<p>heh, rc251.</p>
<p>cierto este. </p>
<p>but i'm sticking to my guns on this one.</p>
<p>The majority of expensive clothes have better material, better feel to them. Lacost polo shirts have a better fit than polo shirts from Target or something. And some expensive clothes make you look better than cheap clothes. There's no point of buying $10 pants when it makes your legs look bulky, when you can buy $180 pants that make your legs look slim and pretty, and lasts longer.</p>
<p>And most people here who have never bought expensive clothes wouldn't know that.</p>
<p>And you guys should stop generalising people - saying that dumb people buy expensive clothes only for the 'label'.</p>
<p>I'm pretty sure half of us (incl. me) buy clothes which look good - but happen to be expensive. I don't buy LV for the label. Actually, I despise those monogram bags - it's like advertising to people that you have a LV. I don't like any type of clothing and bags which advertise in BIG BIG letters. eg: CHLOE written in big letters on a bag. It's gross. It's not pretty. But there are some people that buy that kinda crap just to impress people that they have a "X" bag, clothes, etc..</p>
<p>I buy clothes that fit me, that have a better feel, that make me look good, that lasts for long. And I happen to find them in these 'branded' stores. I don't buy clothes just for the label. And you cant say that I've never shopped at Target and stuff and that I wouldn't know anything. Because I have shopped at cheap places and I have bought stuff from there.</p>
<p>Thank you for agreeing with me. It's absolutely inane to condem somebody for spending more money than you. Do you trash talk those who drive BMW's instead of Hyundai's? It's really the same idea...</p>
<p>As far as brand-names go, most of the true top-line fashion/couture does not have the name thrown all over the place, with a small badge or monogram at most. When you wear Diesel and such, sure, you're a walking advertisement. But this, my friend, is not the true high-end. When one walks down the street wearing a Gucci button-down, there is nothing screaming GUCCI on it.</p>
<p>And come on guys, since when do we believe every word Dateline tells us? Do you truly believe that it's all a conspiracy and all the clothes that say "Made in Italy" are really made in Hong Kong along with K-Mart lines? Don't be so naive, this is international business we're talking about, not crime rings. Dior Homme is not sewed by some 60-year old women and 5-year old kids in a sweatshop in central Hong Kong--the lines are truly made and tailored in Austria and Italy.</p>
<p>Haha, I'm poor. I shop at different places, cheapest I can find. I generally go to Goodys, DEB, TJ Maxx, Old Navy, sometimes thrift stores. I try to find the best quality/best looking for the lowest price. I usually get my shoes on sale from random online places. I'm ok with having cheap clothes. However, I would love to be able to shop at the more expensive high-end stores. I've had a couple articles of expensive clothing given to me as gifts, and the quality was much, much better. And they do seem to last longer than my other clothes. Oh well.</p>
<p>Don't worry about it. Many kids these days are doing what you're doing regardless of income; they just like the whole thrown-together, thrifty, unique look.</p>
<p>you know what? You people are being kind of ridiculous. 190 dollars for a pair of jeans? My family could never afford that. I don't think that just people are seeing the whole picture. Most people can't afford to buy that name brand...</p>
<p>On another note, I like Old Navy, H&M, Urban Outfitters, and whatever else is affordable/nice looking. Also, mmy mom has a business tax number, so she can buy shirts from retailers for dirt cheap, and they're really good quality.</p>
<p>If you like american eagle, You'll love hollister....less pricey, and a little more surfer....very nice</p>
<p>I hate Hollister. Their clothes are so unbelievably unremarkable. Wearing something from Hollister is like wearing a huge neon sign that says: "I am SIXTEEN, teeheehee!" </p>
<p>I love love love Lerner's (NY Jeans). I get a ton of affordable cool finds from Wet Seal. When I feel like splurging, I go to Burberry. There's this cool mall near me where Louis Vuitton and Coach get their own stores. However, I like to bargain shop. I head straight for the sales rack, whenever available.</p>
<p>Sometimes, I buy clothes from places like Walmart (the place to hit to find the most basic simple pieces you can afford to mess up) and alter them. It's more original, less boring.</p>
<p>I shop everywhere, though there are some places I avoid (Hollister, for one, though I do drop in A&E once in a while) only for little pieces that I pull together. I absolutely abhor wearing only one or two, or even three brands.</p>
<p>Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, AE, Hot Topic, and Wilson.</p>
<p>RCO813, are you under the impression that I was attacking you or others who shop at high-end stores or buy things for their labels? If so, you are mistaken. I never directed my comment at you or condemned you for wearing what you wear. </p>
<p>Perhaps I should explain my comment better. I've been to 3 different schools, all with very different cultures and fashions. The second school I went to was filled with look-a-likes who wore nothing but A&E, polos, Hollister T-shirts, mini-skirts, and flip flops. My current school, on the other hand, has a mix of fashions. There are still people sho sport the revious look, but there is a misture of other styles as well. I was merely stating that I love the fact that now I can have my own style and shop where I want instead of trying to fit in by wasting my money on a 70 dollar shirt just so I look like everyone else.</p>
<p>I was simply saying that at some schools, kids dress this way to copy each other or see who can spend the most on clothes. In no way did I mean to offend you, and if it came across that way, then sorry.</p>
<p>Target and Walmart...occasionally Sears if I'm feeling a little dangerous. :)</p>
<p>I buy a lot of my clothes at the Navy base nearby (good deals). I'll pick up jeans at places like Macy's (just opened), Hecht's (about to close), and JCPenney. Oh, and Sports Authority for sweats and stuff.</p>
<p>That said, I hate shopping.</p>
<p>Alright Helix, that makes more sense. My apologies for responding the way I did.</p>
<p>Longs Drugs...I'm there about twice a week just buying gum.</p>
<p>forever 21, american eagle, hollister, bebe, victorias secret, abercrombie, coach, and charlotte russe.</p>
<p>i don't like aeropostale. it's too much for the 12-14 group.</p>
<p>have any of you ever heard of ruehl no. 25 greenwich st. or whatever? it's a store at a local mall, and it's even more expensive than abercrombie... like $200 for a short jean skirt. i walked in and walked right out.....</p>
<p>costco.</p>
<p>;)</p>
<p>abercrombie, lacoste, club monaco, american apparel, zara, original penguin, random Urban Outfitters stuff, threadless t-shirts, etc</p>
<p>i <3 those 80 dollar button down shirts that I manage to find for 20 dollars. :) Cheap price but still that 80 dollar fit and feel.</p>
<p>wherever there's a sign that says 20% off :)</p>
<p>IcicleRose, ruehl no. 25 is Abercrombie's new upscale line. Just as Hollister is athe "high school" version of [the "college version"] Abercrombie, ruehl no. 25 is the "adult version." It's more expensive, more "mature," more rare, more exclusive.</p>