Most of the items in my closet probably cost between $5 and $75. I’m a huge fan of thrift stores, discount stores, and clearance racks. My mom raised me to hunt relentlessly for the best deal, so even when I’m doing fine financially, a $50 price tag will give me pause. A $100 item is a pretty big purchase, one to ponder, put on hold, and perhaps consult with a clergyman about (“But Father, it’s BCBG!”). And with the exception of an ill-advised pair of limited-edition purple Ugg boots my sophomore year of college, I almost never buy anything that costs more than $150.
My friend Melissa has the complete opposite spending outlook: she will drop $500 on a dress, no big deal. Sometimes I wish I could be more like her, since my proud bargain finds often disintegrate into tattered rags faster than her chic investment pieces. But my spending comfort zone feels deeply ingrained—like a moral compass instilled in me since childhood—and I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to pay a three-digit price without batting an eye (or having a small heart attack).
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So what about you guys? How much will you pay for something before you start stressing? What’s the most expensive piece you’ve ever bought? Was it worth it?
Original by: Winona Dimeo-Ediger
