Was My Bargain Really a Bargain?
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (79731)
United States
January 9, 2018 7:57am CST
I'm a sweater lover in the winter and it's my "go to" choice when getting dressed. Not cardigans but pullovers. They keep me warm and are comfortable.
Over the holidays I found a good sale on some sweaters so I bought myself one. The original price was over $40 and this was on the closeout rack for $15. Since the selection was very limited the one I chose was in an Army green color.
Green isn't my color but for the price I figured it would do for around the house.
When getting dressed this morning I decided to wear my new sweater but the color is so drab and now I feel drab wearing it. Normally I choose blue or even black but this green isn't very cheerful.
I love the sweater, the style, the price but not the color. Now I'm second guessing myself for buying it.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
9 Jan 18
I never thought of that. You're a genius!!!
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@Kandae11 (53679)
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9 Jan 18
@Marilynda1225 Not really 
- but I know about such things through helping out my sister at her dress shop. She had quite a few tie-dye pieces which I helped design.
- but I know about such things through helping out my sister at her dress shop. She had quite a few tie-dye pieces which I helped design.
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
9 Jan 18
You can make that green pretty and cheerful since it was on the clearance rack and they will not be one to trade it for, unless you just asked for the money back and got something else.
Dress it up with one of those neck things, you know the ones you slip over your head, or a white or cream color lace collar. Add a jewelry, a pretty pen or a long necklace. To go out in the sweater how about a nice pretty colorful coat, maybe some leggings with knee boots?
I think you can decorate it to make it pretty, even if its a green you do not care for.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
9 Jan 18
All good suggestions Andria and maybe dressing it up a bit will help make the drab color pop
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@snowy22315 (169966)
• United States
9 Jan 18
Is it too late to exchange it for another? I have shirt in camo colors. It makes me feel like I should be saluting..
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
9 Jan 18
Too late to exchange plus it was on sale (no returns). It's nice and comfortable and I'm wearing it today. It's just the color is a bit dull so it will probably be my inside sweater and not something I'd wear out
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Jan 18
Maybe you could return it or exchange it for another color? I'm sure you look lovely in it though!
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
9 Jan 18
Since it was on clearance it isn't returnable plus I'm wearing it today. It's nice and comfortable but the color just makes me feel a bit dull. I'm used to brighter colors I guess.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
9 Jan 18
Dying it black would make it awesome! good idea
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
9 Jan 18
It's a color I'm not particularly fond of but since you were military maybe you have a fondness for this color?
@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
9 Jan 18
Yes it's probably more like an olive green which is not a very flattering color.
However, its fits well and is comfortable so I'll keep it on and forget that the color is a bit drab
@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
9 Jan 18
Green isn't usually I color I choose but it's starting to grow on me. I'm wearing it today and it's comfortable and fits well. Using accessories would probably make it pop
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
9 Jan 18
Now if it was a different color I'd be happy as a lark
@1creekgirl (40523)
• United States
9 Jan 18
I like the idea of dying it a different color.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
9 Jan 18
I've gotten a few suggestions about dying it and I think that's a great idea. Maybe black 
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
9 Jan 18
Maybe you can brighten it with accessories. A bargain....is not always a bargain. The most expensive sweater I ever purchased is my "bargain" sweater. I paid more tha $100. For it....wholesale!
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
9 Jan 18
Sweaters have gotten very pricey lately so I thought this was a very good bargain.
Wow $100 for wholesale...must be a beautiful sweater!
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
9 Jan 18
@Marilynda1225 it is...I've owned it for 15 years. I wear it at least a dozen times per season....it still looks like new and each and every time I wear it I get compliments....from complete strangers....it was worth every cent I paid for it.
@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
9 Jan 18
I'm wearing it today and I'm kind of getting used to the color. Maybe I just feel weird cause it's not a color I normally choose.
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@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
10 Jan 18
@Marilynda1225 Maybe it is because it not a typical color you wear.
@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
9 Jan 18
I liked it enough in the store but now I'm not so sure. Can't beat the price even if I just wear it in the house
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@thislittlepennyearns (58140)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
9 Jan 18
I would still wear it especially if it's warm. Lol, but I like green so maybe I'm not the best person to comment on this.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
9 Jan 18
I do like green but this is more like olive green and a bit drab and dull. It is comfortable and warm so I'll forget about the color and wear it around the house
@thislittlepennyearns (58140)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
9 Jan 18
@Marilynda1225 bleach it? Lol I dunno what else can be done
@averygirl72 (37726)
• Philippines
10 Jan 18
Green is not bad maybe you should give it a try since you like the style. Maybe others will actually like it
@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
10 Jan 18
that's a shame but I like Anna's idea... sometimes I buy something .... but then am not happy with how it looks or makes me feel either... I usually try and give it to someone else lol...
sometimes I buy something .... but then am not happy with how it looks or makes me feel either... I usually try and give it to someone else lol...
