Should I keep this Gucci skirt $1,283? Help?

theorangebox · Jun 20th, 2008, 05:25 AM

Hi All,

I recently purchased this sale Gucci skirt from the Spring '08 runway collection but I am not sure it is the most flattering on me. I have wide hips as it is (I recently gained weight- I am usually thinner) and I am not convinced this is the best choice. Also, is the pattern too 80s? Too trendy? Is it too dressy to be worn daytime? My boyfriend and SA loved it on me which pushed the purchase. Sometimes I don't know a good thing because I am playing it too safe with the way I dress and this is definitely more risky. What do you think? It originally sold for about $2,155 - I bought it for $1,283+tax last week. Now it would sell for $860+ tax because there was another markdown (but I didn't get it for that price). I could always try my luck at returning it and trying to find it again if it's worth $860 but not $1,283. I always have a hard time with sale purchases because they are obviously last season and I still don't know whether there is something I might like more around the corner. We are about to take this huge 8 week trip including Europe and NY...I would want to be able to wear it there...And no offense but I don't need to hear, "If you really love it you'll know" etc. because I rarely ever know. I need raw unedited opinions. Thoughts?

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Bubach · Jun 20th, 2008, 07:48 AM

I personally like it! It is unique and not that trendy (you could easily pull it off in seasons to come). The original price was too high for this piece IMO, but the price you paid sounds rather reasonable (it is Gucci after all)

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mooks · Jun 20th, 2008, 08:07 AM

You totally rock that skirt! Looks amazing on you but.....the price is ouch!! Any chance it could go down?

HermesNewbie · Jun 20th, 2008, 08:24 AM

It's a great skirt and it's very flattering on you!

I agree with the other posters about the price. Is there anyway you can take it back and buy it for $860? Some stores will do price adjustments without you having to return it. Other stores will make you officially return the item and re-purchase it.

chantal · Jun 20th, 2008, 10:15 AM

It's cute but I wouldn't ever spend that one one skirt. Where are you even planning on wearing it?

Norlite · Jun 20th, 2008, 10:25 AM

It's not too trendy or too 80's or too night time or anything. It's gorgeous and looks great on you. If you like it and your BF likes it and you can afford it. Keep it.

IMO you'll be able to get lots of use out of it for years to come.

pisdapisda79 · Jun 20th, 2008, 10:41 AM

I think the skirt is amazing something you don't see often, if you can afford it, I say keep it

Caraway · Jun 20th, 2008, 11:03 AM

Honestly? I don't think that the skirt is flattering. You look uncomfortable in the photos, as though the skirt is making you self-conscious. Perhaps this is because the cut of the skirt and the pattern draw a lot of attention to an area of your body that you are already sensitive about?

I would return it.

lolitakali · Jun 20th, 2008, 11:05 AM

Looks good on you but...

I'd pay that $$$$ if it is leather and not fabric & if it is not white (for that oops here goes the $$$$ from a stain).

But, thats just me.

chantal · Jun 20th, 2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by lolitakali

Looks good on you but...

I'd pay that $$$$ if it is leather and not fabric & if it is not white (for that oops here goes the $$$$ from a stain).

But, thats just me.

I agree. Leather and that price would be okay. Fabric not so much unless it was a coat.. :/

lillyjill · Jun 20th, 2008, 11:57 AM

I think it is a little too expensive. The print is not that unusual and it is hard to tell it is gucci or an high level brand.
However if you like it you can keep it.

Melanie · Jun 20th, 2008, 11:59 AM

I think it is awesome! However, I think you need to look at a few things:

1. How often will you wear it (i.e. get your money's worth)?
2. Can you truly afford it?
3. Could you find something similar, that was less expensive, and still have money left for something else, too? That is what I usually think about!

tresjoliex · Jun 20th, 2008, 12:04 PM

I would never spend that on a skirt, totally not worth it.

View Poll Results: Should I keep this skirt? You can choose more than one.
Return it, it's not as flattering or attractive as something at that price should be.	78	42.62%
Return it, although it looks great it's not worth the price.	22	12.02%
Return it, it is something you would probably not get a lot of wear out of, or is too trendy.	15	8.20%
Keep it it looks amazing.	31	16.94%
Return it and try to buy it again for less, it's not worth the higher price.	15	8.20%
You could keep it, it looks good, but you might not get enough wear to justify the price.	15	8.20%
Return it, I'm not fond of the print.	7	3.83%
Voters: 183. You may not vote on this poll

Jun 20th, 2008, 05:25 AM	#1
theorangebox Sofa King Banned	Should I keep this Gucci skirt $1,283? Help? Hi All, I recently purchased this sale Gucci skirt from the Spring '08 runway collection but I am not sure it is the most flattering on me. I have wide hips as it is (I recently gained weight- I am usually thinner) and I am not convinced this is the best choice. Also, is the pattern too 80s? Too trendy? Is it too dressy to be worn daytime? My boyfriend and SA loved it on me which pushed the purchase. Sometimes I don't know a good thing because I am playing it too safe with the way I dress and this is definitely more risky. What do you think? It originally sold for about $2,155 - I bought it for $1,283+tax last week. Now it would sell for $860+ tax because there was another markdown (but I didn't get it for that price). I could always try my luck at returning it and trying to find it again if it's worth $860 but not $1,283. I always have a hard time with sale purchases because they are obviously last season and I still don't know whether there is something I might like more around the corner. We are about to take this huge 8 week trip including Europe and NY...I would want to be able to wear it there...And no offense but I don't need to hear, "If you really love it you'll know" etc. because I rarely ever know. I need raw unedited opinions. Thoughts? 00020m.jpg 00110m.jpg 00370m.jpg Gucci Skirt 2.jpg Gucci Skirt 3.jpg Last edited by theorangebox; Jun 20th, 2008 at 05:35 AM.

Jun 20th, 2008, 07:48 AM	#4
Bubach Think geek,wear pink	I personally like it! It is unique and not that trendy (you could easily pull it off in seasons to come). The original price was too high for this piece IMO, but the price you paid sounds rather reasonable (it is Gucci after all) . __________________ while (!broke) { buyAnotherBag(); }

Jun 20th, 2008, 08:07 AM	#5
mooks Cool Britannia! Location: On The Thames	You totally rock that skirt! Looks amazing on you but.....the price is ouch!! Any chance it could go down? __________________

Jun 20th, 2008, 10:25 AM	#8
Norlite Member Location: Ontario, Canada	It's not too trendy or too 80's or too night time or anything. It's gorgeous and looks great on you. If you like it and your BF likes it and you can afford it. Keep it. IMO you'll be able to get lots of use out of it for years to come. Last edited by Norlite; Jun 20th, 2008 at 10:45 AM.

Jun 20th, 2008, 05:30 AM	#2
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Jun 20th, 2008, 08:24 AM	#6
HermesNewbie Shopaholic! Location: In the mall!	It's a great skirt and it's very flattering on you! I agree with the other posters about the price. Is there anyway you can take it back and buy it for $860? Some stores will do price adjustments without you having to return it. Other stores will make you officially return the item and re-purchase it.

Jun 20th, 2008, 10:15 AM	#7
chantal Member	It's cute but I wouldn't ever spend that one one skirt. Where are you even planning on wearing it?

Jun 20th, 2008, 10:41 AM	#9
pisdapisda79 Member Location: Canada	I think the skirt is amazing something you don't see often, if you can afford it, I say keep it

Jun 20th, 2008, 11:03 AM	#10
Caraway Member	Honestly? I don't think that the skirt is flattering. You look uncomfortable in the photos, as though the skirt is making you self-conscious. Perhaps this is because the cut of the skirt and the pattern draw a lot of attention to an area of your body that you are already sensitive about? I would return it.

Jun 20th, 2008, 11:05 AM	#11
lolitakali Mira Location: Maryland	Looks good on you but... I'd pay that $$$$ if it is leather and not fabric & if it is not white (for that oops here goes the $$$$ from a stain). But, thats just me. __________________ *Best way to diet is to eat what you hate, not eat what you love.* *$$$$$ / GOLD = "my precious".* -ME to be a dragon hoarding gold-

Jun 20th, 2008, 11:57 AM	#13
lillyjill Member	I think it is a little too expensive. The print is not that unusual and it is hard to tell it is gucci or an high level brand. However if you like it you can keep it.

Jun 20th, 2008, 11:59 AM	#14
Melanie Compulsive Shopper! Location: CT	I think it is awesome! However, I think you need to look at a few things: 1. How often will you wear it (i.e. get your money's worth)? 2. Can you truly afford it? 3. Could you find something similar, that was less expensive, and still have money left for something else, too? That is what I usually think about!

Jun 20th, 2008, 12:04 PM	#15
tresjoliex adore couture	I would never spend that on a skirt, totally not worth it. __________________ What will be, will be.