Knowing When To Snag A Deal--And When To Say 'No'

The words 'clearance' and 'sale' are like music to my ears. I get such a rush from finding the things I love for cheap. When it comes to my clothing I cannot stand to pay full price. So when I realized it's the Victoria's Secret semi-annual sale I zipped right over to the website.

Normally I'm the kind of person to shop in store. I like examining an article from the front, back, side, and every other angle. I like feeling textures, and piecing together outfits (or, in this case, bra and panty sets) throughout the entire store. Shopping online limits this. I have to rely on just a few pictures and reviews, if there are any reviews, to make my decision. I also feel uneasy shopping online because of sizes. Even if I have the exact same article at home, such as a pair of jeans, I'll try them on again just in case sizing has changed (American Eagle likes to do this!). Victoria's Secret is notorious for vanity sizing.

From www.victoriassecret.com

However, I'm on vacation, and not about to say 'no' to cheap lingerie! I took the plunge and ordered six pairs of panties, two bras, and a satin slip.

Here I'll confess something: I'm a little bit addict to bras and panties. I like how they look all lined up in my closet. I like picking out frilly ones, lacy ones, barely-there ones, imagining a scenario for each one to be worn. Did I need to snag this deal? Is this something I should have said 'no' to?

I think I've crossed the threshold of justifiably needing underwear. Yes, most people wear them most days, but I think my collection is in the category of unnecessarily frivolous. While I may have been upset with myself at first for turning down such a bargain on my undies, I think ultimately I would have been better off saving my money. 

Next time I'll pause to think...do I really need this?