Bargain Golf Cloth Shopping Online

I love bargains.  I want to stay on the cheaper side of the budget line when it comes to golf clothes.  Plus being a golfer is like having a second wardrobe.  Golf can be damaging on your clothes with the weather and natural obstacles.  (Tree sap...terrible on clothes).  Also, there is the personal obstacles like weight gain.  As I like to say I am still battling the COVID weight.  It was time for me to admit get some clothes that fit properly. But with that I did not want to spend an arm and a leg. So I decided to try Poshmark for some updates in my golf clothes.

I wrote before I like Athleta brand for my bottoms on the golf course.  I am a long time wearer of the 2 in 1 legging and skort.  My favorite short is also Athleta the Brooklyn style short.  So I decided to buy a pair of their Brooklyn pants.  To save some money, I bought my first pair of Brooklyn Pants on Poshmark. I was planning on reviewing and tell about the shorts but I had to give some advice about Poshmark buying.   

I like Poshmark.  I have bought successfully on the site through the years.  I especially like the site for items that are more of luxury item but you are not sure you will like.  I have bought a couple of pairs of specific type of exercise shoes. I like to do crossfit and the shoes can be expensive.  I also had issues with the shoes making my feet hurt.  Why I like Poshmark.  I can find a used or gently used pair for cheaper to try out.  I also have sold several items on the site along the way.  If you are ever in a wedding a need a bridesmaid dress check Poshmark first!  Save a lot of money especially for a dress you are only going to wear one time.  

To update my fall/winter golf clothes, I decided to try Poshmark.  I needed some larger sized pants.  I wanted to go with the Athleta Brooklyn Pant because I like the fit and feel.  I also like the ribbed waist band and the front and back pockets.  The pant is light weight but has room to move.  Plus, the ankle actually hits on my ankle.  I tried the pants on at the store and I felt no need that I would have to get tailored.  However, the $89 price tag was out of my budget.  

Athleta Brooklyn Pant

Poshmark to the rescue.  I found a pair in navy and I was able to get for $35.  A great savings and the reviews of the seller were strong.  I also reviewed the pictures and comments.  However, I was disappointed to see some information was left off when I received the item.  First, the seller had to be reminded to send.  I am never upset about the reminder because life happens. So it took over 2 weeks to receive.  When I unwrapped I noticed the waist had some puckering at the waist line like it had been altered.  After, closer inspection, an elastic waste band was added to the pant.  In the description line there was nothing about the alteration just some information about some staining.  I went back to the pictures and looked closer and did find the photo below.  I missed the waist band alterations in the picture.  But again there was nothing in the descriptions.  As a seller and buyer on the site, I hope to have the best honesty about the product. 

Athleta Brooklyn with Alterations 

I notified the seller of my disappoint in the lack of information about the product.  I decided not to return but remove the elastic alteration in the waist.  The seam through the center of the pant can still be seen but the waist sits more flush against my waist and I no longer have the puckering. I decided not to return because I could not find any more Navy in size 6 or 8.  I am able to wear a size 6 or 8 in the Brooklyn.  6 is the more fitting style and 8 is slightly bigger in the waist but still fits comfortably.  I had some friends look at my fixes and from a causal observation it looks like the former seam is a design in the waist.  Closer inspection it does look like a ripped seam.  As these pants will be for mostly fall and winter, I will be wearing with outerwear and it should hid the waist line. 

I still recommend Poshmark for options for cost saving.  I recommend reviewing the pictures and descriptions thoroughly.  Always be willing to ask the seller more questions or to send more photos.  Also, it is completely acceptable to send back an item if it does not come the way the seller stated in the post.  Poshmark is an online consignment store and items may not come in the most perfect condition.  The site is not for everyone but I will continue to browse.  I have another pair of Brooklyn style pants coming my way.  I researched a little more and got a better deal for $25.  Fingers crossed it works out!