I am one of “those moms” who has a hard time spending money on herself especially when it comes to buying clothes. It seems like someone else in my family always has a bigger need than I do because they are growing and sometimes because they simply wear things out! But with the holidays I really do need a few new items to wear. So, last week I went shopping at Sears at the Mall of America to find some clothes for myself!
{view from MOA level 5 parking ramp outside Sears}
I was looking for outfits that are dressier than yoga pants and a hoodie…I know, that’s a broad range but that makes it easy! I still want to be comfortable and it is important that most of the pieces I buy can be used for multiple outfits. I want to be able to wear the tops with a skirt and the jeans with a hoodie. I am a long time Sears fan! It feels like the great clothes and shoes at Sears are a little know secret.The women’s clothing department at the Mall of America Sears is gigantic and I tried on so many cute things. I finally narrowed it down to three outfits that I shared on Instagram as well as The Gunny Sack’s Facebook page (so I could include those who aren’t on Instagram yet). I asked everyone to vote for their favorite outfit.
Here is outfit number one. It includes a pair of Canyon River Blues jeans, a Covington Women’s Sleeveless Cowl Blouse and a Covington Women’s Open Front Shrug Sweater.
This outfit received a total of 13 votes.
Outfit number two was a pair of Bongo jeans and a Covington Women’s Cowl Neck Sweater.
This outfit received three votes.
The third outfit I shared is a pair of Canyon River Blues jeans with a Notations Women’s Metallic Cowl Neck Sweater.
This outfit received twenty votes!
Outfit three received the most of Facebook votes and some very nice comments as well.
So, which outfit did I end up buying? Of course, I bought the one with the most votes which was outfit number three. But the biggest #styleSurprise is that due to the fantastic sale prices at Sears and a coupon for an additional 20%, I was able to buy all three of my outfits! Then, I went to the men’s department and found my husband a gray shirt that he can wear with dress pants as well as with jeans. He loves it and wore it the day after I bought it! I have not had the opportunity to wear my new clothes yet but I am excited to wear them during the holidays! My teen took these pictures of me and she told me that she really likes my new sweater. My husband told me he thinks all of the outfits look great.
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Christy Gossett says
WOW! You found some really great outfits at Sears. I can’t believe you were able to pick up all 3 of them (plus) within your budget. That’s great. You look awesome in your new style!
Jodi S says
You look great 🙂 I find that even buying just a few new pieces a few times of year helps you feel great and you can combine them with other things to get more bang for your buck!
Lindsay says
You look totally fabulous! I love the sweater you chose, it looks wonderful of you! Hope you have a great holiday!
Amy L says
Fun, sometimes I think If I had more money I would be a shopaholic! Love it!
Tonia L says
Thanks Amy! I know what you mean! Shopping can be a lot of fun!
Crystal says
I love the outfit you featured. You are beautiful, Tonia!
Tonia L says
Thanks Crystal!
Mommy Testers says
That is so awesome that you got all 3 outfits and didn’t spend a ton! The sweater looks great with your jeans and I’m amazed that those jeans came from Sears. They look like designer denim!
Tonia L says
Thanks Jillian! I love the outfits you bought as well!
Fred Goodall says
The best part is that your husband also got a #styleSurprise
Tonia L says
Thanks Fred! I wish I would’ve had time to find him some more clothes.
Anne @ Domesblissity says
Oh you look gorgeous Tonia. I’m so glad you got all three. You should splurge on yourself more often. (I know I should too. I bought a pair of sandals today marked down to half price so I was pretty pleased with myself.)Anne xx
Tonia L says
Thanks Anne! I’m glad you bought yourself something too! Don’t you just love finding great deals?
Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says
I am so glad you went with the third one 🙂 I just love it on you 🙂
Tonia L says
Thanks Lyuba!
Ginger says
You look fa.bu.lous!!!! I love that you got all three. Yay! Now go out on the town in one of them. 🙂
Tonia L says
Thanks Ginger! I know…I was so excited! With that 20% off coupon, I saved $30 and was able to get more clothes!
Kathy says
The last thing I bought at Sears was running shoes…. looks like I need to check out the women’s clothing section! Too cute, who knew??
Tonia L says
Funny you should mention running shoes because I am planning to go back to buy myself a pair! But yeah definitely check out the clothing department when you go!
Alicia says
Tonia- you look so lovely! I love the sweater!
Tonia L says
Awww…thanks Alicia! I am excited to have some new clothes!
Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com} says
Love it! You are so pretty, Tonia!
Tonia L says
Thanks sweetie!
Amy Fulcher says
I love that sweater! And I bought soooo much when I was shopping, too. The prices were too good NOT to!
Tonia L says
Thanks Amy! I know what you mean! I wanted to keep looking for the rest of my family but I didn’t end up having enough time.
Xenia G. says
I feel you, I hate spending money on myself! Jealous you live by Mall of America – I dream of visiting there lol I love the outfit you chose!!! You look great!
Tonia L says
Thanks! I hope you make it here some day Xenia! The Mall of America is a lot of fun. We are so used of it being there that we take it for granted.