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Old 08-10-2006, 04:03 PM
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Default Would you pay 100$ for this???

I am obsessed about it.
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Old 08-10-2006, 04:17 PM
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Ok, this is going to sound really stupid, but I thought you were a guy this entire time.

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Old 08-10-2006, 04:22 PM
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No, why do you want it? Do you have some occasion to wear something like that?
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Old 08-10-2006, 05:05 PM
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Default Re: Would you pay 100$ for this???

Nope.
Personally, I would hit the Goodwill. If I had $100 I had to spend I could get 10 or more cute dresses for that amount.

How long have you been obsessed about it? Sleep on it for several days, see if it fits into the budget - is there a Cache near you where you could try it on to be sure it is as flattering on as you think it would be? If it still seems like a good idea after a week, you can afford it and it looks great... go for it.
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Old 08-10-2006, 05:06 PM
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I agree with Ruthie, that style is common enough at any thrift store.
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Old 08-10-2006, 05:08 PM
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Default Re: Would you pay 100$ for this???

Frankly, not a chance!

It's a very cute sundress, but it's just a sundress! Especially now that it's getting toward the end of the season I bet you could find one you like just as well or better for under $40.

Happy shopping!
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Old 08-10-2006, 05:09 PM
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nope.
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Old 08-10-2006, 07:40 PM
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It's very cute, but would look awful on me But even if it looked wonderful on me, I would never spend $100 on one dress, unless it was a special occasion (I just spent $140 on a bridesmaid dress). I too hit the thrift stores when I need to find a nice dress.

Try to calculate how long it would take you to earn the money for this. That usually turns my attitude right around when I envision myself sitting at a desk for an entire day for the privilege of owning this dress. Or try figuring out how many times you would reasonably wear it. If you wore it once a month in the summer for a few years (say 12 times), then you are still paying $8.25 EACH TIME you wear it. Given the style, it probably won't be something you hang onto forever. I will spend more on "classic" pieces that never go out of style. it may be worth the price to you, but it wouldn't be to me.
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Old 08-10-2006, 07:40 PM
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I would be more likely to buy it if it was in a color/pattern that was easier to wear more often. Once people have seen this dress, everytime they see it they will recognize it -- as opposed to a classic black or navy dress that you could just add different accessories to. Also, what is it made of? If is has to be dry cleaned that will add to the cost.

This is my method for helping me to decide on clothing purchases: cost per wear. I take the price and think of how many times I can wear it during the course of a year. If I have accessories to go with it already -- great. But if I have to buy new shoes, special bra, etc. to wear it, I add that to the cost of the garment. Same with dry cleaning costs. Now if that bright orange dress is something you can really only wear twice this year, the cost per wear is $50. As opposed to a navy blue dress that you might get 4 wearings out of for a cost of $25 per wear.

Buy trendy stuff on the cheap, if you can, to reduce the cost per wear. While the dress you want is cute, it will be out of style by the time I finish typing this.
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Old 08-10-2006, 09:09 PM
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Where would you wear this? Can you wear it more than a couple of times before the fall? What about cleaning -- is it machine washable or do you have to hand wash or dry clean?
Do you wear dresses like this often or is it a something you think you would like to wear? If it something you can wear often, can you justify the price by dividing by the times you would wear it? I'm not sure where you live, but if you have an early fall, I would think you would have to think about wearing it a time or two and the storing it for a year. It is a beautiful dress.
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Old 08-11-2006, 04:56 AM
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If you have a body anything like that mannequin, then I'd say yes. You'll more than make up for the $100 in free dinner dates. LOL

But seriously... no. It doesn't appear to be worth $100 to me.

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Old 08-11-2006, 05:05 AM
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Haha, Poundwise, I was going to make a like-minded guy comment about your comment, but I fear the hissing from the angry females on this board so... I'm going to keep my mouth shut now.
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Old 08-11-2006, 05:49 AM
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It is cute it is fancy, pretty, slinky, and I would look good in it, but even DH (who loves to see me in slinky) wouldn't pay 100...you can find something just like it (maybe even the exact dress) for way less. you will just have to shop around..which if you like shopping is a good thing..just leave the wallet at home.

if you must have it and are currently single, get a sugar daddy to buy it for you. (not that I ever did anything like that....)
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Old 08-11-2006, 06:06 AM
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Probably like most men, my willingness to pay $100 for the frock would depend less on the intrinsic value of the garment than on my anticipated return on investment.
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Old 08-11-2006, 06:16 AM
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Are there still Sugar Daddies out there?
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Old 08-11-2006, 06:43 AM
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Quote:
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Are there still Sugar Daddies out there?
According to Jerome Kern's "Showboat,"

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Kind old men who shower you with sables only live in Aesop's Fables . . .
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Old 08-11-2006, 06:47 AM
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Default Re: Would you pay 100$ for this???

What a delightful line, Bookie.

However, I believe there are still "Sugar Daddies" around. I think they go by a different name now. What is it... I think they're called "Husbands"?

*Runs and Hides*
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Old 08-11-2006, 06:51 AM
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Well I found one or two, umm I might be getting old that was almost 10 years ago! but times can't have changed that much in ten years can they?

and truthfully I didn't marry my sugar daddy, I married a guy who had his head on straight..even when it came to me .
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Ah, I would continue to shop around to tried find something similiar and maybe a little less expensive.

I found at newport news that was similiar style color blue

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Old 08-11-2006, 07:41 AM
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Default Re: Would you pay 100$ for this???

Are you looking for us to talk you in or out of buying it?? It doesn't matter what any of us would do. You don't need our approval of your purchase or peer pressure not to spend the money . I think you already have your answer. Let us know what you decide!
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