My co-workers younger brother wore “husky” back in the day too…
eh, my 23 and 21 year old daughters have no idea what Torrid is. Same for Chicos. Athleta has a great line of clothing this year and they go from 00 to plus sizes. Each of my girls is getting a gift card from an honorary aunt.
But, like most things, I’d guess everyone is different and shop in different stores:)
Don’t buy her clothes. If there is such a thing as a mall gift card would be much better.
Or buy a giftcard to a store like Macy’s that has all sizes.
Btw, I don’t buy clothes for me kids. Too picky
I don’t buy clothes for anyone that doesn’t send me the link. I want to only buy what they want.
D1’s MiL used to buy her clothes, but she bought what she liked, not close to anything D1 would wear.
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That is the safest way to buy clothes for others – only buy exactly what they specify (item, color, size).
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Haven’t read all the threads, but it actually sparked good memories. My MIL gave me clothes for Christmas. I loved it. She pulled together a gift box for each family member. Mine consisted of about 6-7 very nice casual pieces, usually semi-coordinated (pants, sweaters, maybe a scarf or accessory). It took A LOT of thought and time. One year she asked me for my favorite local shop (where I lived) and pant size, and actually ordered several, had them shipped to her across country, and included in the box.
I think clothes as a gift are fine, especially if you know her taste and size, and they can easily be returned. Not sure about the store.
If she likes experiences, spa services, cooking classes, beer or wine making classes, jewelry making classes, membership to a museum or art cinema, etc. are all options.
Clothing is tricky. A cute bag or belt is certainly safer.
But you all have brought back memories of a favorite relative who might buy us something that “looks just like you” - which it did, became it was something we already owned! Except for the year she bought lacy, racy thong underwear because “I would love to have the body to wear this but don’t, but you do”. It wasnt even remotely my style, but it made me smile for almost a decade – every time I opened the underwear drawer and saw it there, reminding me that there would consequences if I didn’t do laundry and that I had this wonderfully person in my life who thought I had the potential to be sexy!
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My mother gave me great clothes. It’s funny because I would say she was better at picking out stuff for me than for herself! The only clothing I remember getting from my MIL was a handknit sweater. She discussed it with me ahead of time - it was going to be one of those Aran sweaters and it was more about which sort of cables, bobbles etc. I liked best than whether I wanted a sweater. (Luckily I did want it!)
Lol my mom gave me her credit card and then wrapped what I bought. She had good taste (Talbots and llbean made up a lot of her wardrobe), but in the 80’s/90’s I dressed like a teen/young adult in that era.
Same with my mom. Sometimes I would come home and she just bought me stuff and I loved it.
My MIL, since passed but whom I loved dearly, made me a hand-knit sweater too. She asked my yarn preferences as she favored very bright colors and at that time I was much more interested in muted colors. I chose a lovely shimmery-gray yarn and I still have it decades later. I have to admit that I don’t think she liked the color I chose very much, but she definitely made it with a lot of love, regardless.
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I’m sure it’s just me (have struggled with my weight for decades) but a hand-knit sweater says “I love you” and a piece of clothing from a store which only sells plus sizes says “You are fat but that’s ok”.
And it might be ok… but there are lots of other gifts in the world which have a less confrontational message.
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I was in college shopping with my GF at the time. She needed some dressier clothes. As we passed Lane Bryant I said they had some nice looking clothes. I was surprised by the nasty look I got. Had no idea. I always chuckled when passing Lane Bryant afterwards.
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Saw this yesterday and thought of this thread. Giving clothes is a “don’t” at about 1:30 of the video.
@Mjkacmom sounds like it’s time to get out my 20 year old “boot cut” Lulu groove pants!
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They keep coming back!
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When dealing with a son’s girlfriend or wife, always play it safe 
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I hadn’t heard of this store so opened the website. I would have been mortified receiving a gift from this store from a BF’s mother.
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I just bought D2’s new BF of 9 months cashmere socks, hand cream and AirTag.
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