I think I’ve spent more money on clothes in the past 3 days than I ever have in my life. With the upcoming events planned for the next six months or so, I figured it was high-time to get myself a new suit.. considering the episode at Matt & Jamie’s wedding last summer (not to mention the New Year’s Fiasco).
So, while we tried to head out to the Wrentham Outlets on Sunday, the Easter Bunny got in the way and prevented our success. Monday, I ended up going to Men’s Warehouse where I was persuaded (read: sucker) into buying not only a Navy suit, but also a charcoal gray suit (for those times when my blue suit is being drycleaned and I NEED one urgently — which happens SO frequently). I was expecting to pay about $400 for the whole shabang. So, buying two for about $450, it turned out to be a bargain, I guess.
Side Note: Reminds me of my father’s argument growing up:
Mother: Look what I got, I got two of XXXX because they were on sale, two for $20!
Father: But we only need one. Why would we need a second one?
Mother: Well, if I was planning on spending $20 for one, and I can get two for that price, why not?!
Father: But, just because you were planning on spending $20, doesn’t mean you needed to..
Which.. brings me back to my suit story…
So, I bought the Gray and the Navy. I also went and repaired my watch (not a camcorder), that was given to me by my Grandfather for my Bar Mitzvah. Haven’t seen or worn it since I was 13, so I thought it was time to get that back in working order.
Then there was the escapade last night at Filenes, to buy some new slacks and some new jeans.. I ended up getting about 3 pairs of dockers and 2 pairs of jeans for the modest price of $150. Everything was on sale (as it usually is at Filene’s) so, again, I followed my mother’s logic and took advantage of the prices.
So to summarize:
1. I’ve gotten a lot of new clothes
2. I’ve got a watch I haven’t worn in 13 years
3. I’m a sucker
And I feel good about this. Go figure.
Smart Mother!!!