Store Snob??? - Page 3

Tickled Pink 2 · #31 10-25-2005, 11:10 PM

I do Payless mainly for sandals and flip flops. Evry now & then they'll have a cute pair of dress shoes, but it's rare. I like 9 West for my dress shoes.

Steeltrap · #32 10-26-2005, 11:35 AM

I generally steer clear of Payless, despite the fact that Soror Starlet Marie Jones Reynolds is a spokesperson. Their shoes, to me, seem to lack quality.

Then again, I'm single and only responsible for myself, so I do have some degree of disposable income. I could feel differently if I was married with children.

AKA2D '91 · #33 10-26-2005, 11:40 AM

IMO, the store smells. When I've gone in there with friends, my eyes would burn.

Soror ST, I think if I was hitched with a bambino/a, I'd still pass on Payless. I've been told that I will be on a buy one pair of shoes/month.

(say what??? YMBOC is what I said to myself) So, I'd have to make it count! Whenever that time comes...if it comes.

skeeliteful · #34 10-26-2005, 11:53 AM

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Originally posted by AKA2D '91
IMO, the store smells. When I've gone in there with friends, my eyes would burn.

Soror ST, I think if I was hitched with a bambino/a, I'd still pass on Payless. I've been told that I will be on a buy one pair of shoes/month. (say what??? YMBOC is what I said to myself) So, I'd have to make it count! Whenever that time comes...if it comes.

Umm...YMBOC? You must be on crack?

unknown2u · #35 10-26-2005, 11:58 AM

Hi Everyone! I am store snob too..

I loathe Thrift stores! They smell funny, the clothes look horribly out of style, and its not organized to me.

I hate stores where I have to piece outfits together like i found a skirt but now I have to look all over for a matching top or vice versa...such as Value-City, Aj Wright, Tj Maxx, Walmart, Filene's Basement...etc.

However, I will buy my shoes at discount stores, except PAYLESS. Their shoes hurt my feet

Im not really into a lot of trendy clothes that look cheap. (DEBS, DOTS things like that)

Department stores are nice and I like G.A.P, New York and Company, Limited, Express

AKA2D '91 · #36 10-26-2005, 11:58 AM

*BINGO*

onlyme · #37 10-29-2005, 11:15 PM

I guess I should answer my own question, huh?

Well, I'm not a store snob per se but I don't shop for clothes at Rainbow, Walmart, or any stores like that. I mostly get household items there. I don't do thrift stores although I do hear that you can luck up depending on the location of the shop.

I love Arden B, White House-Black Market, Express (love their jeans) and boutiques. I do shop at Macy's and department stores because they have cute clothes. I'm starting to like Target for cute sleepwear and slippers and they have cute accesories, too.

For shoes I shop at Aldo, Macy's, Nine West, and DSW for summer shoes.

I'm starting to get into shopping online for unique and vintage clothes and accessories. I'm just a little nervous about sizing and returning items that don't fit.

Tickled Pink 2 · #38 10-30-2005, 02:07 AM

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I will shop at Wal-Mart for everything else but I hate their clothes for plus size women. They are so dowdy and old. I may have some curves and such but I wanna look stylish too. That's why I shop at Avenue. Lane Bryant is a little too bo-ho for my taste, but their underwear and lingerie is really nice.

I like some of Ashley Stewart's clothes. Also, there is a plus sized store here named Torrid. I walked through there - some of the clothes were a bit risque, but some were ok. Wally's is out of the question for clothes.

Conskeeted7 · #39 10-30-2005, 10:54 AM

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I agree with Nupe4Life about not wearing cologne/perfume from discount stores. No way. I used to work at Wally World and my sister used to work to K-Mart and we know that when those scents hit the stores, they are watered down by the companies so that they can sell more of them at a cheaper price. I will buy my good perfumes from Marshall Fields or Vickie's Secret (Happy, Happy Heart, and Dream Angels Heavenly).

Clinique Happy is sold at Walmart and Walgreens around here.

chrini · #40 10-30-2005, 03:31 PM

My stores for clothing no no's are Walmart, Rainbow, Rave, or any store that sells cheap and frumpy looking items. Some of these stores may carry loud big cheap printed shirts and dresses for $50 or more and I think I can do better catching a department store sale. My friend and I argue all the time because she thinks Foley's or Nordstrom's is too expensive. I tell her she spends the same amount on cheap, trendy, (soon to be out of style in 3 months) items.

Bakers and Payless are a hit or miss for me. It just depends on what I am looking for. I love Target for the solid color clothing basics. I agree the quality of Lerner's/New York & Co and Old Navy has gone down.

I tend to check Ebay first for items I missed in the store or items that seem to be rediculously priced that I must have. I have lucked up on brand new up to date Victoria's Secret and Banana Republic items.

I like Marshalls, Ross, Saks Fifth Off, and TJ Maxx, but I will not buy if there are several offerings of the exact same item. I really have to pay attention to the shoes. Some of the designer shoes have the rubber glued on soles or a lesser quality material. I will take the shoes the shoe hospital if I have any trouble.