Express shirts don't really fit me either, because I have a really big chest. The large is always a little too small, but I can usually fit a 10 or 12 shirt.

WTF??? $500 for an Express sweater? That's crazy. I hope it's at least good crack that they're on.

lol good crack. That's funny! :p

I'm going to Express tomorrow to check out the after Christmas sales. I could use some new pants.

I miss Fast Cash too. I asked a sales lady recently why they stopped and she said something to the effect that Express was losing money when the Fast Cash was redeemed. I don't know how true that is, but I highly doubt Express was losing money! :mad:

Yeah... they didn't have good pants on sale. There jeans are regular price and the pants that are on sale are kind of funky. I like conservative pants and flashy shirts if that makes sense.

I did have some luck at Express yesterday. They had leather purse gift sets for 80% off. The sets usually come with a scarf, broach, and maybe some gloves or a hat or something. I got a blue $50 purse for $10. They also had silk camis for 1/2 off. Yeah, $22 for a silk tank top is a bit much, but it was way cute.

Bottom line, the accessories are cheap... the clothes... not so much.

(I didn't see $500 sweaters though... just $100.)

NorcalChick... where are you located? Because I went to the Sacramento malls and found the above prices.

I went to the Valley Fair mall in San Jose when I saw those sweaters. It's big mall that has like Louis Vuitton and Tiffany's and a big Express. You can find stuff on sale, but it's stuff that's like size 0's or 2's something.

I've been there briefly. Since it's probably more upscale than lil' Arden Mall in Sacramento, I can see them carrying more expensive merchandise.

Yeah, the Valley Fair mall is bigger than the Arden Fair one, unless Arden has gotten bigger within the last year.

i don't know if anyone has already said this b/c i haven't read the entire thread but you know what would be so funny? if somebody printed this thread and sent it to them with a letter attached. ;)

Uh...is it just me? Not only their clothes are more expensive now, but their style has also changed. And changed for the worst! It seems like they're jumping on the vintage bandwagon with AE and A+F.

Are you serious??? Ugh... I started shopping at Express because I could get a couple nice things for work... and to get AWAY from the AE/AF stuff.

Guess it's back to Gap for me.

American Eagle is supposed to be starting a new store aimed at 25-35 year olds.

Really? That makes me very happy. Lately, every time I go in there I feel really old. My husband says it's way too frat boy for him anymore. :)

I heard about it too... 33 and I probably would hear about it well before the general US population because AE is HQ'd here in the Pittsburgh area. I'm not sure when it's supposed to open. I'd be happy to have some alternatives to shop at. I'm actually going to the mall in a little while, i'm interested to see what Express's spring stuff is looking like. And what it's priced at.

Right now Express is having a promotion where if you purchase a pair of Editor or Correspondent pants, you get $15 off your purchase. I was in there yesterday and bought a pair of capris and a cami for my Aruba trip. I'm going back tonight to see about another pair of pants for work and to get another $15 off. :D