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.)

moo72

4th Jun 2010 11:18am

I agree with everything mentioned. It is difficult to know what size you are. Go into a jeans shop and say you are a size 12, but then get jeans in size 16 because they won't fit properly. Go into another shop and try on another brand, ask for a size 16 and then find size 12 fits. The more expensive brands are smaller and do cater for petitie women. I want options for my size, my age, and I don't want to dress down, I don't want to 'dress for my age' and become dowdier as I get older. Why should fashion be for the younger set???
Further, it is very annoying, frustrating and demeaning when you walk into a store and appear invisible. I have gone to shops with a girlfriend who is STUNNING, and she gets noticed every time, yet I just mesh in with the background. Why can't the shop staff just help out everyone, no matter what size you are, no matter what age you are, no matter what colour you are????

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