Cute coat.

I think the shop is part of H&M? A place that is always hit or miss for me. Most often miss.

I've never bought anything from H&M, hasn't been on my radar I guess but interesting!

I like that coat!

I've been buying a good deal on Poshmark still, as I have dropped two dress sizes and much of my work wardrobe no longer fits. I have had great success buying like this, getting many new items (some still with tags) for a fraction of retail.

I wear a lot of jacket and pants combos. A few new acquisitions:

I've also bought a number of pairs of dressier slacks. My size 12s hang on me like enormous clown pants now, and I'm just going to donate them rather than try to have them altered as previously considered.

I haven't bought much and I *love* clothes and bags. It seems pointless as we live in one of the hardest hit states and I haven't ventured out much. The vanity sizing is interesting and consistent with what I've seen in my life. I am petite but I don't think that small. Fit from being a marathon runner but not emaciated or tiny and I am a 0 or XS in clothes. I see women much smaller than me and wonder where do they buy clothes.

Those are nice! I love that pink color and the cuffs on the ivory jacket! It's so fun to find new things at good prices.

I'm glad you decided to not alter the pants, Ida, I never had much success with that.

Caroline, the vanity sizing is interesting, I was also wondering what others smaller than me wear, and I'm not that small but evidently they make xxxs.

It is all pointless but there are some good buys right now for eventually.

Byw, I have the same last name!

I have saved some clothing from waaaay back for sentimental reasons. I laugh when I look at the sizes. One old, old pair of jeans is size 12. Probably would be a 6 in today’s market. I hate to think what my current size would have been back in the ‘60s.

Pretty much no clothing shopping for me. I actually have a few warm weather items bought last year (end of season) that still have the tags on. I have a couple of unworn items needing hemmed, etc. so I don't really need to buy anything. And now that I don't work, I really don't need to buy! LOL I take that back as I could add a few more casual items to be worn at home. I did (before Covid) order a couple of tees and two pairs of cropped yoga type pants. Depending on the shirts worn with them, they could easily be jazzed up a bit to wear out and about. I did order a pair of shoes this past weekend, because sales were good and I had a favorite pair needing replacing. It's funny, because the Mr. and I were joking about how much money can be saved during the pandemic!

Ive bought a few new t shirts with 3/4 sleeves from LL Bean and found a super comfy sandal from Naturalizer that I bought in four colors. That about it for me. I wear the same slacks or shorts, tees or linen shirts regardless of what I’m doing. Not wearing any jewelry other than my watch and plain gold ball or small hoop earrings.

BV: Before Virus, I had cleaned out my closet some. I'd gotten a new scarf that I loved and wanted to build some pieces to fill in, based on the colors in the scarf, so I bought a bunch of new stuff...that sits nicely in the closet now with no place to go. :(

I enjoy shopping in stores where I can try stuff on and decide right away. I hate the waste of time and effort in the process of ordering, trying, shipping back. It just annoys me so I'd rather not do it.

So at this point, I'll just live with what I've got...lord knows I've got plenty...esp as I need so little these days. And hope that there will be stores around yet when we are PV: Post Virus.

Just this morning I cleaned my closet and put away the last of my “winter/early spring” clothes. I bought several things in late winter that still have tags on since I’ve hardly gone anywhere since Feb.!

I have barely worn any real clothes during the whole pandemic. My daily fashion is “I Went To The Gym This Morning And Haven’t Changed Yet.” But after going thru my clothes today, I actually put on real pants and a shirt — partly because I’m going on a big adventure to the grocery store today. I still keep shopping, or mostly browsing, online but the only recent purchases I’ve made are new summer pajamas and a pair of Birkenstocks.

After this is over though, momma's gonna need a new pair of slippers!

No need to buy any new clothes since I don't really go any where plus I have lots of relatively new things. I did buy a couple pairs of cute, comfy Earth sandals right BV - have not yet had an opportunity to wear them. I had a medical appt this morning and had to run a few errands - got all dressed up for the occasion - did my Covid hair, makeup - the whole nine yards. It was nice for a change. Getting my hair cut next week - that will be quite a change for the better.

But are you selecting face masks that will complement your outfit? Annie introduced us to this blog years ago.

Today's Vivienne Files has masks for each outfit.

https://www.theviviennefiles.com/

I actually did just order masks that would complement my wardrobe in rose, navy, and olive. 😁

I've been using Poshmark to replace old favorite basics that are showing wear. It's amazing what people have squirreled away in their closets with the tags still on them.

I've never been on Poshmark before but it's nice! I just registered and am looking at some nice, new with tags J Crew items.

I noticed Nancy Pelosi always seems to have a matching mask hanging around her neck. I like the Johnny Was masks - cute and comfortable. The fabrics probably clash with my attire sometimes but I'm not going any where that it really matters.

it's both convenient and inconvenient for me -- about 6 months ago I made a vow to not buy any fast fashion for one full year (and to do way less of it after the year is up). that meant ethical brands or thrift stores only. "shopping my closet" turned out to be really fun. also, it helps that I can sew.

convenient because this lockdown has me shopping less and more time to craft. inconvenient because I won't set foot in a thrift store for a very long time!

Poshmark is addictive. Beware. 😉

I can see the photo with the teddy bear coat but the 2nd thing is just an empty box. What should it be?

I just got four jersey tank and T-shirt dresses from Target. Working from home, with no AC and temperatures in the 90s this week, I needed comfortable, easy, and cool. My normal work wardrobe was geared to a temperature-controlled office, that in fact often ran super cold due to my office being on the same thermostat as the the open area with the huge bank of south-facing windows. And nobody sees me except on video calls.

hmmm, hh, it's a vanity sizing chart through the decades. try this

Thanks, Beez, that link worked.

Teddy bear coat is very cute.

I do want to buy some new clothes. Early this stay at home period I cleaned out my closet, Getting rid of many clothes. It was amazing how many truly old items I kept, also it seemed as if my solid tees had gone on self destruct mode. The plan was to buy some new things once quarantine was over. Unfortunately, during the quarantine I gained 5 pounds. Leggings are not always your friend. My remaining clothes other than the leggings, are fitting tightly so I do not want to buy yet. Started back on Weight Watchers on Tuesday, goal of losing 15 pounds. In the meantime I purchased a couple of fun masks.

I've purchased a couple of casual block print tops, new white jeans, espadrilles and that's about it. One of my girlfriends is turning 60 and a group of us are planning a trip to the 30A area of Florida in August. It will likely be the only get-away and I am looking forward to it. Fingers crossed no hurricanes. Will look for some simple caftan like dresses for that (and to wear around the house). I actually prefer shopping online most of the time and don't mind the hassle of returning. For some reason, I just can't stand trying things on in the store.

I sell on Poshmark and can attest to the good deals there. I have the best luck selling things I bought (usually on sale) that were never quite right for me or very gently used higher end clothing. And by higher end, I mean like Tory Burch or Theory.

Aside from my 2 new swimsuits, I HAD to get new jeans, because mine were falling off. I now own ALL the sizes...LOL!! I shopped on Catofashions.com, and got 2 pair of jeans, 5 tops (a white camp shirt, a rust print with striped binding, an Americana T-shirt, a yellow striped one, and a black based flower print), a pair of bright green workout/bike shorts, all for $159.....since my size is still a bit in flux, no sense buying expensive things....not like I am going out to dinner or anything....just SOMETHING cute to go to Target and the grocery store!!

Got several tops & a pair of flip flops from Old Navy that took a month to arrive. It's already too hot for anything but the tank tops and flip flops😕

Not really going anywhere either and I was hoping to do some sewing, but life keeps getting in the way. I really want some new comfy stuff.

Rather than making me want to buy more clothes, this plague is making me want to get rid of things. But how? Normally I would donate to a local thrift store, but they're all still closed.

All my online shopping lately seems to be for groceries and household items.

I had just placed a decent size order of pretty Spring things, including a dress I just love, from Lilly just before the lockdown (they were doing the big “First Day of Spring“ gifts with purchase, which never fails to entice me 😂.) Now all of these outfits and especially the dress just hang in the closet, mocking me. 😢 I actually do wear bright, casual Lilly stuff just around the house & yard and for dog walking bc the prints cheer me up, but definitely no need for dresses. 😩 I absolutely cannot wait to go out again!! Even just dinner with dh sounds like a lovely dream!

Very pretty Spanish! Some of you are more confidant than me, with the no makeup casualness but I can't stand to look at myself more than a day and I feel so much better when I wear something reasonably nice and have makeup on.

Those unworn clothes are I bought for spring will get worn eventually I hope!

That Hermes scarf is a beauty!

Thanks @Idaclaire. It’s a 1980 reissue of a 1970 design.

Normally I would never have bought something like this, but I was given a lot of 1970’s - mid 2000’s designer clothing. Most of it I will wear, but there are a few pieces like the lamb coats that I wouldn’t. To be able to turn them into a luxury item I would makes both me and the giver really happy.

I forgot to mention I used to work for a company that made leather biker apparel and their sizing was much larger than what would have been considered ‘normal ‘ at the time (1980s). ‘Small’ was a 36 bust😄

Sizing for women’s clothing is not standardized at all and every manufacturer these days has their own particular set of measurements, it seems.

I collect vintage sewing patterns and those sizes haven’t really varied over time. I’m still a size 14 on a dress pattern, but when buying retail clothing, I’m usually a 4/6, or 7/9.

And yes the furry coat is very cute! Wishing it was cool enough here to wear something like that.🙁

I've shopped in H&M in the past and always found their quality wanting...

It looked like stuff that was great for teens who would be happy if they got a season out of it as next year, they'd want something new.