So what do you think? Should I update my spring/summer wardrobe with a new piece from Rachel Roy? This could be a great opportunity to get a new fashion savvy piece for an incredible fashion savvy price! And we all know how much us ‘real-life’ woman love that!
Who is Rachel Roy you ask?
Rachel Roy is a new contemporary designer at the Bay. http://www.thebay.com/Women/rachelrachelroy.aspx
Her fashion forward Rachel Rachel Roy collection captures a fresh and ‘youthful’ look by mixing elements of downtown cool with uptown chic – all at affordable price points. Yes, some styles in her collection are geared to younger women but there are many suitable for the modern, ‘real-life’ women 35+. And remember ladies, in order to dress your best you always want to keep your look modern!
So let’s take a look and see…see what I’ve found, and let’s have some fun with it!
I’ve taken pictures of me, who is most definitely a ‘real-life’ woman 35+ wearing three of her pieces. We’ll compare my pictures to pictures of models wearing the same pieces on the Rachel Roy web site. http://www.rachelroy.com/Editor%27s-Picks/110028001,default,sc.html
Now I want you to use the ‘tips and tools’ that I’ve taught you on how to dress your best. I want you to choose the top that you think will help me look and dress my best!
Remember, my body shape is The Pear. I am bigger on the bottom than I am on the top. My goal is to choose a top that flatters my body shape, fits me, embraces my feminine side and reflects my personal style. Oh, and don’t forget my budget…it is $100. In order for me to ‘shop smart’ I always want to stay within my financial comfort zone and stick to my budget.
So here are my three choices….
Should I update my leggings with the Short Sleeve Fringe Top (Reg $119 – Sale $83.30)?
Model Look : Rachel Roy model ‘Real-Life’ Look: Janeen Joyce
Should I update my leggings and skinny jeans with the Lightening Bolt Intarsia Uneven Hem Tank (Reg $99 – Sale $69.30)?
Model Look: Rachel Roy model ‘Real-Life’ Look: Janeen Joyce
Should I update my soft pants and jeans with the Striped Raglan Cardi (Reg $89 – Sale $62.30)?
Model Look: Rachel Roy model ‘Real-Life’ Look: Janeen Joyce
So what do think? Which top piece should I choose?
Oh, and there is one other thing you should consider; something I like to teach my clients when purchasing clothes. It’s important to always…
Look for pieces that bring value to your wardrobe. What does that mean?
When you’re looking for a piece to update your wardrobe and you find more than one that you like, then look at all of them and ask, “Which piece will give me the most value?” Asking this question will help you make the right choice.
- Value is not just about the ‘cost’ of a piece but about how ‘useful’ it is to you; how often you can wear it and how many ways you can wear it.
- Another way to say this would be cost-per-wear.
- A $100 top that you wear one way (i.e. only with leggings) and only in one season will have a cpw of $20. Where as a $100 top that you wear many ways (i.e. with pants, skirts and dresses), in two seasons will have a cpw of $2! Big difference…
- So look for pieces that have great value; their cpw is very low because you are able to get multiple uses out of them.
The Stripe Raglan Cardi would be a good example of a piece that has great value. I certainly can get multiple uses out of it. Here are just a few:
So now I ask you, what do you think? Should I update my wardrobe with a new piece from Rachel Roy? And if so, then which piece? Which piece do you think helps me look and dress my best?
It would be great to hear from you!
Let’s chit chat…
PS The sale ends soon…Thursday Apr 29th. The Rachel Rachel Roy collection is only found at select Bay stores: Queen St., Bloor St., Yorkdale and Sherway.
