Where do I buy nice clothes?
Jul 2nd 2010, 7:32 pm
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Re: Where do I buy nice clothes?
Burlington Coat Factory sometimes have some nice stuff too.
Jul 2nd 2010, 7:35 pm
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Re: Where do I buy nice clothes?
Martin & Osa, Banana Republic, Nordstroms, Urban Outfitters, LL Bean.
Just a few other places that haven't been mentioned yet.
Just a few other places that haven't been mentioned yet.
Jul 2nd 2010, 7:37 pm
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Re: Where do I buy nice clothes?
Macy's, JC Penny, Cato, Target, Coldwater Creek, Eddie Bauer, Dillards, Old Navy, Anthropologie - unfortunately all these stores have their fair share of weird and wonderful stuff so you do have to have a good rake around. There's a nice store upstairs in the Galleria but I can't remember it's name right now - I'll let you know if I remember 
Jul 2nd 2010, 7:39 pm
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Re: Where do I buy nice clothes?
Couldn't be without Boden (www.bodenusa.com) - a uk co. that now sells online over here. Free postage and returns.
Jul 2nd 2010, 8:20 pm
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Re: Where do I buy nice clothes?
Macy's, JC Penny, Cato, Target, Coldwater Creek, Eddie Bauer, Dillards, Old Navy, Anthropologie - unfortunately all these stores have their fair share of weird and wonderful stuff so you do have to have a good rake around. There's a nice store upstairs in the Galleria but I can't remember it's name right now - I'll let you know if I remember
Remember as well that each store will stock appropriate clothing to the demographics of the area. For instance the clothing in JC Penney in the 'burbs around Washington, DC are more appropriate for business than the clothing stocked in their store in the 'burbs of New York City. The same goes for Dress Barn. In fact, DB was the one to tell me this and I found it to be true.
Jul 2nd 2010, 8:37 pm
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Re: Where do I buy nice clothes?
I used to wear dresses quite a lot when I lived in the UK (M&S, Wallis, Next) but haven't really found an equivalent in 14 years. I find here most of the dresses are more for business dress ie not as casual as the ones I used to wear...thus the expense. They are usually made of much thicker fabric and are dry clean only and I hate buying clothes that need dry cleaning all the time.
I can't say I've ever found any of the cheaper dresses to my liking...they either don't fit properly, I don't like the style etc.
I quickly started to wear tees and shorts/capris.
I can't say I've ever found any of the cheaper dresses to my liking...they either don't fit properly, I don't like the style etc.
I quickly started to wear tees and shorts/capris.
Jul 2nd 2010, 11:04 pm
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Re: Where do I buy nice clothes?
I replaced them while I was on holiday with Mark and Spencers, this year I just ordered tees from Marks and spencers and had my Mom bring them. Summers are so long I wear out the summer stuff annually.
Jul 2nd 2010, 11:06 pm
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Re: Where do I buy nice clothes?
I've noted that a lot of clothing stores are very specific to build and demographic so if you want a specific size range you have to be in the right shop or you will be disappointed, e.g. Lane Bryant for the fuller figure.
I've also noted that for us slim European gents with no beer gut and no big fat ass, lots of pants and shirts have shall we say, extra material.
I've also noted that for us slim European gents with no beer gut and no big fat ass, lots of pants and shirts have shall we say, extra material.
Jul 2nd 2010, 11:35 pm
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Re: Where do I buy nice clothes?
JC Penney, Target and Kohls all do really good markdowns when they have sales on.
I've seen summery "floaty" dresses in all of them.
I've seen summery "floaty" dresses in all of them.
Jul 3rd 2010, 12:18 am
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Re: Where do I buy nice clothes?
My husband has the a similar problem with trousers...US ones are always too baggy around the butt and thigh. He gets them in the UK. I find UK trousers fit me better too.
Jul 3rd 2010, 2:40 am
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Re: Where do I buy nice clothes?
Thankfully not an issue for my Levi-wearing husband. His butt fits just fine in his jeans.
It was the UK crap that never fit him right. We used to go shopping whenever we would come over to the US on holiday..... Dockers and shirts for the office and plenty of Levis for casual. Of course with the exchange rate we were always getting a fantastic bargain.And he hates clothes shopping as well....
Jul 3rd 2010, 2:56 am
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Re: Where do I buy nice clothes?
I love Monsoon too, here I shop in White House Black Market, Bebe, Banana Republic and I quite like the INC section in Macy's (Bloomingdales also stocks INC).
If you do order from Monsoon, they're really quick, recently I ordered on a Monday afternoon and received my order on the Friday and they charged me 10GBP for 3 items.
If you do order from Monsoon, they're really quick, recently I ordered on a Monday afternoon and received my order on the Friday and they charged me 10GBP for 3 items.
Jul 6th 2010, 9:17 am
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Re: Where do I buy nice clothes?
I love Buckle stores in the US! I make a point to head to one every time i'm over. their website is good too... http://www.buckle.com/
Jul 6th 2010, 12:10 pm
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Re: Where do I buy nice clothes?
I've noted that a lot of clothing stores are very specific to build and demographic so if you want a specific size range you have to be in the right shop or you will be disappointed, e.g. Lane Bryant for the fuller figure.
I've also noted that for us slim European gents with no beer gut and no big fat ass, lots of pants and shirts have shall we say, extra material.
I've also noted that for us slim European gents with no beer gut and no big fat ass, lots of pants and shirts have shall we say, extra material.
