Exclusionary clothing stores.
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The "one size fits all or most" really cracks me up lol Fits all or most what ????0
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What I hate about shopping is that the clothes is either expensive or blouses are like Florida outdated sofa prints.Catherine's is the worst,the clothes is so ugly and expensive. Lane bryant has cute clothes but alot of the blouses are ridiculously short and shrink after the first wash.Avenue is in the middle for me as I prefer their clothes and is a bit less expensive.Forget about clothing at the mall,it's non-existant for us big girls which is freaking depressing. I shop at Target sometimes,good thing I'm a little on the taller side at 5'7" because their pants run long...My poor mom wears capri's as pants from there lol I've heard of some online stores but it's a little tricky trying to figure out an accurate size so I don't even bother. It's a miserable feeling for sure.
Have you heard of Torrid? When I was heavier I was right on the borderline of plus/regular size. I actually considered going up a size just so I could shop there. They have the cutest clothes ever! Luckily I came to my senses, but I still dream about the outfits there.
Torrid is a store that also cuts their clothing smaller. I'm sure a 12-14 could fit into the smallest size.0 -
Different stores cater to different clientele. That's how they make their money. You don't see stores like Lane Bryant carrying my size and I'm not going to complain about that. That'd be like being pissed that a Mexican restaurant doesn't have Chinese food on their menu.
Honestly, I can't think of a thing that tops this, so I'll just quote it
This!0 -
I would have done my best Hulk imitation and ripped it apart by the seams. Then you hang it back up and say, "oh not my size" and leave.Many years ago, when I was considerably thinner, I walked into a little boutique. The shop assistant looked me up and down and said "There is no point coming in here - we don't cater for fat people".
I was mortified. In a burst of pure evil, I was ecstatic when they went bust a couple of months later...
Two years ago, when I was near my peak height, but had lost 10 pounds, I had fallen in love with peacoats. I saved up enough money to buy a very, very nice one. I went into the store, practically prancing. When I dug through the racks and found the only large, I put it on super enthusiastically. As I was buttoning it up, a sales lady rushed over and gave me the "Oh honey, no. Take that off. You'll stretch it out!" I was mortified and left the store in tears.0 -
Different stores cater to different clientele. That's how they make their money. You don't see stores like Lane Bryant carrying my size and I'm not going to complain about that. That'd be like being pissed that a Mexican restaurant doesn't have Chinese food on their menu.
I dont see the similarities. She went into a store that sales XL tops. She wears an XL I assume at other stores without issue. The company cuts the sizes so small she couldnt wear what she normally wears. How is that good business and a way to make money?
Different stores, different sizing. I'm different sizes in different stores. Her post title is also "exclusionary" clothing stores so that made me think that the issue is stores that cater to different sizes.
Also, she said she can "squeeze" into an XL....
ETA: The OP wants to go all "pretty woman" on the store because she couldn't find her size (which, hello, happens to everyone. sometimes stores run out of sizes!) and because an employee made an offhand comment that wasn't very tactful even though she probably didn't think before she said it and didn't intend to be hurtful.
Well I find the sizing of women's clothing sexist and confusing, but that's a different post. I wasnt aware it was a junior store.
How is clothing size sexist? :noway:
As far as confusing, I really don't understand how it can be confusing. You don't fit into a size, go back for a different one. It's just a number on a label!0 -
people get upset so easily at the littlest things.0
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I can't wear things from there or 5*7*9 or Abercrombie. Also Victoria's Secret doesn't make a bra size big enough for me cup wise.
But I rock at finding cute clothes elsewhere, so that's no big.
Ditto on the Victoria's Secret. Even at my smallest and too thin I couldn't shop there.0 -
I have that problem in EVERY STORE. not because of my weight but because of my height.
I cant find a pair of pants long enough. YES some stores do carry tall but a lot of them arent tall enough or dont come in the pants that i actually want....
and i'm not upset about it. It's just that most stores do not cater to tall women.
So i just wear skirts 90% of the time.....
This and try finding cute shoes if you wear bigger than a size 9. In general, I hate the fashion industry and what it defines as the ideal women. But talk about hypocritical they use tall models to sale the clothes, but dont make clothing for tall women. Go figure. Did I mention I hate the fashion industry?0 -
Different stores cater to different clientele. That's how they make their money. You don't see stores like Lane Bryant carrying my size and I'm not going to complain about that. That'd be like being pissed that a Mexican restaurant doesn't have Chinese food on their menu.
I dont see the similarities. She went into a store that sales XL tops. She wears an XL I assume at other stores without issue. The company cuts the sizes so small she couldnt wear what she normally wears. How is that good business and a way to make money?
Different stores, different sizing. I'm different sizes in different stores. Her post title is also "exclusionary" clothing stores so that made me think that the issue is stores that cater to different sizes.
Also, she said she can "squeeze" into an XL....
ETA: The OP wants to go all "pretty woman" on the store because she couldn't find her size (which, hello, happens to everyone. sometimes stores run out of sizes!) and because an employee made an offhand comment that wasn't very tactful even though she probably didn't think before she said it and didn't intend to be hurtful.
Well I find the sizing of women's clothing sexist and confusing, but that's a different post. I wasnt aware it was a junior store.
How is clothing size sexist? :noway:
As far as confusing, I really don't understand how it can be confusing. You don't fit into a size, go back for a different one. It's just a number on a label!
Women's sizing is sexist. Men's clothing, for the most part, use a pretty standard of measurement. It's usually in inches here in the US. I can go into any store pick up a 34X36 for my fiance and know it will fit him without him trying it on. Men's stores also carry a greater variety of sizes not uncommon to go into a store and find men's size small mixed in with men size XXXL. Men's clothing in general for the same cut type of fabric and level of sewing is less expensive.
Women's sizing varies greatly even in the same stores you could have pants sized 10-12 whatever (BTW where do they get women's sizing numbers) or they have M,L, or some stores even do goofy color sizing your a yellow size. What the heck is a yellow size?
Oh and what the heck is size 0 how can ones body cease to be a size?0 -
Most of the men's pants in Macy's start at size 32 waist. The sales assistant told me to go to the boy's section to find a size 30. I went to Dillards instead.
Even at Costco, I've noticed most of their clothes are a Medium or 32" and up.
Being so skinny sucks
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When I was heavier every piece of clothing that I owned would grip uncomfortably in random areas.
A lot of certain brands like Abercrombie and Gap have very small sizing for tops.
Their size large wouldn't fit on anyone with a waist larger than 28 inches.
I fail to see how keeping out customers of average or higher weight is productive for their brand.
But a lot of labels do the opposite and vanity size, making it hard to find clothes that fit a small figure.
At the end of the day it doesn't matter because I buy second hand clothing (economically and environmentally sensible). There are not a lot of plus size tops that I'd like to wear but are simply too big. I'm also stuck buying junior pants, since the women's sizing is often really weird.
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I would have done my best Hulk imitation and ripped it apart by the seams. Then you hang it back up and say, "oh not my size" and leave.Many years ago, when I was considerably thinner, I walked into a little boutique. The shop assistant looked me up and down and said "There is no point coming in here - we don't cater for fat people".
I was mortified. In a burst of pure evil, I was ecstatic when they went bust a couple of months later...
Two years ago, when I was near my peak height, but had lost 10 pounds, I had fallen in love with peacoats. I saved up enough money to buy a very, very nice one. I went into the store, practically prancing. When I dug through the racks and found the only large, I put it on super enthusiastically. As I was buttoning it up, a sales lady rushed over and gave me the "Oh honey, no. Take that off. You'll stretch it out!" I was mortified and left the store in tears.
I would have done my best Chris Farley imitation and gone fat guy in a little coat and started whipping out my wallet waving the money in her face. Then walk out laughing at the stupid b_tch.0 -
Most of the men's pants in Macy's start at size 32 waist. The sales assistant told me to go to the boy's section to find a size 30. I went to Dillards instead.
Even at Costco, I've noticed most of their clothes are a Medium or 32" and up.
Being so skinny sucks
Hmmm so maybe therese skinny exclusionary for me? It's OK to be an XXXL in a guy but you cant be an XS.0 -
Every time I shop.
I'm just barely starting to fit into the "regular" store sizes and SUPER excited about it. It's a sad but amazing feeling to be able to shop more freely now.
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Different stores cater to different clientele. That's how they make their money. You don't see stores like Lane Bryant carrying my size and I'm not going to complain about that. That'd be like being pissed that a Mexican restaurant doesn't have Chinese food on their menu.
I dont see the similarities. She went into a store that sales XL tops. She wears an XL I assume at other stores without issue. The company cuts the sizes so small she couldnt wear what she normally wears. How is that good business and a way to make money?
Different stores, different sizing. I'm different sizes in different stores. Her post title is also "exclusionary" clothing stores so that made me think that the issue is stores that cater to different sizes.
Also, she said she can "squeeze" into an XL....
ETA: The OP wants to go all "pretty woman" on the store because she couldn't find her size (which, hello, happens to everyone. sometimes stores run out of sizes!) and because an employee made an offhand comment that wasn't very tactful even though she probably didn't think before she said it and didn't intend to be hurtful.
Well I find the sizing of women's clothing sexist and confusing, but that's a different post. I wasnt aware it was a junior store.
How is clothing size sexist? :noway:
As far as confusing, I really don't understand how it can be confusing. You don't fit into a size, go back for a different one. It's just a number on a label!
Women's sizing is sexist. Men's clothing, for the most part, use a pretty standard of measurement. It's usually in inches here in the US. I can go into any store pick up a 34X36 for my fiance and know it will fit him without him trying it on. Men's stores also carry a greater variety of sizes not uncommon to go into a store and find men's size small mixed in with men size XXXL. Men's clothing in general for the same cut type of fabric and level of sewing is less expensive.
Women's sizing varies greatly even in the same stores you could have pants sized 10-12 whatever (BTW where do they get women's sizing numbers) or they have M,L, or some stores even do goofy color sizing your a yellow size. What the heck is a yellow size?
It took me 2 hours to pick out a pair of jeans at the Gap because of all of the damned styles fitting different in the same size.0 -
Unless you ARE a smaller size and are average height. Then ALL their jeans are TOO short. I'm 5'5". Why do I have to by "long length" jeans? I'm NOT tall...Yeah... I experience that every time I look at a price tag at Nordstrom.... All stores are exclusionary to some extent. Hell, there is no such thing as "petite" or "short" at Target...0 -
I can't wear things from there or 5*7*9 or Abercrombie. Also Victoria's Secret doesn't make a bra size big enough for me cup wise.
But I rock at finding cute clothes elsewhere, so that's no big.
I wont even go into a Victoria's Secret because Im positive they dont have anything in my size! I could be wrong but Im a doubtin' it lol
I'm a 34DD and I find lots of options in my size there.0 -
They're owned by the same company that owns Fashion Bug now. Used to be owned by Limited Brands until a few years ago...It's simple all you have to say is they dont get your money. Obviously they dont need money and money is not that important to the company.
I wish Lane Bryant had a smaller size sister company because I'd shop there at goal just on principal, but they dont.
Not sure which company I would find worthy enough to have my money when I get to goal? I'll have to research.0 -
Meh, wear clothes that fit you well. Nobody sees where you bought it or the size once it's on. An outfit that suits your figure will flatter you more than squeezing into something that doesn't fit just because it's the size you want.0
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Different stores cater to different clientele. That's how they make their money. You don't see stores like Lane Bryant carrying my size and I'm not going to complain about that. That'd be like being pissed that a Mexican restaurant doesn't have Chinese food on their menu.
I dont see the similarities. She went into a store that sales XL tops. She wears an XL I assume at other stores without issue. The company cuts the sizes so small she couldnt wear what she normally wears. How is that good business and a way to make money?
Different stores, different sizing. I'm different sizes in different stores. Her post title is also "exclusionary" clothing stores so that made me think that the issue is stores that cater to different sizes.
Also, she said she can "squeeze" into an XL....
ETA: The OP wants to go all "pretty woman" on the store because she couldn't find her size (which, hello, happens to everyone. sometimes stores run out of sizes!) and because an employee made an offhand comment that wasn't very tactful even though she probably didn't think before she said it and didn't intend to be hurtful.
Well I find the sizing of women's clothing sexist and confusing, but that's a different post. I wasnt aware it was a junior store.
How is clothing size sexist? :noway:
As far as confusing, I really don't understand how it can be confusing. You don't fit into a size, go back for a different one. It's just a number on a label!
Women's sizing is sexist. Men's clothing, for the most part, use a pretty standard of measurement. It's usually in inches here in the US. I can go into any store pick up a 34X36 for my fiance and know it will fit him without him trying it on. Men's stores also carry a greater variety of sizes not uncommon to go into a store and find men's size small mixed in with men size XXXL. Men's clothing in general for the same cut type of fabric and level of sewing is less expensive.
Women's sizing varies greatly even in the same stores you could have pants sized 10-12 whatever (BTW where do they get women's sizing numbers) or they have M,L, or some stores even do goofy color sizing your a yellow size. What the heck is a yellow size?
Oh and what the heck is size 0 how can ones body cease to be a size?
Go take a look at men's clothing again. I wear different sized jeans based on the brand and it can vary by up to 4 inches. Guys have waists and thighs but I guess the clothing manufacturers are being sexist because they think all guys have the same waist to thigh ratio?0 -
Anyone ever have a similar experience at a clothing store?
I keep hearing how Victoria's Secret has the cutest and softest pjs but I went in there and they didn't have a thing I could wear. I finally got the attention of one of the clerks and asked her "Where's the section with clothes for me?". She just looked at me and said "We only sell clothes to women here." Pffft!
I'm so tired of being excluded because of my gender. Didn't we settle all this sexist exclusionary stuff years ago? Apparently not. Just to show her she wasn't the boss of me I grabbed a black thong and when she rung up the sale I quietly told her "I'm wearing this tonight." Ha ha! Who's laughing now lady?
:laugh: THIS IS UTTERLY FANTASTIC! (You're response that is)0 -
They're owned by the same company that owns Fashion Bug now. Used to be owned by Limited Brands until a few years ago...It's simple all you have to say is they dont get your money. Obviously they dont need money and money is not that important to the company.
I wish Lane Bryant had a smaller size sister company because I'd shop there at goal just on principal, but they dont. Not sure which company I would find worthy enough to have my money when I get to goal? I'll have to research.
Good info my mom used to shop at the limited and I remember they had some great business casuals.0 -
Different stores cater to different clientele. That's how they make their money. You don't see stores like Lane Bryant carrying my size and I'm not going to complain about that. That'd be like being pissed that a Mexican restaurant doesn't have Chinese food on their menu.
Honestly, I can't think of a thing that tops this, so I'll just quote it
This!
Agreed!
I am not small, i tend to wear a 10/12 and in some stores anywhere from a sm-lg because of my shape, there are TONS of stores that I cannot shop in simply because they don't make clothing that fits my pear shaped body. But I am not going to trash a company just because the clothing they make doesn't fit my body type, I'll just shop somewhere else.0 -
Also, casual reminder that plus size models start as a SIZE 6!
You know what...don't get me started on the media and fashion industry. I will rant.0 -
Different stores cater to different clientele. That's how they make their money. You don't see stores like Lane Bryant carrying my size and I'm not going to complain about that. That'd be like being pissed that a Mexican restaurant doesn't have Chinese food on their menu.
QFT0 -
Different stores cater to different clientele. That's how they make their money. You don't see stores like Lane Bryant carrying my size and I'm not going to complain about that. That'd be like being pissed that a Mexican restaurant doesn't have Chinese food on their menu.
I dont see the similarities. She went into a store that sales XL tops. She wears an XL I assume at other stores without issue. The company cuts the sizes so small she couldnt wear what she normally wears. How is that good business and a way to make money?
Different stores, different sizing. I'm different sizes in different stores. Her post title is also "exclusionary" clothing stores so that made me think that the issue is stores that cater to different sizes.
Also, she said she can "squeeze" into an XL....
ETA: The OP wants to go all "pretty woman" on the store because she couldn't find her size (which, hello, happens to everyone. sometimes stores run out of sizes!) and because an employee made an offhand comment that wasn't very tactful even though she probably didn't think before she said it and didn't intend to be hurtful.
Well I find the sizing of women's clothing sexist and confusing, but that's a different post. I wasnt aware it was a junior store.
How is clothing size sexist? :noway:
As far as confusing, I really don't understand how it can be confusing. You don't fit into a size, go back for a different one. It's just a number on a label!
Women's sizing is sexist. Men's clothing, for the most part, use a pretty standard of measurement. It's usually in inches here in the US. I can go into any store pick up a 34X36 for my fiance and know it will fit him without him trying it on. Men's stores also carry a greater variety of sizes not uncommon to go into a store and find men's size small mixed in with men size XXXL. Men's clothing in general for the same cut type of fabric and level of sewing is less expensive.
Women's sizing varies greatly even in the same stores you could have pants sized 10-12 whatever (BTW where do they get women's sizing numbers) or they have M,L, or some stores even do goofy color sizing your a yellow size. What the heck is a yellow size?
Oh and what the heck is size 0 how can ones body cease to be a size?
Go take a look at men's clothing again. I wear different sized jeans based on the brand and it can vary by up to 4 inches. Guys have waists and thighs but I guess the clothing manufacturers are being sexist because they think all guys have the same waist to thigh ratio?
But it's still measured in inches or are you a size blue? You guys can argue with me all you want, but I just want you to go one day buy yourself a pair of jeans and buy your wife a pair of jeans straight off the rack and report back.0 -
I shop at Torrid.. I once had a thin girl ask me where I got my top, when I told her she said "oh that fat girl store?" I said "Theres no reason to be nasty. I understand that you like my outfit better than yours. Jealousy sucks" People are so rude sometimes. Torrid starts at size 12 so its exclusionary in the opposite way than most stores :happy:0
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My only issue is with the exclusionary sales staff. It's fine if you don't sell my size, just don't judge me because of it.
True.0 -
Forever 21 is probably the best store out there (in my opinion). They go from 0 to like 28/30. I can shop there with all of my friends and nobody feels left out. I honestly wouldnt want to shop at a store that had such a *****y salesperson anyway, even if I could one day fit into the clothes.0
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If I can't fit something, I can't fit something. Oh well. If a company doesn't make clothes I can fit, I'll just go spend money elsewhere. Life is too short to get pissed off about something trivial like this.0
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