https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caught-myself---bargain-hunting-to-my-detriment Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:19:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caught-myself---bargain-hunting-to-my-detriment#post-941953 Sun, 26 May 2013 05:55:24 +0000 carolbee 941953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A lesson well learned and one we all should keep to the forefront. So long as we are not going into debt, we are so worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caught-myself---bargain-hunting-to-my-detriment#post-941931 Sun, 26 May 2013 05:03:18 +0000 Mo 941931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you really want to try them Zooshoo will save you $11 &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zooshoo.com/product_p/noworneverblack.htm">http://www.zooshoo.com/product.....rblack.htm</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caught-myself---bargain-hunting-to-my-detriment#post-941925 Sun, 26 May 2013 04:45:04 +0000 rae 941925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ack, they come in black/gold, too!&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=922143002&amp;tid=plpl000000&amp;kwid=1&amp;ap=7&amp;sem=true&amp;mkwid=f5vW8bkb&amp;adid=Cebqhpg+Nqf&amp;pcrid=25250483370">http://piperlime.gap.com/brows.....38;mkwid=f</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caught-myself---bargain-hunting-to-my-detriment#post-941923 Sun, 26 May 2013 04:36:58 +0000 Mo 941923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, but they do Rae! &nbsp;A tiny 1" wedge maybe. &nbsp;Sooo much nicer looking than the first pair I tried. &nbsp;I went down a half size and got the nude/blush. &nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/chinese-laundry-now-or-never-white?zfcTest=fcl%3A0">http://www.zappos.com/chinese-.....st=fcl%3A0</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caught-myself---bargain-hunting-to-my-detriment#post-941920 Sun, 26 May 2013 04:28:10 +0000 rae 941920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>High five, Mo! You are worth a wearable shoe. Period. I am glad the new ones look good - it is a drool-worthy look for sure. I'd be very tempted if they had a little wedge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caught-myself---bargain-hunting-to-my-detriment#post-941892 Sun, 26 May 2013 02:45:55 +0000 Mo 941892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aha!! Vindication. &nbsp;The new ones are beautiful and not tacky/cheap. &nbsp;Hooray for spending an extra $20 for the right thing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caught-myself---bargain-hunting-to-my-detriment#post-938876 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:15:53 +0000 texstyle 938876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also learning this lesson. Sometimes I feel a bit thick headed. So proud of you&nbsp;Mo!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caught-myself---bargain-hunting-to-my-detriment#post-938849 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:41:37 +0000 Transcona Shannon 938849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*high five* You GO GIRL!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caught-myself---bargain-hunting-to-my-detriment#post-938785 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:39:37 +0000 Deborah 938785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Learning g this lesson myself Mo. Good for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caught-myself---bargain-hunting-to-my-detriment#post-938662 Wed, 22 May 2013 03:16:08 +0000 Mo 938662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Glad some of you understand! &nbsp;It's so easy to fall into the 'good enough' trap. &nbsp;And decide you don't really need/deserve to spend (double, triple) on something similar but infinitely better. &nbsp;That was a major reason for my 12 for 12 - which is becoming more like 24 for 12, but that's okay :).&nbsp;&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caught-myself---bargain-hunting-to-my-detriment#post-938611 Wed, 22 May 2013 02:20:00 +0000 Adelfa 938611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, I'm learning too. &nbsp;I've gotten a lot better at returning things immediately. Still struggle with buying "around" things that seem expensive but are not compared to the subpar things I bought instead. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caught-myself---bargain-hunting-to-my-detriment#post-938609 Wed, 22 May 2013 02:19:22 +0000 kayt 938609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo you are my hero!!! I'm in the process of dieting (55 lost &amp; 20 to go). I have a serious problem with bargain guilt/morality. I say morality, because I don't feel guilty to DH or others and I don't go Into debt to cover my body, but i feel almost immoral buying what I want when something cheaper will do. Even if that something cheaper is uncomfortable, or not made quite right, or not the right fit or color. Sooo my plan when I reach my goal weight is to build a small sensible wardrobe that is me and makes me feel good inside and out and is within my budget. Historically I underspend my budget. Thanks for your post, it reminded me what I'm about. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caught-myself---bargain-hunting-to-my-detriment#post-938599 Wed, 22 May 2013 02:07:21 +0000 Lantana 938599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm on the same road so thanks for this post, Mo. I have a "make do" trait that doesn't always give me the style I aspire to. Good on you for staying on track and I'm looking forward to seeing the right shoes in action. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caught-myself---bargain-hunting-to-my-detriment#post-938591 Wed, 22 May 2013 01:55:05 +0000 Suz 938591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am so proud of you. We all make mistakes...and we all have fashion weaknesses. It's really tough to lose money...but if you get something you're genuinely happy with, you'll be so glad.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caught-myself---bargain-hunting-to-my-detriment#post-938502 Tue, 21 May 2013 23:52:15 +0000 Eliza 938502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, this lesson is particularly important to apply to shoes (that can kill your feet) and bags (that can kill lots of outfits). Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caught-myself---bargain-hunting-to-my-detriment#post-938461 Tue, 21 May 2013 22:58:54 +0000 Thistle 938461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Like Caro said, you are worth it!&nbsp; You get so few days out of uniform, that each piece should be spectacular!<br /><br />Still, a hard lesson&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caught-myself---bargain-hunting-to-my-detriment#post-938460 Tue, 21 May 2013 22:57:39 +0000 unfrumped 938460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I so hear you. Earlier this spring I&nbsp; bought a pair of kinda oxfords at TJ Maxx, realized they just weren't "10's", and had them all ready to return, then said oh they'll do, wore them, and now I don't like looking at them. Very hard learning that I really can tell the difference between the really right thing and the not-right thing, my inner voice says just wait, but sometimes I ignore it.<br />Why is this so? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caught-myself---bargain-hunting-to-my-detriment#post-938458 Tue, 21 May 2013 22:56:16 +0000 Anonymous 938458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hugs, Mo. We all make mistakes, often when trying to be thrifty </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caught-myself---bargain-hunting-to-my-detriment#post-938455 Tue, 21 May 2013 22:55:15 +0000 Caro in Oz 938455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well done - you are so worth it https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/caught-myself---bargain-hunting-to-my-detriment#post-938445 Tue, 21 May 2013 22:38:59 +0000 Mo 938445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I had ordered some metallic plate sandals before my N.O. trip last month. &nbsp;They came. &nbsp;They looked cheap, but moreover they were too big. &nbsp;Jumped through some hoops to get a free exchange label, yadda yadda yadda. &nbsp;Fast forward a few weeks.&nbsp;<br />The exchange&nbsp;came a few days ago and I put one on quickly before heading to work. &nbsp;Today, my first day off, I pulled them both out to put on. &nbsp;Still looking cheap. &nbsp;And the ankle strap was still a good inch or two big around my ankles. &nbsp;Started thinking about cutting and reattaching the strap. &nbsp;Then came to my senses and realized I don't even like the shoe beyond the metal looking plates.<br />Instead of thinking of how I could tweak the sub par pair into being just 'acceptable' I headed online to find the Chinese Laundry pair that looked a bit more upscale. &nbsp;<br />I may have to pay $10 to return the cheapies, and then $50 for the new pair. &nbsp;This would be double the cost of the cheapies. &nbsp;But I want things I WILL WEAR in my closet, not substitutes that are a deal. &nbsp;Man, this is a long hard lesson I'm learning . . .