The Forgotten Ones

Posted by: Jen

27th Feb 2009 11:47pm

My biggest gripe when buying clothes is the fact that store buyers cater only for the young fashion junkies! What about us older ladies who don't want to wear 'hipster' pants or tight fitting things that look like they are 3 sizes too small? We value our comfort at this time of life and don't need to be slaves to (often ridiculous) fashion. I am tired of being ignored when it comes to everyday clothing at the 'affordable' stores. (K-Mart, Target, Big W etc.)

MellissaD

16th May 2010 09:34pm

My problem is sizing. I wear a size 3 shoe and have to shop in the girls shoe section. t is impossible for me to find a nice pair of adult-looking heels unless I go to a specialty shoe shop that caters for small feet - and there are none where I live - and pay a ridiculous amount of money.

Also, at 5', even the "short" leg length pants are too long, and I can't buy my pants in the girls' section because they don't fit around the waist, hips & bottom. I have to spend a small fortune on getting pants hemmed and tailored to fit properly

I know some tall ladies have trouble buying pants that are the right lengths also.

Even a small selection of basic clothes for 'odd' sizes would be helpful!

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