Ever since coming in from the wild the Sasquanch has been obsessed with clothes. I understand the allure to a certain extent... going so long without clothing must make him want to ensure it never happens again. But really, does one person need so much clothing?
The only plus side to this (other than being on the arm of a snappy dresser) is he sometimes he sets me loose in a store with a couple hundred dollars to make himself feel better about splurging.
I was raised by a mom who was frugal to extremes. And a DUTCH step-dad. (Enough said?) Let's just say my wardrobe growing up was hand-me-downs, Biway, Good Will, and Wolco.
Nothing wrong with this. There are certain things I will never spend a lot of money on. I still go to Walmart for underwear (Fruit of the Loom makes a nice boy short style I like). I will always buy cheap pjs (the last pair i purchased from Mark's was on clearout and cost me $10).
Actually, if Sasquanch didn't have a say, I would probably still be shopping mainly at Value Village, but who is going to argue with someone who is encouraging you to spend money on your wardrobe?
So yesterday I tried on an amazing cardigan/wrap sweater at a local shop. It had an orange sale sticker which I glanced at ever so briefly as I swooped the fine wool garment over my shoulders. I thought it said $24 and it didn't really matter because once I had it on I knew is was going home with me. It is a reversible elegant purple/grey thigh duster of a silky, fine knit. Beautiful and flattering over jeans or tights, or anything really.
Upon closer inspection I discovered it was knit of baby alpaca wool. And. AND! It wasn't $24 dollars. It was $240. ON SALE.
And so I bought it. Partly out of spite. Partly as an experiment to see if it would irk Sasquanch at all. And mostly because I couldn't imagine not owning it.
Upon returning home he was PROUD of me! "Great purchase," he said. And now I am wondering how many garments I have enabled him to buy guiltlessly and for how long with this one splurge.
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