What fashion items would you buy if you had $500 to spend?
Hi ladies!
I am fortunate enough to have a $500 gift card to spend when we go to Sydney next month - yay!
So I am looking for ideas on how to update my wardrobe - I don't want to waste this as I doubt I'll have that much to spend on MYSELF for quite a while!!
I'm thinking a great pair of jeans but not sure what else...
Everything looks better if you have a great bra underneath so a few well fitted high quality bras would be on my list. Imo everyone needs a really nice black wool or cashmere skivvy.
Oooh lots of great suggestions, thanks girls. I definitely want some jeans, was thinking of trying The Gap as I am tall so 'normal' jeans are never long enough, but they do extra long. Boots is a great idea too, but I do have chunky calves so find it hard to find them to fit. But as it will be coming into winter hopefully there will be plenty to chose from.
Roryrory - that was a great link, thank you! I see that boots and jeans were featured ha ha.
And I hadn't even thought about accessories, so thanks Just Me
Divvy - I loved your reply
Nelle - great suggestion! We are staying not far from the Westfield in central Sydney (it's a Westfield gift card that I have) so I might see if they do the stylist thing. I've recently changed shape since having DD - my butt has disappeared! So I may need some fashionista advice and help while shopping (DH will be no help!).
Actually I am hoping to leave DH with DD having a nap at the hotel while I go shopping
Mrs P - maybe make a list so you can have a plan of attack? I have started an ongoing list of things that need replacing/purchasing as I have really not bothered for way too long. I have found this helps me actually see the stuff I am after when I am in the shop rather than just wandering around knowing I need some clothes but no idea what, ITMS. I had also gotten into some bad habits about dressing down and looking far too slobby so needed to keep myself focussed rather than buying some more comfy leggings, lol!
Similarly perhaps plan colour schemes/colours of interest so you can coordinate the things you do get (a la Rory's suggestion - oh my did I need to see that a couple of months ago).
Most importantly - have fun and make sure you spend it all on YOU!!!! xxxx
ETA My list is - jackets - one denim/one other (canvas?)
long boots flat - brown
Wedges - mushroom
A line skirts - one camel/? dark denim
Tshirts/long sleeved scoop neck - grey/white
Long cardi
shorter more fitted cardi
Some dresses
Mak - great suggestion, thanks! Will definitely make a list. In fact, I might even start browsing a few of the brands/shops that will be in the Westfield, so maybe I can find a few specific things to check out IRL. That way my shopping time should be more streamlined and I can try to create my own mini-capsule like on Roryrory's link! Yay!
Love your list too - I could just about use the same one ha ha. Plus jeans that is!
Last edited by Mrs P; March 5th, 2011 at 09:02 PM.
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Mrs Bexie - thanks for being excited! It's a lovely treat for a new mummy to shop for herself. I think your list is exactly what I will look for.
- wrap dress or lbd
- boots or flats
- classic but funky blazer, probably with one button and 3/4 sleeves
- some great jeans that FIT!!
Honestly it would depend on where you live, as in the weather.
For me, I'd get a really nice winter coat or two. Maybe a nice pair of boots. A hat or two. A good suit for work.
I'd look at things that are versatile if your weather allows it, so, yes, a nice pair of well-fitting jeans, some nice shirts/blouses, a dress.
I'm in weight reduction mode at the moment, so I'm hanging off for a little while before I purchase my winter coat for this year, but I do check out the glorious coat shop on the way to the gym every day.
I decided rather than shopping in Sydney with DH and DD in tow, it would be better to shop here at the local Westfield without DD and with my best friend for advice! Also the only shop in Sydney that we don't have here is The Gap.
So I went yesterday and spent about 3.5 hours browsing!! I bought:
- black single button blazer, 3/4 sleeves, can wear with jeans or dress up with pants (Brown Sugar)
- two pairs of skinny jeans (OMG never thought I could wear skinny jeans), one black one blue (Jeanswest)
- two dresses (Country Road)
- three necklaces (Lovisa)
And I spent.... $387! So I still have some to play with in Sydney! So pleased with my purchases. Am going to check out pants at The Gap and also look for some ballet flats I think
It was actually quite daunting to have $ to spend on myself and to go clothes shopping since I haven't done that since before I was pregnant. Oh and of course I couldn't resist buying one thing for DD - a pair of light blue ruffled bloomers from Country Road on sale for $8!
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