OT Clothes shopping rant

I'm starting to hate shopping. Seems now that I have a body that can fit
into normal sized clothes, no one is making clothing I like anymore.

I am sick of the following:

Stretch jeans. Ok, yes, they are more comfortable, but I'm sorry, they
look fake. Unless you buy really expensive jeans, stretch fabrics are an
excuse for designers to be lazy and not make things that actually fit right.

3/4 length sleeves. I want my whole sleeves! I doubt women were ever
going into stores thinking "Oh, if only they had shirts to show off the
sexiest part of my body: my forearms." This "trend" was invented by
clothing manufacturers so they could save money on fabric. It's a scam.

Built-in layers. Those shirts and sweaters that look like there's another
shirt under them, but really it's just a sewn-in collar and cuffs . . .
dorkarama. It reminds me of children's clothing and uniforms. Oh, also
add "layrering tops" that are see-through. I'd like the option of not
layering, please.

Super-low-rise jeans and pants. Only a small percentage of the population
can wear these without spillover, so why is it they seem to be the majority
of pants offered? Ok, no one wants high-rise mommy pants either, but you
shouldn't have to get a bikini wax just to wear your pants.

The color pink. Yes, it was pretty and fresh for a little while in the
spring, but I've OD'd on seeing grown women dressed like Barbie.

Off-the-shoulder tops. Flashdance, anyone? I've lost some weight, but
yes, I do still need to wear a bra, and no, I don't want to show it.

Cap sleeved t-shirts. These make everyone's arms look fat, even if you're
Kate Moss. T-shirts exist so you don't have to shave your pits if you just
want to go to the store to get some milk, so making the sleeves ultra-short
defeats the purpose.

If you happen to be a fan of any of the items I've mentioned above, these
are just my opinions and not meant to offend anyone. So, if you're
offended, tough, because I'm totally right. ;o)

--
Michelle Levin
http://www.mindspring.com/~lunachick

I have only 3 flaws. My first flaw is thinking that I only have 3 flaws.

Luna wrote:

I'm starting to hate shopping. Seems now that I have a body that can fit
into normal sized clothes, no one is making clothing I like anymore.

I am sick of the following:

Stretch jeans. Ok, yes, they are more comfortable, but I'm sorry, they
look fake. Unless you buy really expensive jeans, stretch fabrics are an
excuse for designers to be lazy and not make things that actually fit right.

3/4 length sleeves. I want my whole sleeves! I doubt women were ever
going into stores thinking "Oh, if only they had shirts to show off the
sexiest part of my body: my forearms." This "trend" was invented by
clothing manufacturers so they could save money on fabric. It's a scam.

I bet you'd love a military surplus store. They have clothes with none
of these characteristics and they come in many lovely colors. Each of
them comes in many colors. Simultaneously. So you can blend into a
forest or a desert of a snowbank. No pink. Lots of useful pockets and
you can get supplemental "accessories" for ammo, knives, canteens,
night vision binocs, first aid kits, cooking apparatus and several
classified things.

And I'm totally serious...

No, really.

Bob


Built-in layers. Those shirts and sweaters that look like there's another
shirt under them, but really it's just a sewn-in collar and cuffs . . .
dorkarama. It reminds me of children's clothing and uniforms. Oh, also
add "layrering tops" that are see-through. I'd like the option of not
layering, please.

Super-low-rise jeans and pants. Only a small percentage of the population
can wear these without spillover, so why is it they seem to be the majority
of pants offered? Ok, no one wants high-rise mommy pants either, but you
shouldn't have to get a bikini wax just to wear your pants.

The color pink. Yes, it was pretty and fresh for a little while in the
spring, but I've OD'd on seeing grown women dressed like Barbie.

Off-the-shoulder tops. Flashdance, anyone? I've lost some weight, but
yes, I do still need to wear a bra, and no, I don't want to show it.

Cap sleeved t-shirts. These make everyone's arms look fat, even if you're
Kate Moss. T-shirts exist so you don't have to shave your pits if you just
want to go to the store to get some milk, so making the sleeves ultra-short
defeats the purpose.

If you happen to be a fan of any of the items I've mentioned above, these
are just my opinions and not meant to offend anyone. So, if you're
offended, tough, because I'm totally right. ;o)

On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 05:01:15 GMT, Luna
wrote:

I'm starting to hate shopping. Seems now that I have a body that can fit
into normal sized clothes, no one is making clothing I like anymore.

I am sick of the following:

Stretch jeans. Ok, yes, they are more comfortable, but I'm sorry, they
look fake. Unless you buy really expensive jeans, stretch fabrics are an
excuse for designers to be lazy and not make things that actually fit right.

They wear out a lot faster than regular jeans too. I've never had a
pair that lasted over a year.

Built-in layers. Those shirts and sweaters that look like there's another
shirt under them, but really it's just a sewn-in collar and cuffs . . .
dorkarama.

Yup.

It reminds me of children's clothing and uniforms. Oh, also
add "layrering tops" that are see-through. I'd like the option of not
layering, please.

Built in shoulder pads have always bothered me too. I'm large boned
and fairly well proportioned so I don't need them. Look like a
football player if I leave them in. First thing I do is take them out
with a seam ripper.

Super-low-rise jeans and pants. Only a small percentage of the population
can wear these without spillover, so why is it they seem to be the majority
of pants offered? Ok, no one wants high-rise mommy pants either, but you
shouldn't have to get a bikini wax just to wear your pants.

I can wear these without spillover now, but they just aren't
comfortable, regardless. For one, I have a long rise, and for
another, I'm always self-consciously feeling like I'm an appliance
repairman when I wear them and constantly wanting to pull them up out
of habit.

The color pink. Yes, it was pretty and fresh for a little while in the
spring, but I've OD'd on seeing grown women dressed like Barbie.

Off-the-shoulder tops. Flashdance, anyone? I've lost some weight, but
yes, I do still need to wear a bra, and no, I don't want to show it.

Losing weight didn't reduce my chest much -- and "the boys" are quite
sensitive to cold. So I prefer wearing a bra.

Cap sleeved t-shirts. These make everyone's arms look fat, even if you're
Kate Moss. T-shirts exist so you don't have to shave your pits if you just
want to go to the store to get some milk, so making the sleeves ultra-short
defeats the purpose.

If you happen to be a fan of any of the items I've mentioned above, these
are just my opinions and not meant to offend anyone. So, if you're
offended, tough, because I'm totally right. ;o)

Pretty much, I try to stick with the classic designs. Gimme a pair of
good old straight legged levi's, gap jeans, mini skirt, or khakis, and
for the top -- a nice sweater set, a polo, an oxford, or a tank
top/t-shirt.

In article ,
"Bob (this one)" wrote:

Luna wrote:

I'm starting to hate shopping. Seems now that I have a body that can fit
into normal sized clothes, no one is making clothing I like anymore.

I am sick of the following:

Stretch jeans. Ok, yes, they are more comfortable, but I'm sorry, they
look fake. Unless you buy really expensive jeans, stretch fabrics are an
excuse for designers to be lazy and not make things that actually fit right.

3/4 length sleeves. I want my whole sleeves! I doubt women were ever
going into stores thinking "Oh, if only they had shirts to show off the
sexiest part of my body: my forearms." This "trend" was invented by
clothing manufacturers so they could save money on fabric. It's a scam.

I bet you'd love a military surplus store. They have clothes with none
of these characteristics and they come in many lovely colors. Each of
them comes in many colors. Simultaneously. So you can blend into a
forest or a desert of a snowbank. No pink. Lots of useful pockets and
you can get supplemental "accessories" for ammo, knives, canteens,
night vision binocs, first aid kits, cooking apparatus and several
classified things.

And I'm totally serious...

No, really.

Bob


Doesn't sound like that would be the best place to find flattering clothes
for a womanly figure . . .

--
Michelle Levin
http://www.mindspring.com/~lunachick

I have only 3 flaws. My first flaw is thinking that I only have 3 flaws.

In article ,
"Bob (this one)" wrote:

Luna wrote:

I'm starting to hate shopping. Seems now that I have a body that can fit
into normal sized clothes, no one is making clothing I like anymore.

I am sick of the following:

Stretch jeans. Ok, yes, they are more comfortable, but I'm sorry, they
look fake. Unless you buy really expensive jeans, stretch fabrics are an
excuse for designers to be lazy and not make things that actually fit right.

3/4 length sleeves. I want my whole sleeves! I doubt women were ever
going into stores thinking "Oh, if only they had shirts to show off the
sexiest part of my body: my forearms." This "trend" was invented by
clothing manufacturers so they could save money on fabric. It's a scam.

I bet you'd love a military surplus store. They have clothes with none
of these characteristics and they come in many lovely colors. Each of
them comes in many colors. Simultaneously. So you can blend into a
forest or a desert of a snowbank. No pink. Lots of useful pockets and
you can get supplemental "accessories" for ammo, knives, canteens,
night vision binocs, first aid kits, cooking apparatus and several
classified things.

And I'm totally serious...

No, really.

Bob


Doesn't sound like that would be the best place to find flattering clothes
for a womanly figure . . .

--
Michelle Levin
http://www.mindspring.com/~lunachick

I have only 3 flaws. My first flaw is thinking that I only have 3 flaws.

In article , says...
On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 05:01:15 GMT, Luna
wrote:
Built-in layers. Those shirts and sweaters that look like there's another
shirt under them, but really it's just a sewn-in collar and cuffs . . .
dorkarama.

Yup.

Okay, you guys HAVE to see the "Dorcus Collection" he

http://www.lileks.com/institute/dorcus/index.html

--
Saffire
205/149/125 - 5'1.5"
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

Luna wrote:

In article ,
"Bob (this one)" wrote:


Luna wrote:


I'm starting to hate shopping. Seems now that I have a body that can fit
into normal sized clothes, no one is making clothing I like anymore.

I am sick of the following:

Stretch jeans. Ok, yes, they are more comfortable, but I'm sorry, they
look fake. Unless you buy really expensive jeans, stretch fabrics are an
excuse for designers to be lazy and not make things that actually fit right.

3/4 length sleeves. I want my whole sleeves! I doubt women were ever
going into stores thinking "Oh, if only they had shirts to show off the
sexiest part of my body: my forearms." This "trend" was invented by
clothing manufacturers so they could save money on fabric. It's a scam.

I bet you'd love a military surplus store. They have clothes with none
of these characteristics and they come in many lovely colors. Each of
them comes in many colors. Simultaneously. So you can blend into a
forest or a desert of a snowbank. No pink. Lots of useful pockets and
you can get supplemental "accessories" for ammo, knives, canteens,
night vision binocs, first aid kits, cooking apparatus and several
classified things.

And I'm totally serious...

No, really.

Bob

Doesn't sound like that would be the best place to find flattering clothes
for a womanly figure . . .

Silly you. Buy them a size or two too small and leave a few buttons
open. I promise you, no one will notice how flattering the clothes
are. And you'll make a lot of new friends with properly operating
glandular systems. And you'll have a pocket for a knife. Won't that be
fun?

Remember, no white after Labor Day. Oh, wait...

No, seriously...

Pastorio

Luna wrote:

In article ,
"Bob (this one)" wrote:


Luna wrote:


I'm starting to hate shopping. Seems now that I have a body that can fit
into normal sized clothes, no one is making clothing I like anymore.

I am sick of the following:

Stretch jeans. Ok, yes, they are more comfortable, but I'm sorry, they
look fake. Unless you buy really expensive jeans, stretch fabrics are an
excuse for designers to be lazy and not make things that actually fit right.

3/4 length sleeves. I want my whole sleeves! I doubt women were ever
going into stores thinking "Oh, if only they had shirts to show off the
sexiest part of my body: my forearms." This "trend" was invented by
clothing manufacturers so they could save money on fabric. It's a scam.

I bet you'd love a military surplus store. They have clothes with none
of these characteristics and they come in many lovely colors. Each of
them comes in many colors. Simultaneously. So you can blend into a
forest or a desert of a snowbank. No pink. Lots of useful pockets and
you can get supplemental "accessories" for ammo, knives, canteens,
night vision binocs, first aid kits, cooking apparatus and several
classified things.

And I'm totally serious...

No, really.

Bob

Doesn't sound like that would be the best place to find flattering clothes
for a womanly figure . . .

Silly you. Buy them a size or two too small and leave a few buttons
open. I promise you, no one will notice how flattering the clothes
are. And you'll make a lot of new friends with properly operating
glandular systems. And you'll have a pocket for a knife. Won't that be
fun?

Remember, no white after Labor Day. Oh, wait...

No, seriously...

Pastorio

Luna wrote:
|| I'm starting to hate shopping. Seems now that I have a body that
|| can fit into normal sized clothes, no one is making clothing I like
|| anymore.

I hear you.

||
|| I am sick of the following:
||
|| Stretch jeans. Ok, yes, they are more comfortable, but I'm sorry,
|| they look fake. Unless you buy really expensive jeans, stretch
|| fabrics are an excuse for designers to be lazy and not make things
|| that actually fit right.

Hey, I hear you.

||
|| 3/4 length sleeves. I want my whole sleeves! I doubt women were
|| ever going into stores thinking "Oh, if only they had shirts to show
|| off the sexiest part of my body: my forearms." This "trend" was
|| invented by clothing manufacturers so they could save money on
|| fabric. It's a scam.

I've always wondered why they make these for ladies but not for men. I mean,
us guys really like checking out those forearms. hehe. I don't get how
women fell for this one...some fashion designer dude must have said this is
the new thing, huh?


||
|| Built-in layers. Those shirts and sweaters that look like there's
|| another shirt under them, but really it's just a sewn-in collar and
|| cuffs . . . dorkarama. It reminds me of children's clothing and
|| uniforms. Oh, also add "layrering tops" that are see-through. I'd
|| like the option of not layering, please.

Yeah, I've seen these for guys too...not the see-through, though...but I
generally like see-through stuff on women...hehe.

||
|| Super-low-rise jeans and pants. Only a small percentage of the
|| population can wear these without spillover, so why is it they seem
|| to be the majority of pants offered? Ok, no one wants high-rise
|| mommy pants either, but you shouldn't have to get a bikini wax just
|| to wear your pants.

Correct me if I'm wrong: a lot of folks wear these with spillover, right?
Makes me wonder 'bout folks...(I'm sure to get flame roasted for this
comment, oh well).

||
|| The color pink. Yes, it was pretty and fresh for a little while in
|| the spring, but I've OD'd on seeing grown women dressed like Barbie.
||
|| Off-the-shoulder tops. Flashdance, anyone? I've lost some weight,
|| but yes, I do still need to wear a bra, and no, I don't want to show
|| it.

Wear guy clothes! I'm serious. You'd still look great!

||
|| Cap sleeved t-shirts. These make everyone's arms look fat, even if
|| you're Kate Moss. T-shirts exist so you don't have to shave your
|| pits if you just want to go to the store to get some milk, so making
|| the sleeves ultra-short defeats the purpose.

Is that why they make t-shirts? Interesting.

||
|| If you happen to be a fan of any of the items I've mentioned above,
|| these are just my opinions and not meant to offend anyone. So, if
|| you're offended, tough, because I'm totally right. ;o)

I hear ya.

Luna wrote:
|| I'm starting to hate shopping. Seems now that I have a body that
|| can fit into normal sized clothes, no one is making clothing I like
|| anymore.

I hear you.

||
|| I am sick of the following:
||
|| Stretch jeans. Ok, yes, they are more comfortable, but I'm sorry,
|| they look fake. Unless you buy really expensive jeans, stretch
|| fabrics are an excuse for designers to be lazy and not make things
|| that actually fit right.

Hey, I hear you.

||
|| 3/4 length sleeves. I want my whole sleeves! I doubt women were
|| ever going into stores thinking "Oh, if only they had shirts to show
|| off the sexiest part of my body: my forearms." This "trend" was
|| invented by clothing manufacturers so they could save money on
|| fabric. It's a scam.

I've always wondered why they make these for ladies but not for men. I mean,
us guys really like checking out those forearms. hehe. I don't get how
women fell for this one...some fashion designer dude must have said this is
the new thing, huh?


||
|| Built-in layers. Those shirts and sweaters that look like there's
|| another shirt under them, but really it's just a sewn-in collar and
|| cuffs . . . dorkarama. It reminds me of children's clothing and
|| uniforms. Oh, also add "layrering tops" that are see-through. I'd
|| like the option of not layering, please.

Yeah, I've seen these for guys too...not the see-through, though...but I
generally like see-through stuff on women...hehe.

||
|| Super-low-rise jeans and pants. Only a small percentage of the
|| population can wear these without spillover, so why is it they seem
|| to be the majority of pants offered? Ok, no one wants high-rise
|| mommy pants either, but you shouldn't have to get a bikini wax just
|| to wear your pants.

Correct me if I'm wrong: a lot of folks wear these with spillover, right?
Makes me wonder 'bout folks...(I'm sure to get flame roasted for this
comment, oh well).

||
|| The color pink. Yes, it was pretty and fresh for a little while in
|| the spring, but I've OD'd on seeing grown women dressed like Barbie.
||
|| Off-the-shoulder tops. Flashdance, anyone? I've lost some weight,
|| but yes, I do still need to wear a bra, and no, I don't want to show
|| it.

Wear guy clothes! I'm serious. You'd still look great!

||
|| Cap sleeved t-shirts. These make everyone's arms look fat, even if
|| you're Kate Moss. T-shirts exist so you don't have to shave your
|| pits if you just want to go to the store to get some milk, so making
|| the sleeves ultra-short defeats the purpose.

Is that why they make t-shirts? Interesting.

||
|| If you happen to be a fan of any of the items I've mentioned above,
|| these are just my opinions and not meant to offend anyone. So, if
|| you're offended, tough, because I'm totally right. ;o)

I hear ya.