Monday, January 08, 2007

Object of Desire

The Sara Berman Herringbone Coat.


I've been looking longingly at this coat for about three months now. It was originally £190 (i.e. far too much for me to justify spending in these frugal times). However, it has been now been reduced online to £79.00.

I tried it on again in store at lunchtime (where it has only been reduced to £99) and I'm still undecided.


The Case For
- I really like it
- Its a significant reduction
- This picture reminds me of the video for Suede's The Drowners (showing my age/huge dip in credibility there) - although that's more to do with the shorts than the coat, so a pretty rubbish reason.



The Case Against

- I have a perfectly serviceable winter coat that a) isn't hugely different but b) is alot warmer
- I will soon have plenty of other things (e.g. furniture & paint) to spend £79 on
- The coat will not transform me into looking like this model, which is probably more what I want more than the coat.


I think I will take a chance and see if it is reduced further. In the meantime, if anyone would like to put me off it, then please do.

4 comments:

Miss Forthright said...

If in doubt, don't bother. If you're not certain about something that you could spend a hundred quid on, forget it.

SandDancer said...

I wouldn't be paying £100 for it - £79 at the most! But you are right that if there is any doubts,I should leave it.

Miss Forthright said...

Oh I thought you said it was £99 in store? I'm all confused today.

Either way, leave the coat and count your pennies.

SandDancer said...

Problem solved - it has now sold out online where it was £79.