I remember once when Pen was telling me that she bought slacks at Gap for $20 and I thought it was too expensive. That's only because I've found them to be $10 or less at Gap Outlet for the same quality. Shorts for $.97? Why, I have them in five different colors, thanks to Old Navy.
I used to agree with people that buying clothes in the Philippines is quite cheap, but I don't think so anymore. Can you find shorts for P100 in the Philippines? Never! Besides, the clothes at tiangges lack the quality for them to be called "great buys."
I didn't do anything, but shop this weekend. Clearance items at Gap Outlet were 30% off, plus I had a coupon for an additional 20% off. Plus I still had a $20 reward coupon that I received awhile back for converting my Gap card to Gap Silver. Basically, half of my stuff were free. I also found this awesome navy blue semi-formal dress at Banana Republic Factory Store for $27 (originally $110) which I can wear at Anton's wedding this spring. You can really replace your wardrobe when sales like these come up during the end of each season. And since madaling mapagsawaan ang mga gamit, I don't want to spend a lot on clothes anymore. Back in college, I wouldn't think twice about buying Abercrombie stuff every month, but these days, no thanks. Mas masakit pa when I took my clothes to Goodwill knowing that I barely wore them and were just giving them away kasi wala na akong space sa closet.
Whoever buys clothes at regular prices are crazy (or genuinely rich). I find it much funner when I find great bargains unexpectedly. I used to hate sorting through racks, but have made peace with it. Actually, it's not so bad if it's Gap Outlet or Banana Republic because at least they sort the madness by color. Old Navy, umm, I just go there kapag bored ako and trying to kill time because you really have to be in a certain frame of mind when you're sifting through their dump (and that's why probably no staff ever arranges their clearance sections!).
I also went to the mall today because I had to buy shampoo and visit the Apple Store and realized that it has been a long time since I've stepped into a mall...and my closet reflects that fact.
wut? i just got upgraded to gap silver too this year! *apir*
ReplyDeleteHow do you convert to GAP Silver?
ReplyDeleteWhen I go to the GAP, I go immediately to the back part of the store, yup clearance LOL. I also seldom buy regularly priced items unless I REALLY, REALLY want it and need it and for sure its going to take a long time for it to go on sale LOL
At least I have cousins and nieces that will take my hand me downs. So its not to heartbreaking when I have to part with them LOL
Pen: You're such a twin! LoL. When you upgraded to Gap Silver, did they transfer your points from your old card to the new one? They didn't on mine and I was so close to getting a reward certificate!
ReplyDeleteRaissa: They usually ask you at the register if you want to convert. I think there's a certain time of the year when they do this. Even at Banana Republic, they would ask me if I want to change my Gap card to a BR one instead.
you get upgraded to Silver if you've spent at least $900 for a year.
ReplyDeletemina: wala naman pinagbago sa account ko! i thought i'll get a new card nga pagka-upgrade ko, i still have the same ol gap card from 2005. i want that "silver" card, damnit.
rai: ako rin. i hardly buy anything full price - if i do, um pabili ko na lang sa sister ko lol. i live for the sales!