Well-Versed In Vintage Fashion | The Missed Top-portunity

So I’d seen something nice on an auction site. A beautiful vintage blouse had caught my eye. With only seven watchers, I had a good chance of a fashion win. It was time to get bidding!

The Missed Top-portunity

By Coletta on Paper

Brand New Without Tags

Like New, Never Worn

True Vintage, Pre-Loved

From the decade I was born

I scroll down

Then scroll back up

I decide this pussy bow blouse

Deserves a second chance

‘Puff Sleeve’, ‘Frill Collar’ 

All 80s New Romance

Just a thumbnail away from a “Special Buy”

I click to have a glance

I enlarge my desire with a double click

Hover and zoom in for a fashion fix

“Grab Yourself A Bargain” displayed in bold

“It’s Rare!”, I’m completely sold 

“Bid Now” or miss out

“Increase your offer amount”

11:52 "You’re the highest bidder!"

11:53 Yes! I'm nearly the winner!

11:54 No! "You’ve been outbid!"

11:55 Auction over, Oh! I’m livid!

“Sorry you didn’t win this time”

Alas, the pussy bow blouse will not be mine

Bereft with bidders regret

Mourning the ruffles I'd never forget

Left to rue the missed ‘top-portunity’

I scroll down

Then scroll back up

I love a vintage pussy bow blouse! Always on the lookout for ruffles and frills. My auction successes over the years.