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My Worst Fashion Buys - Luxury Edition

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Everybody makes mistakes but these were criminal.
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The Main Culprits

 
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The reviews on these sandals were pretty split, but I went for it anyway. I wore them only 3 times before the entire footbed came out of the sole on both shoes! In this economy? Crazy.
The Row Ginza Sandal
 
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Goes with everything. Super comfortable. Ideal heel height. This shoe is perfect in every way except one… it makes the loudest, squeakiest, cheap plastic noise I've ever heard!! It doesn't even matter how loud the music is at the restaurant, people w...
Amina Muaddi Lupita Glass Slippers
 
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This one hurts. Listen, I love this bag, but I also hate this bag. The moment I walked into Loewe and spotted it, I knew I had to have it. The pillowy shape is hilarious, the clay colorway is stunning, and the circle-detail metal strap is really eye-...
LOEWE Goya Bag
 
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“Dear polo, it's not you it's me.” Listen, I'm funny but I have a very rigid personality; I like plans, rules, and structure. Whenever I put on a polo, no matter how cool it is, I feel like I'm on my way to double-check that everyone signed up for so...
Guest In Residence Shrunken Polo
 
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I'm a little knitwear monster. I LOVE sweaters, and I'm willing to pay a lot of money for a good one because I'm very careful with my clothes. A fabric is a must because pilling is normal for cashmere; it's the nature of the fibre. But this sweater w...
Lisa Yang Doreen Cashmere Sweater
 
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 I'd love to know what possessed me to buy a skintight beige leather dress. Beige. What was I thinking? Truth is, I did feel incredibly cool and sexy with it on, like a slinky insurance investigator after Thomas Crown… until I saw a picture of me wear...
SPRWMN Carolyn Dress
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This is a “me” mistake. While most of my friends are great at choosing jewelry that really feels like them and having fun with it, I’m still figuring out what aligns with my style. I bought these because I love emerald jewelry on my cousin and though...
Anzie Cléo Daniela Drop Earrings

Special Mention

 
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“If you have been hurt by Gucci slides, you may be entitled to compensation.” I had completely forgotten about these sandals until a friend read this list and reminded me that, in 2018, I hurt myself SO badly wearing them at the Picasso Museum in Par...
Gucci Bloom Slides