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10-21-2008, 11:15 PM | #1 |
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I Hate Clothes Shopping
This thread is probably gonna be mostly for the lady dwellars, but men, I guess you're welcome too.
I know I'm weird, women are supposed to like shopping for clothes, but I purely loathe it. (Shoes, OTOH... ) Part of my disdain for this activity is the fact that it costs money and I'm chronically frugal. Part of it is...well, let's just say I'm not exactly runway model material. One thing that ticks me off is this low-rise jeans thing. It was already damn near impossible for me to find a pair of jeans that fit before. I am picky. The low rise jeans always feel like they're falling off. The waist is too big. If my shirt is too short, when I sit down they show my underwear. And my belly is definitely not compatible with the low rise look, should my shirt ride up in front. Bleh. But if I find anything with a higher rise, it's always relaxed cut. I like jeans that fit - jeans are supposed to hug your butt, not hang off it like a loaded diaper. Which reminds me, could someone explain why people think it's attractive for your pants' crotch to hang down to your knees? I really don't get it. You got any clothes gripes? And can you tell me where to find some normal jeans? The kind with a waist that actually sits on your waist? |
10-21-2008, 11:20 PM | #2 |
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I'm having trouble with getting jeans that fit lately. lol But usually it's not too bad. I'm not into low lowrise jeans either. Incidentally, did you know that high waisted jeans are back in now? You should see them in the shops pretty soon even in regional areas.
I like clothes shopping even though I'm in larger sizes. I like shopping for clothes for my kids and husband too, which is good, because my husband and one of my sons have no dress sense.
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10-22-2008, 12:26 AM | #3 |
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I find that clothes shopping is much improved when you can find a good catalog or online vendor and stick with it.
My three favorites are QVC, LL Bean, and US Cavalry. QVC is a great solution for the jeans issue. Denim and Company Jeans are comfortable, fit well, and come in more traditional cuts and a variety of styles. They also have a "custom fit" option. I haven't tried these because the regular 5-pocket comfort stretch jeans fit me just right, and I am a hard-to-fit size.
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10-22-2008, 12:27 AM | #4 |
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"Traditional" waist jeans and pants have been back since last year. I see them in catalogues. Okay, I don't know about the stores though. I like low-rise jeans because they feel comfortable. But I agree with Juniper, they make the butt look hideous. Mine is flat and wide enough! Geezz....
As for the costly part in clothes shopping, some people are just lucky. I don't know how, but they find all these deals. Some people would boast they get a pair of pants or shirt as low as $5. WTH! The cheapest I ever find is $15 and that's rare too. Yeah, I don't buy clothes too often. They can be costly. |
10-22-2008, 03:56 AM | #5 |
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Clothes shopping is a tiresome chore for me.
Either I know what I am looking for, in which case I can't find it, or I don't know what I'm looking for, in which case I never buy anything. Low rise jeans look terrible on 99% of people. The other person would look good in anything (or better, nothing), so it doesn't matter.
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10-22-2008, 06:58 AM | #6 |
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Walmart Oh and thrift stores.....
(Hate it too, but do get a thrill if i find a nice newish item for the kids (esp the girl) in the 50c room at the thrift store.) jeans are a pain because I only wear black and that's been out of style for a while. I'm good with relaxed fit, though (low rise not so much -I rely on the jeans to keep it all squished in. )
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10-22-2008, 07:00 AM | #7 | |
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I hate clothes shopping. Always have, always will. I like having the new clothes...but I really detest the process. It's just mega stressful to me.
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10-22-2008, 10:32 AM | #8 | |
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When and if I have money, I love all forms of shopping. Food shopping is my favourite, furniture shopping my least (in fact I'll remove it from the I LOve Shopping list altogether). Clothes shopping is towards the bottom, but again mostly because I never have any money to do it properly.
When I win the lottery, one of my first calls will be to one of the big department stores (Harrods, Harvey Nicks, Selfridges etc) to ask them 1) what size clothes do they stock and 2) can I have a personal shopper to help me spend lots of money. I'd love to have someone help me pick out clothes that suit me, fit me, and work well together - especially if they also match shoes and accessories. Until then I can only dream and dress randomly in clothes from Asda and eBay. Ah well, they do what they're sposed to all the same. Here's someone who doesn't mind shopping. Actually it feels a bit bitchy. But hey, $75k is $75k, right? The only item I think is worthwhile is the pushchair for Trig, and if anything I would expect that to be for a much higher amount, up to $2000. That's the sort of price paid by people in my shop previously when their children had special needs (but then I know prices are cheaper in the US). Anyway, it does all seem to be supposition. From the Guardian (surprised? I was) Quote:
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10-22-2008, 11:02 AM | #9 |
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Personally, I love clothes shopping, especially if it's for the kidlet. I HATE shopping for accessories though. I have no head for accessories. -sighs-
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10-22-2008, 11:08 AM | #10 | |
We have to go back, Kate!
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10-22-2008, 11:30 AM | #11 |
Come on, cat.
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I like clothes shopping, but I tend to stick to the stores/brands I know my size in and do most of it online (just picked up 5 new shirts from the PO). I love lowrise everything, always have... can't stand stuff to come up around my waist. My favorite shopping is for birthdays and xmas for my nieces and nephews because they're all younger/smaller than my kids. They're clothes are so cute...
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10-22-2008, 11:43 AM | #12 |
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I used to LOVE clothes shopping. That is when I worked for LS Ayres (now Macys) and got a 25% discount and more . Its really hard paying real prices nowadays. So, with a few exceptions, I try to only shop clearance or extra discount sales....Kohls seems to be having a lot of thoase lately.
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10-22-2008, 08:09 PM | #13 |
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I dislike shopping for clothes for me, unless it is on a whim and I see something that I have to have. If not, I can't stand going out to get a pair of needed jeans or something. I like lowrise. jeans that sit on my waist go way too high for me (shortwaisted) so it just looks and feels silly on me. I hope low rise bell bottoms are around forever, to be perfectly frank. I tried some of those "skinny" jeans and they just feel like I am wearing a bag that has been stapled together at the bottom.
I don't know any particular brands that work for me. I buy most clothes for myself at thrifts. I just don't see the point in paying so much for clothes. |
10-22-2008, 11:11 PM | #14 |
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I guess I am blessed. All of my clothes are provided.
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10-23-2008, 01:56 AM | #15 |
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But, Big Sarge, I've told you a thousand times.... green just isn't your colour!
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