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lynnie


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i saw one i liked at a boutique in soho, and passed it up thinking i could find it for a better deal online (its a gift- was $100 from $150).  Turns out it is a really obscure brand from denmark and i cant even find the picture of it on the brands website, OR email contact information, OR store listings- nothing.  It's lightweight wool blend, burgundy w/stripes. i really liked the style of it and thought it would look very cute on the recipient.  its more than i'd prefer to spend, but i REALLY liked it.  is that too much???  i know $100 isn't too much for a girl sweater, but i have way different standards there...

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jacL


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It is a little much, but definately not too pricey for a sweater--even a man's.  It sounds really nice. 

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Though it is a bit much it is not unheard of. If it is a rare find and the person you are giving it to will love it forever and you can afford it go for it.

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D


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no, it's not too much. my standards for men's and women's sweaters are the same.

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Collette


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D wrote:

no, it's not too much. my standards for men's and women's sweaters are the same.

agreed

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Farrah


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No way lady.  If I would spend it on a sweater for myself I would spend it on one for the BF.

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kmd


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Not at all. $100 for a quality sweater isn't much.

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Farrah wrote:


No way lady.  If I would spend it on a sweater for myself I would spend it on one for the BF.


ITA.



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Not at all. Some are several times more depending on the quality, exclusivity, etc. In the menswear chain where I worked we sold some sweaters for $300 and up, and that was almost a decade ago.


Keep in mind an item of clothing intended for a man is bigger, requires more raw materials, can take longer per garment to make, weighs more, is more expensive to ship, takes up more warehouse and rack space, etc.



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lynnie


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thanks- i bought it.  i guess i didn't phrase that correctly- i meant more about whether the typical man would know the difference and/or appreciate a more expensive sweater.  I think he'll like it though, and i know he'll look good in it, so i'm happy.

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