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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm 52yo and wear a 12P.  I color my hair and can't see anything without my reading glasses.  I can't wear uncomfortable shoes anymore, and I need clothing for a professional work environment.  I'm the targeted demographic for Chico's.

I try to stay away from Chico's because I think their clothes are cheaply made and overpriced for what they are.  I don't mind their basics (plain-color shells, pants) but their prints scream "And Then There's Maude" to me. (I'm dating myself but you 50+ DCUMers will know what I mean.)

Unfortunately I don't know what the alternatives to Chico's are, without spending boatloads of money.  Talbots is cut too slim for me; Lands' End works but is a bit dowdy; regular department stores, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic all seem focused on younger women (unless you look at their "missy" elastic-waisted stuff in department stores, and I'm not going there).  I've tried Travelsmith and Norm Thompson for certain things but the overall look there is dowdy.  Coldwater Creek stuff is matronly and the clothing is cheap-looking.

So, while I don't love Chico's, I understand the niche it fills.[/quote]

Have you tried Garnet Hill? It seems to have some stuff that might be what you're looking for - and they have sales all the time.

[b]You'd think some smart businessperson would be out making really good clothes for your demographic.[/b] [/quote]

Have you seen the older Project Runway episodes?  Back when it was good?  There was the dreaded "mom" challenge, and the designers got to pick another designer's mom to design for.  Everyone who had priority went straight for the slimmest moms.  It's much easier to design for a slim woman.  I think overlooking the not-slims is just lazy, but they all do it.[/quote]

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