Where do you shop?

[Biciclista]

I buy dockers at JC Penney's and the last time I noticed the cut and size HAD changed. Sigh.
No advice from me.

[Veronica]

I like Title 9, but their pants are all too long for me.

I tried some Eddie Bauer stuff, but it was too big. I THINK I should be a size 8. But apparently I'm now a six.

I was just looking at Talbots and they say if you have a 26 inch waist, you're a 2. Didn't that use to be an 8?

Veronica

[shootingstar]

I was just looking at Talbots and they say if you have a 26 inch waist, you're a 2. Didn't that use to be an 8?

Veronica

Um, 24 inch waistband on anything for me...never fitted me. except maybe when I was 19 yrs. old. Otherwise too tight. Yea, underweight at that time but too tight on those waistline measurements.

At this time, I'm a size zero to 2, depending on the cut, line, etc.

Reading everyone's non-cycling clothing place responses so far, actually depressed me abit and reminded me how long I have not shopped for any dress clothing, even business casual.

I also buy either dressier clothing (when I did buy), made do with 1 pr. of jeans (from nearly 9 years ago...) or cycling clothing. But nothing really in between. Hence, no favourite store for business casual. I just pick away like a bird from different places/boutiques. Working in an office for a construction project, made me super slack in terms of fashion.

These are the type of dress shops (which do sell jeans and I've nearly given up trying) I do check out stuff, on the rare occasion have bought a garmet at places below. But I'll go to any independent and just buy also. Not notice the name of store next time.

Zara
Plum
R.W. & Co.
Mexx
Banana Republic
Jacobs
and I don't what-the-store-name-is-but-I-can-visualize-store-in-my-memory.

I've never bought any clothing via Internet yet. If I did, it might be casual type of tops. Never pants/fitted shorts with a waistband.

Or I've wrapped a hawaiian/bali like pareo large scarf, sarong skirt style. But I double wrap the whole scarf around me so I don't have to wear a slip. It works. Yes, I wear dress shoes. Wrapped scarf skirt sits above my knees. Top would be a fitted sleeveless but high neck tank top. Black always works against a brightly designed skirt like that.

[pfunk12]

For work clothes, I shop at Ann Taylor, AT Loft, Nordstroms (usually only sales), Banana Republic, or Limited (mostly for pants). For casual clothes, I usually order from Title Nine, Athleta, or Patagonia.

[Grog]

I love the consignment store. I have a nice one I love to visit, especially if I need pants. I just pick up everything I sort of like, in my size, from their rack, and I eventually find one or two pairs that fit. At regular stores, it's a lot more complicated because the range is not that wide.

I've scored two pairs of obviously new - maybe worn once - Banana Republic pants recently. Now I know that I can go check out the store. It's a great way to see lots of brands at the same time.

[shootingstar]

Of all the pants (and jeans), I've bought in life...only 1 pr. i never had to alter hem by shortening it, etc. on my sewing machine. I have a 28" pant in-seam.

I expect most pants and long sleeved tops not to fit me in limb length in the store --99% time it's too long. Either I alter the length or for some tops, roll up neatly into a wrist cuff. It is a problem with tailored long-sleeved tops with buttoned French cuffs.

There is a whole group of stores I just don't bother walking into anymore...I might have a decade ago. Eddie Bauer is one of them.

Many stores do provide size 0 or 2. But often it's the only one left..so if I really want it, I buy it instead of waiting for discount sales. Hence, it gets expensive...

[KathiCville]

J. Jill (on sale or on eBay). Ann Taylor Loft (eBay! Great deals on brand-new items). Talbot's for a few well-made basics. Lands End for jeans. Chico's for whimsical jackets. Athleta for some casual outdoor stuff. Target for its Merona 'double layer' tees---sleek, stretchy, substantial material.

[tulip]

I hate shopping! If I must, however, I go to a great consignment store near my mother's house in North Carolina. I can always find nearly new clothes for a very good price.

If I must shop, and I can't get to NC, then I'll go to Ann Taylor. I like their stuff. I don't know if they are even in business anymore, though. It's been a while since I did any shopping.

I never buy clothes on the internet, except from TE (I've done that twice). I have to try them on because it's just too much hassle to return them.

[GLC1968]

I shop all over the place and 95% of it is through the internet.

Most of my pants are no longer carried at their respective stores, and I have to keep changing where I buy stuff. And I never shop for pants based on waist - I always have to look at hip measurements.

I have found that the recent trend towards 'curvy' fits has been great for me. Ann Taylor Loft in the 'Julie' cut (petite) fits me right off the rack and that's a rarity for me! Most of my current work dress pants are of these style. The waists are only slightly big and not so much that a belt can't take care of it.

Most of my jeans are Gap (long and leans), but I have a couple of pairs of Carhart and of Chico that also fit. None of them are super low rise. My legs are too short - I look silly in the really low pants.

Tops - all over the map but there is definitely a general trend toward Ibex in the past two years.

[KathiCville]

Duhhh, I forgot to mention thrift shops, too! Love 'em! Thanks, Tulip, for the reminder.......One day between Christmas and New Year's Day last year, my BF and I spent the day visiting 7 or 8 thrift shops in Richmond and then collapsing into comfy chairs at the bar at swank, holiday-decked-out Jefferson Hotel to review our bargains! A day of practicality topped off with a little holiday cheer! ............

[tulip]

PM me those thrift shops, KathiCville! I haven't been out to search any in Richmond yet (yes, I've been here for two years...)

[martaw]

First choice was always Jcrew, American Eagle, Up Against The Wall, Old Navy, Banana, Off 5th, Nordstrom Rack, I love to shop sales

[KathiCville]

PM me those thrift shops, KathiCville! I haven't been out to search any in Richmond yet (yes, I've been here for two years...)

Will do, Tulip! I'm away from home at the moment, but will pull out my thrift shop list when I get back. Remind me if I don't get back to you within a week.