Anyone who knows me well, knows the subject of returns is
near and dear to my heart. I shop A LOT but
do not necessarily purchase many things.
When I do make a purchase it generally sits in my closet for minimum of
a week and often a month (or two and if I am being honest, three on occasion) before
the tags ever come off. My receipts are
neatly organized by store in an expandable paper file folder. I confess that I am a frequent returner but an
honest returner. Everything I take back
has never been worn or used, I have the proper receipts and always stay within
the allotted time for said return.
There have been a few times, very few, when I just knew the
new dress or handbag or whatever was absolutely perfect and wore it within a
few days. Have I ever regretted that rash
action? Of course I have and therefore
try to learn from past mistakes and misjudgments. Honestly it is always nice to have one or
two items in my closet that I can return should I be wavering and a new crush appears in my line of vision while shopping.
this post is so you!!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE it. miss you.
xo. c & v
cake & valley
I met a woman who purchased, ripped tags off and wore the next day. On top of it, she shopped at boutiques. I must've looked like I'd seen an alien when she told me that. She could see by the look on my face that I'm the complete opposite. For me one issue is that I don't completely trust my store judgement. I succumb to the lights & music and I know this about myself. So I have to take it home, let it sit in the closet and see if anything around it jumps to mind as a match. Once in awhile if something feels really good I will wear it the next day. I have stopped buying things while I'm out and changing into them because I usually bought them because I hated what I was wearing and never like the replacement the next day lol.
ReplyDeleteSounds like we think alike on this topic.
DeleteI return things often as well. I used to feel guilty, but now I don't care because if I'm not going to wear it and it's not worth the money, it's not for me! The Kozlow ladies love Nordstrom for that exact reason, because they welcome returns, don't make you feel awkward or guilty, and will always help you if you need something different. I can't say enough great things about the service at Nordstrom! You should hear Leigh Kozlow stories about returns. I'll try to get her to post!
ReplyDelete"I literally shudder at the thought of someone ripping tags off immediately after purchasing an item and am amazed at shoppers who wear new items the moment they get them. " Hahaha I love you. And I have to admit I tear too early. And can sometimes over buy. You have inspired me to return that shirt from Anthro that is just not work appropriate.
ReplyDeleteNancy, I've just discovered your blog and have been reading all of your old posts! How fun... it makes me miss you & our stugov office chats that much more!
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate to this because I just returned about a million things at Anthro. I always get sucked into the online sales, even though I know I need to try things on at the store (given my midget stature). But they were great about it, and now I have some extra funds for the after-Christmas sales... :)