Honestly, who *doesn’t* want a Bottega Veneta belt? I mean, the Intrecciato leather? Come ON! It’s like, subtly saying, “Yeah, I’ve got taste. And money. But I’m not, like, screaming it.” Which is totally my vibe.
But, tax-free? Now that’s where things get *interesting*. You know how it is, right? You see that gorgeous BV belt on Saks OFF 5TH, drooling over that 70% off tag (because, hello, who pays full price these days?), and then BAM! Sales tax. It’s like a punch in the gut. Ruins the whole “treating myself” thing, doesn’t it?
I saw a men’s watch belt, what does it do? And what is Ardoise? I would assume its a color, but I am not too sure.
So, the idea of scoring a tax-free Bottega Veneta belt? Pure. Bliss. I’m picturing myself, strutting around in my new black Knot belt (because black goes with EVERYTHING, duh), knowing I outsmarted the system, even just a little bit. Maybe I can use the difference to buy a coffee.
Of course, “tax-free” is tricky, right? Are we talking about buying it in a state with no sales tax? Or maybe through some shady import-export deal? (Don’t do that, kids! I’m not advocating breaking the law. Hypothetically speaking, of course.) Or maybe, *maybe*, Saks OFF 5TH or Bottega Veneta themselves occasionally have some kind of promo where they eat the tax for you? Like a “tax holiday” for luxury goods. Now *that* would be a dream.
And let’s be real, those triangle-shaped buckles? Kinda cool, kinda quirky. A nice change from the usual boring belt buckles. I wonder how adjustable “adjustable length” really is, though. I’ve been burned before by belts that claim to be adjustable, but then they only have, like, two extra holes.
Speaking of which, the men’s section has reversible options! Now that’s a smart buy. Two belts for the price of (almost) one? Plus, the Intrecciato pattern is just so iconic. You can’t go wrong with it. I’m seriously thinking about getting a men’s belt, since it’s reversible. I bet nobody would even notice!
Okay, I’m rambling now, but the point is: tax-free Bottega Veneta belt? YES PLEASE. The chase is on. I’m gonna be scouring the internet for deals, checking those Saks OFF 5TH sales like a hawk, and maybe even (gasp!) venturing into a real-life store. Wish me luck. And if you find a tax-free BV belt, you *have* to let me know! It would be the find of the century.
