the budget, though I do have to control myself when faced with 40 or 50% off a still-pricey item I don't need.
Jane: Thanks; will apply your encouragement to wear it often.