Ladies! I'll let you in on a little secret!

[TakingABreak 2,733]

So if you are like me, often times I buy something and it sits in my closet and by the time I realize it, the expiration for return has passed. I've been doing something a little different lately. I've been buying all my transition clothing from either TJ Maxx or Marshals. They accept all clothing, even without a receipt, as long as the tags are still on. Therefore, I leave the tags on the clothes until I actually wear them. And if I found that I shrunk and they are too big, NO PROBLEM! I just return them for store credit and get something new. I also don't feel hesitant in buying clothes that don't fit yet, because I know that I don't need to worry about the return policy. The best part about it is, they have super cute clothing, especially Marshals. They have 1x-3x (14/16-22/24) in plus size and obviously the standard women's sizes. I find a lot of tops there for around $10, which happens to be cheaper than Walmart most of the time.

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

17 minutes ago, AshAsh1 said:

So if you are like me, often times I buy something and it sits in my closet and by the time I realize it, the expiration for return has passed. I've been doing something a little different lately. I've been buying all my transition clothing from either TJ Maxx or Marshals. They accept all clothing, even without a receipt, as long as the tags are still on. Therefore, I leave the tags on the clothes until I actually wear them. And if I found that I shrunk and they are too big, NO PROBLEM! I just return them for store credit and get something new. I also don't feel hesitant in buying clothes that don't fit yet, because I know that I don't need to worry about the return policy. The best part about it is, they have super cute clothing, especially Marshals. They have 1x-3x (14/16-22/24) in plus size and obviously the standard women's sizes. I find a lot of tops there for around $10, which happens to be cheaper than Walmart most of the time.

Thanks, Ash! Great idea!

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

I shop the Goodwill and St Vincent de Paul - I go to the 'higher end of the city' ones and find great stuff - I have a Bob Mackie dress and Caribbean Joe dress - paid $5, Ann Taylor tops $3.99. So if I skip the size it's not that painful. But I do have a Marshall's dress in the closet too!

[TakingABreak 2,733]

6 minutes ago, Sosewsue61 said:

I shop the Goodwill and St Vincent de Paul - I go to the 'higher end of the city' ones and find great stuff - I have a Bob Mackie dress and Caribbean Joe dress - paid $5, Ann Taylor tops $3.99. So if I skip the size it's not that painful. But I do have a Marshall's dress in the closet too!

I never have good luck at Goodwill, its a shame! I can find stuff for the hubby, but not me. I wonder if that will change once I move into standard women's sizes.

[Chrisb428 626]

Thanks for the tip. I wish we had a Marshalls here, but we do have tj maxx!

[Frustr8 7,886]

We do have a Marshalls here,bless your little punkun'❤!!

[GreenTealael 25,545]

Ooooooooooo I'm excited 

[sillykitty 10,787]

Good to know Ash!

I lost patience for shopping IRL ages ago. I do all my shopping online. I order tons of clothes a few times a year, try everything on at home and then send everything I don't want back. I wonder if as I move into regular sizes I'll enjoy the in store shopping process again though?

[sassfordays 8]

This is a genius idea. Thank you for this!

[Heather Alexandra 18]

This is great! Thanks for sharing.

[TakingABreak 2,733]

On ‎06‎/‎18‎/‎2018 at 7:15 PM, sillykitty said:

Good to know Ash!

I lost patience for shopping IRL ages ago. I do all my shopping online. I order tons of clothes a few times a year, try everything on at home and then send everything I don't want back. I wonder if as I move into regular sizes I'll enjoy the in store shopping process again though?

I think I enjoy it more. I'm more apt to try things on in store now, before, it was a hassle and I would just leave red faced, sweating, and disappointed.

[stormyweather 14]

Thanks for the info! I'm actually going shopping today and I will stop at Marshall's

Edited June 21, 2018 by stormyweather

[xx_Momo_xx 19]

Omg thank you I love Marshall’s ! I will be shopping there more often now!

[Creekimp13 5,841]

Another tip.... look for consignment stores that will sell your bigger stuff and give you store credit for littler stuff.

There are adult versions of Plato's Closet out there if you look:)

[TakingABreak 2,733]

On 06/26/2018 at 22:33, Creekimp13 said:

Another tip.... look for consignment stores that will sell your bigger stuff and give you store credit for littler stuff.

There are adult versions of Plato's Closet out there if you look:)

Yes, we have one called Clothes Mentor and they have juniors-plus size women’s clothing. I’ve tried taking my stuff there and they practically rip you off. I love buying there but I won’t sell.