Functional AND Fab: More Uniqlo
In addition to the uber-practical Heat Tech Tops, Uniqlo boasts some kickass outerwear too. I took advantage of their All-Fleeces-For-$20 Promo, and snagged a reversible zip-up number as cute as the Patagonias once coveted by my boarding school besties.
I also picked up a pair of gray skinny jeans ($50) and a hooded down puffy vest ($69.99).
Did I spend more than I intended to? Obvs. Thankfully, I was armed with $300 in Amex gift cards; a sum which MIGHT have gotten me one item had I spent it at Lucky Shops. The four Heat Tech tops, reversible fleece, puffy vest and grey pants - that’s SEVEN items, all of which I’ll wear all winter long - cost me $180 and change at Uniqlo.
It’s not just Uniqlo’s prices that won me over; it’s their ability to produce well-made, body-conscious clothes at those prices (like, wait till you see the gray skinny jeans on…I’m kvelling).
I’ve always subscribed the the Fashion-Not-Function school of thought. But sometimes, a girl’s gotta get real and accept that it’s not okay to shiver for the sake of style…
and that it’s more than okay to stay warm in Uniqlo!
Tagged: Function Not Fashion • Shopping • Uniqlo
Kvelling and Kvetching
Awe I wish we had a Uniqlo - I knew I should have bought more stuff when I was there.
@ 3:59 pm on November 13th, 2008What’s the story with Uniqlo and online shopping? I’m in TX (howdy!) and no where close to an actual store.
@ 4:45 pm on November 13th, 2008uniqlo is officially on my top ten list of things to visit once I finally pull off a trip to NY.
@ 5:41 pm on November 13th, 2008Staying warm and staying stylish are often at odds - you’ve invested wisely in this adorable warm-wear.
@ 6:21 pm on November 13th, 2008YES! I’VE CONVERTED ANOTHER ONE! OK not really, but I ADORE Uniqlo beyond belief! I own so much stuff from there . . . just yesterday I wore a black heat tech turtleneck under a men’s cardigan with gray skinny jeans and cute gray socks, all from Uniqlo.
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