tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6087841508260457328.post8908515025137153539..comments2023-05-03T06:06:00.749-04:00Comments on my city life: Ok, I guess I'm a reverse snobAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10854261160601157270noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6087841508260457328.post-76090663716228866222009-12-01T09:40:17.836-05:002009-12-01T09:40:17.836-05:00I think it's certainly possible to buy good-qu...I think it's certainly possible to buy good-quality clothing without going completely insane. I don't think it's sane to spend $200 on a kid's coat. I would agree it to be sane to spend arount $75. The problem is that after a certain point, the clothes don't really get much get better in terms of quality. You are simply paying for a name. To me that's the point at which most people say, "whoa! Stop the bus, I'm getting off." I agree that buying quality is important, but it makes sense to buy the quality that you need, and not spend a small fortune just because it's there to be spent. Cartier, Hermes, are you listening?BloggingWombathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09047933578436646550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6087841508260457328.post-34590570096034695042009-11-16T14:58:10.354-05:002009-11-16T14:58:10.354-05:00I think this way, too. But, also, I think "to...I think this way, too. But, also, I think "to each his own." I'm not into clothes or shoes or purses and I always wonder why people are so willing to spend small fortunes on them. The purse I carry was $5. BUT there are some things I <i>do</i> spend a lot of money on that I know others wouldn't understand. Like chocolate.Stephanie Harshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15502947272568502626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6087841508260457328.post-84598168418891132242009-11-16T11:31:49.229-05:002009-11-16T11:31:49.229-05:00Oh, sorry, one more thing. I used to gripe about p...Oh, sorry, one more thing. I used to gripe about people buying name brand shoes for their kids...then I went overseas, and that's all the BX had, and so, yep. My baby wore New Balance, Reeboks, Nike, etc. So, too, there are also differing circumstances...Hey, but at least they were discounted at the BX. :)Sweet Taterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462997825814041894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6087841508260457328.post-26332560288308637562009-11-16T11:30:11.402-05:002009-11-16T11:30:11.402-05:00Hmm...I don't think it's really a problem....Hmm...I don't think it's really a problem. I think most people do that... I know I kinda' do. To a point. I LOVE expensive clothes. I LOVE J.Crew and Banana Republic, and though I know they're not the most expensive, they're certainly not discount stores! And they're very expensive for me. But I save up and buy their clothes because I love them. And I even shop the sales and try to get Aislinn some Crewcuts (J. Crew's kids' store)...I'm probably already spoiling her to "expensive" clothes. Because I like them. But on the other hand, they are sturdier, shrink less often, and last longer, so there is that plus. BUT on the other hand, I think someone who spends $300 on a child's coat is a little nuts. Keep in mind, kids will wipe a runny nose with their sleeve or smear chalk all over their clothes while they're coloring on the sidewalk. Of course, if you have the money, more power to you...If I was rich, I'd probably spend it, too, but that still doesn't make it a "wise" choice. Just that if you've got the money, you can afford to waste it or splurge on things you don't need. Isn't that what rich people do? I'm not rich, and I certainly buy things I don't need and spend more for things just because they're "pretty." But my point is, I guess, it's still not a wise purchase, afford it or no. So, still stupid, but if I was rich, I'd buy stupid stuff to. :) LOL!Sweet Taterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462997825814041894noreply@blogger.com