Off the wish list

I've always wanted a trench coat in my wardrobe. I dream of donning it during autumn in Paris or when the temperature drops in San Francisco. I have one from Zara that I bought during my college days, but after one wash, it's pretty much deteriorated. It has been on my wish list for many years to have the "perfect" one. . .but alas, it kept getting push back (because I have other priorities).

One night, I was browsing at Saks and et viola, it was there staring in front of me - at the sale section. It's a Ralph Lauren Black Label piece (now merged with the brand's Purple Label) and I thought it was perfect. And the universe must have conspired as was only one left in size! It was a sign! The price was still a little steep, but severely discounted nonetheless. I thought about it overnight - because I no longer buy impulsively (good boy, Philip!). So I let it go. And forgot about it until the next day. 

I went back. And it was gone. Ahh, the feeling of remorse permeated by being. I told myself, maybe it's not meant to be. Subconsciously however, I felt compelled to turn back. Rummage after rummage, it was there, waiting to be taken home by me. So I bought it singlemindedly! 

It's now in my wardrobe. Waiting for the the perfect occasion to be worn. I must be honest: I'm not sure if I'm going to keep it. The price is a major factor.  It was 70% off from the original price of over $1k. Still a lot of money! Remember, I don't have a trust fund. But at the same time, I'd feel remorseful if I did. Ahh, nothing is more expensive than the cost of regret. Oh, first world problems! HAHA

Anyway. . .here's the trench coat of my dreams: