You would think that since the buttons are probably sewn on by a machine that they'd be stuck on good but this isn't the first time I've had this issue with the inside button on Express pants. It happened about a year ago with my Editor pants but I had washed those several times before the button fell off. It's sad when my own sewing (and I'm definitely far from being a good sewer!) keeps the button on better than the manufacturer!

ETA: I saw your comment about Victoria's Secret. Their bras are pretty well made. I haven't had issues with the newer styles. A few years ago, they had a bra called I think the Miracle Bra that would get all bunched up at the cup after washing it. The surface of the cup was made to be smooth but it would get a ripple thing going after a few washes. You couldn't wear it under a tighter shirt unless you wanted to look like you had lumpy boobs. As for their cotton panties, I agree with you. They don't last as long as I think they should and they should last a while considering VS isn't cheap!!!
I must say I'm partial to the Very Sexy bra. It's amazing.

Funny so many people have had problems with their editor pants. I have two pairs that are now maybe two years old and still have a hem, and all the buttons. I do agree that in general their things aren't as well made now.

The button fell off my Editor pants too, ZTAngel.

Aside from button issues, I love Express pants. I actually bought 3 pairs yesterday for only $80 (yay sales!) However, I think most of their shirts are not that attractive and way too expensive.

I like Express, but it's funny b/c it goes in waves. Sometimes I walk in and see a ton of stuff I like and other times, there is not a single thing I would want. And I refuse to pay some of the outrageous prices when I know it is going to get marked down relatively soon. I MISS THE FAST CASH--I bought a ton of stuff from Express 2 years ago and I still love it all and I have not had any problems with the quality of anything I have gotten from there. Of course, I have way too many clothes, so most stuff doesn't really get too much wear!

I was just in there the other day and now with purchases I think you are getting a coupon for $$ off if you buy an editor or correspondent pant.

Just happened to be in the mall today and noticed that Express is starting their summer sale...all of a sudden their clothes become reasonably priced. Though I did see a dress that was so cute, but there is no way I was going to pay $128 for it.:eek:

I just hit up the summer sale- I dropped a pretty penny there the other day. Got some editor pants and jeans for $40 a pop.

both pairs of my editors lost them hem in the left leg.... and right before i went to bring them back to exchange them, the butt developed a real large and nice hole :rolleyes: i told the sales lady, and showed her, both the hem and the butt and she was like ohh this happens ALL the time... why would you say that to someone who just spend $79 on a pair of pants?!?
they are pretty good w/returning damaged stuff like that though - so is VS - one of the underwires popped out of my very expensive (lol) bra and i brought it in with tears in my eye bc it was my favorite one and the sales lady was VERY nice.. they exchanged it for the same thing, no questions asked...

as much as i like these stores, they went so high up in price but lack in quality lately :( there older stuff was so much better, quality wise :rolleyes:

If you want basics from Express then go to TJMAXX. They always have stuff from Express for less than half the original price. You aren't going to find their good pants there, but for their t-shirts I'd definately look there first!

yeah, VS bras are now like $40 something whent hey used to be $30 something. :mad:

VS bra inflation
 

^yeah, I pretty much only buy from VS now twice a year at their semi-annual sales--this was the first year that they actually have a lot of popular colors on clearance online anyway. I think I can count on one hand the number of times I have purchase a bra for full price from there.

I know this is a little old, but I just found it!

I worked at Express from 98-99. That was when the clothes were still cute and practical. I use to buy all my 'staple' pieces there. I don't even go near their anymore! Everything is so trendy, and a lot of it is pretty slutty....although those are sometimes interchangeable words.

The last time I bought anything from there was about four years ago, and they've held up alright. I DO have pants and dresses from like 93 that are in excellent condition! The quality has certainly decreased with the times. I just don't care for their 'image' anymore either.

They just had a $20 off sale on all jeans there and I bought a pair there. Express is one of the few places I can buy jeans in because it's one of the few places that seems to realize that not all women are like 5'8" and make short sizes.

Agreed.. I only venture into stores like Gap, Express, and Limited for basic stuff like camis. Everything is I go strictly designer.. the quality is just so much better

Does anyone know when their next big sale is? That's the only time I'll shop there. It's so depressing to buy a shirt from them for $40 only to see it for $10 during their sale. And you know they're still making a huge profit even when selling that shirt for $10!!!!

That's happened to be with a few of my VS bras. I just started handwashing them and it got better.