Buy, Love, Hate

Plus: Would you shop exclusively by appointment? [View this email in your browser]( I KEEP BUYING CLOTHES I THINK I LIKE, A FEW MONTHS LATER I HATE THEM Surely, it has happened to you: You buy something, thinking it will be a new wardrobe staple—something you'll love, cherish, and wear often—only to discover months later that it sits unused. According to Ipsos, [two in three Americans]( for clothes monthly, and half shop weekly. Among those who regret a purchase, buyer's remorse comes because they "didn’t really need it." It's no surprise when someone, like the poster of this thread, complains about not finding a satisfying purchase. Join this thread to discuss how to mitigate this problem and share what you've learned from your shopping experiences. [JOIN THE CONVERSATION]( POLL: WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO SHOP EXCLUSIVELY BY APPOINTMENT AT YOUR FAVORITE STORES? Saks Fifth Avenue, one of the largest department store chains in the US, [will switch to appointment-only shopping]( month at their location in San Francisco. This change will provide more personalized services for customers, but it means locals and tourists will not be able to enter the store and browse. How do you feel about this change, which [many luxury brands are adopting]( Would you be willing to shop exclusively by appointment at your favorite stores? [VOTE IN THE POLL]( THE NEW ARTERTON BRIEFCASE AND HOLDALL Everyone on Styleforum is now familiar with Arterton and their delightful range of "desiderata." Unlike most retailers, Arterton doesn't release a plethora of items, but when they do, you can be sure it's top-notch. Their latest release features two leather bags: a convenient [travel-size holdall]( a [stylish briefcase]( a passthrough pocket (you can always trust the British to consider your umbrella). Both bags are crafted in the UK and available for purchase on the Arterton online boutique. [READ MORE ON THE ARTERTON THREAD]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Share]( [Share]( [Tweet]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Forward]( Copyright © 2024 Styleforumnet LLC, All rights reserved. You are receiving this letter because you opted to receive newsletters for Styleforum. We bring you original articles about fashion, style, and culture, and alert you to hot discussion topics in the community. Our mailing address is: Styleforumnet LLC 205 N Monroe St.Moscow, Id 83843 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list]( [Mailchimp Email Marketing](