one in, one out

[anotheranon]

What started with a lucky Miyake find and deeply discounted Westwood boots is turning into some tentative designer collecting. I have searches set up for some of my favorite designers on Ebay, and so far I've found a Westwood top and Comme de Garcons blazer. I'm adhering to some limitations so I don't go crazy:

• It has to be something I'll actually wear, and in my size - no chasing something the wrong size or potentially unflattering just to see how it's made.
  
• Never full price because... just no. I can't afford such extravagance and besides, finding a bargain makes the pursuit more interesting.
  
• I have limited closet space so for each item I get, one has to go. It doesn't have to be an identical item (get a skirt and, say, a pair of shoes goes) but it's certainly ideal if I'm replacing "ok" with "better" (the CDG long blazer replaces a pinstripe one that never fit properly).
  
• It has to be representative of the designer's work. I refuse to shell out $$ for a t shirt with a logo.
  

So far this strategy is finding me ~3 pieces a year. Which is plenty.

Comments

[sealwhiskers.livejournal.com]

The Westwood boots are very nice, I bet they would work both in urban settings and in a ren-faire kinda crowd.

[anotheranon.livejournal.com]

Thank you - they really are surprisingly versatile! IMHO they go with jeans, skirts, and my pirate coat!

[rubyjones.livejournal.com]

You have such restraint! You know my history with designer things...I have never been afraid to buy designer frocks! I simply can't imagine (designer or utility garb) having the willpower to force myself to throw something out when I brought in something new.

On the designer things though...now that I have daughters, assuming they end up with my physique, I can now say I have a reason for holding onto my things...something to pass on to the girls :)

[anotheranon.livejournal.com]

Believe me - I don't always have the willpower for one in, one out! But I have to at least make the effort because of space constraints.

[geekchick]

so far I've found a Westwood top and Comme de Garcons blazer

Nice! Which Westwood top did you snag? And you have remarkable restraint. :) I keep trying to stick to the "one in, one out" rule, but it never works as well as I hope.

I joke that my superpower is being able to find expensive designer shoes for either relatively or objectively cheap; it's not the most useful superpower in the world, but it is mine and I like it. :) Are you on The Outnet and Yoox's mailing lists? I am on them for the sale info, and it usually pays off. :) Bluefly also just sent out an email last weekend about an "everything's $29.97" clearance sale. (Prada for under $30? That's crazy talk!)

[anotheranon.livejournal.com]

Westwood top = knit top that looks like deconstructed horizontal stripe "sailor" shirt - some of the stripes go downwards, also drawstrings on sleeves. Hard to explain...

Shoe bargain finding IS a superpower!!

You evil enabler you - I just registered with Yoox and Outnet, just 'cos.