A conversation was sparked in the office today when we noticed the following items:
1. J.Crew leggings cashmere, with a faux pee flap in front, $150.
2. Basic bathrobe, Banana Republic, classified as what to wear while “opening presents,” $298.
3. $200 sweatpants. Also BR.
On the one hand, it must be fun to romp around in cashmere jammies all day. But unless you're also drinking hot cocoa brewed with marshmallow diamonds, it seems a little excessive... even, dare we say it, tacky.
Is there an excuse for overpriced pajamas? Can robes that cost more than champagne really be worth it? Or is this just another "luxury" markup, to go with our $2000 handbags and $750 shoes?
posted by fashionursta
Nov 28, 2007 4:38PM
I think it's just another way for them to make money. I don't know about you guys, but if i were lounging around in my cashmere PJs, i would tend to get all sweaty. I would rather wear a pair of scrub pants and a t shirt, and top it off with a long cashmere cardigan like i would wear over my clothes to keep warm. I think that's actually cozier. And more cost effective.