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I pretty much just delineate it into people who care a lot about what others think about their attire, and people who don't.
I've found that I can find flattering, attractive, and well-made clothing at every store listed. I've also found that I can find stuff at every store listed that's unflattering, shoddily constructed, and ugly. It personally delights me when I'll wear a cute outfit to work that I put together off discount racks at Target or Old Navy or WalMart, and somebody at work who spends MUCH more money on clothing at much more high-end stores and flaunts labels will complement it...I always thank her, grin cheerfully, and say, "Yeah, $12 (or whatever) at WalMart (or wherever), who knew?" And watch her face transform for a split second into a look of abject horror that she just complimented a discounted outfit from a cheap store, before she catches herself and pastes her fakey-nice smile back on. Then I chuckle inside and feel very self-satisfied. Horrifying the status-conscious is always a party.
"Never pay full price" is my motto, as is, "If it looks cute, who cares where you bought it?"
To me, elegance is the uniqueness of good taste, not the massive all-dress-the-same or my-friend-got-it-at-xx-and-I-am-going-to-buy-one-too kind of thing.
Tacky people (rich or not, tackiness does not make a distinction) always want the latest fashion trends that say "I can buy that, I bought it at xx!!" whereas truly elegant people have pieces from different places/bought at different times.
I recently went to one of Stephen Pyles's restaurants here in Dallas wearing simple earrings, a shirt and shoes from Target, a pencil skirt from the Gap factory store, and I accessorized with a Kate Spade purse that I got 75% off at their sample sale. It's my special occasion/interview purse. I saw lots of foo-foo fussy outfits there, but I think I blended in just fine. Simple but elegant. Though I think I was the only woman there who DIDN'T have a Coach bag.
For one thing, I asked "what comes to your mind first"? Meaning your first thought about people shopping at those places. Of course there are going to be class stereotypes. I didn't ask "what POLITICALLY CORRECT, non-generalizing thought comes to your mind first", as that would produce boring answers (like yours above).
No, you just answered to provoke others. How can I answer to stir a debate.
Target?....that their favorite colors to wear are red and white
T.J. Maxx?....that they're trendy, but frugal. or broke
Sears?....that they don't know where the dillard's is
Macy's....they like to be fashionable, and don't mind paying a little bit extra for contemporary clothing
Abercrombie and Fitch?....hmmm no comment
Nordstrom's?....macy's crowd with more money
Saks 5th Ave?....may or may not be fashionable, but they're into labels and have the big bank to pay for it
Louis Vuitton Outlet?....no idea
Old Navy?....weather forecast says it's going to rain tomorrow, and they need a new jacket
H&M?....hmmm meh
I see you don't have a location listed (why?), but isn't Dillard's a Southern chain? I know of no Dillard's in Minnesota, though there was one right next to me at USF in the University Mall when I lived in Tampa.
Duluth lacks a lot of the chains listed: Macy's, Nordstrom's, Saks 5th Ave, Louis Vuitton Outlet, and H&M. In fact, we don't have any major upscale chain store as far as I know (nor do we have even one Mercedes-Benz or BMW dealership!)
As for me, I do most of my shopping at used clothing stores (Plato's Closet, Ragstock, etc.) and J.C. Penny's (gotta love the "tacky" Southpole glitter T-shirts!), and once in a while, T.J. Maxx (used to be all the time) and K-Mart. I generally buy only what's on sale. I don't shop at the upscale joints because I don't like spending much money on clothes, nor do I shop at Wal-Mart much.
T.J. Maxx? Person values brand names at affordable price
Sears? Person likes one-stop shopping for jeans and power tools for work
Macy's? Person is an All-American shopper: Likes both basic and some finer things
Abercrombie and Fitch? Person is a Teen/College-age and values trendiness
Nordstrom's? Person values finer things in life
Saks 5th Ave? Person values the really finer things in life
Louis Vuitton Outlet? Person wants high-end items without buying online
Old Navy? Person is laid back
H&M? Person is trendy & thrifty
Note: While I have found items from some of these places a one point in time, I assumed the OP meant the person primarily buys there clothes from this stores.
I see you don't have a location listed (why?), but isn't Dillard's a Southern chain? I know of no Dillard's in Minnesota, though there was one right next to me at USF in the University Mall when I lived in Tampa.
What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear a person shops (for their clothes) at...
Wal-Mart? They can't afford much else or only need something for a couple of uses. I hate Wal-Mart clothes and shoes because they seem to fall apart after a couple of washings.
K-Mart? Same as Wal-Mart.
Target? Depends. Some of their stuff is really cute but some is just terrible. I guess I picture a fashion concious person, sometimes a person with questionable taste.
T.J. Maxx? I've never shopped there.
Sears? They don't have anything unique so I'd guess someone is just buying from there for normal, everyday clothes.
Macy's I think of a snob. But I've never been there so that isn't the most informed opinion.
Abercrombie and Fitch? High schooler or college student who still acts like a high schooler.
Nordstrom's? Never been there.
Saks 5th Ave? Never been there.
Louis Vuitton Outlet? Never been there.
Old Navy? Someone looking for staple clothing items at a decent price.
H&M? Teenager or young adult who needs cheap clothes, usually skinny jeans and big sunglasses. Hipsters maybe?
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