Posted on 05/12/2006 7:26:17 AM PDT by qam1
I'll come out of exile just to agree with you, AmericanMother - Land's End is the best by far. And I mean for women, men, AND children.
On top of that, they have the best customer service of ANY .com retailer. Nobody else even comes close.
Now, if I could only afford them more often...
Thank you all for your comments. My wife's shopping experience is even more complicated by the fact that she is very petite, 5'3" and a Size 0. She finds things she likes, but can't find them in that size. And when se does, the size may actually run bigger than it really is so internet shopping is a gamble just on the size issue. But I will mention some of these other stores to her. She's the only person I know that's actually had to have petite size 0 jeans taken up for leg length! She's originally from Japan and she has mentioned that many Asian women have the same problem she has. American clothing tends to be either way to big or way to slutty. Very challenging to find something in the middle that is reasonably priced.
Yes (see link), but they do sell clothes in solid, non-hot pink/orange/lime colors too.
http://www.lillypulitzer.com/offerings/largePopup.aspx?productID=ff803882-0085-4753-800c-81fa83032f63&outfitID=896a712a-6264-4ee7-9e03-37634e669eca
Here to help! LOL
Talbot's has a petite line. Laura Ashley's sizes tend to be on the small side too.
Sorry but I don't think dressing like a teeny bopper when you over 30 makes you look younger. It makes you look ridiculous!
As for me, I've outgrown the boho tops, the ruffles, the midriffs and flowers. I have no desire to dress like a little girl at my age. I go for the more classy stuff. As a size 6 I certainly could wear trash if I chose to. It's about looking good, not looking younger. Trying to look 20 at 50 never works. It just makes a woman look desperate to be young again. It only makes em look silly.
bwahahahahaha!!! ROFLMAO!!! Comment of the day nominee!!!
"not age-appropriate at all."
You mean, NEVER appropriate.
>>I'm embarrassed when I go shopping, to see some of the things written on girls shirts.<<
Nack in the olden times (late 70's) when I when I listened to a lot of punk rock there was a girl my age who got a tattoo on her her forehead that said "SLUTPIG." She would be about 42 now an I wonder from time to time how that goes over at PTA meetings.
The sayings on the shirts are the worst!
I see a lot of it at the health club but not when I walk around the high school. Guess they have a rule against.
No one should wear low rise pants with short tops. The area above the top of the pants is not attractive on anyone.
If you have an ounce of fat, it is there. People should look in mirrors.
Yes, but Scarlett was quoting her. We never hear Mammy say it. ;-)
Of course, my teen nieces tell me I wear "mom jeans." That's OK -- I'm a MOM!
Wal-mart is a good source but it's heck trying to find small sizes there. But they do have petites in everything which I appreciate.
I have to agree with you! It's hard to find clothes that aren't low cut (either on top or bottom) or show off your stomach. I'm just thankful "long" shirts are 'cool' right now so I can actually wear things that don't creep up my stomach!
You have quite a way with words.
Ha! You ain't had complications till you're 5'10" and higher!
Tall women NEVER have easily-available proper-fit clothes, anywhere in real time. They think as you get taller, you also get wider. So the proper length is too big in the waist and sags. And vice-versa. There are plenty "petite" dept's, but there are NO "tall" depts!
Top it off, so many washable clothes SHRINK 1st thing (I HATE Dockers for this) - so when you thought you finally found something real-time that fits, it no longer does after 4 washes. High-waters.
Sounds like my kinda gal. Could you arrange an introduction?
Over weigh-underweight-perfect. This old man suggests they wear what they damn well please and feel sure their choice will please me.
I think the criticism is directed more towards those that don't got it, but flaunt it anyway. "Damn, I just ate!!!" :-)
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