#Jul7192017 flowerpower

[shoptologist]

Flower power.

Pulling off a floral print can be a bit of a challenge. Done wrong, it can come across as dowdy, but done right, it is more of a timeless statement. This floral print on white background dress from the Prabal Gurung for Target leans more toward the statement piece end of the spectrum. But don't take my word for it. Four years after selling out almost instantly at Target for $50, it is still showing up on resale sites online for nearly its full original ticket price. It’s not hard to understand why when you compare it to prices on Prabal’s designer collection where a floral top is pre-selling now for nearly $1400.

The bright pink Harijuku Lovers flip flops were a nice complement to the dress on a hot an humid day. Purchased at DSW, they had a “compare at” price of $30, were marked down to $19.94, and were an additional 40% off of that (based on the handwritten note on the tag), but even if there weren’t an additional percentage off of the marked price, the outfit was still well within budget. 

When you can find deals on designers, even if it is via a low end capsule collection, you can often watch your clothing investment grow ... like a flower.