I posted having conflicted emotions about shopping. One reason why I love this blog is that it removes so much of the emotional aspect of shopping. I can just focus on what works for me when I need something rather than go through a million bad choices and wonder why nothing looks good on me and (at some level) wondering what's wrong with me. By taking the emotions out, I also do less "ego boost" shopping. Instead, I can have a smaller wardrobe of clothes I like and already feel good in rather than always look for things that look (marginally) better than the barely acceptable items I already have. Yay!
Sue - 12 years ago
Like a lot of others posting here, I detest shopping because of a long sad history of fashion mistakes and clothes that never fit. Price level sometimes affects quality of the garment but 90% it still looks like someone else's. I'm hoping that learning more about how to find styles for my figure type will change this situation, because most sales people have no clue.
Andrea Lakeland - 12 years ago
I loathe clothes shopping. Like Sandra I don't like dealing with sales assistants. Most of the time they don't understand what I'm looking for, even if I've just given very specific instructions like "I'm looking for a v neck top and I don't wear black, white or red" most still try to pull out a white or black round neck top. It is hard to find anything in the right kind of colours, let alone something that even vaguely fits. Add into that either having to take a baby, or being under time pressure to get back to the kids it's just not fun. I now sew almost everything myself, but I really would love to be able to just walk in and buy stuff instead.
I generally dislike shopping but I particularly hate clothes shopping. My proportions are unusual, so pants/trousers (and skirts if I wore them) never fit. Tops need to be fitted, and sometimes I luck out but usually not. T-shirts usually fit OK, but good luck finding them in a flattering colour or good quality fabric. Don't get me started on the style details (neckline, length, pockets, gathered sleeve caps, etc.).
I'm trying to put my energy into sewing instead. I haven't bought any clothing other than socks in a year and a half.
barbara - 12 years ago
I love shopping for clothes when I feel good about my body--when the clothes I like look good on me.
Judy - 12 years ago
I detest shopping for clothes, but if you were shopping with me, I would LOVE every minute of it! I just need someone to tell me what to wear!
Sandra - 12 years ago
Shopping online is the ONLY shopping I enjoy now. I am very uncomfortable with people asking me, "How can I help you today?" AND "What is it you are looking for today?" AND "What brought you into our store today?" whenever I walk in a store--with at least 2 more people asking me question within that same store. I find it intrusive. I always have to stop what I'm thinking about, make eye contact and reply, "Oh I'm just looking. Thanks." I want to reply, "How am I going to know what I want to buy unless I see it?" I did answer a few times, "I'd really like to look if that's okay." But that was perceived as snippy so I stopped saying that.
Veronica - 12 years ago
I don't like shopping at all. I have a hard time figuring out what would look good on me, what would fit me, so I end up just getting the same old boring stuff. If I have to shop, I prefer to shop online so I can see size charts and fit comparisons, and I can take my time thinking about how an item would fit into my wardrobe. Plus, I can try it on in the privacy of my own home, and pairing with several pieces from my existing wardrobe. I think the only thing I don't like buying online is shoes because I am so picky about fit/comfort.
Marta - 12 years ago
I want fewer, better things, in all areas of life. The stores that I can afford -- discount stores, some department stores, thrift stores -- are filled with so much junk that it is exhausting to go through all of it to find the good things. The stores that are well-edited -- boutiques, better department stores -- are out of my price range, unless I shop during deep discounts. But keeping up with what is discounted, where and when, is another exhausting task. I absolutely understand that I must pay for service, which is what a well-edited selection is: someone else's hard work. But I can't always afford to.
So, for the most part, I now sew my own clothing. Fabric stores are easier to navigate than clothing stores.
I posted having conflicted emotions about shopping. One reason why I love this blog is that it removes so much of the emotional aspect of shopping. I can just focus on what works for me when I need something rather than go through a million bad choices and wonder why nothing looks good on me and (at some level) wondering what's wrong with me. By taking the emotions out, I also do less "ego boost" shopping. Instead, I can have a smaller wardrobe of clothes I like and already feel good in rather than always look for things that look (marginally) better than the barely acceptable items I already have. Yay!
Like a lot of others posting here, I detest shopping because of a long sad history of fashion mistakes and clothes that never fit. Price level sometimes affects quality of the garment but 90% it still looks like someone else's. I'm hoping that learning more about how to find styles for my figure type will change this situation, because most sales people have no clue.
I loathe clothes shopping. Like Sandra I don't like dealing with sales assistants. Most of the time they don't understand what I'm looking for, even if I've just given very specific instructions like "I'm looking for a v neck top and I don't wear black, white or red" most still try to pull out a white or black round neck top. It is hard to find anything in the right kind of colours, let alone something that even vaguely fits. Add into that either having to take a baby, or being under time pressure to get back to the kids it's just not fun. I now sew almost everything myself, but I really would love to be able to just walk in and buy stuff instead.
I generally dislike shopping but I particularly hate clothes shopping. My proportions are unusual, so pants/trousers (and skirts if I wore them) never fit. Tops need to be fitted, and sometimes I luck out but usually not. T-shirts usually fit OK, but good luck finding them in a flattering colour or good quality fabric. Don't get me started on the style details (neckline, length, pockets, gathered sleeve caps, etc.).
I'm trying to put my energy into sewing instead. I haven't bought any clothing other than socks in a year and a half.
I love shopping for clothes when I feel good about my body--when the clothes I like look good on me.
I detest shopping for clothes, but if you were shopping with me, I would LOVE every minute of it! I just need someone to tell me what to wear!
Shopping online is the ONLY shopping I enjoy now. I am very uncomfortable with people asking me, "How can I help you today?" AND "What is it you are looking for today?" AND "What brought you into our store today?" whenever I walk in a store--with at least 2 more people asking me question within that same store. I find it intrusive. I always have to stop what I'm thinking about, make eye contact and reply, "Oh I'm just looking. Thanks." I want to reply, "How am I going to know what I want to buy unless I see it?" I did answer a few times, "I'd really like to look if that's okay." But that was perceived as snippy so I stopped saying that.
I don't like shopping at all. I have a hard time figuring out what would look good on me, what would fit me, so I end up just getting the same old boring stuff. If I have to shop, I prefer to shop online so I can see size charts and fit comparisons, and I can take my time thinking about how an item would fit into my wardrobe. Plus, I can try it on in the privacy of my own home, and pairing with several pieces from my existing wardrobe. I think the only thing I don't like buying online is shoes because I am so picky about fit/comfort.
I want fewer, better things, in all areas of life. The stores that I can afford -- discount stores, some department stores, thrift stores -- are filled with so much junk that it is exhausting to go through all of it to find the good things. The stores that are well-edited -- boutiques, better department stores -- are out of my price range, unless I shop during deep discounts. But keeping up with what is discounted, where and when, is another exhausting task. I absolutely understand that I must pay for service, which is what a well-edited selection is: someone else's hard work. But I can't always afford to.
So, for the most part, I now sew my own clothing. Fabric stores are easier to navigate than clothing stores.