So my Arman
i watch from the Orologi collection is not only the one watch that I own, but it’s probably one of the only luxury items I have in my possession. This watch was a ridiculous impulse buy I made several years ago when I was 20. I had worked two jobs that summer and I thought the watch was absolutely beautiful when I walked into the Armani store on my one trip out of the country to Florence, Italy.
Being in a foreign country, especially one like Italy and walking into a store like Armani I just couldn’t resist dropping the $200 on the watch. It was the first luxury item I had ever owned. It was brand name, beautiful, Italian, and spending the money made me feel like a real adult. I don’t exactly regret buying the watch, I made many worse mistakes on that trip… but I wish I’d worn it more. It’s so fancy and expensive that I’ve only worn it about seven or eight times in the last three years. The watch has a dark brown croco leather strap, a square face with stainless steel cage, and a rose gold inlay. Some days I take it out of the box just to stare at it.
I’m not that
into luxury buying, mostly because I can’t afford it, but also because I feel bad about using the items that I get. I wonder sometimes if it’s just because I’m a guy and I’m used to buying things to use and use until they’re worn out, not just to have. Also, I don’t find it that fun to shop in luxury stores, like I’m constantly being judged even if I can afford whatever I’m looking at. I enjoy going into stores like T.J. Maxx and rummaging around until I find something that I really love. I think it gives me more joy and and a much bigger thrill.
What I want to know is, have any of you ever made major impulse buys before, and do you regret it? What did you buy?
I also want to hear what you think about buying luxury items, are they worth it, or just too much of an investment?
What luxury items do you have in your wardrobe that you’re just in love with?
Let me know in the comments section, send me an email, or tweet me.
I’d love to hear all of your responses!