What is the dumbest money mistake you ever made?
Carrie says: "Once I had a friend who was getting married outside in June. I wanted to wear a special "outdoor-wedding-outfit so I got it into my head that I would make one. I found a pattern that I loved, and planned on making it out of silk. I was familiar with a silk shop up in Holliday and figured that the outfit would cost about $50-$70; still cheaper than finding one at Ann Taylor or Anthropologie. The ladies who work in the silk shop are professional seamstresses. They know their stuff, and are, as a result, a little intimidating. But one lady was particularly nice and helpful, and I found a GORGEOUS Dupioni silk in a lovely coral color. She also found me a lovely matching lining and some beautiful buttons. She cut everything as we went and rang me up. The total was $279.89. I held back the tears as I wrote out a check for money I didn't have, and quietly said thank you. I got in to the car and burst into tears. I called Todd immediately and apologized profusely. I have never been back to the silk trap er-shop again."
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Stories like this one make me want to cry. Did you ever make the dress? I have made so many money mistakes over the years I can't begin to count. I just can't think of a good one right now!
Oh I totally forgot the end of the story. I made the suit and it was too small, so I have never finished it nor worn it. It's a true tragedy.
Too many mistakes to count. I accept cash, checks, and can even process your credit card if that is most convenient for you! :)
would it fit me carrie? i forgot what size i am but i hate to think of a nice dupont silk dress goin to waste!
I can't share my money mistakes because it gives me severe anxiety. My favorite moment though was when my friend Jenni and I were sitting on the ferry on our way to a spontaneous trip to Martha's Vineyard from Washington, D.C. trying to figure out if we had enough money to get back to D.C. by Monday. Didn't occur to us to check that BEFORE we left.
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