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[KingstonsMom]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

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@Shanus wrote:

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@millieshops wrote:

After not buying a single item of clothing from any source for just over 12 months, I finally walked into a local store.  I did find a few items to bring home, but the only “new” I noticed was that finally I saw a few tops and blouses with classically even hems.  Nothing much else new unless you count some prices going over $100 in a chain not noted for that.

I have also walked into our largest local mall and did find a NYDJ blouse at a good sale price, but I doubt I will buy any other clothing for the rest of 2021.  Can’t imagine a single activity I will be doing for which I need or want more clothes or jewelry.

Most important observation— even in the stores surviving in the mall, there is nowhere near the amount of inventory once available.

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@millieshops   I noticed shopping in some stores, the dressing rooms are closed. That means charging up a lot of items in different sizes, "iffys", etc. to try on at home and then trek back to make returns. Online has a lot more inventory....

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@Shanus    I carry a tiny tape measure in my bag and measure garments just like I use measurements when I shop on QVC.  As with Q clothing, you don't know how it will look on you, but at least it helps with the fit. 

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@Kachina624 , LOL!

I do the same thing!

I have a very small tape measure that I keep in a zip pocket in my purse, although it has a key ring to hang on your key ring, but I hate 'junky' key rings.

The biggest issue I have with not being able to try on in store, is the rise in pants/jeans/shorts.

I hate having to drive back to the store to return and look for something else.

[twizzley]

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@KingstonsMom wrote:

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@Kachina624 wrote:

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@Shanus wrote:

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@millieshops wrote:

After not buying a single item of clothing from any source for just over 12 months, I finally walked into a local store.  I did find a few items to bring home, but the only “new” I noticed was that finally I saw a few tops and blouses with classically even hems.  Nothing much else new unless you count some prices going over $100 in a chain not noted for that.

I have also walked into our largest local mall and did find a NYDJ blouse at a good sale price, but I doubt I will buy any other clothing for the rest of 2021.  Can’t imagine a single activity I will be doing for which I need or want more clothes or jewelry.

Most important observation— even in the stores surviving in the mall, there is nowhere near the amount of inventory once available.

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@millieshops   I noticed shopping in some stores, the dressing rooms are closed. That means charging up a lot of items in different sizes, "iffys", etc. to try on at home and then trek back to make returns. Online has a lot more inventory....

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@Shanus    I carry a tiny tape measure in my bag and measure garments just like I use measurements when I shop on QVC.  As with Q clothing, you don't know how it will look on you, but at least it helps with the fit. 

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@Kachina624 , LOL!

I do the same thing!

I have a very small tape measure that I keep in a zip pocket in my purse, although it has a key ring to hang on your key ring, but I hate 'junky' key rings.

The biggest issue I have with not being able to try on in store, is the rise in pants/jeans/shorts.

I hate having to drive back to the store to return and look for something else.

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I do that too @KingstonsMom @Kachina624 !

[on the bay]

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@bewise wrote:

I am referring to attitudes by Renee.It seems many times those dresses come up.

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@bewise,

I had a feeling you were referring to these and I don't even watch that much QVC any more!