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Well------I wouldn't , on purpose, spend that amount on a blouse---but am not at all surprised at the cost----don't think it is stupid tho---I think the price of eggs is stupid!!!!

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@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

@Lakehouse granny wrote:

Just who pays $60 - $70 for a top or blouse?  That is just stupid!  I used to be a regular but not anymore!


 

@Lakehouse granny 

 

Well, it depends on many things .... your income, the occasion, and (probably) how often you'll wear it.

 

Right now, in my closet, I have a couple pima cotton tee shirts I bought at Walmart (yes, pima cotton at Walmart) for $5 each.  I wear them a lot, at home.  I wouldn't wear them out.

 

Right now, I also have a couple silk satin blouses I purchased at Neiman Marcus to color match to two wool-gabardine suits.  I don't wear them as frequently, but they were worth every penny of the $225 each I paid for them.

 

BTW, I try to be specific when discussing fashion. 

 

Whether it's a blouse, caftan, tee shirt, polo shirt, tailored shirt ... etc etc ... be specific.  What the heck is a "top"?


 

 

I agree with being specific.  The price of $60 to $70 for a well tailored blouse is the average.  People want quality in their clothing but do not want to spend the money.

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I guess I have been "stupid" often!

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@Lakehouse granny 

We all have different budgets. I have no problem paying that amount and more. 

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Lzzkehouse granny , you are so right.  These comments are ridiculous.  there are soo many beautiful clothing choices available for appropriate prices and good quality.  I would be stupid to support designs that are easily over priced.  I buy what I want but my money can go to real needs of others.

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I will take a guess that the OP was referring to prices here at the Q, I will agree with her on that. I will pay for quality. From my experience shopping here, the quality does not warrant the prices. That is my opinion, that opinion is just as valid as anyone else's and I stand by it. Just love how so many will jump right on a new poster with their own vast wisdom, lol. Remember, you were also a new poster at some point, I'm betting you were not greeted in the same manner.
"To each their own, in all things".
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@Snicks1 wrote:
I will take a guess that the OP was referring to prices here at the Q, I will agree with her on that. I will pay for quality. From my experience shopping here, the quality does not warrant the prices. That is my opinion, that opinion is just as valid as anyone else's and I stand by it. Just love how so many will jump right on a new poster with their own vast wisdom, lol. Remember, you were also a new poster at some point, I'm betting you were not greeted in the same manner.

 

 

If the OP wouldn't have said it is stupid there wouldn't be such a strong response.  It is possible to state an opinion without insulting other people.  As far as not being greeted in the same manner the first time I posted on this board another poster snapped at me with her response.  A person must have a thick skin to be on these boards.

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Another "new member"  griping and will never respond. Yay.

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@Lakehouse granny   Welcome to the forums and sorry for the ones who jumped on you before you got replies from others who were more cordial. Not a great way to feel accepted, right?

 

I don't purchase from Q anymore after being a customer from the start. I like sales and discounts from stores and sites I've frequented for many years. BTW, prices are very high everywhere and I decide how badly I want something expensive.

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Everyone has a budget for their lifestyle. If it’s good quality and unique yes I will spend that much.