I admit it, I'm a label junkie. I read In Style, and buy the good stuff. While I too enjoy a great bargain, and in summer have been known to indulge in Old Navy $8 tops, I like to shop the boutiques. Aside from my self confessed addiction to high end purses, I also prefer designer shoes, I'd rather shop Bloomingdales than Ross, silk beats rayon, wool beats poly, etc.
I'm not rich, but everything I own is paid for, and I'm not taking food out of anybody's mouth, so why not buy the Donna Karan blouse, and Ralph Lauren blazer?
The fit, quality, and style is better in designer clothing. Yes, there is some snob appeal, but I just like the clothes better. Granted, I'm dressed everyday, so quality is important, and I throw my purse on my car floor ten times a day, a Coach purse will definately last longer than a walmart.
The stores are full of GG's buying high end fashion, but I rarely hear of one of us on the forum mentioning Prada or buying Fendi.
I'd like to hear from you girls, are your fashion choices motivated by budget only, and how important are labels to you? If you could, would you shop high end? Do you think labels are worth the extra money or is it snobishness? What's the most you would spend on an outfit? Is a $60 outfit, thoughtfully put together with flair every bit as stylish as a $400 ensemble? Would you buy a $100 bra?
Thanks- I hope this starts a dialog- Celeste
P.S. ten designer purses and counting