Wisconsin: Where Do You Shop For Clothes?

dgridley · 06-12-2011, 01:34 PM

Walmart is most convenient for me.. no real places to shop for clothes locally for me.. where do you shop for clothes? Do you ever shop online for clothes?

CindyLouWho · 06-12-2011, 04:33 PM

I used to shop at Fashion Bug but they closed the store here the beginning of this year so now I have to shop at Wal Mart. If I can get to Madison, I like to shop at the Pennys store there. I won't shop at the one in our town because they only carry teenager clothes and old people clothing and nothing in between.

I do occasionally buy some things on line. I really like Kohls because they don't charge for shipping. My SIL had a pair of shoes on yesterday that she bought from them so I'm going to see if I can get some. They were really comfortable and my heal spurs didn't hurt as bad when I tried them on.

**keith** · 06-12-2011, 07:02 PM

Kohls - and usually way on sale. Half to 80 or 90 % off shirts, ties, pants, etc. I'll buy a dozen shirts at a time for the price of two or three.

Regards,
Keith

pk · 06-12-2011, 08:44 PM

For my son I would say mostly Kohls, great sale prices and they will return everything, no matter what.

Also, Penny's, and a few places at the Mall.

My daughter is less picky and loves to find really good deals at Goodwill. Just bought a very pretty, maybe worn once dress for her graduation, and new high heel shoes exactly what she was looking for and both together cost less than 10 bucks!

Otherwise she loves the Mall, Old Navy some, Sears, etc.

I shop at Fashion Bug mainly, will pick up a few things at Walmart, Shopko, and Kohls. And of course I will look around our Goodwill.

Blue Baboon · 06-12-2011, 11:10 PM

I mostly go to Kohl's. Sometimes Walmart and Shopko for clothes. I don't even get to the mall very often for clothes. I used to go often. I went to Kmart the other day and it was mostly fat lady clothes. Nothing much in the small-med-large range. So, now only fat people shop there?

Sometimes I go to Target, but don't find much there usually as far as clothes go. I like to buy other items there.

I used to go to Fashion Bug sometimes, but ours closed. Nearest one is Pewaukee.

About once a year I get to the outlet mall, but not much.

dgridley · 06-13-2011, 12:01 AM

Anyone hit the thrift stores or yard sales for clothes?

Latina · 06-13-2011, 11:30 AM

For clothes I mostly shop at Kohls, Shopko & JC Penny, since those stores are close to home.

I shopped Fashion Bug and Burlington mostly when I lived in Madison. I try to make a point of shopping Fashion Bug & Burlington when I visit Madison still.

I shop thrift stores for cleaning supplies (same new name brand supplies for half the cost, or less.), books, some furniture like end tables or such if they are in great condition etc...

dgridley · 06-13-2011, 11:40 AM

I like combing the thrift stores for vintage t-shirts.. I once bought an LPGA t-shirt autographed by all the players for $2.. sold it for $50 on eBay.

Latina · 06-13-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dgridley

I like combing the thrift stores for vintage t-shirts.. I once bought an LPGA t-shirt autographed by all the players for $2.. sold it for $50 on eBay.

Nice find/sell!

Blue Baboon · 06-13-2011, 01:54 PM

Isn't Penney's spelled with an E?

dgridley · 06-13-2011, 03:33 PM

Some older concert t-shirts go for $1000 or more.. same with older Nike, Harley, and Reebok shirts..

Old sneakers and even old 501 jeans are worth money.. I have seen old 1930's jeans go fgor over $10,000..

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Originally Posted by Latina

Nice find/sell!

Latina · 06-13-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dgridley

Some older concert t-shirts go for $1000 or more.. same with older Nike, Harley, and Reebok shirts..

Old sneakers and even old 501 jeans are worth money.. I have seen old 1930's jeans go fgor over $10,000..

WOW! All I can think about when reading that is all the people who struggle to make it in this country vs' all the wasted money. Seriously what would you do with a pair of $10,000 jeans? Besides put them away with your $1500 concert T

dgridley · 06-13-2011, 04:59 PM

Most of the big money buyers are in Japan or Europe..

Check completed listings for vintage tshirts on eBay.. 2 1979 The Who concert shirts just sold for $800..

Check those bargain bins!

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Originally Posted by Latina

WOW! All I can think about when reading that is all the people who struggle to make it in this country vs' all the wasted money. Seriously what would you do with a pair of $10,000 jeans? Besides put them away with your $1500 concert T

Blue Baboon · 06-13-2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dgridley

Some older concert t-shirts go for $1000 or more.. same with older Nike, Harley, and Reebok shirts..

Old sneakers and even old 501 jeans are worth money.. I have seen old 1930's jeans go fgor over $10,000..

I wouldn't even know how old a pair of jeans are by looking at them. Same with t-shirts unless there is a year on them.

Latina · 06-13-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dgridley

Most of the big money buyers are in Japan or Europe..

Check completed listings for vintage tshirts on eBay.. 2 1979 The Who concert shirts just sold for $800..

Check those bargain bins!

$800 would pay my rent, cable, electric, water & family plan phone bill for a month... I couldn't imagine spending that kind of money on "stuff".

Latina · 06-13-2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Baboon

I wouldn't even know how old a pair of jeans are by looking at them. Same with t-shirts unless there is a year on them.

I'm with you blue.. I'd get ripped off.

dgridley · 06-14-2011, 12:34 AM

There are all different things you need to know including the color of the stitching, button fly, labels, etc.

Here's an example:

1950s Blue Bell Jeanies Denim Blue Jeans

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Originally Posted by Blue Baboon

I wouldn't even know how old a pair of jeans are by looking at them. Same with t-shirts unless there is a year on them.

Blue Baboon · 06-14-2011, 09:01 AM

Wow, those are ugly jeans.

dgridley · 06-14-2011, 09:03 AM

Yeah, but I'd like to run across a stack of them..

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Originally Posted by Blue Baboon

Wow, those are ugly jeans.

Latina · 06-14-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dgridley

There are all different things you need to know including the color of the stitching, button fly, labels, etc.

Here's an example:

1950s Blue Bell Jeanies Denim Blue Jeans

I remember my mom wearing jeans like that! I'm with blue... fugly!

BodyEssentials · 06-15-2011, 09:16 AM

Wow, interesting thread. Some smart shoppers on here.

I have the most fun shopping for clothes for my boutique. In a small town like Shawano, shoppers appreciate having something of quality and something they won't find elsewhere. I buy very limited quantities to keep my happy customers from seeing other people in the same ensemble.

Shopping local is good for the economy and good for you!