Help needed buying an outfit
May 9th 2009, 11:24 pm
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Re: Help needed buying an outfit
Wanna come over and bake pies today? 
Still it IS good to have a man with some knowledge of these things,
May 9th 2009, 11:25 pm
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Re: Help needed buying an outfit
Talbots is another good place-website, maybe a store near you? Simple, classy dress that my matron of honor bought for DH and my wedding on sale at Talbots.
May 10th 2009, 2:19 pm
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Re: Help needed buying an outfit
May 11th 2009, 12:42 am
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Re: Help needed buying an outfit
I need to buy an outfit for a wedding. I'm not Mother of the bride, but Bride's father's wife (as he prefers to call me, rather than step-mum!)
Do any stores have personal shopper type people? Can anyone recommend a store for me to go to?
I've tried Dillards and Macys in the past, but could do with advice from anyone in the know.
PS. I hate clothes shopping, so if I can go in, try on and run, I'd be happy!
Do any stores have personal shopper type people? Can anyone recommend a store for me to go to?
I've tried Dillards and Macys in the past, but could do with advice from anyone in the know.
PS. I hate clothes shopping, so if I can go in, try on and run, I'd be happy!
May 11th 2009, 12:51 am
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Re: Help needed buying an outfit
May 11th 2009, 12:58 am
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Re: Help needed buying an outfit
May 11th 2009, 1:28 am
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Re: Help needed buying an outfit
I'd rather not leave it to the last minute if I'm honest. We're going to be so busy when we first arrive, with only a couple of days to spare where we'll no doubt end up visiting, so dress / outfit shopping isn't on the agenda.
Besides, it'll be nice having something I know no-one else will have!
Besides, it'll be nice having something I know no-one else will have!
May 11th 2009, 7:27 am
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Re: Help needed buying an outfit
You could always try Coldwater Creek, you can shop on line there and they'll send you coupons to use as well...they have some really nice things, not bad prices in their sales and if you do go into one of their shops, they like to wiat on you hand and foot...
May 12th 2009, 3:31 am
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Re: Help needed buying an outfit
try Ross, Marshalls, TjMaxx
May 13th 2009, 12:44 am
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Re: Help needed buying an outfit
I need to buy an outfit for a wedding. I'm not Mother of the bride, but Bride's father's wife (as he prefers to call me, rather than step-mum!)
Do any stores have personal shopper type people? Can anyone recommend a store for me to go to?
I've tried Dillards and Macys in the past, but could do with advice from anyone in the know.
PS. I hate clothes shopping, so if I can go in, try on and run, I'd be happy!
Do any stores have personal shopper type people? Can anyone recommend a store for me to go to?
I've tried Dillards and Macys in the past, but could do with advice from anyone in the know.
PS. I hate clothes shopping, so if I can go in, try on and run, I'd be happy!
You'll fit right in and be almost invisible.
May 13th 2009, 1:02 am
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May 13th 2009, 1:04 am
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Re: Help needed buying an outfit
Oh...and a couple others, but Banana Republic has a few nice summer dresses that are a little more dressy than office wear.
Aldo Accessories is a good place to get accessories to go with the outfits like a hat or belt for not to much money...and Aldo for the shoes, some nice strappy numbers to be had.
Talking shoes, Clarkes have some nice little comfy but smart flats that are quite funky too.
Zara had some nice summer coats on sale but the dresses were more office wear than dinner wear.
I'll now go and hide in shame
Aldo Accessories is a good place to get accessories to go with the outfits like a hat or belt for not to much money...and Aldo for the shoes, some nice strappy numbers to be had.
Talking shoes, Clarkes have some nice little comfy but smart flats that are quite funky too.
Zara had some nice summer coats on sale but the dresses were more office wear than dinner wear.
I'll now go and hide in shame
May 13th 2009, 2:17 am
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Re: Help needed buying an outfit
Quite possibly yes. Steinmart has a section at the front of the store (can't remember what it's called) with dressier/higher priced items. That being said, still far less $$ than Nordstrom's.