A Dive into The Real Real
Sorry I've Been MIA
Apologies for being radio silent for a few weeks. Remember when I mentioned in early October that my line of business was shutting down? Well, it happened. Now I have all this free time, and ironically, I'm completely blocked from researching and writing. I have a content calendar. Topics are mapped out. But zero motivation.
So instead of writing, I've been scrolling through The Real Real. My obsession started innocently. I was searching for a Movado watch. That was it. Down the rabbit hole I went. Pro tip on searching: narrow your searches by condition ("good" or "very good") and set a price range, or you'll lose hours searching and scrolling.
Here are some great pieces in the $100-$300 range. Fair warning: if you like something, grab it immediately. Half the items I wishlisted last night to share here were sold by this morning.My obsession with this site started when I was searching for a Movado watch (which I found for $114). The Real Real can be a rabbit hole. I usually narrow my searches using the condition “good” or “very good” and setting a price range.
Here are some goodies I found in the $100-$300 range in good condition. Just know, if you like what you find, you need to act fast. I put some items on my wish list to highlight here last night and today they were sold.
LEATHER GOODS:
Saint Laurent Leather Wallet ($292) - Classic and luxurious looking. I didn’t see any visible wear and tear on the outside.
Bottega Veneta Vintage Shoulder Bag ($276) - Not a winter bag, but perfect to score now for summer. I didn’t see any visible marks on the outside - not even on the bottom.
Bottega Veneta Woven Leather Wallet ($196) - I’m a big fan of Bottega Veneta and this leather wallet is pristine on the outside.
Gucci Bamboo Clutch ($228) - This red clutch feels festive for the holidays. The back has a couple of light marks, but nothing crazy noticeable.
Coach Vintage Top Handle Bag ($157) - I have this same purse in a saddle brown. Classic with great structure. This is peak Coach quality era with minimal wear on the bottom. Honestly, this is a steal.
SHOES:
Staud Leather Boots, size 7 ($220) - These are in good condition and half the price of brand new.
Gucci Horsebit Loafers, size 8 ($277) - These have some visible scuffs at the toe box and a lot of creasing, but I do love a red shoe.
Stuart Weitzman Leather Boots, size 8.5 ($204) - A nice black tall boot never goes out of style.
CLOTHES:
La Ligne Wool Stripped Sweater, size M ($156) - Love this classic sweater. The listing notes "moderate pilling," but I zoomed in on every photo and couldn't see any.
Weekend Max Mara Wool Mock Neck Sweater, size XL ($100) - A classic cable with a modern fit.
Vintage Mink Fur Jacket, size L ($260) - That shawl collar! Pefect for a holiday or NYE party.
