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Keira Lennox

shopping / style

on buying in bulk

09/11/2013

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My mom has always been the type of shopper who finds something she loves and buys two in every color. For years I thought, “Why would I want ten of the same thing? Variety is the spice of life and all that jazz!”  But the older I get, the more I appreciate the idea of style stockpiling; especially when it comes to everyday basics.

This is just one of many ways I’m turning into my mother.

I haven’t stepped foot in a Forever 21 in years, but I heard through the grapevine that they have great tees. Since the stores overwhelm me and I’m not cool enough to wear 75% of the inventory, I decided to save myself the anxiety and gas money and ordered the favorite v-neck tee online. At $3.80 each, I treated myself to four colors — doubling up on white and ivory — and sized up for a little slouch.

They arrived last night, and at first glance I was impressed! I expected them to be sheer and flimsy (like the Hanes v-necks I pilfer from C’s underwear drawer) but they’re substantial and soft with just the right amount of stretch. I wore this one today, and it held its shape through nine hours of flower shop madness, officially making me a believer.

I’ll take ten, please and thank you.

TAGS:casual stylecloset basicsForever 21 Favorite V-Neck Teet-shirt and jeans
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  • capitolbeauty
    09/15/2013

    you look so cute in that outfit! f21 tees dont look as great on me as they do on you!

    Reply
  • Tess
    09/14/2013

    3.80 each? That’s awesome! How can you beat it! I need to start stocking up on the daily essentials. It’s true you can never have too many and you’ll always need them! Cute outfit!

    Reply
  • Liz
    09/13/2013

    I’ve got to agree! I buy lots of the Forever 21 Longline (or Tunic) Camis. They’re amazing for layering because they’re just the right length. They also add a nice little pop of color. :)

    Reply
    • keiralennox
      Liz
      09/13/2013

      Have you had good luck with the holding up after washing? That’s the only thing I’m a little weary about. If you tell me they can withstand several laundry cycles for less than $5 each I’m sold for life!

      Reply
  • A Spoonful of Style
    09/13/2013

    I definitely buy basics in bulk – American Vintage T-shirts are the best in my opinion although, surprisingly H&M comes a close second, at a fraction of the price. I also bought my Zara leather jacket in two sizes – a smaller one to wear over thin dresses in the summer and nights out and a bigger one to wear over sweaters. It felt extravagant at the time but was so worth it. X

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    • keiralennox
      A Spoonful of Style
      09/13/2013

      Thank you for sharing this! Where do you find the American Vintage tees?

      I LOVE the idea of leather jackets in two sizes for different styles and seasons. I’m sure by now your cost-per-wear totally justifies the splurge.

      Reply
      • A Spoonful of Style
        keiralennox
        09/14/2013

        I’m in the UK and normally buy my American Vintage tees online from either The Dressing Room or Selfridges. The Jacksonville is the perfect slouchy style and they wash really well. The leather jacket was a really good buy, I especially love it with feminine dresses as it adds a bit of an edge. Have a fab weekend! X

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  • Heather P. at Fancy Alter Ego
    09/13/2013

    Forever 21 does have some nice basic tees! I also found that Target’s tees are pretty good too, and seem to last a little bit longer.

    End of summer is definitely time to stock up, too – I noticed a lot of places are putting their basic tees majorly on sale!

    Reply
    • keiralennox
      Heather P. at Fancy Alter Ego
      09/13/2013

      I’ve heard good things about Target tees, too. I think I’m going to take your advice and keep my eyes peeled for good sales!

      Reply
      • Heather P. at Fancy Alter Ego
        keiralennox
        09/14/2013

        I size up with Target tees too, to make sure they stay nice and slouchy after I wash them (they do shrink a little bit). :-)

        Reply
  • h
    09/13/2013

    i find forever 21 stuff falls apart after one wash. BUT i just discovered uniqlo, and they have some pretty great basic tees as well, for not much more – and they seem more durable.

    Reply
    • keiralennox
      h
      09/13/2013

      Thanks for sharing, H! I was concerned about how well these would hold up. I’m thinking I’ll wash and air dry? I’m going to check out uniqlo!

      Reply
  • gracebeekman
    09/13/2013

    Yes to buying in bulk! Especially for tee shirts. I think I’ve ruined plenty of good tees just by spilling on them while eating (so classy, right?). So I’m all for buying more than one. And that applies to both tee shirts and donuts. :)

    Reply
    • keiralennox
      gracebeekman
      09/13/2013

      Grace, I am the queen of food stains. If I eat anything with sauce, it’s pretty much guaranteed that at least *some* of it is ending up down my shirt.

      And yes on the donuts. Two is better than one. ;-)

      Reply
      • gracebeekman
        keiralennox
        09/13/2013

        Amen, sista! :)

        Reply
  • Is Everyone an Idiot but Me?
    09/12/2013

    I have a habit of buying the same thing in 3 different colors too, and I quote the same reason – what if I can’t find it again!

    Reply
  • jessikalyngarcia
    09/12/2013

    The more fashion posts I read, the more I learn how to re-fashion my wardrobe with every day basics. I have so many t-shirts that I decided to make some into crop tops and the use the bottom half as head bands!

    Reply
    • keiralennox
      jessikalyngarcia
      09/13/2013

      Good thinking!! I’ve used them to make scarves, too.

      You should check out my friend Anne’s blog. She does lots of cool things with restyled t-shirts: http://wobisobi.blogspot.com

      Reply
  • curiousjoi
    09/12/2013

    I remember when I was at forever21 and I thought – eh one white shirt will be enough… It ended up being my favorite kind of plain white tee and now THEY DON’T HAVE THAT KIND ANYMORE! So from now on I always buy more than one of basic shirts!

    Reply
    • keiralennox
      curiousjoi
      09/13/2013

      I HATE when that happens! I have a feeling that may happen with these tees, too, since they’re on sale for $3.80. Womp-womp.

      Reply
  • Stacy Hackett
    09/12/2013

    The camis from F21 are really nice, too. I have four or five and they’ve held up well to multiple washes. Sometimes they’re on sale for less than $2!!!

    Reply
    • keiralennox
      Stacy Hackett
      09/13/2013

      Well that’s just too good to be true. I’ll keep my eyes peeled!

      Reply
  • makeupartistas
    09/12/2013

    one = none ;-) so more is always better !

    Reply
    • keiralennox
      makeupartistas
      09/13/2013

      Haha, I can get behind this kind of rationalizing!

      Reply
  • wickedhealthywashingtonian33
    09/12/2013

    Oooo thanks for the good recommendation! I’ve been looking for a solid yet cheap tee.

    Reply
    • keiralennox
      wickedhealthywashingtonian33
      09/13/2013

      You’re welcome! It’s our duty as sisters to share this kind of good intel, right? ;-)

      Reply
  • theoxfordowl
    09/12/2013

    They look really nice :)
    I often buy two or three of something if it’s a particularly good cut – I have one Primark dress in 4 colours, and I wore it all summer! :P

    Reply
    • keiralennox
      theoxfordowl
      09/13/2013

      Ooooh, do tell! Which one?!

      Reply
      • theoxfordowl
        keiralennox
        09/14/2013

        This post here shows it in two colours: http://theoxfordowl.wordpress.com/2013/06/06/outfit-of-the-day-4th-and-5th-of-september/ but I also have it in bright blue and bright pink!

        Reply
    • nhlakah
      theoxfordowl
      10/28/2013

      yea right girl they really look awesome

      Reply
  • tanicr
    09/12/2013

    Hahahaah i do that too 😊
    http://www.littleprettymess.com

    Reply
  • Erma Basila
    09/11/2013

    I do that too! If it 1.) Is a basic I’ll always wear 2.) It’s on sale and 3.) Comes in so many pretty colors I’m buying them all up.

    Reply
    • keiralennox
      Erma Basila
      09/13/2013

      Can’t go wrong with that train of thinking, Erma!

      Reply
  • elkee
    09/11/2013

    Great deal! I’m like your mom I buy two of everything when my budget allows.

    Reply
  • alanigabrielle
    09/11/2013

    I have this problem! you love it so much, you want to make sure you get all the colors just in case!

    Reply
  • keiralennox
    09/11/2013

    I’ll have to keep you posted on how these hold up!

    Reply
    • suezanne
      keiralennox
      09/11/2013

      Let us know how they wash up?? I love J Crew T’s. But the four I bought not mention the price YIKES!!!! Have just fallen apart. Not sure who is sewing them but the stitching keeps coming out. So I love a good cozy T so keep us posted. But at that price I might buy one or two and find out for self:) Love the color. And your skin is glowing very beautiful.

      Reply
  • everydayasian
    09/11/2013

    I buy multiples of plain v-necks too! I get mine from Old Navy, which wear out pretty fast.

    Reply
  • Tracy
    09/11/2013

    Love that your Mom bought in bulk, my Mom always bought in two’s ad three’s and now it’s hard for me to walk away with a basic that I love and only one in hand..I always stop and think, should I buy two? ;-)

    Tracy
    http://www.TracysNotebookofStyle.com

    Reply
    • keiralennox
      Tracy
      09/11/2013

      My mom’s thinking was always, “what if it’s discontinued?!”

      Reply
      • Kate
        keiralennox
        09/12/2013

        My mom thinks the same way, but it’s because she’s actually cursed. Nearly everything she falls in love with (skincare, fragrance, and makeup too) ends up getting discontinued. So I always stock up on items I love!!

        Reply
        • keiralennox
          Kate
          09/13/2013

          Your poor mom! That is so frustrating. Stock up, girl!

          Reply

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