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poptart


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So, I hate suits, and my job doesn't require that I wear them. But, I've been thinking I should get one for days when I *do* need to look a little more polished. (I try to always have one in my closet, but my last one "died" about two years ago, which should indicate how big of a need this is.)


Anyway, I was in the Rack over the weekend and saw a gorgeous suit, similar to the one below, but grey/brown tweed with red satin trim (all very common colors in my wardrobe - it is totally my style). It was $100 marked down from $350. The thing is, I've already spent my shopping budget for this month, so I'd have to "borrow" from next month's budget to justify it. And I've had tons of unexpected expenses this month already, so I'm feeling reaaaaaaaally guilty. And it's not like this is a pressing need ...


Keep or return? Sorry this is so long!


Oh, and it's Sharagano. Anyone have experience with their suits?


Suits & Blazers - Sharagano Atelier Black Skirt Suit with Satin Trim


 


 



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atlgirl


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I have no experience with the brand, but the pic looks lovely and feminine. And as long as it doesn't *feel* cheap, $100 is an awesome price to pay for a suit. And you'll have it, probably, for years to come, even if you don't wear it every week (or month).

I understand your feelings about "borrowing" from next month's budget, but I think you made a good call. It's not like it was completely an impulse purchase; it will be in style for a long time and if it makes you look more professional when you need to, then it's worth every penny IMO.

ETA - whoops, didn't read that it's tweed-y...I would maybe re-think the purchase on that basis. I still think the price is good but I thought the suit was the one in the pic, which IMO is much more versatile.

-- Edited by atlgirl at 13:18, 2006-02-27

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Drew


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Don't do it!  If you haven't needed a suit in TWO YEARS then you can probably get away with still not owning one.  I'm sure you have plenty of polished looking trousers and blouses that would suffice.


No borrowing from next month's budget; you'll regret it when you find cute spring stuff you can wear immediately, and not force yourself to wear just because you have it.



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I would take it back since you have no need to wear them.  $100 may be a good price, but my bet it never gets worn so it's a bad purchase.  I have purchased three black skirts and these one dress pants and they have yet to be worn because I bought them intending to wear to work but I don't feel like dressing up too much. 


Picture yourself next month...you have spent some of your month budget on a suit you haven't worn yet (probably in my experience) and there is some really cute new spring stuff but your budget is gone...



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I owned a pair of Sharagano cargo pants and loved them, but IMO the reg. price point is ridiculously high. Thq quality isn't all there.


Also, it's cute, a great deal and totally your style, but if you must own one suit...I think it should be a black/navy/gray solid or pinstripe suit with no color embellishments for interviews and stuff like that.


Be a good girl, listen to Drew (who has saved me from impulse purchases in the past).



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Drew wrote:
Don't do it!  If you haven't needed a suit in TWO YEARS then you can probably get away with still not owning one.  I'm sure you have plenty of polished looking trousers and blouses that would suffice.
No borrowing from next month's budget; you'll regret it when you find cute spring stuff you can wear immediately, and not force yourself to wear just because you have it.


perfectly worded. i agree 100%.

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I would say go for it if it wasn't tweed and was plain black, gray or navy instead.  So I say no.

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poptart


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Okay, more information:


1. I *might* need it for interviews sometime soon (don't quote me on this)


2. I would never, ever, ever wear a black or grey or otherwise conservative suit. It's just not me. I was contemplating a white BCBG pant suit as another option.


 



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poptart wrote:

Okay, more information: 1. I *might* need it for interviews sometime soon (don't quote me on this) 2. I would never, ever, ever wear a black or grey or otherwise conservative suit. It's just not me. I was contemplating a white BCBG pant suit as another option.  


I understand the no conservative suit thing, I'd go more for the white BCBG pant suit though.  Tweed just seems kind of seasonal, maybe more memorable (so the few times you wear it, people might remember, Oh that's her one suit).  I would go for something seasonless and versatile but still fun.



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poptart wrote:

Okay, more information: 1. I *might* need it for interviews sometime soon (don't quote me on this) 2. I would never, ever, ever wear a black or grey or otherwise conservative suit. It's just not me. I was contemplating a white BCBG pant suit as another option.  


I'd do the white BCBG over this one for an interview suit. It's just that I don't think red satin trim (no matter how subtle) is the kind of thing that should be on an interview suit. I also echo FP's snetiments that tweed is a really seasonal material.


How about a conservatively colored suit with a colorful pinstripe? I came thisclose to using one like that from BCBG as an interview suit.


PS: I like you, NEVER wear suits. I hate boring suits...they go completely against my style. My "boring black" pantsuit is from French Connection and it has served me well...the pants are really wide and the suit jacket is more modern than most I've seen.



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Lilykind wrote:

How about a conservatively colored suit with a colorful pinstripe? I came thisclose to using one like that from BCBG as an interview suit.

When I was interviewing for my job I have now, I purchased an Elie Tahari suit that was grey with black thin tuxedo stripes down the sides of the pants and a thicker black striped across the back of the suit which two straps came in on and the same black trim on the lapels (man i hope this description makes sense) anyway- i didn't want a plain old boring conservative suit and this one was perfect.  even though it was black and grey- it was fashion forward enough that made me feel comfortable in it.  but not so forward that i looked out of place...


and needless to say, i got the job!


so, i would A. return and get the white BCBG or B. keep looking- something else has got to turn up that "speaks" to you more



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