Friday, January 4, 2008

Our Afternoon Sale Picks: American Eagle Sweaters

But NB: We saw a couple of these in the store for less.

We bought this sweater! Typically we are firmly against the cotton sweater (given, as it is, to the bagging \ sagging), but ... nothing ventured, nothing gained, etc. AE rugby sweater, was $49.50, now $34.95

We swear we saw the exact same sweater in Abercrombie last year, but given our feelings on Abercrombie, we're happier to buy it here. A year later. Faux fur hoodie, was $99.50, now $69.95

This is the kind of top we never, ever buy, because we'd rather buy something with sequins. But then, not every occasion calls for sequins. Er, most do. But some, tragically, do not. Scoop neck sweater, was $44.50, now $19.95

Some On Sale, Some Not: Anthropologie

We are always so confused this time of year: Do we buy sale things? Or do we buy new things?
Er, so this is not exactly Sophie's choice, etc., but it does press on our apparently rabbit-sized brain, pun notwithstanding. We were thinking, then, that we'd talk about three things that are on sale, and three new things. Inevitably we are drawn to the bright and shiny. We are hoping we stay strong.

We need to plan a trip, immediately, to somewhere we can wear this. Stat! Shoals Harvest dress, $128

This dress makes us want to move to the country and work in a diner. And bake pies. And see that movie with Keri Russell. Viola Season dress, $238

We feel like this is one of those tops you see in Lucky with a turtleneck for now and on its own for spring. We obviously support this perspective. Buena Vista blouse, $88

This is so Maggie Gyllenhaal-ish Secretary, we are just slobbering all over it. Stellar Wind blouse, was $88, now $49.95

If we have learned anything in the last six months or so, it's that sometimes what you need more than anything is a boring, conservative dress that's not too short or fun. Etc. Stratus dress, was $338, now $199.95

We see this and can hardly imagine anything more boring, which is why we never have a proper shirt to wear underneath a super volume-y tunic. Rebecca Beeson cowlneck tee, was $68, now $39.95