Back in the 80s my friend invited me to go with her on a shopping trip to Bromley. Having dropped our daughters off at Primary School, we went in her car for what she described as a day of Retail Therapy. By lunchtime she had a few carrier bags, and I'd bought some new pants for the children.
"You must get yourself something, Ang" she insisted. So we went into Laura Ashley, and at her suggestion I spent £5 on a lacy pink knitted scarf. She assured me I'd wear it a lot.
Every so often I pull it out to finish off an outfit, perhaps half a dozen times a year. As I did a couple of weeks ago. Then I decided it should have a wash, so I put in a bowl of warm soapy water and swished it about a bit. I couldn't believe how much colour came out in the water! I felt like Macbeth with "the multitudinous seas incarnadine" I was so glad I'd not put it in the general wash inside a 'lingerie' bag.
It dried quickly in the warm sunshine. Back in the day, I was quite unsure about the purchase, it seemed rather frivolous on our limited income . But when I look back and think about it in terms of cost-per-wear, at about tuppence a time, I have definitely had my money's worth. I see they are currently being advertised online at £25+. Good gracious!!
Back in the 1980s I too bought that exact same scarf! Long gone from my cupboards though. I wanted to like it, but it was the wrong shade of pink for me.
ReplyDeleteOverthe years I've had different garments which it has paired with.
DeleteThe scarf has lasted well because you looked after it. You appreciated that you had spent precious money on it and therefore it was to be treasured.The colour is beautiful and I hope the scarf will bring you pleasure for many more years. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI still get compliments on it. 🩷
DeleteIt is a beautiful scarf! Yes, it's a good idea to think in terms of cost per wear or use when purchasing something, especially if it is someone one would wear or use for a long time.
ReplyDeleteLike a sari, it is a wardrobe item that will always fit, even if my weight fluctuates
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