Clothes shoping (Women only please)

Cindym82

So I feel like I have finally hit the age where I'm inbetween clothing "depts" per say or that I'm in denial that I have to cross over. Finally turning 30 this year and I feel like the women's dept is too "old" for me yet the jr's dept just doesn't fit right. Aparently when you're a "jr" you don't have hips or a butt. Any suggestions on places to shot to buy shorts and summer clothes? Going away in 23 days and need some outfits. Plus I haven't shopped for myself in awhile. PS, I'm short. lol

coliema

JCPenney, Macy's, Kohl's. They are all great stores, plus they have cute clothes in the women's department, sometimes I see a cute shirt and I can't wait to cross over!

Cindym82

Haven't tried macy's or jcPenny's in years!! Good idea though thank you

coliema

No problem They have definitely changed their style of clothing, in the women's section there are "cool" clothes and clothes for the women that want to dress older. Our JCPenney's just got remodeled, because they are working on lowering the prices, so the first and third friday of every month they have sales on certain clothes and mark them all down to $2.97, jeans, shirts, anything. I would look into at at your JCPenneys...such a great deal!

Cindym82

omg that is great news!! I need to mark my calendar than

nmullins81

I like Limited and New York & Co. They are kind of pricey if you are in the middle of losing weight, but if you hit their sales or get their coupons it makes their clothing more reasonable.

Emv79

I'm in Canada, so not sure if these stores could work for you depending on whee you are in the world. I'm 33 and I like "classic" clothes. For work, mostly Mex, but for everyday (weekends) and sometimes even a cute top for work, SmartSet works for me.

kristen6022

New York and Company and Limited also. But I second the JCPenney, Macy's, Kohls thing too. I'm 33 and I gave up on Jr's in high school. I've always had hips, a butt and large boobs and nothing there has really ever worked.

Specifically, I like the Apt. 9 brand @ Kohls and the Ana @ JCPenney's. Oh, sizing wise too. I'm a 6/8 in womens and an 9/11 in Jr's right now, so keep in mind there is a large jump down in Ladies opposed to Jr's. Have a ball, I know I did this weekend!

Cindym82

New York and Company and Limited also. But I second the JCPenney, Macy's, Kohls thing too. I'm 33 and I gave up on Jr's in high school. I've always had hips, a butt and large boobs and nothing there has really ever worked.

Specifically, I like the Apt. 9 brand @ Kohls and the Ana @ JCPenney's. Oh, sizing wise too. I'm a 6/8 in womens and an 9/11 in Jr's right now, so keep in mind there is a large jump down in Ladies opposed to Jr's. Have a ball, I know I did this weekend!

I used to shop NY & CO awhile ago and then I gained some weight and nothing fit right. Now it's been about 20lbs since I last tried them so maybe I should look there also. Good to know the size difference. I bought a size 9 jeans from express and yesterday I felt like a whale when I tried something on at walmart. A size 13 didn't fit and it just pushed my tummy fat up and over. Needless to say I walked out and didn't try anything else on. And my boyfriend kept asking if I was sure I didn't want to look at work out stuff or anything. I think he knew I was upset.

And I do have a coupon for express.....anyone shop there resently?? I know they're pricey but maybe it's worth it? Clothes shoping is NOT my fav thing to do

JenAiMarres

I super duper narrow in the hips so all the jr stuff fits me better...but I worked at the gap for years...most thier stuff never fit me quite right but their styles are cute and cut slightly more womanly...j crew as well!

Cindym82

I super duper narrow in the hips so all the jr stuff fits me better...but I worked at the gap for years...most thier stuff never fit me quite right but their styles are cute and cut slightly more womanly...j crew as well!

I never shoped at J Crew before, are they pricey? Our gap around by me looks like it's going out of business. We walked in and there was like 8 things on a rack and like one table. It was weid. I used to love the gap

JenAiMarres

J crew is slightly pricey but their stuff lasts forever!! If u own a pair of their shorty for 10 years... It's like only paying pennies per wear! This how I rationalize buying pricier clothes!! Lol!

Oh and Victoria's secret is cut with a little more hip too...they have great online return policy also if things don't work out!

Cindym82

J crew is slightly pricey but their stuff lasts forever!! If u own a pair of their shorty for 10 years... It's like only paying pennies per wear! This how I rationalize buying pricier clothes!! Lol!

Thats how I feel about the more expensive stuff I bought, I have shirts from NY & Co that have stayed the same bright color and shape for like 5yrs. Thanks for the info You guys are all so awesome

rossi02

We have an outlet mall close by me and I hit up the Ann Taylor Loft, and Banana Republic outlet stores in there. I think those are great for making the transition from the the juniors dept.

Cindym82

We have an outlet mall close by me and I hit up the Ann Taylor Loft, and Banana Republic outlet stores in there. I think those are great for making the transition from the the juniors dept.

Great idea. What age were you when you transitioned if I may ask? The whole turning 30 is weird for me. I don't look 30 or feel any older but I want to go for the more grown up look i guess.

sammys1girly

Gap jeans are the only ones that fit me...and I agree on the jrs section...you have to be a total stick with no hips or butt to be able to buy jeans or shorts there.

carriem73

Old Navy is great for casual wear, jeans, shorts, t-shirts and tanks...

kimberly702

We don't have much... but I LOOOOVE Maurices. It's that perfect mixture of attire that's cute and in style, and doesn't make people think 'what the hell?? gross!" when someone older wears it.

msgsarah

Not sure if you have these shops in the US but Reiss is absolutely amazing. It's fairly expensive but still high street.
Also, Mango and Zara is beautiful stuff and affordable too. Second the lady that said Banana Republic. And Vero Moda is very good also, if you can order it in the states.
I like all these brands because they are trend-aware, but in a classic, elegant way so I think you'd enjoy them.
You may not have time to get them delivered before your holidays, but their websites are well worth a browse when you get back.

Hope that helps a little!

amazon75

Ross has become my go to store for clothes. I don't want to spend a lot on clothes since in a month they could be too big, so i buy a few pieces at a time from there and save some money.

jennifermcornett

Any store will do, but try the "Misses" section. It's for senior tweeners like us ("tweeners" are the kids in between childhood and teendom, so we 29/30-year-olds get to be the senior version of that), and that's where I shop now. I can't stand going into the "Women's" section; everything looks like my grandma should wear it. The other day, while on vacation, I went to the "Juniors" section and just about died when I realized I was not even interested in wearing those clothes. I even said to my boyfriend, "Okay, let's get the hell out of here; I can't wear this sh**! I'm almost 30!" Off I went to the Misses section, and I found plenty of clothes that were right for our age. I was shopping at Beall's, but Kohl's is good too!

SARgirl

I like Limited and New York & Co. They are kind of pricey if you are in the middle of losing weight, but if you hit their sales or get their coupons it makes their clothing more reasonable.

I love the Limited (that's where the majority of my close are from)! I also like Ann Taylor and Banana Republic but we don't have either store here (the closest is about an hour or so away). Express sometimes has some cute stuff too. Definitely shop the sale rack and get coupons! I am 34 and I know what you mean! However the sizing will make you feel better (hopefully!). I just bought a pair of size 6 jeans at Express but a pair that I bought at Hollister a couple years ago that fit are a size 11!

GurleyGirl524

I like Ross and TJ Maxx

LeenaRuns

I totally hear you--I'm also 30 and it can be hard to find age-appropriate non-frumpy stuff! Old Navy has the best shorts right now. They have a whole bunch of different lengths. It's awesome!

christinet8504

Victoria's Secret! We don't have their clothes in store here, so you may have to buy online, but their clothes are awesome!

buffybabe

I am 25 and have not been shopping in the junior's department for years. I honestly found that I like the stuff in the women's better. I love Kohl's women's department! Their J Lo brand, Elle Brand, Lauren Conrad brand are all young hip looking clothing that is still appropriate. I also find a lot of clothes at the Limited, everything is very classic and well made.

smsinger75

You have gotten some great responses so far. I just wanted to add that I would definitely recommend JC Penney, Kohl's and Target. I have some really cute stuff at all of them and I am in my 30s. Good luck with your shopping!! I will have to go soon myself as my stuff from last year doesn't fit anymore. It is falling off. Woohoo!

fzyfrog

I just went to JC Penney last night and they have completely changed their clothing selection for women. They have a lot of fashionable clothes for women in their 30s that don't make them look like they are trying to recapture their youth or ready for the retirement home. I left there with 5 shirts, 2 pairs of jeans (one in a size 12, one a size 10 - I am formerly a size 24 wearer!!!) and 2 pairs of shoes for just over $200. Very affordable!

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Dawnsdream

I like Maurices, Belks, American Eagle. I am 49 years old and I love hip hugger jeans. Get what makes you feel comfortable and what you like. Dont let your age change what you want to wear. You are as yound as you feel. One day I may have no choice but to change style but for now I AM LOVING IT.:happy:

Grlnxtdr0721

Banana Republic and J Crew are 2 of my favorites. And if you have outlets anywhere near you, those are seriously the best way to shop. I also like Old Navy.

LorinaLynn

I'm turning 40 and will still buy stuff from the juniors department if it fits well. But try on everything. Sometimes things that look "meh" on the rack look fantastic on.

I just had the same complaint after shopping yesterday at Kohls. The Juniors stuff is supposed to be for teenagers, but there's so much stuff that's... I don't want to say slutty (because it's stuff I'd wear and I'm certainly not a slut) but certainly a lot sexier and edgier. Things with cutouts and lace inserts and super-tight jeans... stuff I wouldn't want a teenage daughter to wear if I had one. Then as soon as you're an "adult," you have to dress frumpy.

But if you're not super-broke and shopping the clearance racks like I do, I like a lot of the misses' clothes from Kohls.