Monday, August 10, 2009

What a Cinch!

Since May, I've been dropping into Ralph Lauren Rugby on a bi-weekly basis to visit... a belt. It's not just any belt, it's a leather and woven rope waist cincher, a wear-everyday, throw-on-with-everything belt that would make every single ensemble that much better.

The caveat? It costs more than $75.

I don't like to spend that kind of money on dresses, much less accessories to wear with dresses so I just couldn't do it. The belts disappeared from the store before I could catch them on clearance, and I was just beginning to accept the fact that my wardrobe will never be as it could be with the boost from that gorgeous belt.

Until now. This wide rustic braided belt is so close to the real thing, I would believe it was the original--if it wasn't for the $13 price tag.