Every two weeks I’m met with a basket of ironing. Earl does the laundry, but I’m in charge of removing wrinkles that the dryer doesn’t catch. Believe me, I understand it’s a self-imposed basket. And, today while tackling it, I came to a fashion conclusion.
Most of my clothes belong to two categories that are at the opposite ends of the style bell curve. There is the Talbot’s collection and the Walmart collection.
While ironing away, I asked myself what is it about these two brands that appeals to me? One is certainly higher fashion and more pricey than the other. One is forty minutes down the road and the other only half a mile. One sends me fancy emails with discount coupons; the other waits for me to show up.
But what appeals to me most is that both stores offer clothing that fits. I don’t know about you, but my opinion of women’s clothing is that sizes are all over the board. In fact, Chico’s seems to have developed its own sizing just for its patrons.
This makes it difficult for someone – like me – who feels the need to try on everything she purchases. So when I find a brand that works, I stick with it. Which all goes to show that, despite advertising to the contrary, when the shoe fits wear it. It doesn’t really matter where the shoe came from.
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