tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post6063780674970109422..comments2024-03-29T11:29:56.764-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Rhys's Fashion LamentJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13347031856806697082021-10-16T13:33:31.963-04:002021-10-16T13:33:31.963-04:00I'm loving this discussion as I feel the same ...I'm loving this discussion as I feel the same way as so many of you! Yes to Land's End, LL Bean, and Coldwater Creek. I've also had fairly good luck with tailored pants at Kohl's, and as Hallie says, TJ Maxx and Marshall's are always worth a look. <br /><br />Shoes are the bane of my existence right now. I can usually go fairly casual, but also need to appear in court a few times a month for my job and need them to be at least somewhat dressy. So hard to find comfort and good looks!<br /><br />Love the idea of Silver Fox. I also can't help but think that a Silver Fox to greet customers might increase sales! ;)MaryChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10410779359733661454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75052521418210717202021-10-15T23:48:08.308-04:002021-10-15T23:48:08.308-04:00Rhys,
The bras worked out well. I know my exact si...Rhys,<br />The bras worked out well. I know my exact size, as I had a professional fitting a couple of years ago and I stick with just the one brand. I was afraid to order a brand I never used before!<br /><br />Diana,<br />I must look into that! Thanks!<br /><br />DebRo Deb Romanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650858888197217258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-90319368485943226362021-10-15T23:34:59.968-04:002021-10-15T23:34:59.968-04:00I remember my mother in the 1980's when she wa...I remember my mother in the 1980's when she was in her middle to late 60's having the same complaints. I had to lose weight for health reasons. Do you think I can find a decent pair of jeans to fit me. No no no. And like you, Rhys, don't get me started on ripped "distressed" jeans that belong in the rag bag!!! CindyUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07436673053515966030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-66275800595229912282021-10-15T18:36:31.052-04:002021-10-15T18:36:31.052-04:00Wow! Too right! Spot on.Wow! Too right! Spot on.Libby Doddnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28333493921121911262021-10-15T16:52:48.284-04:002021-10-15T16:52:48.284-04:00Link to Bryn Walker
http://www.brynwalker.com/Link to Bryn Walker<br /><br />http://www.brynwalker.com/Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-29040318554840565742021-10-15T16:50:37.338-04:002021-10-15T16:50:37.338-04:00Link to Royal Robbins
https://www.royalrobbins.co...Link to Royal Robbins<br /><br />https://www.royalrobbins.com/Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47907393820156886772021-10-15T16:49:50.711-04:002021-10-15T16:49:50.711-04:00RHYS,
My Mom also loved the Royal Robbins clothin...RHYS,<br /><br />My Mom also loved the Royal Robbins clothing shop. It may be worthwhile to check that out in addition to Bryn(n) Walker clothing shop.<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3218923145807976752021-10-15T16:42:21.263-04:002021-10-15T16:42:21.263-04:00Wondering about something...has anyone tried vinta...Wondering about something...has anyone tried vintage clothing shops? Would you be more likely to find what you want that fits you if you went to a vintage clothing shop? Some neighborhoods would have vintage clothing shops. Some would not.<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-2908453329690159762021-10-15T16:40:30.587-04:002021-10-15T16:40:30.587-04:00Jenn, these designers are wonderful!
DianaJenn, these designers are wonderful!<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65593833527565277072021-10-15T14:12:09.064-04:002021-10-15T14:12:09.064-04:00OH, Clothing! My closets are full--of NOTHING! Not...OH, Clothing! My closets are full--of NOTHING! Nothing. I am panicked and terrified--for two years, I have been happily wearing my black leggings (they're terrific, a little thick and very substantial) and a t-shirt and a black top and am so happy. Recently, I've added a flowy skirt over the leggings, and have been flouncing around the house. <br />I have all kinds of work/speaking engagement clothes, pencil skirts, dresses and and jackets, and lovely leather things, which I used to love, and now I think--WHAT IS ALL THIS??<br />And as soon as I start to go out in public, I know I am doomed, because..high heels? Really? What used to be my go-tos, things I love, just feel a bit too much now. AHHHHHHH.Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6398919690345773222021-10-15T14:11:51.600-04:002021-10-15T14:11:51.600-04:00I want to be the woman of a certain age who still ...I want to be the woman of a certain age who still wears Chuck Taylors and rock-n-roll T-shirts. Since I'm almost there and that's what I wear now, I'll likely manifest it. LOL. But I know what you mean. There are very few high end designers that I enjoy Sigrid Olsen and Elie Tahari being my faves. Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14251792007362283662021-10-15T14:05:53.071-04:002021-10-15T14:05:53.071-04:00Pharmaca is a local organic pharmacy shop that sel...Pharmaca is a local organic pharmacy shop that sells t-shirts and I buy long sleeve tshirts in XL size. <br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17860793387825411172021-10-15T14:04:05.497-04:002021-10-15T14:04:05.497-04:00Brenda, that's great! I wonder if Julia has t...Brenda, that's great! I wonder if Julia has tried these places?<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86553387152272145522021-10-15T14:02:42.506-04:002021-10-15T14:02:42.506-04:00Still shopping for bras from Nordstrom online and ...Still shopping for bras from Nordstrom online and once in a while I get lucky. Because I use the Trunk Club, they send a variety and anything that does not fit can be returned free of charge. I give them my exact size. If I find something great, I get the order number and order more.<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32313979230555511792021-10-15T14:02:06.372-04:002021-10-15T14:02:06.372-04:00Going to check those out!Going to check those out!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13897627076311112772021-10-15T14:00:29.533-04:002021-10-15T14:00:29.533-04:00So true :-(So true :-(Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74475748194288943952021-10-15T13:59:39.388-04:002021-10-15T13:59:39.388-04:00Bummer about Nordstrom's during the pandemic. ...Bummer about Nordstrom's during the pandemic. Hopefully once the pandemic is over, their stock will be better. I also keep clothes forever. Once I buy clothes, I keep clothes. U have donated a FEW clothes to Goodwill, which closed due to the pandemic.<br /><br />Worthwhile to check out Brynn Walker. There is a boutique right around the corner on Vine street from the bookstore in Berkeley.<br /><br />Hope that you find something you like at Brynn Walker.<br /><br />Diana<br /><br />Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-72262332030133900402021-10-15T13:46:12.146-04:002021-10-15T13:46:12.146-04:00Good luck with finding anything made in the US, Di...Good luck with finding anything made in the US, Diana. Almost nothing is any more, alas.Karen in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846039203123720312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6679056435242855602021-10-15T13:40:14.857-04:002021-10-15T13:40:14.857-04:00Eileen Fisher. Expensive but exceptional quality, ...Eileen Fisher. Expensive but exceptional quality, lasts forever, SO washable, packable. Shop the sales! Yeah great colors if you love black and navy. Go to an actual store if you're not used to their clothes, just to figure out what size you wear (I'm an M and petite there... which I am *nowhere* else) AND J. Jill is okay if you're careful. YES to LL Bean.<br /><br />I still buy all my Tshirts at The GAP. In-store specials are pretty great if you hit it right.<br /><br />And I'm a huge fan of Marshalls and TJ Maxx. Because you just never know, and it only takes about 10 minutes to find out... Tahari is often in the mix. Last time I was in Marshalls I walked out with a sink strainer, a bottle of Goo Gone, some lovely pants, marked-down sunglasses, and a tie-dyed super soft sweat suit and a sequined headband for my granddaughter.<br /><br />Am I the only one already shopping for Christmas? That clogged supply chain has me spooked.Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71678159561666459362021-10-15T13:38:48.815-04:002021-10-15T13:38:48.815-04:00Diana, she gave up the idea when she found out she...Diana, she gave up the idea when she found out she was going to be posted overseas for at least the next six years. <br /><br />Judy, it wasn't Carhart. It's Duluth Trading. Most of their pants have multiple pockets.Karen in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846039203123720312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28326182484103123742021-10-15T12:57:55.535-04:002021-10-15T12:57:55.535-04:00I avoid dress-up functions these days. I don't...I avoid dress-up functions these days. I don't want to shop! Since the pandemic I have found casual clothes (linen blend pants, cotton tops) at Old Navy online. I never shopped there in person because I couldn't find anything. Mind you the buttons are set waaay over at the edge of the blouse front, to save on fabric no doubt. But I really like the pants for my changing waistline--elastic and drawstring. I buy my jeans at Walmart, Lees or Wranglers. Strictly for cool weather wear. I have some slim knit pants from Lands End, but no leggings. I tried to wear leggings once but felt like I forgot to put something on. Pants. I used to find dressy items at a local department store but they went out of business a year ago. If I need to dress up I still have some nice blouses and pants, but I'm not sure I have any dresses anymore that fit or would work.Pat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732230586783432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58568481298193459832021-10-15T12:57:40.443-04:002021-10-15T12:57:40.443-04:00Flipping through the comments I'm struck by ho...Flipping through the comments I'm struck by how many of us feel constrained because the big clothing chains (Macy's, Talbot's etc) do not carry the clothes we want. The real problem is that the chains have pushed so many of the smaller clothing stores out of business. <br /><br />In southern Maine we're fortunate to have a couple of shops owned by women with the Silver Fox ethos. One is called Women of Substance (isn't that a GREAT name?) and it only carries sizes 12 and up, or maybe 14 and up. I buy a lot of clothes there. It's in Damariscotta. The other is Couleur Collection in Falmouth. Terrific clothing for the not-so-young but still stylish woman. They both have websites and terrific customer service - check 'em out.Brenda Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14161539130987122737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-43751313832368253432021-10-15T12:56:43.559-04:002021-10-15T12:56:43.559-04:00Also, a request that Silver Fox include real, prop...Also, a request that Silver Fox include real, properly sized pockets in their clothing. I have found Aviator Jeans, which are made in LA, have lovely deep pockets that securely fit a phone. I need such pockets in all of my clothing!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09405057318844899062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-7357953848723804272021-10-15T12:45:46.870-04:002021-10-15T12:45:46.870-04:00DIANA,
Ontario has had curbside pickup for non-ess...DIANA,<br />Ontario has had curbside pickup for non-essential stores until late summer, so there has been no way to go clothes shopping/trying on clothes in person. And frankly, I already have too many clothes that I don't wear so I have not felt the urge to go.Grace Koshidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934603958949938617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86920934108003217612021-10-15T12:44:10.241-04:002021-10-15T12:44:10.241-04:00I hear you, Rhys! I've found over the past few...I hear you, Rhys! I've found over the past few years my favorite stores such as J. Jill, Soft Surroundings and Talbot's have apparently tweaked their target clientele to women much younger than my 68 years. Also, I'm 5'1" and shrinking so clearly in the petite section but the definition of petite sizing has been changing apparently. A pet peeve was the length of Talbot's dresses which even in petite sizes hit below my knee which isn't very flattering for someone as short as me. I read recently that Talbot's is shortening their lengths so I'll need to give them another look.Emily Damehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17477008427998115740noreply@blogger.com