Look at this cute blazer from the Gap. Adorable. And I love blazers - plus, I needed a navy one. I spotted it in the store about a month ago and was a little shocked at it's price tag of $98.
Gap, who do you think you are? Banana Republic? J. Crew? I was expecting something more like $60. Not that I would pay $60, but when it went on sale it would be decent.
So I waited. Since I have a Gap credit card, I sometimes get coupons, and occasionally get my $10 rewards, but you aren't allowed to use a coupon and a reward in the same transaction (who knows why) so this 25% off went in the trash.
Then last weekend I noticed a 25% off clearance sign, so went in to check it out.
I found a freshly reduced price tag! The extra 25% would make it $45, and with this discount I could actually use my reward, so that made it a respectable $35.
It's always a toss up for me, do I buy something when it first goes on sale and there are still lots of sizes, or do I wait it out, until it gets to the really low closeout price, and chance that my size will still be there?
Some times I wait, sometimes I just want it enough not to take a chance.
Have you ever heard that saying "If you didn't want it at full price, you don't need it when it's on sale?"
I don't believe that for a second! I'm always waiting for my right price.
Do you wait for a good sale, or do you just buy it because you love it, no matter what the cost?
I also picked up the braided leather belt I'm wearing, which had been reduced to $12, and today is the third day I've worn it since I got it!
Today's look was really based off of the blazer. That was the only piece I knew I was going to wear, and then I decided on the striped skirt, but was stuck on what color cammi to wear. I tried mustard, I tried red, then I thought light blue would be perfect! But I don't have a light blue cammi. Neither does my sister - I looked! So I went for more stripes!
It still amazes me how I went from hating (horizontal) stripes to all out loving them, and now my closet is filled with them!
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Blazer, Cammi, Belt Gap - Skirt H&M - Sandals Unlisted - Earrings Taken for Granite - Necklace Macy's
: D !!!! I have that exact same blazer! As to your question- since i do thrift buy most of my clothes- when I see an item in the store (that blazer for instance) and they have it in a size xs I buy it. Because for some reason the xs's sell out really fast. But I try to be good about it and only get items that will become staples, or that are really well made.
ReplyDeleteI needed a blazer for work and this one fit the bill.
I really like how you've styled it !
I may try something similar and wear it with my striped dress for work and state it as inspired by you!
I remember trying that blazer on once! I loved it! If I am in absolute love with an item, I'll usually try to wait for a coupon or look up a discount code before buying, but if not, I'll still pull the trigger. If I wait for the item to go on sale, I usually lose out with finding the item in my size.
ReplyDeleteGreat blazer and great price! Yeah, no way would I buy anything from The Gap for $98 but $35 is a reasonable price, considering you can probably wear that blazer a whole bunch of ways!
ReplyDeleteI always wait for the big sale, baby ;) :D
ReplyDeleteLove that blazer!! Good work snagging the sale!
ReplyDeleteI tend to be an in-between buyer: rarely full price, but if I stalk it long enough to go on sale, I pounce!
Ahh I saw that blazer at Gap and LOVED it. It really is a quality piece. I can't believe you snagged it for $35! awesome!
ReplyDeleteFantastic look today! I think I bought that same belt in black :)
ReplyDeleteI almost never buy things at full price, especially at places like the Gap. Everything goes on sale there, and I figure if something runs out before I can buy it, it wasn't meant to be. I think if you are patient, you can find almost anything you want at some kind of discount!
I agree! I always try to wait until things go down in price!! Its soo hard though, haha
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You look so beautiful Lyddie! This blazer fits perfectly, it's like a sailor look. Now on your question, If I really REALLY love it then I buy it, but I usually don't spend too much on new clothes, in fact I cannot remember the last item I bought new, I thrift almost everything (except underwear!). Shoes are usually my thing and on those sometimes I do wait till they are reduced a bit. You are such a bargain genius! I can't believe you got this blazer for that awesome price!
ReplyDeletesuch a cute blazer! I think you should always wait for a sale (some exceptions) I saw a dress at target I just had to have but it was $30 (wasnt really worth that though) so I waited and it went on sale for $15 woot! (then it went on sale for 9.99 but oh well) so I think you should always wait it pays off! literally!
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Beautiful jacket, it was worth waiting for.The outfit looks all very good.
ReplyDeleteI have the same cammi :)
You look great!:D I like the blazer on you.:D
ReplyDeleteWhen I LOVE the product, I buy it right away.
When I LIKE the product, I would wait for it to go on sale.
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Oh, wow, I really love this outfit of yours! And I agree, sometimes I'll see something and be love at first sight (Jeffrey Campbell shoes, for example) but then see the pricetag and realize that no, I'm not going to pay $150 dollars for a pair of shoes. ; 3; anyway, cute cute blazer and skirt, you look most fabulous!
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awesome blazer(^^)...if i really in love with the item + it was worth it as a timeless fashion then i'll buy no matter what the cost...but usually i rather wait till there's DISCOUNT (that's everyone's wish)
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I never buy anythign full price at Gap. I always wait for the sales. The blazer is fab. So versatile.
ReplyDeleteThe outfit is adorable, the blazer was a stellar choice, and you are so beautiful! Especially great photos today.
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ReplyDeletenice blazer!!! i almost never buy full price if it a very expensive item. always wait for sale!!! then im happy and guilt free plus i get to brag that something nice for cheap hahahhaa
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I'm a sucker for a sale, I generally buy from sales more since I figure you can get more bang for your buck then :)
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YAY!!!! Good for you - and you look AMAZING in it!
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ReplyDeleteYou got a good question.
For me, it depends.
If its an item that I just KNOW I cannot find a similar one to I MIGHT get it right away. It also depends how much I have in my wallet. I do not shop on credit.
Only when I travel... and
I almost never pay full price.
Love the blazer! <3
ReplyDeleteWhat a great deal you got! Most of the time I wait for a sale, but whenever I see something I can't wait to have I pay the price.
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oh and it looks fantastic on you!! I have reservations about buying new online because I like trying things on first to make sure they fit, but this fits you perfectly.
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If I see something really expensive I'll wait to see if the price goes down, of if it's something really special I'll save up for it.
ReplyDeleteGreat sale find! $98 is wayy to much for a Gap blazer!
ReplyDeletelydie! omg u just know how to look fab dont u! love it love it love it!
ReplyDeleteThat blazer is FAB! Nice job finding it on sale!
ReplyDeleteMelanie@UnravelledThreads
That blazer is awesome. Actually, the whole outfit is awesome!
ReplyDeleteYou took the words exactly out of my mouth. I wonder this stuff all the time. Your outfit is very cute. But to answer your question YES!!!! Sometimes I get scared that some how it won't go on sale so I buy it. Your blog is amazing
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Sometimes I buy it... sometimes I wait and it's miraculously on sale a few months/weeks later! :) So yeah it really depends! Love your striped skater skirt! I was going to buy it from H&M but it was kind of expensive for a jersey skirt...
ReplyDeletei live for salessss!
ReplyDeletewhenever i go shopping, i check those out first before anything else. and then i work my way up! but usually, i dont walk out of the store without anything on clearance or on sale.
well.... maybe for an exception of shoes... shoes! ill pay big money for! :]
anywhoo, i love your blog!
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Hello! Thanks for stopping by my blog. You did a great job mixing stripes here!
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Bravo on waiting for the cost of the blazer to come down - such patience. I have to admit, if I want something badly, I usually purchase at full price which is gut-wrenching at times when I do know how much they are marking things up. You look lovely lady - that necklace is beautiful as well. =) Have a wonderful weekend and thanks so much for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteBut where is that lovely necklace from???
ReplyDeleteGreat find! I swear, Gap have one of the best sales racks ever. You look awesome and are going to get a lot of wear out of that piece.
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Nice outfit, I really like your necklace! :D
ReplyDeleteWow, fantastic find. Such a wonderful blazer at such a great price. I aoften try to wait until items go on sale, but if I know I really want to have it I buy it before, just to make sure it's not sold out
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That is a really nice blazer.
ReplyDeleteI get most of my clothes in thrift stores, I barely even look in high street shops anymore, I can't even afford their sale prices!
i saw that blazer before too and was so shocked with the original price!! good job on getting that deal on them!! :D
ReplyDeletei always always wait until a sale is up for the pieces that i see in the mall. although, at times.. maybe once in 2 months, i'd find something that i really adore and i know i wouldn't find anywhere else and would splurge a bit, paying for the original price no matter how high it might be. hahaha!
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Lucky girl and you look so stylish and cute...I love that blazer:)
ReplyDeleteHave a fantastic weekend,sweetie and see you soon:)
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The stripes worked! :) I do have this one belt I just got which I wore for one week straight. I loved it so much. It's simple and versatile enough to wear with different outfits!
ReplyDeleteI always wait for sales or get something that I like that is already inexpensive. Truthfully, I don't go shopping as much as other fashionistas do! That always surprises people. I probably go on shopping sprees three times a month then small item shopping maybe a couple times within that month. I don't try to wait for something to go on sale because sometimes they just don't or not to the price within your budget, so I look for similar looking items elsewhere that satisfies that CRAZY WANT in me for that one thing... then buy whatever I wanted elsewhere for so much cheaper. I usually go by design and not so much by brand.
I do like that navy blazer on you-- especially the white cuffs! I don't have a navy one yet!
Cute outfit. LOVE that blazer! I wish I had a really cute one too. I have the same dilema of should I buy it now or wait for it to go on sale and chance that I won't be able to find my size. I usually risk it and leave it to chance!
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Wao! I'm so glad you were able to get the blazer at such a good price! You look absolutely gorgeous in this outfit!! I love all the stripes, and the cardi fits you beautifully!
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The blazer is perfect and looks fantastic on you. And what a great sale. Gap always has the greatest sales and they're a great place to shop for basics.
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Kinda wanna gank your blazer. HA! Love the skirt too!
ReplyDeleteAhhh, all those things are so amazing! I can point quite a few of them that I would gladly own myself:) Great choice!
ReplyDeleteSorry, I take it back. I like the yellow blazer, but I ADORE this navy one even more!
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