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[pasithea]

Last post triggered another little thought. Getting towards that time of year, when I act like I'm still in highschool and do my back to school shopping. o_O ... Of course, maybe its because I never did this as a kid. I was the one who got the neighbor's hand-me-downs because my parents didn't have a lot of money and I wouldn't throw a fit for designer clothes like my younger brother did.

Crissa hates to shop plus she's a blue-jeans and tee-shirt sort. I needta find a shopping buddy. :) Someone with a sense of style and respect for a budget. Failing that, er... at least point me in the direction of some good stores and/or appropriate fashion magazines for early 30's business casual.

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Re: Tell me if I am talking too much?

[kibbles.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah when it comes to basic basics, don't always go to knockoff stores, unless they are midranged. When it comes to things like pants especially (it seems) some stores make stuff that lasts, and fit. And seems knockoff stores, they size differently. Where you are an 8 in Saks, you may be a 10 in the other store.

Lands End and LL Bean have good basic sweaters and plain pants. LL Bean I've had stuff last like 10 years, seriously. I've had jackets last through all 3 kids and look like new. So for the stuff that will look good every year, buy solid, substantial, pay a bit more. Stuff for a season? Then join me at the $10 store. ;)

Oh and OUTLET SHOPPING ROCKS. :D Did I say that before?

[perlandria.livejournal.com]

And Paka's Eddie Bauer stuff lasts and lasts, get it now 'cus I think they just got bought and the manufacturering will be shifting.
Land's End also has really good quality recognition, which since I think of business dress as part costume can be as important as having something actually look good. Not that I actually pay money for shitty quality but Lalalala name.
Now if they just made stuff in colors I like. I am surrounded by lots of stuff in medium summerish bleh colors when I want intense jewel tones (NOT vibrant pastels, those I can find).

[kibbles.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah forgot about Eddie Bauer. Is Eddie Bauer part of the Gap/Old Navy empire? And isn't Banana Republic the same, too?

Jewel tones are hard in the summer, although I just got a nice pair of Palazzo pants and top in a nice jade, from -- http://www.silhouettes.com/ -- they're decent quality, not workhorse stuff that I would think would last FOREVER but doesn't fall apart in the machine like dear old Victoria's Secret. Blah. I hate their stuff, or did when I had a bustline less than a 36!