Did you know the expression “talking turkey” actually means to speak the plain, cold facts? If I’d thought about it long enough, I’d have remembered this, but my brain is a bit stretched these days. So the real deal? I didn’t buy an accessory or even, the pair of boots (I still believe in Santa!) I covet, but a pair of Boden pants from Goodwill. Yes, I totally caved at Goodwill.
This isn’t just any Goodwill store, but one stocked with barely worn stylish brands and new clothing from places like LL Bean, Target, and the Gap - all fabulous for my three, ”holy growth spurt Batman” children (and thankfully, not old enough to know or care where their clothing comes from yet)!
So, back to the pants. They are black, totally cute, my size and best of all, a long length. I couldn’t leave this find for another shopper – NO way. I doubt anyone would appreciate the bargain, color, size, or length as much as me. Unlike many of my other pants, Boden fits and are long enough, wash after wash after wash.
So there you have it – a new pair of corduroys (chocolate brown). I snuck them into the house while Margaret was asleep, but my husband witnessed the walk of shame, complete with a generic, white plastic bag from Goodwill and a receipt for $5.99! I may have already failed the diet, but I did it while supporting an important nonprofit. It was only a hiccup, and I am right back with the program (just in my sort-of, new pants).
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Erin,
Well, well. I would say you slipped instead of caved. Anytime you spend less than six I call it a slip. Over $10 is a stumble and anything over $12 is a cave. So I hope you are slippin’ along in your new cords!
Sally,
a total slip – really. I could do better than that, but I won’t. The bad news? They don’t even fit! I didn’t have time to try them on in the store and I think the tag/size is mislabeled. Too big (not a bad thing), but not related to any weight loss (a bad thing), but it’s the sizing. And that explains why they were there. Too good to be true. Oh well.