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<blockquote data-quote="hearts and roses" data-source="post: 36366" data-attributes="member: 2211"><p>I tried on about 17 outfits at Kohls the other day and bought one blouse. I hate the clothes in mainstream stores because it's made for everyone and anyone, mostly teens or old ladies. </p><p></p><p>I don't want to look HOT, but I am not ready for a housecoat just yet. I mostly wear jeans, but I buy good jeans and I make sure they make my caboose look nice and don't bind on my waist. Where to buy them? Macy's or Filenes in the Misses department. They always have sales going and coupons in the paper, so they aren't much more money than buying jeans at BOBS, where I have to squeeze myself into styles that are mostly worn by teen age girls with their behinds hanging out! Yuck.</p><p></p><p>Also, those upscale stores like Ann Taylor, Coldwater Creek, etc.? They also have great clothing for adult women and they come in nice styles and colors and designer fits. The best part is that they have sales also. All you need is 2-3 nice tops and one or two pairs of jeans/slacks and you can mix and match your outfits. And then add to that a lightweight little jaclet to cover any lumps or bumps and you're all set for work, the library, DR's or to meet a galpal for lunch. I have 4 pairs of pants that I rotate all week - 2 jeans, one tan, and one black. I also have one pair of dark brown and one pair of black dress pants for business meetings. Otherwise, I rotate the others with the few sweaters or tops I splurged on. The key for me is trying everything on in combination with my pants and shoes. I go into the dressing room with MOUNDS of clothing and I only buy on sale. You need to figure out what colors work best with your skin and what you already have. You also have to be brave and go outside your comfort zone. When you've been casual and dressing down for so long, anything new feels too dressy!</p><p></p><p>If all else fails, follow Suz's link to WNTW, ASAP. I would love to go on that show just for the money.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hearts and roses, post: 36366, member: 2211"] I tried on about 17 outfits at Kohls the other day and bought one blouse. I hate the clothes in mainstream stores because it's made for everyone and anyone, mostly teens or old ladies. I don't want to look HOT, but I am not ready for a housecoat just yet. I mostly wear jeans, but I buy good jeans and I make sure they make my caboose look nice and don't bind on my waist. Where to buy them? Macy's or Filenes in the Misses department. They always have sales going and coupons in the paper, so they aren't much more money than buying jeans at BOBS, where I have to squeeze myself into styles that are mostly worn by teen age girls with their behinds hanging out! Yuck. Also, those upscale stores like Ann Taylor, Coldwater Creek, etc.? They also have great clothing for adult women and they come in nice styles and colors and designer fits. The best part is that they have sales also. All you need is 2-3 nice tops and one or two pairs of jeans/slacks and you can mix and match your outfits. And then add to that a lightweight little jaclet to cover any lumps or bumps and you're all set for work, the library, DR's or to meet a galpal for lunch. I have 4 pairs of pants that I rotate all week - 2 jeans, one tan, and one black. I also have one pair of dark brown and one pair of black dress pants for business meetings. Otherwise, I rotate the others with the few sweaters or tops I splurged on. The key for me is trying everything on in combination with my pants and shoes. I go into the dressing room with MOUNDS of clothing and I only buy on sale. You need to figure out what colors work best with your skin and what you already have. You also have to be brave and go outside your comfort zone. When you've been casual and dressing down for so long, anything new feels too dressy! If all else fails, follow Suz's link to WNTW, ASAP. I would love to go on that show just for the money. [/QUOTE]
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