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03-02-2019 06:14 AM
Oh yes! When it comes to buying shoes or pants I must shop at a local brick and mortar store!
03-02-2019 06:19 AM
I used to do that - back in the 80's and 90's - went to the mall almost every weekend. But now - its so much more convenient to shop online and on the TV.. gives me back an afternoon for my other interests, hobbies.
03-02-2019 06:21 AM
I don't like internet shopping. Just about everything I buy is from a b/m store. I want to see first hand what my money is paying for.
03-02-2019 06:52 AM - edited 03-02-2019 06:53 AM
B & M stores don't work for me. I don't want to wear the same limited styles available at all the B & M stores that everyone else are wearing. I used to order a lot of clothing from catalogs before the internet. I wear a wide width shoe and very few B & M stores carry anything but conservative styles in wide. If B & M shopping works for anyone that's great but I don't like wasting my time hoping to find something I might like. I return or exchange next to nothing since I read reviews to get an idea if brands run small or large and once I know I can order and know what will and won't fit.
03-02-2019 07:48 AM
This is why I would rather buy my things in real stores. Sizing is really not consistent. You can try on 4 pairs of pants of the same size and they will all fit differently.
And, of course, when you buy on-line, there is the description, color, fabric, etc. -- but its not the same as seeing it with your own eyes and feeling it.
As for shoe buying on-line --- forget it. This is a disaster for me. I just gave up on that.
03-02-2019 08:22 AM
I'll buy online not only from the shopping networks but from websites where I'm familiar with the brands, e.g. Macys, L&T. But I need to try on shoes, pants and coats/jackets so b&m stores work for me. And I actually like looking in the stores, feeling the fabrics and seeing the styles. It's fun for me!
03-02-2019 08:22 AM
I think we should all shop whatever way works for us.
I work full time and don’t have the time to wander from store to store searching for something I like that is probably not there anyway. Past experience ended most of my B&M shopping for clothes and shoes.
I’m careful about what I buy and do pretty well. Garment measurements are great and, if something is off, well, free exchange and returns work for me. I rarely pay return shipping. If it goes back there is usually an issue that means free returns.
03-02-2019 08:24 AM
Most of my clothes are from the Goodwill, Salvation Army or local hospital charity shop.
What is great is that I oftentimes get compliments on my style of dress.
The clothing I buy, after carefully inspecting, is hardly worn.
The pieces are somewhat older, well made, better brands (which wear very well).
My favorite part is that no one looks like me!
Shoes, I must try on due to a weirdly narrow heel and one foot quite a bit longer than the other.
Most always my shoes are purchased new at TJ Maxx.
I still enjoy walking the local malls and looking at the new fashions.
Usually I just end up purchasing a cup of coffee, although the mall is my go to for gift giving items.
03-02-2019 08:38 AM
I like B&M clothes because I can try on, no shipping. I'd rather buy clearance if I can. That way when I get tired of it I don't feel like I should keep it just because I spent a lot of money on it.
03-02-2019 08:49 AM
I'm right there with ya, @TY! I shop in stores so I can check the quality and feel of the fabric, and try on clothing, before I buy it. And, I can take it home with me that day and not have to wait for the mail delivery. No shipping charges; no returns.
But, I have a small, very narrow foot. I've never been able to just walk into a store and buy shoes, except for sneakers that I can tie tight. I've been ordering my shoes for decades, long before there was an internet.
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