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Across the Fence:  Random Clothes Shopping Question  |
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LaLa
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Laura
Hickory
North Carolina
USA
233 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 13 2016 : 1:20:51 PM
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Hi ladies!
You may have been reading along with It's All Happening. If so, you'll know I'm hoping to look for a job for myself in the coming months.
Here's the thing... I'm not super girly, and my searches for higher quality outfits a 30-year-old would wear usually end in tears of "why can't they make crap to fit MY BODY!!" I'm not majorly overweight or anything (maybe 190ish), 5'6" tall, well-endowed. The 'endowment' is what tends to throw sizing a bit off for me. I'm also a minimalist {read: I purposefully keep very few clothing items, and only those I LOVE}.
I happened across this site called Stitch Fix and it looks pretty cool. Looks like you get a personal stylist. From what I understand, I pay $20 for the styling, which then goes toward a portion of the payment for the clothing I keep. The stylist sends me 5 items to choose from. I try them on, keeping what I love, paying only for what I do not return. My question to you ladies is this:
When I'm ready to purchase new clothes, both for my interviews and jobs themselves, is this a good option to consider in lieu of say... going to a mall? I love shopping at Old Navy and Eddie Bauer and feel they have good quality clothing. It's just that -- no amount of care and precision on my part in clothes care can save most of my favorite styles from Old Navy from eventually falling apart -- earlier than I'd like. Seriously, the perfect tees (the sleeveless tops), I keep 2 of them in rotation, and when one stretches beyond it's normal limits, it becomes a night-tee and I replace it with a new day shirt.
Thoughts?
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7489 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7489 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2016 : 2:49:09 PM
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A great place to find interview clothes is resale shops. Some are upscale and sometimes you can find name brands in just a regular resale shop. A lot cheaper than buying brand new. Sometimes the rage are still on them.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6938 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6938 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2016 : 5:38:56 PM
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In my opinion I would not pay someone to help me. There are other options available for you. The first thing I thought of when I read your post was you need to find outfits like mine. My old job required that I wear dress clothes and I found the perfect store. They sell retro wear that is designed to fit real ladies just like us. The material is of way good quality and hasn’t fallen apart. Here is there website. http://www.endlessindulgence.com/ from what I see on-line they don’t have much like they do in store. This is only a Utah store but I bet there are others near you. I can post some pictures of what I have if you would like. I hope this helps.
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - Jan 13 2016 : 7:30:45 PM
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There are some womens' help groups that offer free interview clothing. They usually operate locally so I don't know what's in your area. I have donated some used (but nice) suits to them. Sometimes they're run by a church. Sometimes women's shelters can tell you where to get nice interview clothing. I know women who have donated five hundred dollar suits to these organizations.
Cindy
"Come by the hills to the land where fancy is free; And stand where the peaks meet the sky and the rocks reach the sea.Where the rivers run clear and the bracken is gold in the sun. and cares of tomorrow must wait till this day is done"--Loreena McKennit
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
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auntjenny
True Blue Farmgirl
277 Posts
Jenny
San Luis Obispo
CA
USA
277 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2016 : 10:46:51 PM
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I am a big thrift store shopper. About 75% of my clothes are from local thrift shops. I like to make my own skirts and aprons, and buy my shoes and underwear new, always on sale. I am not much of a fashionista and it sounds like we are close to the same size. I doubt i would do the thing you mentioned but it doesnt sound like a bad deal and if you are comfortable with it, i say go for it!
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4737 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4737 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2016 : 05:07:40 AM
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Dress for Success is a worldwide organization that gives clothes to women who are in need. There are other such organizations too. Do a search to see what comes up in your area. Best of luck to you.
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Edited by - ddmashayekhi on Jan 14 2016 1:46:38 PM |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3932 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3932 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2016 : 06:12:17 AM
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I have heard and seen good things about Dress for Success. I have donated to them. If you can find a local lady or gentleman who does clothing alteration in her home perhaps they can alter the clothing for you while you do some work for them. It's always a possibility.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
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KristiW
Moderator/Farmgirl True
639 Posts
Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
639 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2016 : 08:48:37 AM
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I have two friends who love Stitch Fix. They both say the styling was spot on, and neither of them is "girly".
Kristi
Farmgirl Sister #6
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LaLa
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Laura
Hickory
North Carolina
USA
233 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2016 : 1:54:48 PM
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Thank you ladies for all the wonderful advice! I'm looking forward to trying out some of these other websites, though I think I'll try Stitch Fix later on too... like when I actually have the cash to buy something really nice and treat myself clothing-wise.
http://lalauland.tumblr.com
http://lalauland.etsy.com
Follow me on Twitter: @lalauland
Follow me on Instagram: @lalau427
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2016 : 07:35:20 AM
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Laura,
Do you have TJ Maxx in your area? Or Marshall's? I hate the mall and I like girly, easy to wear, and simple clothes. I find a lot of good things like cute tops and sweaters, great shoes, dresses, dressy pieces and skirts there. The quality is better than Old Navy and sometimes they put things on clearance. I recently got a pair of boots for $15. My dd is taller than me, about 5'6 and is ahem, well-endowed. We get her tops there because she can't wear the "teen" tops from the stores.
I totally get the "the clothes don't fit me or my style" idea.
Good luck!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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LaLa
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Laura
Hickory
North Carolina
USA
233 Posts |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2016 : 08:23:11 AM
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Laura - I'm with Jenny! Hit the thrift stores! My girlfriend's daughter taught me a secret about that, though: If you go to those in the wealthier communities, you'll find the best clothes and accessories at the same thrift store prices! Many women in those areas clean their closets season-to-season, so you get the nicest, newer clothing, often hardly worn, if at all, in all shapes, sizes and styles. The first time she took me, she got a virtually brand new designer wool coat for $3.00!!! My girlfriend got a brand new Dooney bag with the tags still on, for $5!!! And I picked up three beautiful, practically new, classic dress skirts for $2.50! It's worth the trip, if you can get there, believe me! I wish you luck, both with finding the perfect outfit AND with finding the perfect job! Sending up prayers, right now! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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