How much is too much for a top?

Never in a million years, would I pay 165 for any item of clothing let alone a top, but it’s up to the individual isn’t it, we are all different aren’t we, I’d pay a lot for certain items in my house, but never on clothes, the maximum I’d pay for a top would probably be 60 pounds,

If you like it that much and can afford it then just buy it. Life is too short!!

It is Tallulah - their sale is still on too! Go for it ?

I've stopped buying clothes and started buying plants instead I think the lockdowns getting to me x

It looks fabulous, if you want it, and will wear it and can afford it, then get it. Lovely top, will look good over trousers, a long slim dress or a skirt, anything! ?✅

MawB2

I don’t like it so £2.50 in the charity shop would be too much for me.
On the other hand I have just spent £22.95 on this (reduced from £45) and see myself getting a lot of wear out of it.

Love it MawB2 - being nosy is it from Seasalt?

Don't watch for too long, or else those dreaded words "Out of Stock" will appear.

Thanks to everyone who has given me an opinion and advice. I still haven't decided, but I'm still watching it. I do think the huge variety of what we like, how much we spend, what our priorities are and all the other little differences, show that we are not (as some organisations seem to think) all the same as we grow older, but we keep our individuality. I never expected so many responses. I've loved reading them.

My beauty/fashion mantra is "flaunt your assets and let your liabilities look after themselves". If this top will look stunning on you, that is what people will remember and you can get away with spending as little as possible on the trousers and accessories that go with it - it's all a balancing act. I would buy it and enjoy it!

Just buy it! If you love it you won't regret it. I bet you have saved money in the Pandemic. Come on, life is for living

What kind of people would think "she's wearing that again"
The kind of people you wouldn't want to see again, so they'd never know how many times you wore it.

I could t afford it....but obviously you can ... and you love it, buy it and don’t let anybody tell you you shouldn’t.

I always think the decision should include consideration of ‘cost per wear’. A cheap £20 item is expensive if it’s only worn twice. A £100 item is much cheaper if its worn 10 times. If you love it, you are more likely to wear it lots! It’s also about what you can afford. You only live once.

I’m going to have to work on that “cost per wear” thing. I’ve way too many things where cost per wear = actual cost. All bought ages ago though. I’m now buying very little and adapting what I have.

On the other hand I’m currently sporting an old favourite top that I’ve had for at least 15 years and still wear at least once a month. It probably cost a tenner in the January sales.

In answer to the question, I wouldn’t buy it, and the most I’ve paid is around £40. But if you can afford it, love it, and it would make you happy, why not?

I just bought a jacket from Hobbs and the enthusiastic assistant told me all about the British wool and British manufacture. It was tempting but I remarked that all that would be reflected in the price. She told me the price. It was expensive and my face showed no sale. However, surprise, surprise, I got 20% knocked off for supplying my details as a new customer. Reader, I bought that jacket and certainly will wear it for years! ??? I doubt if I'll even set foot in there again so the moral is, haggle! They need your money and can usually do a deal.

As regards the OP top, I like the fabric but dislike the grandad neckline. It's fine if you have a nice, long, smooth, young neck! Sadly, I don't!

What kind of people would think "she's wearing that again"
Does it matter

As my Grandma always said, with regards to money, 'you can't take it with you'
Oopsminty my Mum used to say “there are no pockets in shrouds”

I agree that if it will give you pleasure, then why not buy it. If these Covid times have shown us anything, it’s that there’s no future...only the present...so do what will make you happy now.

Annsixty: I agree with your comment
about being so distinctive that people would recognise it every time you wore it and think "she's wearing that again".

If it’s something you really like then yes. Obviously if you can afford it too. I wouldn’t get into debt for it.

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

It depends on how much you like it, how good you look in it, and how often you would wear it. It’s always good to treat yourself occasionally, and a good top can look good with ordinary skirts, trousers, jeans, etc.

If you can afford it, know you'll wear it often, and won't feel guilty later then why not.
It's probably not a straightforward decision or you wouldn't have brought it to GN.
Could you treat it objectively and list the pros and cons and ask yourself:
Could I make something almost identical?
Could I buy something very similar for a lot less?
If I make/buy something similar for a lot less, what could I do with the balance?
I would probably spend up to£40 max on a top. More likely to sew one, go to charity shop or wait for the sales. However, we need to keep buying some stuff to keep businesses going in these difficult times.

I'm with the 'if you can afford it, buy it'

As my Grandma always said, with regards to money, 'you can't take it with you'.

I’ve only once paid that sort of money and it was for an outfit to wear for three weddings. The questions to ask yourself are
Can you afford it
Where / when will you wear it?
Will it just hang in your wardrobe!