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For the men... the very best belts I have found, meaning stylish and high quality, are from Orvis. They are not cheap, but really, how many belts does anyone need in their life? I think a quality belt makes a perfect Christmas present. My hubby keeps losing weight though, so I must get him a new one this year.
Gentlearts, my problem is my doctor said I need to watch my weight, so I've got it out there where I can see it.
I pretty much hate online shopping, but over the past couple of years I have gotten plenty of staples from Universal Standard. They hand out some serious discounts on their mailing list. While not everything fits, things things that do are really well made and versatile. They have sizes 00-40 for everything snd many items have petites. So likely the biggest size range you will ever find.
I had never heard of Universal Standard before your post so I decided to check out the site ...
I like the inclusivity on the site, but what do they have against pattern? I’m not even talking anything crazy like tie die ... there’s nary a stripe or a polka dot anywhere in their inventory! God forbid a floral!
And much of it looks oversized and shapeless. Sorry, definitely not my bag.
The hardest things for me to find are athletic clothing.
I was surprised at the huge selection of athletic clothing at Old Navy. I order tops online from them for both my son and myself because they have petites (for me) and talls for him. I never thought I would shop there but I have quite a few things from them now.
Love Zulily for vivid prints and comfy dresses and tunic tops. But recently discovered Dressbarn. My daughter loves Nordstroms, and there was a top she bought herself that I was obsessed with. Knowing that, she bought me one- for $69, which I have never spent on a top. So I went searching online for similar style tops and discovered Dressbarn. Many cute tops, and many on clearance now, at a much better price.
I use Nordstrom a lot. Anthropologie. Loft for shorts. Athleta, Vuori, or Lululemon for athletic clothing. Banana Republic. JCrew. Neiman Marcus. Honestly, all stores I could drive to in 5 minutes, but I don't right now.
Does a certain raincoat keep popping up on your Facebook? It comes in a lot of great colors and is selling for $92. I’m tempted, but I know it’s probably some random place in China, so I can’t pull the trigger. I don’t need it, but it is stylish.
I buy a lot of shoes from QVC. For some reason they always fit great and are reasonably priced.
I don’t buy from China. Too risky.
I only ever bought clothing items from QVC once. I had to return them because they did not fit. I don’t care for the shoe brands I’ve seen at QVC. I need firm support. I usually end up in a pair of Keens. I have been a Zappos customer for almost 20 years.
If I buy another raincoat it will likely be from LE or Bean. Maybe Columbia, if they make a longer style.
The online brand I’d like to try is NYDJ, but I haven’t pulled the trigger.
I only ever bought clothing items from QVC once. I had to return them because they did not fit. I don’t care for the shoe brands I’ve seen at QVC. I need firm support. I usually end up in a pair of Keens. I have been a Zappos customer for almost 20 years.
If I buy another raincoat it will likely be from LE or Bean. Maybe Columbia, if they make a longer style.
The online brand I’d like to try is NYDJ, but I haven’t pulled the trigger.
NYDJ are good, but very stretchy, so size down. I have 2 pairs of the Marilyns.
The thing is, they’re over $100. and I can do just as well for less.
I love love my Lands End, mid rise, straight legs, and I think they only cost about $40. on sale. They have a very comfortable amount of stretch, but don’t get baggy.
My favorite jacket came from there. Their items a just a bit different looking from the same old things everywhere else.
^That is why I like them!
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