The Fashion Industry Shares Its Biggest 2012 Shopping Regrets

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As 2012 draws to a close, we're surveying our friends in the fashion industry about the year's biggest news stories and most exciting developments. So far, we've looked at the best and worst trends, and biggest surprises; now, our experts share their biggest retail regrets. Readers, let us know what you think in the comments.

Karin Bereson, store owner No.6: Not buying my Margiela Tabi boots one size bigger.

Kirsten Fleming, fashion writer at the New York Post: I went to Duane Reade on Black Friday at 8am to pick up some cough drops for a flight to Alabama. Oddly enough, the 24 Hour Duane Reade was closed. Zara, however, wasn't. I found the pair of black shoes with a studded kilty that I really wanted. I now think they make me look like a pilgrim with pig hooves. You want? $99.

Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman of the Retail Group for Douglas Elliman Real Estate: I don't ever regret anything that I buy—whatever I buy is either something I want or else something I need, and I am a legendary gift giver!

Lindsey Green, fashion publicist: Missing the Loeffler Randall sample sale due to a Google calendar fail. Why!?

Morgan Yakus, store owner of No.6: Dries Van Noten heels that are pretty to look at, but too high to wear.

Eddy Chai and Paul Birardi, store owners of Odin: Buying some small articles of clothing I liked thinking I would eventually trim down to fit into them. Haha?.still waiting for that to happen.

Kay Lee, store owner of Otte: Looking back, I didn't buy enough cashmere tops and cashmere beanie hats—people love them! Also, I shouldn't have bought an oversized shearling coat. It looks cool but it's just not practical.

The Shophound, fashion blogger: We have no regrets. We have eBay.

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