The One Reason I Bought It
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After working in public relations for a few years, I know there are many studies to tell retailers the buying habits of women. Researchers are constantly seeking….what is the one factor motivating you to purchase a particular piece?
I often attempt to chart a pattern in myself, and I know that some patterns presently exist whereas, before I hit my 50s, I was all over the map with my reasons to buy. After working in the industry, I am much more aware of the techniques used to motivate a purchase…it might be the display or the music on the sound system, but all of us, at various times, are pretty much manipulated by marketers in one fashion or another.
I thought of this today when I dressed for work, because I bought this top for one reason only….I loved the print!! Fortunately, the top fit well and has versatility, but I loved this print so much….I probably would have purchased it any way. I gravitate toward these colors: purple, rust, black, brown, and military green as my favorites. But, in the past year, I have attempted to add more variety so that I am not in a rut.
Buying habits?? Sometime, when I am not planning weddings, I might do some research on our 50+ age group and see if I can draw any conclusions!!
Oh that top is beautiful! I love it paired with the blue jacket, the sheen is so pretty. You look awesome!
Great top….I too would have bought it for the print….and if it didnt fit? I would hack it up and use it is a scarf, lol….funny the reasons we buy things isnt it? I but it ONLY because I love it….simple enough:0
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Great top and I think your research project is definitely one for after the wedding!
I am afraid you might not find much data out there on the clothes shopping habits of older women though.
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pretty colors indeed! That is what kills me about Anthropologie – the smell, the music, the decorations, they are reeling people in – you just love it in there so much you want to buy, buy, buy! I work hard to notice these things though and teach my children not to be "made merchandise of" – and to keep their eyes open to marketing ploys!
What a fantastic print! I have been drawn to watercolor prints lately! they are so fresh, add dynamics to the outfit.
Reasons why I buy? Because I love. The shop, to shop, the price, the item. And how it looks on me.
I could shop for a living. Well, at least try.
Yes, do a post on what marketing studies suggest about buying patterns! My only observation is that years ago working in a bookstore, we could definitely change the customers browsing patterns based on the music we played. Leon Redbone brought out something in them we rarely saw.
I'm a sucker for purple and orange too. I love them together. Great top.
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Beautiful print! I bought a top for the print alone. It had shoes and purses and hats all over it. I HAD to have it!
that really is a beautiful print! I'd have bought it for that reason also! By the way….I love Dana Buchman as well. Thanks for posting a pic of her, I had never seen her! ~Serene
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The blouse looks like a painting–you could frame it if it doesnt fit! I agree with you–I have gotten better–I make a list of needs and try to stay focused…try…and try some more!
I love that print!
I love that print too. I'm a big fan of prints though. I own lots of different funky prints.
I love the blouse, it goes well with the Jacket.
You always come up with such nice wardrobes.
Funny, today I was reading about a similar topic in the oprah magazine. I do notice I buy when I am stressed out.
Great pick for the top – I'd buy it too. Music or no music!
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beautiful combination
The print is beautiful! I love how it looks with the navy blazer.
I try to only buy things that I really need, but sometimes I will see something that I just HAVE to own and that's usually the piece I wear the most!
I've made purchases that way as well… if I like it, I buy it… then find a way to make it work.
Love the shineee jacket paired with that cool print.