My work situation may be winding down a little bit, with college classes ending in April and my main contract dropping down to 3 days a week again. I'm a little freaked out, but the free time might convince me to get my house/life in order a little better. It's been nice having a day or two off the last couple of weeks.
Lately, though, the only thing I try to do on weekends is head to the Bay. I'm obsessed with their weekend sales. But, knowing my finances will take a beating with tax season and the lower work hours, I'm trying to be practical about it. I only look at the dresses and tights.
Yesterday after work, I thought I'd get a jumpstart, in case they put stuff on sale on Friday nights. They don't always, but it didn't matter. I found a DKNY City dress with a regular pricetag of $189 for $25. With tax, it was $30. I need to hem it a little (a smidge long) and it's a bit loud on top for some people, but I'm excited by it. Last week I picked up two dresses around the same retail price for $35 each (or so). Do I need these dresses, you ask me silently? Not necessarily, but having them I know I won't be scrambling to find a dress for weddings or interviews or a nice night out. I've worn almost every dress I've bought (one is definitely a wedding dress, all shiny and boobly) or will if I ever go out at night again.
The tights I've been more frugal about. I have a huge backlog of tights from last summer, so I know I don't need any. But I have gotten some cute patterned tights the last few times and so that's my limiter: patterns. I've got another 3 months or so of tight wearing, so I can rationalise it.
Better get my day started. I'm trying a new Bay today to see what they've got. Usually they're good for tights, but I'm curious about clothes. Kind of need a few summer shirts.
