Bean has such a great return/replacement policy, though. That's their saving grace for me. Lands End kids clothes are pretty durable, but I don't know about their adult clothing because I've never purchased any. They certainly used to be well-known for their quality, though. Too bad.
Hahahahaha!
Monnie, I hate to say it but those boobs are ugly.
I agree. That's why I only buy from them when the price is super discounted. Sometimes I'll be surprised and the item ends up being super durable lol
Me too.
Personally I find it to be an interesting challenge!
Not sure if that's an interesting route
I've read a few replies, and I agree with those who mentioned sewing for yourself (or finding a tailor). I started making my own pants in the summer of 2015 because I couldn't find any that fit, had pockets, and were affordable. That summer I spent a lot of $$ just learning and almost gave up when I finally found a combination that worked! I haven't looked back and currently make all my undies, tops, most bottoms (need to do my jeans). I'm still trying to figure out bras and I'm a bit fearful of socks (I have plantar fasciitis). I am so happy that I learned. For those fearful of sewing machines, I say get a vintage baby as they are easy to use and workhorses.
) but fortunately my dh who got frustrated a few years ago with his tailor and the fit of store bought clothes in general decided he was going to do something about it. So he bought a sewing machine (an affordable one) and taught himself to sew from youtube I believe. And fast forward to now and he is not only doing wonderful alterations for both of us but he is actually sewing clothes. I just have to pick out material and he will make me a dress! Of course I have to get my you know what in gear to find the material I want.
You're so sweet. Honestly, I can't sew an actual straight line, so it's amazing that I can make the stuff I do. Perseverance is the key! I am stubborn, and I wanted clothes, now my drawers are stuffed!!! That's so cool that your hubby sews for you!!! Has he found the online pattern makers??? They are my FAVORITES!!! Love Notions, Stitch Upon A Time, Patterns 4 Pirates, Halla just to name a few. They have groups on FB and they all have free patterns (if you join the FB group). I can't remember if we can PM here, but if we are, send me a message. I have LOTS of pictures!!! I now sew for my mom (I make all her undies!), my eldest (on occasion), my youngest son (was floored because he ASKED me for boxerbriefs!!!), my middle child is not as appreciative and therefore doesn't get much, I've also sewn for one sister and my dad. Hubby does not want me to make him ANYTHING despite the fact that I've offered (he's a big guy who WHINES that nothing fits! 
). A few pictures! First up ME Made woven top and knit pants 
Scrappy undies! LOVE THEM! 
A favorite pic of my dd wearing my mom's top (its velvet with additional sleeves), love the style but loathe working with velvet. 
Raglan style (aka baseball) 
Those are a few...I have loads more!
I love it and its fun for me! Today I'm trying a new pattern (camis for the girls) and possibly a second pattern (raglan w/color blocking options).
I NEED those leggings you are wearing in your first photo, Cozystitches! I only started wearing leggings a year or so ago. I used to feel too self conscious in them. Now I just figure that if everyone else wears them, I can, too! You did a great job with them and you look fabulous in them! So fashionable!
Deb
And honestly, they were easy! Hubs hates leggings, I typically only wear them at home because they have no pockets....all pants must have pockets!
I NEED those leggings you are wearing in your first photo, Cozystitches! I only started wearing leggings a year or so ago. I used to feel too self conscious in them. Now I just figure that if everyone else wears them, I can, too! You did a great job with them and you look fabulous in them! So fashionable!
Deb
missy-
I had a friend growing up who had some serious skin issues. Later in life she developed arthritis, which I think may have been related to it. Except for her, I always thought i had the most sensitive skin of anyone I knew. Although I have lived as a blonde (sometimes a redhead) for years (and been told by people that they know I am a natural blonde), I was born with brown hair so dark that people often thought it was black. Only my mother used to say to me, "you have a redhead's skin". I got a sunburn if i went to the beach for 5 minutes, even covered with the Sunburn lotions we had in those days (think "Sea and Ski"). After 15 minutes my mother would wrap me in a terrycloth bathrobe and I would sweat on the sand, enveloped in towels and blankets. I still managed to have sunburns with huge blisters on my back. I often looked red as a boiled lobster and never had a "bit of color" or a tan in my life. I did get freckles, though.
I see in you a kindred spirit and Greg is a true Prince Charming. I cannot believe what a gem he is to have rigged up that canopy for you! What a sweetheart! But of course, there is no more deserving woman on the face of the earth! For you are a true angel. You two deserve each other.
Enough of a threadjack! Post some pictures of yourself in leggings! Soon it will be too warm to put any on! Do you have a favorite pair you could pose in? (Anyone else want to post pictures of leggings?)
Deb
I love how creative so many of are!
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