Dear women over the age of 20

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If the 'women's section' where you're shopping is anything other than great you're in the wrong d@mn shop! Is there only one shop??? Go somewhere else, stop trying to be a teenager.

Nikiki

Can you please send this to my MIL?

I think my Step-MIL does too and she's over 60 for sure. I think she wore a prom dress to my SIL's wedding.

Sadly, I can totally relate.

Bahahahaha my aunt wore one to her son's wedding, full on prom hair with a tiera too!!!
But yeah if you've hit puberty it is no longer appropriate to have an odd numbered size.

littlehedgy

I have to wear juniors unless i want to pay for a tailor. im only 4'8". "womens" clothes just hang off of me.

There are such sizes as Petite, also. These are ladies clothes that are made for smaller women.

Coming from someone who is under 4'11 petite clothes are awful. they are still always too long and for some reason are randomly really really wide. Especially the tops. It's like they think that if you are short you are also extremely wide... it's lame.

misskerouac

Right now, while i'm still losing weight/inches, I buy stuff that's cheap and fits, I don't care where it's from.
That means a lot of Old Navy sale rack, Urban Planet (not outfitters, planet, Candian version of wet seal or Forever 21 with not as cool clothing), and walmart.

Stephanie_Autry

I'm 18 years old but I have a rather curvy body. I found that American Eagle & Charlotte Russe have stretchy jeans made for curvy women. I'm pear shaped & even though I've lost weight I'm still in the same size 11 jeans in juniors. Womens size I'm around size 8 jeans I think... I don't shop in womens clothes because...they look kind of outdated for me.

pamperedlinny

I have to wear juniors unless i want to pay for a tailor. im only 4'8". "womens" clothes just hang off of me.

One of my best friends is this way. She's literally bought pants & shoes in the childrens dept and has to go to women's stores for tops. Shopping with her is something else.

littlehedgy

*shrugs and carries on buying her trainers tax free from the children's section*

Hahaha me too . It is nice to be able to buy shoes at half the regular price.

HartJames

That's cute! Of course there are cute things in the Juniors dept. I would/have bought myself, there are also some things that just look crazy/ridiculous on an adult too. Then again, if someone has no clue how to dress then they will find crazy or inappropriate in any dept.

Btw, this outfit, 100% from the juniors department at Nordstrom. I like it. I'm 27. And I think I look pretty cute. So whatevs..

ggcat

For me I can't buy jeans in the women department, have tried them on because of the fact the size was smaller. However, I have a small torso, the jeans in the women department that I have tried, I feel like they come up to my neck. I have to wear my top tucked in at work and I am not going to look like I am wearing my pants around my head. I like the fit in juniors, plus I'm smaller now then I was as a teenager and I'm gonna enjoy every moment of it by shopping where I feel like I look better at. I do not wear the obnoxious glittery loud things, I personally would rather wear a dress and I buy most my dresses from Ross and most my jeans come from Rue 21.

Agreed! Clothes from different stores/ departments/ brands, etc. fit different people different ways- I don't think there's a rule that the minute someone turns 20, they are now old and look trashy is "juniors" clothes. There are also plenty of places that have very classy and appropriate juniors clothes. Personally, juniors pants look better on me, and tops can go either way. I'm certainly not going to turn away a cute outfit because the size number is odd and not even. The judgement in these forums blows my mind.

I am almost 32 and I wear juniors jeans still. I have to. I have no hips, no *kitten*, and I am very petite. I stay away from the loud and obnoxious jeans, but the woman's do not fit....and believe I still try when I go shopping. As for the trashy part of those clothes- I stay away from. I always find cute tops in the misses and petite sections! I also always find hideous stuff too- eeewww.

Anyways, agreed about the stereotypes here... come on ladies we are better than this.

Rae6503

Where are you guys shopping that the women's section on has "frumpy" items or "mom" jeans? Accessories, hair style, confidence,etc also play a key roll in making an outfit frumpy or not.

Where are you shopping where you can't buy Jr section clothes that fit?? I am very curvy (36-25.5-36) and I can and do often find pants, shirts, and dresses in teenager type stores that fit fine (mediums and larges, size 5-9 pants, most JR stores I shop at have bigger sizes available). I mean, I probably have to wear bigger sizes than I would in adult stores, but they fit and its not like I wear the tag hanging out for all to see.

Yes, they are cheaper than non-Mom, attractive women's jeans, but that's the point. I wear jeans every day and I don't WANT them to cost $50+.

I have a few pairs of high waisted pants but I don't want to deal with that all day everyday. Ever worn belly button high pants with a naval piercing? Lol maybe it is more than my clothing that needs to grow up.

I haven't stepped foot in a jr department for years. I buy jeans for $24 at JC Penney. They aren't "high waisted". I also have a pierced belly button. None of my adult pants comes close to it.

kaylaandthestarcatcher

I'm 22 and still occasionally buy juniors clothes. I shop based on my style, really, and sometimes there are really cute dresses in the juniors department. Of course, there also tend to be a lot of tacky things, too. But I am very well dressed (honestly, probably one of the best-dressed people I know. This probably sounds a little cocky. And I guess it is pretty cocky, but hey, if I know I've got great style, why try to deny it) and some juniors clothes look great on me.

However, my sister is 27 and still shops in that department and it's not always great. I want to give her style advice, but she always gets so offended. Sigh. But really, honey? A Tinkerbell t-shirt? And not even in an ironic way? Come ON.

qtiekiki

I'm 18 years old but I have a rather curvy body. I found that American Eagle & Charlotte Russe have stretchy jeans made for curvy women. I'm pear shaped & even though I've lost weight I'm still in the same size 11 jeans in juniors. Womens size I'm around size 8 jeans I think... I don't shop in womens clothes because...they look kind of outdated for me.

Based on some of the posters' rules, AE is ok because their jeans are even numbered. =P I love AE jeans.

AmyFett

I just bought a pair of junior's jeans because they kicked *kitten*. I'm 25, I don't see why there's an issue.

Katahna

Buy clothes that have instructions on them about how to not anger you, and you will be much loved

MisterGoodBar

Please stop shopping in the juniors department....They are made to fit the bodies of teenagers (children). They run small so you can probably go down a size by moving up into "grown up" clothes. And yeah, they are made for teenagers.

ladies heed these words

AmyFett

That's cute! Of course there are cute things in the Juniors dept. I would/have bought myself, there are also some things that just look crazy/ridiculous on an adult too. Then again, if someone has no clue how to dress then they will find crazy or inappropriate in any dept.

Btw, this outfit, 100% from the juniors department at Nordstrom. I like it. I'm 27. And I think I look pretty cute. So whatevs..

you do look cute!!

magj0y

If the 'women's section' where you're shopping is anything other than great you're in the wrong d@mn shop! Is there only one shop??? Go somewhere else, stop trying to be a teenager.

The majority of JC penney's and Kohls "women's section" simply suck. Sorry, I have no desire to be a vera wang model.
Penney's does have a small section of really cool clothes, but most of it are basics such as plain t'shirts and sweaters.
There are some cute blouses there, but it's a HUGE hit and miss.

Kohls, 85% of their clothes just don't suit me and my jeans and t'shirt fabulousness and the occasional nights I dress up for the husband.

I quite bothering with Macy's and every other store years ago.

nphillips0124

Yeah, how about no. I shop in the juniors to score on cute seasonal dresses and skirts, and I don't plan on stopping just because I'm over that ~magical~ age of 20. Thanks though!

birdieaz

Due to vanity sizing women's clothes is cut huge, there is no way I'm a size 0 but that's what I'm wearing right now. I have jeans from 15yrs ago when I weighed 105lbs and had 34" hips and that was considered a size 2 or 4 then.

I think a lot of women wear Jr's because if you are petite/small framed you don't have much options other than 00, which is rare to find and honestly silly that it even exists simply because of vanity sizing.

AmyFett

Buy clothes that have instructions on them about how to not anger you, and you will be much loved

I don't buy clothes for other people, I buy them for me. If I like it, I wear it,. Screw what other people think.

Beastette

Somebody needs a visit from Stacy and Clinton.

TeachTheGirl

Somebody needs a visit from Stacy and Clinton.

Ooh, me! ME! I want to go on that damn show but I guess I'm not cooky enough. :<

magj0y

Please stop shopping in the juniors department....They are made to fit the bodies of teenagers (children). They run small so you can probably go down a size by moving up into "grown up" clothes. And yeah, they are made for teenagers.

ladies heed these words

And you should dress your age as well.

TheFitHooker

Buy clothes that have instructions on them about how to not anger you, and you will be much loved

I don't buy clothes for other people, I buy them for me. If I like it, I wear it,. Screw what other people think.

Amen! Like I said, if someone has a problem with it, either go buy my clothes for me or stfu...

AmyFett

plus wouldn't junior's just be minors, like 17 and under? So I guess as soon as we women turn 18, throw out all your clothes and go buy mom jeans!!

AmyFett

Buy clothes that have instructions on them about how to not anger you, and you will be much loved

I don't buy clothes for other people, I buy them for me. If I like it, I wear it,. Screw what other people think.

Amen! Like I said, if someone has a problem with it, either buy go buy my clothes for me or stfu...

that's how I feel, hence my lime green jeans! from the JUNIORS department, and on clearance lol

wareagle8706

Please stop shopping in the juniors department. The clothes are cheapy made. They are made to fit the bodies of teenagers (children). They run small so you can probably go down a size by moving up into "grown up" clothes. And yeah, they are made for teenagers. I don't believe you need to dress "your age" but there is a certain something special about dressing in a sophisticated manner.

Thanks but I think I can do my shopping without your help.

mfkn_Titanium

I consider it an NSV that I was able to purchase three button-up shirts from Aeropostale the other day while out shopping with my soon-to-be 14-year-old daughter. Size medium. HOLLLLLAAAAA! I don't care where my clothes come from or what section of the store - if they fit me and look good, I'm buying 'em! All of my 20s I was fat and stuck at Lane Bryant. So bring on the cute clothes already! Ohhh, and I recently discovered I can wear a sz S or M at the Buckle. And while 90% of the styles there I'd never wear, I did manage to find $300 worth of shirts that I WILL! *happy wiggle*

magj0y

Buy clothes that have instructions on them about how to not anger you, and you will be much loved

I don't buy clothes for other people, I buy them for me. If I like it, I wear it,. Screw what other people think.

Amen! Like I said, if someone has a problem with it, either go buy my clothes for me or stfu...

^^Yup!

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If the 'women's section' where you're shopping is anything other than great you're in the wrong d@mn shop! Is there only one shop??? Go somewhere else, stop trying to be a teenager.

The majority of JC penney's and Kohls "women's section" simply suck. Sorry, I have no desire to be a vera wang model.
Penney's does have a small section of really cool clothes, but most of it are basics such as plain t'shirts and sweaters.
There are some cute blouses there, but it's a HUGE hit and miss.

Kohls, 85% of their clothes just don't suit me and my jeans and t'shirt fabulousness and the occasional nights I dress up for the husband.

I quite bothering with Macy's and every other store years ago.

I shop in Brown Thomas and BT2, women's section, the clothes are hot, they're not frumpy and they're cut for actual women's bodies. I'm sure there's some equivalent over there!