One of the realities of New York is that it's a serious money drain. On top of the higher cost of living (rent, food, etc.) there's the constant lure of restaurants that deliver, $15 cocktails with friends, shopping for a new outfit (the H&M and Zara down the street from my office are a consistent temptation)... the list goes on. We all know that I have a hard time resisting a good buy, but this summer I'm on a mission. Seeing as how I basically hate summer weather (an opinion that was justified by this past week's oppressively disgusting heat and humidity) I've decided not to buy any summer clothes unless it's absolutely necessary. The truth is that all my summer clothes just get gross and sweaty, and half the time I'm just throwing on a dress and a pair of sandals before calling it a day. I'd much rather save my money for other things, like gelato and fall clothes.
Fall is my favorite season to dress for once the temperature drops from summer highs into the comfortable chill of mornings in the high 40s and afternoons in the low 60s. When the weather gets hot, I'm either dreaming of being on a beach somewhere or dreaming of sweaters. And since the racks that fill the halls of my office are displaying wool coats and we're discussing boots while the temperature hovers around 90 degrees, I'm experiencing some major winterlust. So I'm saying no. No to sales at H&M, no to another sleeveless sundress, no to dropping my hard-earned money on something that will only be worn during the summer and then tucked away until next June. Instead, I'm saving my pennies for fall, fun and, let's be honest, weekend gelato lunches. Wish me luck!
I hear that! I invest in one pair of good sandals and wear the same sundresses on repeat. Summer in NYC is disgusting. Onward to Fall already!
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