You’ve bought that piece you had your heart set on, only to find that you’ve made a mistake and don’t like the piece anymore.You’re just not feeling the piece again and wondering what you were thinking to buy the item in the first place. Maybe you can’t take it back. What to do ? First of all there was a reason you fell in love with the piece so it must have some value for you. Something about the item caught your eye. Fashion like art can be very emotional evoking strong feelings in the beholder. This may have been an impulse buy to cheer you up as retail therapy. We have all been there. I for one am guilty of this malaise .

All is not lost with this buyers’ remorse . Here are some winning things to turn the tide and make you fall in love with the item again.

1. Look for alternative ways  to wear the item either backwards or upside down even inside out.

2. Bank it until you can find another item to compliment it

3. Have  it altered to fit another look by a tailor

4.  Finally just own it, wear it any way the item may grow on you and if you receive enough compliments you may learn to appreciate it more

This BCBG sweater is one of my mistake purchases . I  learnt to wear it upside down as a dress, belted or as a blouse to regain that first love appeal. What have been  your shopping mistakes turned to make it work moments ?