current fashion is so ugly

[Anonymous]

The trouble with AT Loft is that EVERYONE else is wearing the same thing. If I walk around Dupont after 5 wearing an AT Loft skirt, I'm guaranteed to see at least one other woman wearing that same skirt. Usually, she's a little younger and more slender.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The trouble with AT Loft is that EVERYONE else is wearing the same thing. If I walk around Dupont after 5 wearing an AT Loft skirt, I'm guaranteed to see at least one other woman wearing that same skirt. Usually, she's a little younger and more slender.

While I agree that AT and AT Loft have nice things I also cannot bear the fact that everyone shops there so takes away the excitement for me of getting something unique.

[Anonymous]

this is a revange of an Ugly people.
there is pelnty ugly fashion designers that want everybody look ugly too

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The trouble with AT Loft is that EVERYONE else is wearing the same thing. If I walk around Dupont after 5 wearing an AT Loft skirt, I'm guaranteed to see at least one other woman wearing that same skirt. Usually, she's a little younger and more slender.

While I agree that AT and AT Loft have nice things I also cannot bear the fact that everyone shops there so takes away the excitement for me of getting something unique.

We could use a better variety of clothing stores in the District!

[Anonymous]

I've found that shopping at some of the cute boutiques in Bethesda is a great way to add some flair to the basic BR, AT, JCrew wardrobe. Luna has cute stuff, and some of the new shops on Bethesda Row like Ginger, are adorable. Also National Jeans Co (which sells much more than denim) A few cute pieces there will really spice things up. And they're not pushing tacky tunics or 80's leggings!

[Anonymous]

Great ideas, but boutiques are useless for anyone over a size 12. If you are bigger than that, you're pretty much stuck with the chain stores like AT/ATL (although if you actually find things you like, you have to order it off the website because the brick-and-mortar stores don't carry the sizes above 14). I love Anthropologie, but it's clearly intended for petite, small-boned people!

I'm having a lot of luck with the Boden catalog. While they do sell a few of those hideous 80s-style tops, the merch is generally hip but not revoltingly trendy, has many traditional pieces with fun twists, and seems to skew toward the 25-45 set. The English sizing seems more forgiving than most American designers too. The only problem with Boden is that it takes a few weeks for stuff to arrive from overseas, and most of the clothes are probably not suited to an office where you need to have more of an Ann Taylor or corporate look. They also have a menswear and kids catalog.

I for one can't wait to see the end of the loud colors, psychedelic prints, ruched maternity-top with drainpipe jeans trend! Even expensive stuff looks cheap and sleazy. It doesn't even look good on the celebs and teenagers who model this cr*p.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't think anyone has mentioned Ann Taylor and AT Loft. I get about 80% of my clothes from AT Loft...I will admit, I am getting a little bored. But they have good basics. I try to work in pieces from other stores like Nordstrom, Banana, Anthropologie, and some boutiques that carry brands I never see anywhere else. For the record, I am 32 and wear an 8 or 10.

Same here. The only downside to AT and AT Loft is that you see it coming and going in DC. Not at all original or creative. But reliable and even sometimes fun. Any advice for other places in that price range? I find Talbots way too frumpy and Anthropologie too frilly/young for my tastes.

Does anyone shop at department stores anymore? Just curious . . . .

[Anonymous]

I'm glad to see that I am not the only Talbots shopper here. They do have a bit of a dowdy image, and the quality is not what it used to be. However, if you go on-line and really look at the stuff, you can find some things that are not dowdy. Like the straight black skirt that Zumba is looking for. For jeans and handbags I always go to Lucky Brand, but I've got a ton of stuff (some for years) with the Talbots label cut out of it.

[Anonymous]

I like Eddie Bauer for basics. I can get pants that don't sit too low (look people, I'm pushing 40 have two kids and was never svelt ever in my life -- low rise pants are not for me!).

[Anonymous]

It's a real shame...with all the technology that is available today...people are failing to make good clothes for regular people...it's a real waste and harm to the environment to make such ugly clothing that only lasts a few months before you will not wear them again...fashion today is for the anorexic that dont even look that great in the fashion today !

[Anonymous]

My least favorite trend: ankle boots with skirts. These do not look good on anybody!!

[Anonymous]

I bought my first "booties" recently (shorter than ankle boots). There isn't really a good sock solution. What a silly idea! I had avoided them in previous seasons for that reason, but buckled (!) this year because they seem a little more appropriate for our still-warm weather.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've found that shopping at some of the cute boutiques in Bethesda is a great way to add some flair to the basic BR, AT, JCrew wardrobe. Luna has cute stuff, and some of the new shops on Bethesda Row like Ginger, are adorable. Also National Jeans Co (which sells much more than denim) A few cute pieces there will really spice things up. And they're not pushing tacky tunics or 80's leggings!

National Jean Company's clothes will not last for very long. You will spend $100 on a shirt with threads already coming out and it will have a hole in it within 2x of wearing. You are only paying for the name when you shop there...not quality. Though I do have to say, some designer jeans will hold up for a long time....as long as you can fit into them!

[Anonymous]

Hate to break it to you OP, but you sound like an old fuddy duddy. Current fashion is fantastic - what's not to love with the metallic bags? Or the ruffled blouses with pencil skirts? Or the lace up ankle booties that allow us to wear dark tights with shorter skirts (hiding those varicose veins!!) And leggings are so comfortable and can go from day to night with a shoe switch (although admittedly we are too old for the leather ones). You don't have to dress in a fad from head to toe - get a few items that you are comfortable with and you'll instantly look up to date (mainly bag and shoes).