Got over my first Aussie clothes purchase
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Got over my first Aussie clothes purchase
I've just bought some new jeans, first time in 4 years I've been here.
Went to Jeans West and paid 100 bucks for 2 pairs. Chief loves them.
They're actually quite trendy too which makes a change for moi. I've been nervously eyeing up the latest metrosexual look for ages with dread but have given in. I'm pleased I now have a convenient place to shop. I don't mind cheap clothes that fall apart - at least I know when they are likely to do so, and can count on them doing that. Noone worse than buying good clothes and then the shop going out of business or stopping the line.
cheers
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Went to Jeans West and paid 100 bucks for 2 pairs. Chief loves them.
They're actually quite trendy too which makes a change for moi. I've been nervously eyeing up the latest metrosexual look for ages with dread but have given in. I'm pleased I now have a convenient place to shop. I don't mind cheap clothes that fall apart - at least I know when they are likely to do so, and can count on them doing that. Noone worse than buying good clothes and then the shop going out of business or stopping the line.
cheers
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#2
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Joined: Oct 2003
Location: Edge of the Cotswolds
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Re: Got over my first Aussie clothes purchase
I love Jeans West jeans....one of the few brands that seem to fit my shape. Bought some well over a year and a half ago and no sign of them falling apart yet.
#3
Re: Got over my first Aussie clothes purchase
Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack
I've just bought some new jeans, first time in 4 years I've been here.
Went to Jeans West and paid 100 bucks for 2 pairs. Chief loves them.
They're actually quite trendy too which makes a change for moi. I've been nervously eyeing up the latest metrosexual look for ages with dread but have given in. I'm pleased I now have a convenient place to shop. I don't mind cheap clothes that fall apart - at least I know when they are likely to do so, and can count on them doing that. Noone worse than buying good clothes and then the shop going out of business or stopping the line.
cheers
Badge
Went to Jeans West and paid 100 bucks for 2 pairs. Chief loves them.
They're actually quite trendy too which makes a change for moi. I've been nervously eyeing up the latest metrosexual look for ages with dread but have given in. I'm pleased I now have a convenient place to shop. I don't mind cheap clothes that fall apart - at least I know when they are likely to do so, and can count on them doing that. Noone worse than buying good clothes and then the shop going out of business or stopping the line.
cheers
Badge
I bought some jeans for my boys when we got here.
The ones I bought my 13 year old were $48, good quality, well made jeans. Hubby being himself said I'll have these $10 ones. They both have about the same amount of wear, a couple of days a week mainly for going out in.
Guess who's have fallen apart already?
#4
Re: Got over my first Aussie clothes purchase
I only clothes shop once every 2 years.
I take the old ones in and say "same again please"
I take the old ones in and say "same again please"
#5
Re: Got over my first Aussie clothes purchase
Jeans West is the only jeans shop I have EVER gone into and the first pair tried on, fitted like a glove. I have never had a pair fit me round the waist before - I was, sadly, very very happy
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Re: Got over my first Aussie clothes purchase
Originally Posted by moneypen20
Jeans West is the only jeans shop I have EVER gone into and the first pair tried on, fitted like a glove. I have never had a pair fit me round the waist before - I was, sadly, very very happy
Right, send me some over size erm 6
#7
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Joined: Sep 2005
Location: Melbourne, by the beach, living the dream.
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Re: Got over my first Aussie clothes purchase
I always buy Levi 501s - 6 pairs each time I am in the US for $20 each and gradually use them up.
I'll be doing this again on my way to Oz!
Buzzy
I'll be doing this again on my way to Oz!
Buzzy
#8
Re: Got over my first Aussie clothes purchase
Originally Posted by renth
I only clothes shop once every 2 years.
I take the old ones in and say "same again please, but the waist band has shrunk so I had better have the next size up"
I take the old ones in and say "same again please, but the waist band has shrunk so I had better have the next size up"
#9
Re: Got over my first Aussie clothes purchase
Originally Posted by renth
I only clothes shop once every 2 years.
I take the old ones in and say "same again please"
I take the old ones in and say "same again please"
#10
Re: Got over my first Aussie clothes purchase
Originally Posted by Wendy
Right, send me some over size erm 6
....please don't hit me it was a joke!
#11
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Location: Sydney
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Re: Got over my first Aussie clothes purchase
I once had a bad experience in Jeans West. Fell in love with a pair but they were too long. Wifey in shop says no problem, we can alter them for you. Oh no, says me, you can't hem jeans, they'll look awful. Don't worry, they'll be perfect, promise.
Hmmm, they came back looking like Granny Smith had hemmed them..nice orange thread on a lovely dark blue hem (none of the "wear" you see on jeans at the hem if you know what I mean). They really really looked crap. Like I'd taken them up at home.
Hmmm, they came back looking like Granny Smith had hemmed them..nice orange thread on a lovely dark blue hem (none of the "wear" you see on jeans at the hem if you know what I mean). They really really looked crap. Like I'd taken them up at home.
#12
Re: Got over my first Aussie clothes purchase
Originally Posted by herrchook
I once had a bad experience in Jeans West. Fell in love with a pair but they were too long. Wifey in shop says no problem, we can alter them for you. Oh no, says me, you can't hem jeans, they'll look awful. Don't worry, they'll be perfect, promise.
Hmmm, they came back looking like Granny Smith had hemmed them..nice orange thread on a lovely dark blue hem (none of the "wear" you see on jeans at the hem if you know what I mean). They really really looked crap. Like I'd taken them up at home.
Hmmm, they came back looking like Granny Smith had hemmed them..nice orange thread on a lovely dark blue hem (none of the "wear" you see on jeans at the hem if you know what I mean). They really really looked crap. Like I'd taken them up at home.
Cut em off at the knee, hey presto... stylish (ish)
#13
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Re: Got over my first Aussie clothes purchase
Originally Posted by renth
I only clothes shop once every 2 years.
I take the old ones in and say "same again please"
I take the old ones in and say "same again please"
I've now got 31 pairs that are too small
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