A bit on why shopping sucks

[terrie]

Who ever came up with relaxed fit, low ride jeans and capris needs to be shot. I can't seem to find many pants these days that fit me. At most, 1 in 10 (usually more like 1 in 15-20) fits. Of those maybe 1/2ish look any good. I'd think about wearing skirts except that 1) I hate skirts and 2) it's alomst as hard to find flattering skirts for me as it is pants and 3) Hlaf the ones that look decent are too short for me personal taste.

This rant was brought to you by a trip to the consignment shop with my mom. I found some stuff, true, but over all... not too happy. I found one dress that might have been nice, except it was too small across the shoulders (And it was a 10!).

One fun thing: I was trying on a skirt and suddenly my mom goes "There's a wet dog in here" The store is pretty tiny and keeps it's front door open when it's warm. It was pouring rain and apparently, some poor dog had decided the shop was a good place to get dry. Thankfully, he had a coller and tags and will be going home.

Comments

[sister-bluebird.livejournal.com]

This sort of thing is why I now make a large portion of my clothes. It's the only way I can get a nice full skirt that actually goes to my ankles.

[terrie01.livejournal.com]

Sadly, I don't have the commitment to go that route. And I'd rather have pants, which are harder to make.

[beloitst.livejournal.com]

Have you tried dpeartment stores as opposed to consignment shops? They might have better selction, though I do understand that it's hard to find stuff that fits.

For pants, I frequently shop at Old Navy in the Men's section.

[terrie01.livejournal.com]

The nice thing about consignment places is that they often have a larger variety of brands than department stores. Dept stores will have the same styles and brands in many sizes. Consigment will have many styles and brands in many sizes. The main problem I'm running into is that it's teh classy classic brands that fit me currently (trends rarely if ever do) and those are fricking expensive at dept stores. I'd much rather pay $12 for a pair of Ann Taylor slacks than, oh, say $50.

As for men's pants, I buy 'em when I can find 'em, but again, there's the trend of "relaxed fit" which on me = Hey, I can fit two or three of me in these things. They look HUGE on me. If I could wear mens, instead of young mens, I might find something, but the best I can fit is a 29/30 (preferably a 28/30). The samllest men's size is 30/30. Which is simply too big.

The next person who says the wishes they were built like me is getting smacked for being stupid.