What's the most impractical fashion item you own?
Clothing, outerwear, shoes, jewelry, handbag? Tell us about something you own that's entirely impractical, but you love it anyway. Was it an impulse purchase, or did you carefully weigh the pros and cons of owning it?
I'm trying to be more selective in what I buy, but lately I have jumped ship and purchased a pair of blue-and-white striped Hunter wellies. They're adorable, and remind me of my beloved Cornishware dishes, of all things. I absolutely did not "need" them and will likely have little opportunity to wear them -- but they will make me happy just seeing them in my closet, and I will wear them on occasion, I'm sure.
I have not purchased the handbag pictured below, but am so tempted. Another impractical item, but it practically sings to me. It's somewhat juvenile, I guess you'd say -- but reminds me of so much of what I love about England. I like this brand very much and find it to be excellent quality, but the price is off-putting. I work in corporate America where something like this carried to the office would be unusual. It's also decidedly spring-and-summer in style, and the white leather would be hard to keep looking pristine. Still ... it's adorbs and the temptation lingers.
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3 years agoA tooled leather purse that looks like a small saddle. There is sherpa underneath the top that opens up, and there’s a pommel! My father brought it home for me from a business trip to Mexico. This looks just like mine— I found a picture of one for sale on Etsy. Mine is in a cloth bag up on the top shelf of my closet. It’s very heavy and I’ve only used it a few times but still love it.
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3 years agofor the most part, I go for comfortable-yet-cute "capsule wardrobe" type things. I don't care for labels, uncomfortable shoes, sparkly jewelry, etc. but back in the day I used to have a very vintage / thrift store look going on. I had tons of silly clothes, and I wore them every day -- work, school, whatever.
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IdaClaire
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoThat bag is wonderful! I can totally see why you had to have it!
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Adding that all of the handbags are wonderful!
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoAllison, a frame mounted fur coat would look very cool. Sort of like this but with fur. Turn it into art with a boxed plexi frame.
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoAllison, I have a little wood box about the size of yours stored in the closet. I completely forgot about it. I found a saved article and house keys given by a friend from the old neighborhood inside. Not sure what to do with it now. Maybe I’ll give it away.
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