Hi all! Today is a short but sweet blog post regarding how to flex expensive and designer goods within the means of your own style. Designer goods have become a status symbol as of recent years and I just want to educate y’all on how to actually shop these items while maintaining your style so you can be happy with your purchases because they actually fit who you are, and you don’t just buy these things for the clout.
I have touched on shopping designer and luxury clothing before, but I want to dive a bit deeper. Names like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Balenciaga may sound familiar to you, and you may even own items from these famed design houses… but are you happy with how much you spent on those pieces? Do the designer/luxury goods you own make you happy and fit in with the rest of your wardrobe and who you are as a person?
The whole idea of wearing designer and luxury clothing as a form of status or clout has been on the rise the last few years. These goods are now social assets; getting one’s hands on anything that says “GUCCI” in giant letters across it is an important means of social status in 2019. Unfortunately, designer and luxury items are quite expensive. And just to get that label and logo to appear in your outfit comes with a hefty price. Many people will buy the simplest, oddest items from these designer brands just to say they own something from that house, even if it is not necessary, practical, or does not even fit their style.
And that is just plain stupid.
I see so many people sporting Gucci slides when I am out and about, but to be honest with y’all, those things are ugly, and I am pretty sure if those slides were any other brand people would not be wearing them. Also, Gucci slides are one of the least expensive items within Gucci’s product arsenal, which makes them easier to acquire for the everyday person.
Look, I understand wearing a designer name is important nowadays, but the point I am trying to get across is to flex, but within the means of your own style. Even if it means purchasing something a little bit more expensive, if that item will satisfy you more in the long run it will be the better purchase than some stupid pair of $210 Gucci slides.
I do not like to skimp out on my clothing and always stay true to my style, and I want others to start being more weary of what they wear as well. When I buy designer, I consider the color palette that looks best on me, as well as my personal wardrobe colorings. I consider my style (dark and clean and a little bit slutty). I consider how many wears this particular item will give me (price per wear = how many times I will use the item divided by the price. So, a Gucci belt is $450, and if I wear that 50 times within the next year, it will be $9 per wear).
If you are going to shop designer, at least buy something you like, something you will actually wear, and something that will go with numerous pieces in your wardrobe so it will get fair usage. Do not buy into stupid clout trends like Gucci slides, and possibly splurge for some velvet Gucci loafers instead that will go wonderfully with at least 5 outfits you own.
Be smart, and be happy with what you buy so you will have less buyer’s remorse in the long run. Flex responsibly.