Vallerina 2 #1 May 12, 2004 I'm not ashamed to admit that I love shopping at Target for my apparel! Sure, I've been in the fancy shmancy stores in/around Chicago, and I've tried on those $1000 shirts, but they didn't come with a unicorn, so I've never bought them. Target clothes rock! They tend to hold up pretty well. They have reversible dresses. They also have shorts which actually fit me! I haven't bought shorts in years (because I can't find Umbros anywhere anymore), and girl shorts tend to be made with the idea that I have a much smaller ass than I actually do. Target has stepped up and realized that just because my waist is small, my butt isn't! I just thought I'd give everyone out there my tip of the day: shop at Target for your clothes! They're cheap but good!There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #2 May 12, 2004 Hi my name is Kelli and I'm addicted to Target. Whew....I feel much better now.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #3 May 12, 2004 QuoteHi my name is Kelli and I'm addicted to I'm going to have to join a support group once the Target that's one block from my house opens! There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #4 May 12, 2004 Me too! I just stopped by the Target store on my way home from work on Monday. I didn't get anything just yet, but sure did alot of looking.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 May 12, 2004 Target has soooo much of my money! I go in for $5 item and come out spending over $50! I have bought a lot of their clothes for both the kids and myself. The only thing that bothers me is the shrinkage factor in their cotton shirts, especially the Marona brand. Even on low heat in the dryer, they end up getting too short for me. The Cherokee brand doesn't seem to do it as badly. I found my favorite summer shirts at Old Navy. They have some "perfect fit" t-shirts in crew and v-neck in a variety of colors. The best thing is that they're 2 for $18. They are really holding up well in the wash too.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #6 May 12, 2004 Quote Even on low heat in the dryer, they end up getting too short for me. you make short t-shirts sound like a bad thing. "Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntiPinkChrissy 0 #7 May 12, 2004 QuoteHi my name is Kelli Chrissy and I'm addicted to Target. Whew....I feel much better now. ditto on that ~La La Gang Member #2~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #8 May 12, 2004 I am also addicted to Target for cloths. I like how most of their cloths go with 4 or 5 things. Pants, shorts, ls shirts, t-shirts, capri's. You can mix and match like crazy.Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdy2skydive 0 #9 May 12, 2004 12 steps are not enough to help me get over my Target addiction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #10 May 12, 2004 Being Canadian we don't have Target up here but I was just in Boise for a wedding and I FINALLY got to shop there. Had the bride not been in a hurry to get wedding stuff done, I could have spent a whole lot more! I "HEART" Target too! Send them up here! 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orchid 0 #11 May 12, 2004 Target has awesome clothes, I have 2 of their reversible dresses....they are so cute & comfortable. Also, I love their capri pants. Most of my kids clothes are from Target."Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #12 May 12, 2004 Target RAWKS! I like they're cute little shorts that fit below my navel with the white stripes down the sides...........I play volleyball in them all the time.~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #13 May 12, 2004 Let me share a little secret. Manufacturing companies that design and manufacture clothing for mid-tier companies, design for the Target customer, also. Design companies design/manufacture for many VASTLY different department and specialty (private label) stores. In the apparel industry, depending on your market, design houses usually send new designs EVERY DAY to various clients/companies on top of designing for market each month. As a designer, you soon realize that with each season's important fads...there is only so much (design-wise) that can be done to stay within a particular company's price points if the price points are limited, such as would be the case with Target. Sometimes, there are only slight variations design-wise on what other (nicer) stores have in terms of design/style. The main difference in each clothing line for each vendor (Target) across the country are the clothing colors, themes and fabrics. These vary per client (vary greatly each season, of course) and are usually set by the clients, not us. (Sometimes, they go with our lines, though, of course, and sell our lines in their shops with our lables...if we are better known apparel houses.) The client's (Target, etc.) specs (specifications in measurements per length/width, etc. per clothing item) are also the main difference in the clothing. Specs are determined by the client's customer size/shape and the preferred fit of their garments. Some companies go with our particular specs and put their label into our designs. Many fashion houses are unknown to the public by their industry names because we cater to private label companies that are very well-known. Personally, I have never designed for Target, but I have to say that I wouldn't be TOTALLY against it, like I used to be. Since our economy is in the state that it's in, many people are frugal with their money nowadays. So...don't feel so bad about liking Target clothing. The same designers that may be designing/manufacturing for stores that are considered nicer and better quality may be designing your Target clothing. I, myself, do not shop for clothing at Target (just not for me...and doesn't fit my body type), but I LOVE to buy my summer, straw handbags at TARGET! Once, I even admitted that I LOVE Target for my summer bags to fellow designers at work, and they either came out of the Target closet or began to shop for their straw summer bags there, as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skycat 0 #14 May 12, 2004 I can't wear thier pants either, they are all way to long, but I have tons of thier sweaters and shirts. On the other hand, they have the cutest household items, like lamps, pictures, sheets, seasonal.....ummmm...scuse me, but I think hear a new lamp calling my name. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #15 May 12, 2004 QuoteOn the other hand, they have the cutest household items, like lamps, pictures, sheets, seasonal.....ummmm...scuse me, but I think hear a new lamp calling my name. OMG Kelli, I was going to write that. I LOOOOOOOOOOVE their housewares, Kelli....just LOOOOOOOOOVE them!!! They have the cutest Indonesian style baskets, candles, pillows, blankets, frames, etc. LOOOOOOOOOOOVE IT!!!!!!!! Girl, about their tops...they don't do it for my body type. I have only broken down and bought one of their active tops, and it looks sooo odd on me... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Laurel 0 #16 May 12, 2004 I love Target, too. I have a ton of the Mossimo v-neck baby Ts in white and black. They look so cute with pants, tennis skirts, shorts and jeans. Plus, with my Target super-padded, practically bullet-proof bra, my boobies look bigger. This thread is in the Women's Only section, isn't it? Shit, not so much. ..................................................................... PMS#28, Pelogrande Rodriguez#1074 My Pink M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wingnut 0 #17 May 13, 2004 QuoteTarget has soooo much of my money! I go in for $5 item and come out spending over $50 it brings this to mind..... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Layton 0 #18 May 13, 2004 reversible dress? no shit ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 3,031 #19 May 13, 2004 Target is good for plastic boxes. I've been buying most of my pants at REI lately, and I seem to get most of my shirts for free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jahk 0 #20 May 13, 2004 If you run (or some other active, high impact sport), you should check out their athletic clothes. They have a line, Pro-Spirit, which rivals the fancy schmancy running store clothes. They're made of CoolMax, just like the expensive stuff. They come in lots of different designs, in fun bright colors, just like the expensive stuff. The only complaint I've heard from runners is that the bras don't offer enought support for large-breasted women. But that's not me. At about 10-15 dollars per item, I can splurge and get a couple of new outfits every season, and spend only about 1/3rd what I'd pay in the running store! Judith _______________________________________________-Imelda Marcos just wanted some cute shoes that didn't make her feet hurt. Why's that so hard to understand? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FallinWoman 1 #21 May 13, 2004 I love Target!!! I like to buy boyshorts/cami's to sleep in....and Skymedic doesn't seem to object I also have purchased several pants and tops and skirts that I wear to work. I love that I don't have to worry about getting chalk or marker all over them becuase they weren't terribly expensive. ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GravityGirl 0 #22 May 13, 2004 Don't buy food products there! After a maggot experience, I learned a lot about the warehousing of food items. YUCK! Don't buy food products there! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. 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skycat 0 #14 May 12, 2004 I can't wear thier pants either, they are all way to long, but I have tons of thier sweaters and shirts. On the other hand, they have the cutest household items, like lamps, pictures, sheets, seasonal.....ummmm...scuse me, but I think hear a new lamp calling my name. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #15 May 12, 2004 QuoteOn the other hand, they have the cutest household items, like lamps, pictures, sheets, seasonal.....ummmm...scuse me, but I think hear a new lamp calling my name. OMG Kelli, I was going to write that. I LOOOOOOOOOOVE their housewares, Kelli....just LOOOOOOOOOVE them!!! They have the cutest Indonesian style baskets, candles, pillows, blankets, frames, etc. LOOOOOOOOOOOVE IT!!!!!!!! Girl, about their tops...they don't do it for my body type. I have only broken down and bought one of their active tops, and it looks sooo odd on me... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laurel 0 #16 May 12, 2004 I love Target, too. I have a ton of the Mossimo v-neck baby Ts in white and black. They look so cute with pants, tennis skirts, shorts and jeans. Plus, with my Target super-padded, practically bullet-proof bra, my boobies look bigger. This thread is in the Women's Only section, isn't it? Shit, not so much. ..................................................................... PMS#28, Pelogrande Rodriguez#1074 My Pink M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #17 May 13, 2004 QuoteTarget has soooo much of my money! I go in for $5 item and come out spending over $50 it brings this to mind..... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Layton 0 #18 May 13, 2004 reversible dress? no shit ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,031 #19 May 13, 2004 Target is good for plastic boxes. I've been buying most of my pants at REI lately, and I seem to get most of my shirts for free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahk 0 #20 May 13, 2004 If you run (or some other active, high impact sport), you should check out their athletic clothes. They have a line, Pro-Spirit, which rivals the fancy schmancy running store clothes. They're made of CoolMax, just like the expensive stuff. They come in lots of different designs, in fun bright colors, just like the expensive stuff. The only complaint I've heard from runners is that the bras don't offer enought support for large-breasted women. But that's not me. At about 10-15 dollars per item, I can splurge and get a couple of new outfits every season, and spend only about 1/3rd what I'd pay in the running store! Judith _______________________________________________-Imelda Marcos just wanted some cute shoes that didn't make her feet hurt. Why's that so hard to understand? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #21 May 13, 2004 I love Target!!! I like to buy boyshorts/cami's to sleep in....and Skymedic doesn't seem to object I also have purchased several pants and tops and skirts that I wear to work. I love that I don't have to worry about getting chalk or marker all over them becuase they weren't terribly expensive. ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #22 May 13, 2004 Don't buy food products there! After a maggot experience, I learned a lot about the warehousing of food items. YUCK! Don't buy food products there! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
