When online shopping, one must have very strict rules or questions to ask yourself in the decision-making process. Some of mine are:
- Does it fit your aesthetic? (Do you fall-in-love-at-first-sight?)
- Is it unique? (I gravitate towards statement items, or one-of-a-kind pieces.)
- Can you wear this more than once? (A bit difficult to combine this and the above.)
5. Is this an impulse buy?
One action I find extremely helpful in guiding online purchases is to never buy right away. Bookmark the item, and come back to it the next day. If you're dreaming about it, constantly thinking about it, and can't keep it out of your head, then that is a sign that piece of clothing or jewelry or that pair of shoes is really IT for you. If you've completely forgotten about it, or know that you can live without it, then let it go. Spend your money on something that is really worth it. It's pretty much common sense, I know. But this step is really important! It will help prevent impulse purchases, which is a source of many unwanted purchases for online shoppers. (Of course, if you are on a limited time frame- sale that ends soon, coupon that expires soon, etc.- then you can shorten the waiting time frame. But always try to take a step back and leave your computer screen for a while. It will clear your mind.)
I am also a big fan of ocean themes and rich water/earth tones. I wanted to be a marine biologist when I was younger (and work on ships like Jacques Costeau) and am currently an avid recreational scuba diver. The Proenza Schouler skirt spoke to that part of my personality. The blues, greens, and whites are calming and remind me of the sea, yet the slight shimmer in the fabric make it fun rather than staid.
Cons: (1) Way too expensive (2) Don't really have anything I would wear this with, or wear this to (3) The glittery body is actually a bit much for me, I wish it was that color but not shimmery...or perhaps even a deeper blue would be nice? (4) Not easy to match (5) Not too sure about sizing/fit, and measurements look too big for me
The cons outweighed the pros, and this jacket did not become a new addition to my closet.
Hope you all enjoyed that peek into my shopping thought process! Let me know if you have any questions or want to talk about anything.
~burn bright~
Jess