The new $60 Bill

Just Bling · ‎03-10-2010

I realize that Susan and her team do not have any control over the pricing BUT the $50 bill last fall has turned into a $60 bill this spring.

At what point do you say enough is enough, how high priced can a top go?

Like any item you buy, at what point do you just stop buying?

Sunshine Kate · ‎03-10-2010

I stop buying now.

Her clothing is ""cookie cutter"" clothing. The fabric is cheap and the designs are so easy to make.

Somebody's laughing all the way to the bank.

Kathlen · ‎03-09-2010

They are considerably less expensive than tops I get at Chico's ... styles and fabrics similar.

lolakimono · ‎03-29-2012

It's all about the CPW. For me, $60 is a bit much, unless it's a top that I can wear with ABSOLUTELY everything or if it's a jacket. I would pay $60 for a well made jacket or a dress, but probably not for a top. Is there a top in particular you're considering? Perhaps we can help you find a lesser priced alternative.

lolakimono · ‎03-29-2012

Nantucket,

I did some comparison shopping for you, at just one store (Belk), where I searched for blouses under $50 (353).

Here are some "Graveresque" options and their prices, FWIW.

$6.99 Spense Three Quarter Sleeve Printed Top

$8.99 Kim Rogers® Knit to Woven Floral and Polka Dot Top

$10.99 New Directions® Geo Stripes Printed Blouse

$10.99 New Directions® Chevron Envelope Blouse

$11.49 New Directions® Printed Envelope Blouse

$14.49 Spense Printed Woven Top

$16.99 Sunny Leigh Printed Juliette Blouse

$16.99 Anne Klein Reef Print Blouse

$16.99 CHAUS Wedge Block Print Pintuck Blouse

$22.49 DKNYC Sleeveless Deep Pleat Blouse

$26.40 crown & ivy™ Cool Waves Tie Front Smocked Top

$27.60 New Directions® Printed Chiffon Bubble Blouse

$28.00 Alfred Dunner Tuscan Sunset Ikat Embellished Shirt

$28.80 New Directions® Mix Printed Poncho Top

And so on...

RainyDayGal · ‎03-09-2010

I don't mind paying more for something I'm going to wear to work or it's a special occasion, or if it's really unique and high quality. But for casual and weekend clothes $60 is a bit much.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

Your finances or lack of them are your problem. I suppose, you stop buying when you can't afford to buy. I have SG in my wardrobe, I don't recall paying $50 for a top and I haven't yet paid $60. But I have paid $79 and $89 for tops at Chico's and J.Jill. Which is why do so much shopping here at the Q.

BigOrangeKitty · ‎04-24-2012

You stop buying when you tell yourself you just don't need it. Like everything else they try selling us all day and night, do you really need it, do you have room for it, are you really going to wear it or use it?????

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

I've never bought a SG or Chico's top because $40 is the top (no pun intended) price I would pay for a top. I love the JM brand at Macys and also CSC and Slinky on HSN when they are on sale. Never paid more than $30 for any of them.