When you see the “Now Buying For Summer” sign in the window at Beacon’s Closet, they’re not screwing around; show up with winter stuff to sell and they’ll neg it immediately, regardless of its cute factor or brand origin. This is uber annoying if you’re trying to score some cash on old sweaters, but seriously awesome when you’ve got money to burn on warm weather apparel. When I found these pants yesterday, a part of me was jealous of myself, if that makes any sense. Because they’re not just a pair of wide-leg, linen pants. They’re also not just a pair of wide-leg, linen Theory pants. They’re a cheap pair of wide-leg, linen Theory pants – $22.95 to be exact.
Let’s play a really fun game called What Theory Usually Retails For. The Rease Radar Pants are $215 at Saks (and Bloomies). Shopbop is selling the Linen Emery Pant for $225. And Intermix has the gall to charge $150 for a fucking pair of shorts.
I know, I know – magical things like $23 Theory pants don’t happen every day. But once you accept that spending over $200 on something you’ll wear for three months is slightly insane, you’ll be able to fully appreciate the beauty of the discount designer item. Stop overpaying and start hunting – seek and ye shall find.