LaTigresse
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As far as clothing I think it depends on several issues. Name brand does not ALWAYS mean quality. Nor does amount spent. I look at it this way. Is the item in question going to be a fad that is only seasonal? If so, not something to spend a lot of money on. Is the item something that I will wear to work? If so, definitely not something to spend a lot of money on (ink has a way of jumping onto clothing in a printing company). And, does the quality match or exceed the price in my eyes? I don't care if it's a Ralph Lauren, if it's made cheaper or equal in quality to a t-shirt I can get from a discount store for less than $10, I am buying the $10 one. I have coats, timeless designs, that I've owned for almost 20 years. I look at some shoes the same way, especially boots. Sneakers, I buy well made but moderately prices because I am on my feet a lot, but wear them out fast. Jeans, there is NO WAY I am buying expensive jeans, just no way. I use them, they are not a fashion statement. If I spend more than $20 on a pair, I've spent too much. Sunglasses, rarely more than $15.00. I do not need prescription shades, I have a habit of losing and breaking them regularly. I am not careful with them and don't want to be. Jewelry, that is something I will have all my life and can hand on to someone else to appreciate. I don't mind spending more and ignoring most costume jewelry. However........I have bought a few costume pieces that were very much a fad. No reason to spend a lot of money on something that will be unwearable in a year.
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My twisted, self deprecating, sense of humour, finds alot to laugh about, in your lack of one! Just because you are well educated, articulate, and can use big, fancy words, properly........does not mean you are right!
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