I went to Talbot’s in South Bend yesterday to find some clothes that would make me fit in with the New York City crowd. You know, contemporary fashion as opposed to classic fit. Trendy and hip, as opposed comfortable and easy. Fashion jeans vs. sweat pants.
Personally, I’m a comfy sweat pant kind of gal. At the same time, I realize my clothing needs updating from time to time. So, because I’m going to New York City in five days, it was the perfect excuse to eliminate some frumpiness from my wardrobe.
I found Jennifer, a sales associate or whatever the politically correct title is these days, who was wonderful. We roamed the store together as I showed her things that I might like. Then she gathered various items, seeming to know my size intuitively, while I headed to the dressing room.
An hour and a half later, I had a new wardrobe that really didn’t put too much of a dent in my wallet. Turns out that I was a preferred customer with a credit card to prove it, so I got twenty-five percent off on my purchases. It was a most enjoyable experience.
Several years ago I always shopped at Talbot’s. But then I digressed. Went to Kohl’s, the Gap, Macy’s, even quirky boutiques. Yesterday, I wondered why I ever went elsewhere. Talbot’s clothing fits me well; the staff is most knowledgeable; and frumpiness isn’t in anyone’s vocabulary.
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