A gg friend suggested a bra for me. She owned the same style and really liked it. It's from Cacique and I have a weakness: if someone with better fashion sense than me (read: almost everyone) suggests an item from the women's side of the aisle, I go for it. I especially like this woman's style, so I went for it. The fact that she sent me a gift card to cover the cost made it irresistible. I ordered the bras (they had a two-for-one sale) the week before my job ended.
So one morning on my week off I went down to Lane Bryant. It seems Lane Bryant, Catherine's, Fashion Bug, and some other chains are all owned by the same parent company and you can get items drop-shipped to any of those stores. The Lane Bryant is near my old office and I was hoping it would get there before I left ~ it, of course, did not.
No matter. I picked up the package and noticed that Lane Bryant Sells Shoes. Lane Bryant, for those who don't know, is for more full-figured ladies. They had shoes in 11W in almost every style they sold. Alas, I didn't really like those styles so I didn't buy, but it was nice to see all of those shoes in my size anyway.
I also saw a nice necklace and almost-matching bracelet. The necklace was $30 and the bracelet cost less ~ and they had a "buy one jewelry item, get one free." I decided at the last minute to pass though.
I looked through the nearby Dress Barn and wasn't impressed with what I saw. On the other side of Lane Bryant was a Ross Dress for Less with more dresses than any other shop I have ever been in! They had extremely long double racks and they placed them end-to-end with a space in between, so you could escape before getting too old, I suppose. There were three or for rows of these racks. One entire row (both sides) was large and 12's. If I was more comfortable with sleeveless dresses, I could have bought twenty. Instead I found three dresses I loved, decided I'd only buy two and agonised over which one to return to the rack.
I'm happy. It's been a good week for clothing, and I also went through some other clothes and marked more than three dresses and two bras for the clothing swap. I am sticking to my rule: if clothes comes in, an equal amount (at least) must go out.
I'm being a good girl.
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Shopportunities!
First up: I'm not sure she wanted me to say anything but a few people have asked so I feel obligated to let y'all know that Penny wrote me. Nothing nasty has happened but if you want to send her good vibes, I think that would be A Good Thing. Penny, if you have anything to say you can drop me a note and I'll echo it, or write a comment and I'll make sure it's seen. You have friends in the community.
The Friday before the swap I had a short break after work and before the fair, so of course, I used it to look for new clothes. I wanted to find a dress (always) and was looking for a casual top to maybe wear to a meditation-oriented Meetup. I never made it. I worked late on Monday, and met Vanessa on Tuesday and that was it for my short bachelorette time.
I knew there were a lot of discount clothing stores less than two miles east of my office. I'd been there before, when seeing customers. I didn't remember exactly where everything was though.
If you stand in the middle of the main intersection there you'd see Walmart to the southeast, Kohl's to the southwest, a shopping centre to the northeast, and another to the northwest.
I went to the northwest, just because it was closest and would (hopefully) offer variety.
I was somewhat disappointed. The most familiar name was TJ Maxx, which I don't mind. I spent most of my time there. They have several nice dresses in stock right now. By 'nice' I mean they have at least short sleeves, hems above the knee, a nice fit, colours I like, and low prices. The one that was different enough from what I own and I really liked was available in 8, 10, and 14. Not a 12 in sight.
The casual tops were mostly shells and looked like they belonged in the girls department, instead of misses. No sale.
From there I went to Avenue. I saw a few things I liked, but nothing in my size. I asked a saleslady if I was in the 'women's' side of the store and she told me it was a plus-size store. The smallest item they carry is a 14. I didn't know that! I also didn't see shoes. I suspect if they have plus size clothes, they'd have plus size shoes.
I could see a Ross Dress For Less in the next shopping center, and I think they have a Marshalls' and a Dress Barn as well. I didn't want to keep my son waiting at the fair, however, so I couldn't investigate at the moment. I'll be back.
One other thing.... After I parked, I saw a tall black woman who looked good but moved... oddly. I followed her as she walked to her car, but only caught a glimpse of her from the front. She looked good, but moved awkwardly. I think she was one of us. She had a short dress and long hair, and she did look GOOD.
The Friday before the swap I had a short break after work and before the fair, so of course, I used it to look for new clothes. I wanted to find a dress (always) and was looking for a casual top to maybe wear to a meditation-oriented Meetup. I never made it. I worked late on Monday, and met Vanessa on Tuesday and that was it for my short bachelorette time.
I knew there were a lot of discount clothing stores less than two miles east of my office. I'd been there before, when seeing customers. I didn't remember exactly where everything was though.
If you stand in the middle of the main intersection there you'd see Walmart to the southeast, Kohl's to the southwest, a shopping centre to the northeast, and another to the northwest.
I went to the northwest, just because it was closest and would (hopefully) offer variety.
I was somewhat disappointed. The most familiar name was TJ Maxx, which I don't mind. I spent most of my time there. They have several nice dresses in stock right now. By 'nice' I mean they have at least short sleeves, hems above the knee, a nice fit, colours I like, and low prices. The one that was different enough from what I own and I really liked was available in 8, 10, and 14. Not a 12 in sight.
The casual tops were mostly shells and looked like they belonged in the girls department, instead of misses. No sale.
From there I went to Avenue. I saw a few things I liked, but nothing in my size. I asked a saleslady if I was in the 'women's' side of the store and she told me it was a plus-size store. The smallest item they carry is a 14. I didn't know that! I also didn't see shoes. I suspect if they have plus size clothes, they'd have plus size shoes.
I could see a Ross Dress For Less in the next shopping center, and I think they have a Marshalls' and a Dress Barn as well. I didn't want to keep my son waiting at the fair, however, so I couldn't investigate at the moment. I'll be back.
One other thing.... After I parked, I saw a tall black woman who looked good but moved... oddly. I followed her as she walked to her car, but only caught a glimpse of her from the front. She looked good, but moved awkwardly. I think she was one of us. She had a short dress and long hair, and she did look GOOD.
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