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May 15, 2023 13:34:40 GMT -5 Rebecca Jo said:

I was gifted a bag of clothes from a neighbour and there were two shirts that made me laugh. Totally 60's or 70's and not great colour combos. I used them in place of tissue paper in a gift bag for my mum, so we could laugh about them. They may be back again as "wrapping fabric" between me and Mum!

In the same bag were running shoes that fit Mum plus a vest she liked. Not bad for unsolicited clothing!

Those vintage clothes are much sought after here in the uk.

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May 15, 2023 12:17:41 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

May 15, 2023 3:29:08 GMT -5 jen said:

I prefer natural fibres too although many synthetics are Ok. I just remember and cringe at the thought of those horrible nylon bedsheets that were all the rage some years ago

I remember this ad.

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May 15, 2023 13:52:46 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Those vintage clothes are much sought after here in the uk.

May 16, 2023 1:34:00 GMT -5 Popcorn&Candy said:

Vintage clothing is worth a lot of money.

True but I imagine it depends a lot on what the clothing is. Quality clothing is mostly always desirable but I cannot imagine early Primark goods being worth thousands

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May 16, 2023 2:21:33 GMT -5 jen said:

May 15, 2023 13:52:46 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Those vintage clothes are much sought after here in the uk.

May 16, 2023 1:34:00 GMT -5 Popcorn&Candy said:

Vintage clothing is worth a lot of money.

True but I imagine it depends a lot on what the clothing is. Quality clothing is mostly always desirable but I cannot imagine early Primark goods being worth thousands

Primark clothes are funny. Mostly they are an almost nice design, but somehow, they just miss the mark. The buttons are wrong, the neckline should be different, or the colour is just out. I rarely buy from there, but every so often, their clothes are just perfect classics, and I keep them for years.

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Jun 5, 2023 1:51:35 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

May 16, 2023 2:21:33 GMT -5 jen said:

True but I imagine it depends a lot on what the clothing is. Quality clothing is mostly always desirable but I cannot imagine early Primark goods being worth thousands

Primark clothes are funny. Mostly they are an almost nice design, but somehow, they just miss the mark. The buttons are wrong, the neckline should be different, or the colour is just out. I rarely buy from there, but every so often, their clothes are just perfect classics, and I keep them for years.

I mostly don't like the cheap materials they tend to use. Things don't hold their shape well.

Popcorn&Candy Rare Member Posts: 11,364	The clothes and shoes thread. Jun 5, 2023 4:26:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Popcorn&Candy on Jun 5, 2023 4:26:56 GMT -5 I'm afraid I'll never be a Primark customer.
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Well, I had to return that fancy dress I got from Neiman Marcus, too much sequins, I just ordered this:

www.lightinthebox.com/en/p/two-piece-mermaid-trumpet-mother-of-the-bride-dress-elegant-wrap-included-jewel-neck-knee-length-stretch-chiffon-sleeveless-with-beading-2022_p9209657.html?_ga=2.48468646.125577858.1686408982-6440711272.4961552295

Much cheaper and looks much lighter.

alsr Elite Member III Posts: 7,901	The clothes and shoes thread. Jun 10, 2023 20:59:33 GMT -5 a_muppet, kjay, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alsr on Jun 10, 2023 20:59:33 GMT -5 I tend to go for the classic, simple, untrendy kind of clothes. Most of my clothes, I have them for years, 10-20 years, quality is most important to me.

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Jun 10, 2023 20:11:18 GMT -5 alsr said:

Well, I had to return that fancy dress I got from Neiman Marcus, too much sequins, I just ordered this:

www.lightinthebox.com/en/p/two-piece-mermaid-trumpet-mother-of-the-bride-dress-elegant-wrap-included-jewel-neck-knee-length-stretch-chiffon-sleeveless-with-beading-2022_p9209657.html?_ga=2.48468646.125577858.1686408982-6440711272.4961552295

Much cheaper and looks much lighter.

If it turns out to look like the picture then its stunning in its simple elegance..Good choice.

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Jun 10, 2023 20:59:33 GMT -5 alsr said:

I tend to go for the classic, simple, untrendy kind of clothes. Most of my clothes, I have them for years, 10-20 years, quality is most important to me.

This also applies to me.

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Jun 10, 2023 20:11:18 GMT -5 alsr said:

Well, I had to return that fancy dress I got from Neiman Marcus, too much sequins, I just ordered this:

www.lightinthebox.com/en/p/two-piece-mermaid-trumpet-mother-of-the-bride-dress-elegant-wrap-included-jewel-neck-knee-length-stretch-chiffon-sleeveless-with-beading-2022_p9209657.html?_ga=2.48468646.125577858.1686408982-6440711272.4961552295

Much cheaper and looks much lighter.

Oh I love that one Annie.

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Jun 10, 2023 20:59:33 GMT -5 alsr said:

I tend to go for the classic, simple, untrendy kind of clothes. Most of my clothes, I have them for years, 10-20 years, quality is most important to me.

I prefer quality too. It sometimes takes me a while to come to appreciate some clothes I buy. Then I cannot bear to be parted

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Jun 11, 2023 8:23:02 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Quality is important, but the fit is more so.

I always try on my clothes before buying them, a_muppet: they have to fit right. I have tried on tops that looked like they'd fit, but actually were too small or the wrong cut on me.

My clothes have to fit well.

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Jun 10, 2023 20:11:18 GMT -5 alsr said:

Well, I had to return that fancy dress I got from Neiman Marcus, too much sequins, I just ordered this:

www.lightinthebox.com/en/p/two-piece-mermaid-trumpet-mother-of-the-bride-dress-elegant-wrap-included-jewel-neck-knee-length-stretch-chiffon-sleeveless-with-beading-2022_p9209657.html?_ga=2.48468646.125577858.1686408982-6440711272.4961552295

Much cheaper and looks much lighter.

I like this one better, Annie. TBH, although nice, the other one looked a little too white for my taste.

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Jun 11, 2023 20:50:48 GMT -5 TestDummyCO said:

Jun 10, 2023 20:11:18 GMT -5 alsr said:

Well, I had to return that fancy dress I got from Neiman Marcus, too much sequins, I just ordered this:

www.lightinthebox.com/en/p/two-piece-mermaid-trumpet-mother-of-the-bride-dress-elegant-wrap-included-jewel-neck-knee-length-stretch-chiffon-sleeveless-with-beading-2022_p9209657.html?_ga=2.48468646.125577858.1686408982-6440711272.4961552295

Much cheaper and looks much lighter.

I like this one better, Annie. TBH, although nice, the other one looked a little too white for my taste.

Thanks Crystal, besides, it's heavily beaded, I got a headache wearing it.

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Jun 11, 2023 5:12:43 GMT -5 kjay said:

Jun 10, 2023 20:11:18 GMT -5 alsr said:

Well, I had to return that fancy dress I got from Neiman Marcus, too much sequins, I just ordered this:

www.lightinthebox.com/en/p/two-piece-mermaid-trumpet-mother-of-the-bride-dress-elegant-wrap-included-jewel-neck-knee-length-stretch-chiffon-sleeveless-with-beading-2022_p9209657.html?_ga=2.48468646.125577858.1686408982-6440711272.4961552295

Much cheaper and looks much lighter.

Oh I love that one Annie.

I hope it looks like the picture Karen, or I have to start my shopping all over again.

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Jun 11, 2023 3:26:40 GMT -5 cassie said:

Jun 10, 2023 20:11:18 GMT -5 alsr said:

Well, I had to return that fancy dress I got from Neiman Marcus, too much sequins, I just ordered this:

www.lightinthebox.com/en/p/two-piece-mermaid-trumpet-mother-of-the-bride-dress-elegant-wrap-included-jewel-neck-knee-length-stretch-chiffon-sleeveless-with-beading-2022_p9209657.html?_ga=2.48468646.125577858.1686408982-6440711272.4961552295

Much cheaper and looks much lighter.

If it turns out to look like the picture then its stunning in its simple elegance..Good choice.

I hope so, Cassie.

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Jun 11, 2023 8:14:49 GMT -5 jen said:

Jun 10, 2023 20:59:33 GMT -5 alsr said:

I tend to go for the classic, simple, untrendy kind of clothes. Most of my clothes, I have them for years, 10-20 years, quality is most important to me.

I prefer quality too. It sometimes takes me a while to come to appreciate some clothes I buy. Then I cannot bear to be parted

You sound like me Jen, I am having a hard time parting with my clothes

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Jun 11, 2023 21:10:32 GMT -5 alsr said:

Jun 11, 2023 5:12:43 GMT -5 kjay said:

Oh I love that one Annie.

I hope it looks like the picture Karen, or I have to start my shopping all over again.

Annie, hopefully it does and the shopping for your dress is behind you.

Chase your dreams. In high heels of course.

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