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Can I justify £115 for a blouse?

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Daughn · 29/07/2026 12:49

Me+Em Swing blouse I bought a lovely cotton swing blouse in Monoprix when I was in France last year and the shape is lovely in this heat. I have been looking for one with short sleeves and a v neck and this is the only one I have been able to find. It's perfect but £115. I've tried searching using "cotton swing blouse" but nothing as perfect as this turns up. I am trying to rationalise it by thinking I will wear it a lot but can anyone suggest alternatives that are cotton, v-neck, short sleeve, and khaki colours? Up to £50.

Women's White Pintuck Swing Blouse | ME+EM

ME+EM's White Pintuck Swing Blouse is crafted from lightweight textured cotton, falling to a naturally breathable swing silhouette. Shop now.

https://www.meandem.com/cotton-in-bloom-floral-print-swing-blouse-soft-white-multi?glCountry=GB&glCurrency=GBP

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kimf1963 · 02/08/2026 15:53

If you like it, definitely buy it, you can wear it next year too, unfortunately £115 is not a lot these days.

Gall10 · 02/08/2026 16:43

Cariebo · 29/07/2026 13:14

It comes down to 3 questions- do you want it, will you use it & can you afford it? If it’s 3 yes then get it

Exactly!
Buy a £40blouse at Next… wear it 4 times… £10 a wear
Pay £115… wear it 20 times.. £6.75 a wear.
No brainer!

BunnyLake · 02/08/2026 17:03

If you can afford it then go for it. It looks pretty meh to me, but it’s what you like that matters.

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