Would you spend $100 on a maxi dress?

[hi725]

I was in the mall last week and saw this:

www.armaniexchange.com/product/double+strap+maxi+dress.do?sortby=

I'm totally in love with it, but am having a hard time with the price.

On the other hand, I will probably be living in summer dresses until September since I'm sure none of my summer clothes will fit once the baby is out.

[papie]

Probably. That one is adorable. And sorry jehaw, but I'm guessing it would be better made and last longer than the ON version.

[iamgrace]

Yep.

[underwaterrhymes]

Probably not.

[papie]

Jun 20, 2012 20:23:35 GMT -5 @smace said:

Jun 20, 2012 20:19:19 GMT -5 papie said:

Probably. That one is adorable. And sorry jehaw, but I'm guessing it would be better made and last longer than the ON version.

I used to believe that and then I bought a $100 pair of jeans (brand name I cannot recall) and they fell apart within a year, faster than my fucking Lee brand jeans from Tj Maxx or Marshalls or wherever.

More money definitely does NOT = better quality. Though, I don't particularly like ON.

I find it true more often than not. I bought ON jeans, and they looked good for exactly 15 minutes. Then they got all baggy on the ass and knees, and never looked the same again, even after a wash.

I do buy cheap stuff, but I expect it to last a season. Right now I'm buying cheap fat clothes, because those will stop fitting soon. (I hope, lol)

[weelass24]

If that was 100% cotton I would.

[adhdfashion]

Jun 20, 2012 20:23:35 GMT -5 @smace said:

Jun 20, 2012 20:19:19 GMT -5 papie said:

Probably. That one is adorable. And sorry jehaw, but I'm guessing it would be better made and last longer than the ON version.

I used to believe that and then I bought a $100 pair of jeans (brand name I cannot recall) and they fell apart within a year, faster than my fucking Lee brand jeans from Tj Maxx or Marshalls or wherever.

More money definitely does NOT = better quality. Though, I don't particularly like ON.

Truth!

[gozf]

No, but I'm cheap. I balk at spending more than $20 on stuff like that.

[thedutchgirl]

Yup. I think the material of the ON ones sucks. I spent that much on a maxi three years ago, and I'm still wearing it.

[Deleted]

Nah. Not with the decent quality discount stuff available. If it were gorgeous or classic maybe?

[gozf]

Wait, I still have ON and Target maxi dresses from three years ago. Theyre fine.

[Marle]

Totally not the same style, but I got this for $35 at jcp

ETA: oh and no.

[Deleted]

I feel like with discount stores you have to be aware of the fabrics involved. I WILL NOT buy a ribbed cotton or a tissue weight material or any number of knits I can't describe but can feel from Old Navy or Kohls or Target etc.

[maryjane]

yes.

try it on. if you love it, buy it.

also, ask about their return policy. so if it sucks after all, you can return it. (i like trying stuff on at home again & seeing what it looks like on me in regular indoor lighting & in natural lighting.)

[jenna]

no, but it is not my style.