Discouraged in the Lulu store...
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WTF? When did a size 8 become a larger size??
since forever- go to Express, NY and Company- ALL of their pants are smallest on top- so 0's down to 10's- they don't carry anything over an 8/10 out on the racks- and then 12's are in the back or in the drawers- larger sizes must be ordered on line.
makes me bat *kitten* crazy.
See I've not had a problem with NY&C. I don't shop their often, but I snagged a ridiculously cute skirt in a 14 from the one at our mall. I've never shopped for pants there though.
they definitely HAVE bigger sizes- but you have to hunt/dig for them. On their regular sections- or the new displays- they ALWAYS put the tiny numbers on top- and you have to hunt through the drawers or under the piles for "normal" sizes.
I like their stuff- I have several things from them- new pants- new jacket- good dresses- but it annoys me that it's ALWAYS 00 or 0 on top.
That's actually how most stores organize their clothing.
The smallest size they have of the item on top and the further down you go, the larger the size will be.
I've seen it at a lot of stores. And I've seen it when the 00 is out the smallest they have is a L so then it's an XL and XXL under.
^^That's been my experience as well. It was easier when I was fatter...I'd just automatically go to the bottom of the pile LOL. Now that I'm in between, I have to really dig through stuff to find my size. Granted, I did totally luck out on the skirt. It was on the clearance rack, I said OH PINK!, pulled it out and it just happened to be a 14.0 -
This company has a history of being extraordinarily size-ist and generally crappy to women over a certain size.
About a year and a half ago, I went to my first Lulu store, all kinds of excited because I saw so many women at yoga/my gym/in my running group wearing the cute clothes with the cool logo. They weren't rude at the store, but they definitely didn't encourage me to try anything on (their large is a 10/12, and that's all the bigger they go). Then with all the negative press, I decided I wasn't going to "aspire" to wearing their clothes anyway. I have found some really cute workout wear (in lots of sizes) from CAbi (cabionline.com) and Calvin Klein.
Not surprised you had this experience - it's not you.0 -
That's actually how most stores organize their clothing.
The smallest size they have of the item on top and the further down you go, the larger the size will be.
I've seen it at a lot of stores. And I've seen it when the 00 is out the smallest they have is a L so then it's an XL and XXL under.
LOL didn't mean to derail the tread.
I guess I know that everyone organizes by size- but most places things are on racks- so while it's in order- I don't feel like its' SMALLEST FIRST- if I stand facing a rack- small stuff is on the left and it goes up in size as you move right.
Or they are laid out on a wall or shelving unit.
not sure why THAT story is so noticeable to me- but it is.
shrug- I realize it's marketing and the basic need for things to be organized- but for some reason at THAT store -the way they lay it out- it irks me.0 -
I find that Adidas makes the BEST workout clothes. Costs less and goes to size whatever! I've never had issues in store with Lulu. I have several items from them and they are cute, but not at all better than any other brand. I find their tops are slightly short...maybe it's just me.
The best is that you can get Adidas clothes at ALL sports shops.
Sorry you had that experience, don't let it discourage you, sweetie!!!0 -
We don't have Nordstrom in Canada lolTry Zella - the brand poached one of Lululemon's top designers and it's available at Nordstrom. Slightly cheaper than Lulu and caters to a broader market.0 -
Go to Under Armor. Much better quality workout clothes and cute colors!! The outlets always have stuff on sale
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That's sort of their thing.
That being said, the woman really shouldn't have said anything. I mean, I walked into their store before at a size 16/18 and never received that kind of treatment.0 -
For serious. I would never pay $80 for a pair of yoga pants. My intent is to sweat, a lot, and destroy these things with constant exercising...I go to Ross, Burlington, TJ Maxx, Marshals.....etc.
We don't have any of thoes stores lol and I'm not a huge fan of shopping online.0 -
Go to Under Armor. Much better quality workout clothes and cute colors!! The outlets always have stuff on sale
You took the words right out of my mouth. UA is designed so much better for any workout (other than yoga). I went to lulu and picked up a pair of compression shorts for my marathon training - hate them, I will only use them now on cross training days. The seams cause chafing, there is no moisture wicking (and these were sold to me as "running shorts"). Now, I stick with what I consider the best - Underarmer 0 -
For serious. I would never pay $80 for a pair of yoga pants. My intent is to sweat, a lot, and destroy these things with constant exercising...I go to Ross, Burlington, TJ Maxx, Marshals.....etc.
We don't have any of thoes stores lol and I'm not a huge fan of shopping online.
Actually you do. TJX Holdings is the parent company of TJMaxx, Homegoods, Marshalls, Winners, and the Canadian version of Homegoods.
Winners is just like TJMaxx and Marshalls.0 -
This is too bad. I'm sorry you were treated so badly! I would write to corporate (I think you said you had already?)
I'm normally a 10 and I'm a 6 at Lululemon, and my mom is normally an 18 and I think she's a 14? When she went there they were great to her, but maybe that's just the store. How rotten is that! I wouldn't go back either.0 -
WTF? When did a size 8 become a larger size??
since forever- go to Express, NY and Company- ALL of their pants are smallest on top- so 0's down to 10's- they don't carry anything over an 8/10 out on the racks- and then 12's are in the back or in the drawers- larger sizes must be ordered on line.
makes me bat *kitten* crazy.
See I've not had a problem with NY&C. I don't shop their often, but I snagged a ridiculously cute skirt in a 14 from the one at our mall. I've never shopped for pants there though.
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NY&C pants because they're the only ones who seem to sell 0-4 in TALL in stores whereas other brands start at a 6 or 8.I agree too but I fear their corporate office won't care because you are "not their kind of people", by which I mean, not someone with a thigh-gap.
EXCUSE YOU?!
Are you freaking kidding me?!
Body shame much.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a thigh gap. Lots of women naturally have them - whether they fit into Lulu's clothes or not.
At a size 2 and NO thigh gap, I can also fit into Lulu clothes (but I haven't tried because I'm cheap and I like my Old Navy gear).
I don't think that she was saying that there is anything wrong with a thigh gap, but made the comment based on the controversial statement from one of their founders. Back in November Chip Wilson said that their pants were not made for all women's bodies, specifically those who's thighs rub together.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/lululemon-founder-chip-wilson-blames-womens-bodies-yoga/story?id=208152780 -
For serious. I would never pay $80 for a pair of yoga pants. My intent is to sweat, a lot, and destroy these things with constant exercising...I go to Ross, Burlington, TJ Maxx, Marshals.....etc.
We don't have any of thoes stores lol and I'm not a huge fan of shopping online.
Actually you do. TJX Holdings is the parent company of TJMaxx, Homegoods, Marshalls, Winners, and the Canadian version of Homegoods.
Winners is just like TJMaxx and Marshalls.
Not sure where in Canada you are, but I have Marshalls near me. Winners is pretty much the same store.0 -
We don't have Nordstrom in Canada lolTry Zella - the brand poached one of Lululemon's top designers and it's available at Nordstrom. Slightly cheaper than Lulu and caters to a broader market.
We will! I don't know where you live but I'm in Toronto and theyre opening their first store!
So checking this brand out.0 -
For serious. I would never pay $80 for a pair of yoga pants. My intent is to sweat, a lot, and destroy these things with constant exercising...I go to Ross, Burlington, TJ Maxx, Marshals.....etc.
We don't have any of thoes stores lol and I'm not a huge fan of shopping online.
Actually you do. TJX Holdings is the parent company of TJMaxx, Homegoods, Marshalls, Winners, and the Canadian version of Homegoods.
Winners is just like TJMaxx and Marshalls.
Lol where I live we have Walmart and sport check now lulu to but workout clothing
No winners or home goods or anything like that.. Small town. But I dident know winners apart of TJX holdings.0 -
For serious. I would never pay $80 for a pair of yoga pants. My intent is to sweat, a lot, and destroy these things with constant exercising...I go to Ross, Burlington, TJ Maxx, Marshals.....etc.
We don't have any of thoes stores lol and I'm not a huge fan of shopping online.
Do you have a Rietmans near you? Their workout clothes are pretty good. So is Victorias Secret, and if you're a 12+, Addition Elle has some pretty good stuff.0 -
We don't have Nordstrom in Canada lolTry Zella - the brand poached one of Lululemon's top designers and it's available at Nordstrom. Slightly cheaper than Lulu and caters to a broader market.
We're getting six stores in Canada....first one opens in Calgary in September. :bigsmile:
OP: where are you located? There are many Marshall's around..........0 -
Really!? I doubt we will get one here In mcmurray we don't even have a target or old navy haha
We don't have Nordstrom in Canada lolTry Zella - the brand poached one of Lululemon's top designers and it's available at Nordstrom. Slightly cheaper than Lulu and caters to a broader market.
We will! I don't know where you live but I'm in Toronto and theyre opening their first store!
So checking this brand out.0 -
I'm going to be honest. That story sounds like it's missing....a lot...of details.
for realz...0 -
Go to Under Armor. Much better quality workout clothes and cute colors!! The outlets always have stuff on sale
OHHHH!!!! I Loooooooove UA!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! And adidas.... I would even say that the UA pants and bras are BETTER that Lulu.
Also, Lulu became publicly traded last year or so and since then, seems to have taken a slight turn for the worse...0 -
Lulu is overpriced crap.
Shop Joe (Superstore). Honestly, their workout stuff is amazeballs and it LASTS!
Plus when it goes on clearance I can get running pants for $18 and tops for $8! :flowerforyou:0 -
Under Armour and Nike are my splurge treats!Go to Under Armor. Much better quality workout clothes and cute colors!! The outlets always have stuff on sale
OHHHH!!!! I Loooooooove UA!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! And adidas.... I would even say that the UA pants and bras are BETTER that Lulu.
Also, Lulu became publicly traded last year or so and since then, seems to have taken a slight turn for the worse...
LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE their stuff!0 -
I like The Pyramid Collection, but that's just me.0
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Lulu is overpriced crap.
Shop Joe (Superstore). Honestly, their workout stuff is amazeballs and it LASTS!
Plus when it goes on clearance I can get running pants for $18 and tops for $8! :flowerforyou:
I have a lot of Joe Fresh pants too! The only issue is the yoga ones slide down a little...and I have a BIG BUTT so this should not be happening!! LOL :sad:0 -
Lulu is overpriced crap.
Shop Joe (Superstore). Honestly, their workout stuff is amazeballs and it LASTS!
Plus when it goes on clearance I can get running pants for $18 and tops for $8! :flowerforyou:
I have a lot of Joe Fresh pants too! The only issue is the yoga ones slide down a little...and I have a BIG BUTT so this should not be happening!! LOL :sad:
I dident ever think to check the superstore! Never would have thought they carried yoga pants !!0 -
UA is better anyway.
It allows for my ample derriere.
They did you a favor. Now you have a fun story to tell.
Like the time I was shoo-ed out of a mall store and told I was "too tall" to shop there. Geez, I'm only 5'10.
Now all my friends call me the Gentle Giant.
:laugh:
Live, learn and be thankful to be on the right side of the grass today. :flowerforyou:0 -
SHE told her manager YOU were being rude?! Lol omg. Evidently their employees aren't taught how to appropriately conduct themselves with customers... That's crazy.0
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That is AB-surd!0
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I went to Lulu's shortly after having my first kid and was trying to get back in shape... I def got attitude from the sales girl and I'm sure it's because I was bigger. i won't support them at all... unless someone gets me a giftcard...0
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I went to the mall office the last time I felt someone was "rude" to me at the mall. It was a cleaning lady who chased me into the disability bathroom at the front of the other restrooms and scolded me for going to use it.
She spoke to me in spanish since I look like I speak spanish and told me it was a disability stall. I simply said "I know" (in spanish), and had to hurry to go pee. She looked around like she might get some support but there was no one around.
When I came out she was no longer there so I went to the mall office and told them they might want to retrain their cleaning people to simply clean and not police the usage of the disability stalls b/c one cannot know from simply looking at someone whether she is disabled or not. Then I showed them my disability hanger from my car. (Which I had not hung in my car that day b/c I had found closer parking to the store I was going to than the nearest available disability spot.)
I think in your case I don't see why you could not go to the mall office as well. I see no reason a letter, email, to the manager and to corporate and cc all that crap to let them know it was obvious to you she was the one being rude. Don't make too much of a fuss about who was right or wrong or skinny or fat, just focus on the rudeness b/c I've noticed that's the only thing people care about really.
Plainly tell them that employee rudely implied you would not be able to buy anything in their store even though you know for a fact that you could, because you checked your wallet prior and you had money in it. Let them get their tongues in a twist trying to bring up size issues tactfully and within the parameters of tasteful and non discriminatory language.
Wait two weeks so someone gets reamed and then go back and buy all that stuff you want.
I hate how the answer is always to get uppity and not have the thing, b/c if i want the thing someone else PITA-ness should not get in my way of getting the thing. That seems like the very nature of discriminatory to me?0
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