Worth Its Wait In Gold

My Marc Jacobs Jacket.. Love at First Sight

Early last fall I was attempting to fill a serious hole in my wardrobe by finding a sweet new leather jacket. I spent loads of time scouring the web for that perfect piece that would add the oomph to my recessionista wardrobe. I know (as all good NP’s do) that one killer piece can make all the rest of the discount items stand out and look amazing. After many hours analyzing every leather jacket I could find, I found my ideal one… but it wasn’t exactly a bargain. I did my footwork, fully comparison shopping to find the best price. I was ready to buy it but the only problem was, was it truly the “perfect” jacket? Was it exactly what I wanted? Most importantly, was it worth the price?

It turns out my weeks of waiting and contemplating paid off. Later in the fall, I was browsing Neiman Marcus’ online sale section when I came across my jacket… for 50% off! I immediately hit the checkout button fearing if I didn’t, they would run out. The jacket arrived at my door a few days later and it was exactly what I wanted, at a price that didn’t eat up my entire paycheck. Not only did I fulfill my need for a amazing new staple piece, I also saved a ton of money on it. I definitely get more satisfaction wearing it knowing that I saved on it then I would if I had bought it at full price.

Fashion is constantly changing and the hottest new styles for the “season” always come out way early (I’ve been getting emails about the shoes and clothing trends for the Spring season even though there’s several inches of snow on the ground). I know if I wait a few weeks, most likely those hot new items will go on sale. If you are buying a classic piece, wait until it’s worth it. For the really trendy items, check out Topshop, H&M, or Forever21.. when the trend dies out in three months, you’ll be glad you didn’t make it a major investment.

<3Kristie Huang