Fashion

[GinaV24]

Sizing seems to be a problem with all the stores. I ordered a pair of pants from Talbots in the same size as ones I already have in my closet so I know they should fit and nope, they didn't. So back they go.

I always liked browsing in CC but didn't buy a lot since most of their clothes were too long for me since they didn't offer a petite version.

[ID2]

I never shopped at CC. And I have one within walking distance in the mall near my house! I just always thought their clothes were way too matronly looking for me. And I just turned 60!! I certainly don't dress like an old lady. Sorry for their employees though.

[Shogirl]

It's too bad when you hear of something like this, because it makes you wonder about any of the women's clothing retailers and their longevity. I only shopped at Chico's up until about a year ago when they clothing and jewelry stopped appealing to me. I completely stopped shopping there, and still feel that way today - it's weird!

[pistolino]

The quality of the clothing has gone WAY down over the last few years.

[traveler]

I rarely go to malls anymore as several chains make it quite clear I am not in their demographics. Still sad to see another empty storefront.

[azterry!]

I'm sad to hear this. I also agree the styles have changed and not for the better.

I shop a lot at J Jill and find the quality there is still very good. The styles suit me much more than CC or Talbot's. I've ordered a lot on-line and never seem to have a fit or quality problem.

[traveler]

40% off everything on their website

[azterry!]

On 4/11/2014 traveler said:

40% off everything on their website

I read the fine print.

It's 40% off REGULAR price clothes. Stuff already on sale is not discounted further.

[jbnh]

On 4/11/2014 kittymomNC said:

Does anybody remember Casual Corner? I don't know what regions their stores were located in, but I used to buy so many of my work clothes there. I could walk in the store and look at the suits, and say "I want that one, and that one, and that one....." - of course I couldn't buy them all, but they had good clothes at affordable prices - more classic looks. I don't know if any are still around, but they haven't been in my area for a long time. Seems like the somewhat "middle of the road" good clothing stores are going by the wayside and just leaving the higher end and lower end - not a whole lot in the middle.

I remember this store and I really liked the clothes. I also used to love a store called Petite Sophisticates. I would buy a lot of clothes for work at both these stores. I haven't seen these stores in years....

[wilma]

Sorry to hear this. I have purchased things in CWC.