Sometimes I walk through Marshall’s just to feel good about myself because there’s nothing in there I want to buy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op I get you. I’m not rich. But i have improved my clothing taste. So I get it.

But poverty still directs your life, if this is the rationale you have that sends you into the stores.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m really grateful that Marshall’s TJ Maxx and Nordstrom Rack were there in the early days of my career when I could barely afford to pay rent and to eat. In fact, I couldn’t afford it, because I had credit card debt for many years. Those stores helped me through the tough years of my career, and I never felt too out of place, even though—in many ways—I was.

I miss Filene’s Basement, where I once found a DVF wrap dress that helped me feel like I fit in, even though by wearing it once every two weeks, I’m sure it gave me away.

I miss Loehmann's.

So do I! And that Filene’s on Farragut North.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Marshall’s, TJ Maxx and even Nordstrom Rack are full of trash clothes. All of the clothes look old and beat up to me. At the very least it appears they’ve been sitting in a warehouse for 12+ months, if not a couple years.

Maybe you live or shop in a low income area. That is not the case where I shop. I bough clothes in NR last fall that were available on Nordstrom’s online.

NP. I'm not sure where you are, but I'm in NOVA and the Nordstrom Rack in Tysons is all trash -- and definitely not in a "low income area."

The only Nordstrom rack is in shady grove

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Anonymous wrote:I am always complemented on my style of dress and I shop almost exclusively at these places. I comb through everything and I guess I have an eye for the right things because I also spend a lot of time viewing higher end clothes online. So I recognize things that work. I guess. I’ve found beautiful cashmere sweaters for example at TJ Maxx.

Bless your heart but people do say things they don’t really mean. A compliment doesn’t mean you’re some fashionista, it often just means people can tell you try to put a lot of effort so they’re giving an empty compliment. Not to be confused with ace execution of your outfits. And of course context is important. Are you the “fashionable” woman in an office full of obese middle aged feds who live in Maryland suburbs? Or in Manhattan in an office full of six-figure salary trust fund women married to financiers? You know what I mean.

It's pathetic that someone needs to say such hurtful and stupid things to feel better about themselves. I hope you're in therapy to help with your lack of self confidence.

[Anonymous]

OP, if that’s how you you get your jollies …. you must have a really sad life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I feel like DCUM will understand.


Also I end up buying sunglasses or kid clothes, does that mean I’m poor on the inside?

Find a therapist. Every human including you has value, with or without any wealth to display. You need to learn that. We all do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Marshall’s, TJ Maxx and even Nordstrom Rack are full of trash clothes. All of the clothes look old and beat up to me. At the very least it appears they’ve been sitting in a warehouse for 12+ months, if not a couple years.

Maybe you live or shop in a low income area. That is not the case where I shop. I bough clothes in NR last fall that were available on Nordstrom’s online.

NP. I'm not sure where you are, but I'm in NOVA and the Nordstrom Rack in Tysons is all trash -- and definitely not in a "low income area."

I used to frequent the Marshall's and NR on that end, and they only became trash post-Covid. Before 2020, I found a decent amount of name/brand items. Same for the Marshall's on Rockville Pike. Now, if you go to any, all you will find are Lucky Brand/Calvin Klein grade clothing.

I will purchase home items from those stores just not clothing.

What’s wrong with these?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m really grateful that Marshall’s TJ Maxx and Nordstrom Rack were there in the early days of my career when I could barely afford to pay rent and to eat. In fact, I couldn’t afford it, because I had credit card debt for many years. Those stores helped me through the tough years of my career, and I never felt too out of place, even though—in many ways—I was.

I miss Filene’s Basement, where I once found a DVF wrap dress that helped me feel like I fit in, even though by wearing it once every two weeks, I’m sure it gave me away.

I miss Loehmann's.

So do I! And that Filene’s on Farragut North.

NP. I loved that Filenes. My office was directly across the street and I spent way too many lunch hours there!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Marshall’s and TJmaxx are garbage. It’s offloaded stuff retailers couldn’t sell or clothing that is slightly defective to make a profit before it goes in the landfill. I once heard someone say TJmaxx is where stuff goes before you buy it and donate it to Goodwill and it’s so true. There is nothing that anyone needs at either one of those stores.

I’m one of the PPs who likes TJMaxx. Like I said in my post, I totally disagree with this. You have to be discerning - there’s a lot of junky and/or battered items, but they have some nice stuff as well. Obviously you have to inspect everything closely and I often leave empty handed. But I live four blocks away so I can pop in on my lunch break or after the gym.

Recently I’ve gotten: a pair of Jason Wu contemporary pants on clearance for $20 (they are being sold elsewhere online for $300), a Theory tee for $30 (being sold at Saks for $70), a Vince sweater for $60, a YSL East/West tote for $1000 ($400 off the retail price). Also some really nice homewares, like a full set of Le Creuset mini cocottes for $10 each.

I totally get why people wouldn’t consider it worth the time or effort to sort through the store, but to say that all the merchandise is crap is just inaccurate. Although if that’s the perception, more for me I guess!

And there’s something ever so slightly off with all those garments even if you don’t see it. It’s a different fabric than the rest of the lots. The seams are off. The sleeves were made a little too long. My husbands family owned a garment factory in the 80s and guess where the defective lots went ! You got it. Your $30 shirt is not a $300 shirt. It’s a castoff shirt they tricked you into paying $30 for.

Bingo. It also all looks old. Like it’s been sitting in a warehouse storage for 5 years. These stores are full of depressing clothes.

[Anonymous]

I used to love Marshalls. Little girls' smocked dresses were a staple, and I found awesome stuff for myself too. I picked up a top-of-the-line set of pots many years ago. These days there's never anything that looks appealing, plus the stores are crowded with long check-out lines. I seldom if ever go there anymore. It's sort of a gross experience these days.

[Anonymous]

I love TJ Maxx and more recently Marshall’s!(I blend clothes from there with nicer clothing items and accessories. There’s something for everyone there! When I find something there and someone complements me when I wear it, I proudly tell them where I found it. I grew up going to the dept stores but I’m happy shopping at these places, especially if I have time to kill.

[Anonymous]

I hate all those stores. It is all junk and I do not enjoy being in places like that. But I don’t like ‘Macys or the mall either

[Anonymous]

Just avoid the store then.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Marshall’s and TJmaxx are garbage. It’s offloaded stuff retailers couldn’t sell or clothing that is slightly defective to make a profit before it goes in the landfill. I once heard someone say TJmaxx is where stuff goes before you buy it and donate it to Goodwill and it’s so true. There is nothing that anyone needs at either one of those stores.

I’m one of the PPs who likes TJMaxx. Like I said in my post, I totally disagree with this. You have to be discerning - there’s a lot of junky and/or battered items, but they have some nice stuff as well. Obviously you have to inspect everything closely and I often leave empty handed. But I live four blocks away so I can pop in on my lunch break or after the gym.

Recently I’ve gotten: a pair of Jason Wu contemporary pants on clearance for $20 (they are being sold elsewhere online for $300), a Theory tee for $30 (being sold at Saks for $70), a Vince sweater for $60, a YSL East/West tote for $1000 ($400 off the retail price). Also some really nice homewares, like a full set of Le Creuset mini cocottes for $10 each.

I totally get why people wouldn’t consider it worth the time or effort to sort through the store, but to say that all the merchandise is crap is just inaccurate. Although if that’s the perception, more for me I guess!

And there’s something ever so slightly off with all those garments even if you don’t see it. It’s a different fabric than the rest of the lots. The seams are off. The sleeves were made a little too long. My husbands family owned a garment factory in the 80s and guess where the defective lots went ! You got it. Your $30 shirt is not a $300 shirt. It’s a castoff shirt they tricked you into paying $30 for.

Bingo. It also all looks old. Like it’s been sitting in a warehouse storage for 5 years. These stores are full of depressing clothes.

I swear the kids clothing is not real. Like it’s fake clothes for fake kids. It’s all these matching sets I’ve never seen any kid wear in real life and there’s sparkles on everything. Just bizarre.

[Anonymous]

Where do you actually shop then? Genuinely curious.