All clothing is ugly these days

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:These pants are adorable as well:

https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/armani-collezioni-stretch-wool-cropped-skinny-pants?ID=2427119&CategoryID=3985#fn=BRAND%3DArmani%20Collezioni;;Burberry;;Free%20People;;HALSTON%20HERITAGE;;Joie;;Laundry%20by%20Shelli%20Segal;;Levi's;;Ralph%20Lauren;;Soft%20Joie;;T%20Tahari;;Ted%20Baker;;Theory%26ppp%3D%26spp%3D28%26sp%3D6%26rid%3D121|BOOST%20SAVED%20SET%26spc%3D782%26rsid%3Dundefined%26pn%3D6|9|28|782

You can get wool, lined pants for half that price, though. Probably less.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DO any of you complain? I was in Jcrew yesterday and I told two sales people that their new items looked awful.

One of them agreed.

LOL.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:These pants are adorable as well:

https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/armani-collezioni-stretch-wool-cropped-skinny-pants?ID=2427119&CategoryID=3985#fn=BRAND%3DArmani%20Collezioni;;Burberry;;Free%20People;;HALSTON%20HERITAGE;;Joie;;Laundry%20by%20Shelli%20Segal;;Levi's;;Ralph%20Lauren;;Soft%20Joie;;T%20Tahari;;Ted%20Baker;;Theory%26ppp%3D%26spp%3D28%26sp%3D6%26rid%3D121|BOOST%20SAVED%20SET%26spc%3D782%26rsid%3Dundefined%26pn%3D6|9|28|782

At the low, low sales price of just $387!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't work out of the house, but I would wear something like this to work with a little sweater over it and a pair of pumps:

https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/lauren-ralph-lauren-petites-floral-print-dress?ID=2587405&CategoryID=3985&LinkType=#fn=BRAND%3DArmani%20Collezioni;;Burberry;;Free%20People;;HALSTON%20HERITAGE;;Joie;;Laundry%20by%20Shelli%20Segal;;Levi's;;Ralph%20Lauren;;Soft%20Joie;;T%20Tahari;;Ted%20Baker;;Theory%26ppp%3D%26spp%3D5%26sp%3D6%26rid%3D121|BOOST%20SAVED%20SET%26spc%3D782%26rsid%3Dundefined%26pn%3D6|9|5|782

That's a cocktail dress, not a dress for work, unless you are in a traditionally female job.

Agree. Would look ridiculous in my office.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't work out of the house, but I would wear something like this to work with a little sweater over it and a pair of pumps:

https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/lauren-ralph-lauren-petites-floral-print-dress?ID=2587405&CategoryID=3985&LinkType=#fn=BRAND%3DArmani%20Collezioni;;Burberry;;Free%20People;;HALSTON%20HERITAGE;;Joie;;Laundry%20by%20Shelli%20Segal;;Levi's;;Ralph%20Lauren;;Soft%20Joie;;T%20Tahari;;Ted%20Baker;;Theory%26ppp%3D%26spp%3D5%26sp%3D6%26rid%3D121|BOOST%20SAVED%20SET%26spc%3D782%26rsid%3Dundefined%26pn%3D6|9|5|782

That's a cocktail dress, not a dress for work, unless you are in a traditionally female job.

indeed. very pretty. a 50 year old woman could wear it on a date or to a garden party and feel quite appropriately dressed.

Um, is this a sincere or a snarky comment? So hard to tell on this thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From an over-40 stylist/fashion blogger:

https://youlookfab.com/2017/09/05/five-missed-retail-opportunities/

She lists five retail opportunities that continue to be ignored by most of the fashion industry.
1. Tailored Tops
2. Dressy Footwear in Wide Widths
3. Designer Wear in Larger Sizes
4. Stocking the In-between size (She says that there is a notable difference between the largest size in Regular and the smallest size in Plus...this is no man’s land.)
5. Knee-Covering Dresses

Great post. I definitely relate to #1 and #5.

I would add the in-between size for heights. I am exactly average height for American women. Petites are too small for me. Regular is way too long on me (unless I'm wearing 6" heels, which I'm not), and requires tailoring of all pants. I love the Land's End work pants, because you order your inseam and it comes pre-tailored. I can't understand why more retailers can't do that.
And I totally second the idea of dressy shoes that are more comfortable and fit people with a wider foot. Most dress shoes look like they were made for someone whose feet were bound as a child.

I'm tall, with long legs, and can't wear the regular length either. I need tall inseams, and not many brands make them. Many that do only offer them online, so I can't try on in store.

[Anonymous]

I agree wi PP who said they like Reiss. I just discovered it & although expensive, they have simple, classic work wear. Between that & Theory I'm happy -- but I can wear very casual clothing to work most days so I don't need to buy much. Also agree wi PP that I love consignment/thrift stores.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Of course of your shopping at H&M etc the fashioned are cheap and trendy. But one can find classic items at places like J Crew and Ann Taylor or Brooks Brothers. Just have to spend a little more than the teeny bopper stores.

J. Crew stuff is bananas lately. You're thinking of J. Crew 15 years ago. Today they offer "classics" like this nutty tunic that ties with a huge bow on the front:

https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens_feature/newarrivals/topsandblouses/embroidered-tiefront-tunic/H0854

Or classics like a lace, see-through, bell-sleeved top:

https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens_feature/newarrivals/topsandblouses/daisylace-bellsleeve-top/G9911

omg, seriously. wth is jcrew doing these days? i want nothing from them anymore. so bummed.

This is indeed ugly by they have a la lot of stuff that is much better. I feel like they are improving compared to five years ago.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:These pants are adorable as well:

https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/armani-collezioni-stretch-wool-cropped-skinny-pants?ID=2427119&CategoryID=3985#fn=BRAND%3DArmani%20Collezioni;;Burberry;;Free%20People;;HALSTON%20HERITAGE;;Joie;;Laundry%20by%20Shelli%20Segal;;Levi's;;Ralph%20Lauren;;Soft%20Joie;;T%20Tahari;;Ted%20Baker;;Theory%26ppp%3D%26spp%3D28%26sp%3D6%26rid%3D121|BOOST%20SAVED%20SET%26spc%3D782%26rsid%3Dundefined%26pn%3D6|9|28|782

At the low, low sales price of just $387!

No one cuts like Armani

[Anonymous]

Completely agree with OP! I hate how v necks are basically non existent and that boxy shapeless tops are the norm. I dont shop anymore, although thank goodness for the Portofino shirts at Express. That's all I wear to work these days with pencil skirts and pants from Ann Taylor loft.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't work out of the house, but I would wear something like this to work with a little sweater over it and a pair of pumps:

https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/lauren-ralph-lauren-petites-floral-print-dress?ID=2587405&CategoryID=3985&LinkType=#fn=BRAND%3DArmani%20Collezioni;;Burberry;;Free%20People;;HALSTON%20HERITAGE;;Joie;;Laundry%20by%20Shelli%20Segal;;Levi's;;Ralph%20Lauren;;Soft%20Joie;;T%20Tahari;;Ted%20Baker;;Theory%26ppp%3D%26spp%3D5%26sp%3D6%26rid%3D121|BOOST%20SAVED%20SET%26spc%3D782%26rsid%3Dundefined%26pn%3D6|9|5|782

That's a cocktail dress, not a dress for work, unless you are in a traditionally female job.

indeed. very pretty. a 50 year old woman could wear it on a date or to a garden party and feel quite appropriately dressed.

Um, is this a sincere or a snarky comment? So hard to tell on this thread.

well, I'm fifty and I can imagine dreaming my DH would take me someplace where I could wear that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:From an over-40 stylist/fashion blogger:

https://youlookfab.com/2017/09/05/five-missed-retail-opportunities/

She lists five retail opportunities that continue to be ignored by most of the fashion industry.
1. Tailored Tops
2. Dressy Footwear in Wide Widths
3. Designer Wear in Larger Sizes
4. Stocking the In-between size (She says that there is a notable difference between the largest size in Regular and the smallest size in Plus...this is no man’s land.)
5. Knee-Covering Dresses

This is me. A land where my shoe options are wide keds or double wide saucony or some lovely low heeled SAS shoes. Relegated to the margins of adult fashion - eloquii and torrid don't really do it - and too big for regular clothes but drowning in plus. It's beautiful.

[Anonymous]

Banan republic has some nice things. Some trendy shapes but mostly conservative

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:These pants are adorable as well:

https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/armani-collezioni-stretch-wool-cropped-skinny-pants?ID=2427119&CategoryID=3985#fn=BRAND%3DArmani%20Collezioni;;Burberry;;Free%20People;;HALSTON%20HERITAGE;;Joie;;Laundry%20by%20Shelli%20Segal;;Levi's;;Ralph%20Lauren;;Soft%20Joie;;T%20Tahari;;Ted%20Baker;;Theory%26ppp%3D%26spp%3D28%26sp%3D6%26rid%3D121|BOOST%20SAVED%20SET%26spc%3D782%26rsid%3Dundefined%26pn%3D6|9|28|782

At the low, low sales price of just $387!

No one cuts like Armani

+1, if the fit on those is good, they're worth a splurge. What's the alternative, buying not quite right black pants on discount year in year out. That adds up. And most people grab a few extra things every time they step in a discount store, it's not hard to rack up $400 in junk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:These pants are adorable as well:

https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/armani-collezioni-stretch-wool-cropped-skinny-pants?ID=2427119&CategoryID=3985#fn=BRAND%3DArmani%20Collezioni;;Burberry;;Free%20People;;HALSTON%20HERITAGE;;Joie;;Laundry%20by%20Shelli%20Segal;;Levi's;;Ralph%20Lauren;;Soft%20Joie;;T%20Tahari;;Ted%20Baker;;Theory%26ppp%3D%26spp%3D28%26sp%3D6%26rid%3D121|BOOST%20SAVED%20SET%26spc%3D782%26rsid%3Dundefined%26pn%3D6|9|28|782

At the low, low sales price of just $387!

No one cuts like Armani

+1, if the fit on those is good, they're worth a splurge. What's the alternative, buying not quite right black pants on discount year in year out. That adds up. And most people grab a few extra things every time they step in a discount store, it's not hard to rack up $400 in junk.

God I hate when people with sufficient money opine on the worth of purchases for poor people. When they talk about how expensive it is to be poor, this is one of the things they're talking about. DH and I weren't even poor (except by DCUM standards), but we did with Target, Lands End and Goodwill clothes. It would take us four trips to Target over several months to spend $400 because we didn't have the discretionary income to spend. $400 pants aren't worth a splurge if you haven't got $400 laying around for a single pair of pants, and literally most of us don't.