tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8225688888137787246.post7504549013528060542..comments2024-03-05T05:19:39.927-06:00Comments on dorigamii: Quality over QuantityDorigamiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11974300255506187209noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8225688888137787246.post-43642345317524144332015-07-14T22:25:58.702-05:002015-07-14T22:25:58.702-05:00I definitely need to put some thought into what I ...I definitely need to put some thought into what I really would like nicer versions of, and inspect quality in person before purchasing. And I agree - I always rationalize myself out of big spendy clothing purchases. I'd rather go out to eat somewhere nice or buy furniture, haha.Dorigamiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11974300255506187209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8225688888137787246.post-21074383331558814802015-07-14T20:13:29.718-05:002015-07-14T20:13:29.718-05:00I'll watch for your post! I'm definitely t...I'll watch for your post! I'm definitely taking what you say here to heart - clothes are for wearing! <br /><br />And of course - I find that some people fall into the trap of expensive = higher quality. That's something that I definitely watch for. There's nothing worse than spending a lot of money and having the item not live up to its expectations. Dorigamiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11974300255506187209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8225688888137787246.post-75536695556188546522015-07-14T20:11:39.857-05:002015-07-14T20:11:39.857-05:00Ugh staple traps! You and I are one in the same. I...Ugh staple traps! You and I are one in the same. I think I'm going to take what Kristina said to heart - clothes are made for wearing. I'm going to start wearing mine more often and think about it in a cost per wear point of view. Dorigamiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11974300255506187209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8225688888137787246.post-18732051009534125482015-07-14T20:10:26.902-05:002015-07-14T20:10:26.902-05:00This really resonates with me - and I guess I can ...This really resonates with me - and I guess I can say I feel terrible spending money in the moment, but then can later reflect and appreciate the quality that I'm buying into. Dorigamiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11974300255506187209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8225688888137787246.post-60832620858044084662015-07-14T10:57:40.813-05:002015-07-14T10:57:40.813-05:00I also don't wear my silk topics as much as I ...I also don't wear my silk topics as much as I should, given how many I own.<br /><br />I can definitely relate to the mental challenges of wrapping my head around spending more on "nicer" clothing items. I'm admittedly a bit more spend-y than most students would be already, but I'm still used to most of my wardrobe being extra-percent-off-sale Loft and Ann Taylor stuff. I always feel like the next tier up (in terms of either quality or price) is so much higher, price-wise, that I can't see myself "upgrading" most of my wardrobe or shopping that way. Even if I'm being careful about my larger budget, there must be better things I could do with the money! Xin @ Invincible Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06880478894796779040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8225688888137787246.post-72334732609216118132015-07-14T10:31:32.165-05:002015-07-14T10:31:32.165-05:00I can relate to sticker shock and the mental agony...I can relate to sticker shock and the mental agony of convincing yourself for or against an item. I can also relate to items laying fallow in the closet: I bought a Black Crane dress on sale earlier this year thinking it would be a summer staple, well--it's a little too warm to wear actually (rayon-wool blend + long long skirt ahh!!), and is stuck in my closet. I'm trying to remember that clothes are for wearing, not for storing...hope that helps you re-frame your Everlane silk tank. If it rips or stains while you're using it, c'est la vie, IMO.<br /><br />As for "lots of money" on "nicer" clothing: in my limited research and experience, a more expensive version of an item does not necessarily mean better fit or quality. Actually, you just sparked a blog post for me--hopefully I get my thoughts out coherently. Shutterbug Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14753859006730802394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8225688888137787246.post-81643070048639199342015-07-14T07:35:56.251-05:002015-07-14T07:35:56.251-05:00Hmm I do try to buy things in limited quantities, ...Hmm I do try to buy things in limited quantities, but I can't bring myself to spend more than certain amounts on pieces of clothing yet, cause I know my taste will probably change in about a year.<br /><br />Oh man silk shirts were another "wardrobe staple" trap I fell into. I like the look of them but I never want to wear mine cause I'm afraid of getting them dirty. I think for a similar drapeyness I'll go for rayon from now on, even though it gets a bit wrinkly - at least I can still machine wash it!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08689713976270222518noreply@blogger.com