Flirt vs Commit: Red Sweater Spring
I used to shop like I was filling gaps. Like I was behind, and the next sweater or pair of boots might finally make everything click.
But now, I’ve slowed it down.
These days, I think of everything I buy as falling into one of two categories:
✦ Flirt: A lower-cost, low-stakes version of something I think I might love.
✦ Commit: The real thing. An investment piece I know will live in my closet for years — because I’ve already tested it with my life.
This approach has saved me money, time, and regret — and helped me build a wardrobe that actually suits how I live, not just how I scroll.
If I’m drawn to a new silhouette, color, or style, I’ll flirt with it first — find a secondhand or budget version. I wear it on walks, while working, running errands. If I reach for it over and over without thinking, I know it’s a keeper. And when it wears out? That’s when I look for the commit version — better fabric, better fit, something I’ll keep long-term.
Here's a spring outfit I’ve been wanting to give a shot — and a few ideas if you’re building your wardrobe slowly too.
Some days you just want to flirt—with color, with trends, with the idea of being That Girl in red shoes. And other days? You’re ready to commit. To pieces that feel like forever, like they’ll walk with you through seasons and stories.
Today’s mood? Red.
Because nothing says main character energy like a cherry pop of confidence.
Flirt – Budget-friendly red Mary Janes + a cozy cropped sweater that’s giving spring fling energy. Perfect for testing the waters of bold color without diving all the way in.
Commit – The investment pair you’ll wear with everything for years. Paired with a beautifully made knit that feels like a love letter to your closet.
The vibe is the same. The intention is yours. Which are you feeling today?