In another life, I would’ve listened to my parents and become either a doctor or an engineer. I would’ve made loads of money and aimed at retiring before I hit 40. But since I decided to pursue “happiness” instead (for whatever that was worth), I now always find myself being one bad decision away from moving back in with them— especially in this economy.
Despite living like my biggest financial asset is the tote bag I got for free at an event, nothing can stop me from acting like I have a personal stylist on retainer when, in reality, I’m just really good at e-window shopping. And with Eid al-Fitr being just around the corner, it’s time for my annual tradition of curating a dream fit my bank is already getting annoyed about.
Keep scrolling for the garms I’d cop if I wasn’t a writer at the mercy of an ongoing global cost of living crisis. I also roped in a few of my colleagues to share their own dream fits — because misery loves company, and nothing bonds a team like collectively pretending we can afford to dress like off-duty celebrities.
D&G woven t-shirt
Price: AED 43,300
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Loro Piana Spagna jacket
Price: AED 13,370
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Medina Maison Medina hoodie
Price: AED 387
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Loro Piana Regina trousers
Price: AED 6,240
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Cartier Panthère de Cartier sunglasses
Price: AED 4,750
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Bottega Veneta Diago bag
Price: AED 11,100
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Nike x Off White Air Force 1
Price: AED 91,015
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch
Price: AED 89,931
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Hermes pre-loved unused Birkin 25
Price: AED 244,150
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Cartier Baignoire watch
Price: AED 188,000
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Phoebe Philo Bombe oversize frame sunglasses
Price: AED 2305
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Valentino Garavani faux-fur oversized coat
Price: AED 42,800
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Simone Rocha crystal-embellished tulle midi dress
Price: AED 3,993
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Nensi Dojaka panelled semi-sheer bra
Price: AED 1740
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Miu Miu satin pumps
Price: AED 4,150
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Mikimoto Akoya cultured pearl and diamond bow charm necklace in 18k white gold
Price: AED 40403
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Tiffany Victoria mixed cluster drop earrings in platinum with diamonds
Price: AED 243,000
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Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Between the Finger ring
Price: AED 104,000
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Prada plex hair clip
Price: AED 1,900
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Prada feather-trimmed silk organza cocktail dress
Price: AED 25,749
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Amina Muaddi Jamie flatform in Nappa
Price: AED 1,645
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Van Cleef & Arpels à cheval transformable earrings, large model
Price: AED 1,280,000
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Bulgari Serpenti Cuore 1968 top handle
Price: AED 16,300
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Bulgari Serpenti secret watch
Price: Upon request
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Richard Mille RM 74-02 watch
Price: Upon Request
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Dolce & Gabbana pussybow wrap-effect floral-print silk-chiffon maxi dress
Price: AED 11,975
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Glowy sunblock
Price: AED 155
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Tiffany & Co. diamond earrings
Price: AED 68,000
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