burton bunch

Souv

Stupid question - but do you use the same PIN in the machine ?

Gaynor

virion

Montreal is definitely really good for clothes, the people here dress much smarter than other parts of Canada. The styles are definitely european. They have some of the high end continental shops/labels, but there are a huge amount of smaller independant designers which make often nicer and more unique stuff. (I know all this from my other half). Prices seem to be about 10-20% less than UK prices (though true cost is different when earning dollars).
That said, NYC is pretty close too, and prices are way cheaper than here or the UK and there is much more selection.

Happy shopping.

Judy in Calgary

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iainandsheena

Well i suppose the answer to my original question is that... Calgary is no use for clothes shopping and my best option is flying to the US to buy anything im looking for!

What about edmonton, is it any better up there??

I know they have an Abercrombie & Fitch shop there, so thats a start....

burton bunch

West Edmonton Mall is a great experience and worth a visit but you wont find any bargains up there but you will find a fab choice of shops

Gaynor

Souvenir

Dear God!

iainandsheena

I take it that vegas has the cheap shopping factory outlets? whats the cheapest airline to use once im over there, for the likes of going to vegas or san fransisco etc...

AlvicBC

Funny story - girl in the place I work, got new D&G spectacles - and D&G is written on the legs in little diamante writing.

Young lady customer the other day asked her what D&G meant and to my horror and great amusement she replied - "I have no idea"

Nuff said about fashion in Canada

Souvenir

If you're thinking along the lines of EasyJet etc, forget it.

mandymoochops

I agree Alison, I only have 2 designer things left with me now - couple of watches and a pair of nice Dior sunglasses. Even they have been replaced for a pair of $30 from Marks Work Warehouse.

To O/P I don't care how much you say you will live and die by your fashion (I know I was that person) after a couple of months over here your taste gradually changes and then before you know it you'll be wearing a short sleeved t shirt (no name) over a long sleeved t shirt (again no name) pair of jeans and some chunky boots.

(Edit to add still have Timberlands but they are not so much of a fashion statement more of a neccesity!!!)

If you like your named stuff - then go for Canada Goose / Helly Hansen / North Face in the winter (available widely) and either some nice Quicksilver or Roxy stuff for the summer, again widely available - job done!

Elaine B.

Talking of Canadian fashion don't forget the "Canadian Tuxedo" It's only recently (on BE I think) I heard the term PMSL

mandymoochops

Yes Elaine good point - got Mr MMC one and he was mortified (mumble mumble redneck muble - or words to that effect). Now he won't take it off

MademoiselleMtl

I must say the women in Montreal dress a hell of a lot better than here in Toronto.



Toronto is not known for fashion or good food, to be honest, I would have a hard time living in Toronto!

Elaine B.

I just remember the first time I met my FIL. He came to meet us at the airport in Toronto wearing a white vest, a pair of tartan pajamas bottoms tucked into a pair of cowboy boots, topped of with a straw cowboy hat with an eagle feather sticking out of it. And yes he was driving a pick-up truck Thank god my OH was raised by his mother

Elaine B.

I lived in Montreal for a year and a half my OH was born there and his family on his mum's side are all there. I can't say I enjoyed it but then I was too broke to afford nice clothes or good food and I don't speak any French.