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Sales of note for 8.30.24
- Nordstrom – Summer Sale, save up to 60%
- Ann Taylor – 30% off full-price purchase; $99 jackets, dresses & shoes; extra 50% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 50-70% off everything + extra 20% off
- Bergdorf Goodman – Final Days Designer Sale, up to 75% off; extra 20% off sale
- Boden – 20% off
- Brooks Brothers – Extra 25% off clearance
- Eloquii – Up to 60% off everything; extra 60% off all sale
- J.Crew – 40% off sitewide; extra 60% off sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – Extra 20% off orders $125+; extra 60% off clearance; 60%-70% off 100s of styles
- Lo & Sons – Summer sale, up to 50% off (ends 9/2)
- Madewell – Extra 40% off sale; extra 50% off select denim; 25% off fall essentials
- M.M.LaFleur – Save 25% sitewide
- Rothy's – End of season sale, up to 50% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear in the big sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 25% off regular-price purchase; 70% off clearance
- White House Black Market – Up to 70% off sale
Anon
Talbots has a knock-off! Just introduced. Search for Sutton and Carlyle.
anon
How do we feel about knock offs?
Anon
I wouldn’t even call it a knock-off; it’s not like a fake bag trying to look like a Prada. Lots of shoe companies have similar styles.
Anonymous
Great!
Anon
It’s not really a knock off, just a “currently in style” shoe.
But I neither expect nor really desire original design from Talbots.
Anon
I feel like I’ve had these shoes from various manufacturers for years – Bandolino at first, then cole haan, and I can’t remember the next ones.
I can’t fit Talbot’s shoes anymore anyway. They run narrow in the toes.
Anon
I feel like I’m coming back around to where I ought to look at Talbots first.
Anon
I see a lot online and on streaming on 1980s supermodels. Is there anything similar for 1980s catalog models? I feel like these were the women I imprinted on — in Sears and Penney’s and maybe Spiegel when we got on a fancy mailing list. [J. Crew came later on for us; and mom’s Carole Reed Ski Shop one was really just for adult women; we also had LL Bean but I don’t think they showed people modeling clothes at first.] I loved it when the new catalogs came in the mail and would flip through them often. I knew the supermodels also, but the catalog models showed more accessible and relevant outfits — “executive” type outfits, casual ones, date-type outfits, church, beach. You could see some start in the juniors department and then graduate over. I got a wide-wale corduroy “suit” of pants and a vest. I have no idea what shirt I wore underneath or the shoes (Nike Cortez?), but I just loved fashion then. If there is any online archive or book, I am here for it.
Anon
Oh wow, those 1980s/early 90s catalogs had such a grip on me! I couldn’t wait to be an adult and wear pant and skirt suits. Other catalogs I eagerly devoured- Nature’s Jewelry and Chadwicks!
I had a wide wale cordury suit of a vest and a skort, the kind that were shorts with a flap across the front secured by a botton around 1997 as a 13 year old! I wore a white turtleneck under it and felt very chic. I probably wore taupe nylons with it…
Anon
Chadwick’s was great for long skirts and t-strap block heels, and sweaters in every jewel tone that ever existed (of course).
Pep
I had a million plaid Chadwick’s pencil skirts back in the day.
Mpls
I had a whole game I’d play in middle school with tallying the costs of decorating a pretend house and clothing a pretend lifestyle from the JCPenney Catalog. Got really good at using mom’s 10-key calculator with a tape :)
I also think all the time about how online shopping is basically just…shopping from a catalog.
Anon
I am trying to remember the name of the catalogue that always made me salivate over the work clothing. They carried Austin Reed brand but that wasn’t the only brand. They had an end of season sale catalogue that always seemed like it was full of amazing deals, and I was always super excited when it arrived.
They had one model who was my hair idol. I actually tore out a page and took it to a hairdresser to show her, and i ended up buying the silk plaid dress (on super sale) the model was wearing in the photo!
Anon
Barrie Pace maybe?
Anon
YES. Thank you so much! I loved Barrie Pace. It was apsirational for me – I could not afford to have most of my clothing from there, but boy did I love that catalogue. And my hair inspo model.
The closest I’ve seen to my hair inspo recently was Karolina in early seasons of Succession.
Anon
I thought people might be interested in this article from NYT 1991 about Barrie Pace. To account for inflation, multiply prices below by 2.25 or so.
https://www.nytimes.com/1991/04/07/news/career-clothes-of-a-feminine-variety.html
“A Barrie Pace viscose and linen V-neck cutaway hem blazer, with one button, in an open lattice-weave pattern, $188, is worn with a viscose and linen straight short skirt, $98.
Every outfit is made in color combinations that range from muted to bright.
A wool gabardine blazer, $250, with ivory wool gabardine pants, $125, is elegant but easy. A rayon crepe cropped blazer with a shawl collar, $178, can be worn over a chintz print blouse of rayon crepe, $74, and matching skirt, $98. There are rayon crepe blazers for about $178, with matching skirts, $98, smart walking shorts, $86, and printed silk crepe T-shirts, $86.
Another line of career wear, by Lauren Sara, 28 years old, a Philadelphia-based designer, is sold at Henri Bendel and Macy’s. The clothes are popular among faithful followers of designers like Charlotte Neuville, Donna Karan and Rebecca Moses.
Again the emphasis is on fluid, feminizing components that mix and match with subtlety — nothing signatory, nothing tricky, but items that work together effortlessly. A finger-tip-length linen trench coat comes in shades of muted pearl or wet sand with mother of pearl buttons.
It’s lined in ivory silk, $490. It goes with a slim 19-inch linen skirt, $190, topped with a sleeveless high-neck silk taffeta shirt, in wet sand or ivory, with mother of pearl buttons, $300.
Other items include simple chemises, about $300, V-neck cutaway jackets, about $685, cardigan-cut linen jackets, $490, quilted suits in cotton poplin, $395, and woven linen T-shirts and matching skirts, each $220. Most garments come with matching finger-tip-length trench coats, $410.
Anonymous
If you want to have a nostalgic look at the catalogues – go to youtube and search for “ASMR Sears catalogue 1980s” and similar. You’ll find people have recorded videos of slowly flipping through vintage catalogues, including Sears and Penney’s from the 80ies. If the ASMR style bothers you, just set the video to mute and watch the video of the pages.
You could also try your local library for fashion books from the 8oies, and the waybackmachine.
Anon
Re: this morning’s running discussion.
Years ago I was diagnosed with a stress fracture in my tibia and wore the boot for the prescribed amount of time. I took it easy after that and got the orthotics recommended, but it still hurt for a long time.
Even now, years later, if I do a lot more walking than usual, that same pain comes back. A while ago I mentioned it to my doc and had another x ray just in case, which didn’t show a break. (Though my initial diagnosis required an MRI so I’m not sure how the x ray was conclusive.)
Do stress fractures just hurt forever? It aches at night mostly, when I’m trying to get comfortable in bed.
Anonymous
I’ve fractured my foot three times along with torn ligaments. The second time it ached off and on for over a year. Not sure if it was the bone or ligament, but it felt like the bone to me. Eventually my doctor gave me two cortisol shots and the aching stopped. These days I really only notice it after a long day of skiing.
Anon
Anecdata, but I had a couple stress fractures when running in high school and haven’t had any pain since (in my 40s now). I’m still pretty active, but don’t run anymore, as I was far too injury prone.
Anon
Get a second opinion. The aching could very well be soft tissue related and you are weaker on that side so the soft tissue is sore at the end of the day.
Anon
Most stress fractures do not show up on an x-ray. They are simply too narrow. Off the top of my head, only Grade 4 fractures show up on X-ray. You need a MRI or a bone scan.
Regarding the actual issue: a PT can help correct underlying biomechanical issues, if orthotics aren’t helping. Also, check to ensure that you don’t have underlying bone problems.
Once that happens, ease into running. Your goal is to make your bones stronger before they break, which probably means heavy cross-training (muscles absorb impact) and easing into running.
Anon
I had a minor fracture in my hip from falling off a horse five years ago. It’s healed as far as my doctor can tell, but if I push myself too hard at anything high-impact (like running), it acts back up. I’ve basically been told to just take it easy if it hurts (which is annoying because it tends to happen right when I get into a good zone running-wise). But if you’re having resting pain I would try to get someone to address that because that sounds really uncomfortable.
Growth Mindset
How would you define a growth mindset and how important is it to you in dating/ marriage/ life partnership?
I have a growth mindset and am with someone with a more fixed mindset and have recently realized that a lot of our differences stem from that. Sometimes I think he doesn’t want more for himself and is happy as-is whereas I keep pushing him/us with new goals, things to do/learn, etc.
Anonymous
A fixed mindset isn’t a lack of desire for growth. It’s a belief that growth and learning are not possible. Someone with a fixed mindset fails and says “it’s because I’m not good at this and I should stop trying.” Someone with a growth mindset fails and says “I need to alter my approach next time to succeed.” You can have a growth mindset but just not be ambitious.
anonshmanon
to add to that, a partner with a growth mindset might not strive for much self-improvement or learning, when they are content with their life as it is. On the other hand, a partner (or friend) with a fixed mindset could easily be complaining about their life nonstop, but never attempt to change anything. I try to not spend much time with such people because it ruins the mood.
Anonymous
To some extent, a growth mindset sounds exhausting to me now (it didn’t use to). Life is going to throw all kind of growth opportunities at you naturally. There’s something to be said about not seeking them out and being OK with “enough”.
Anonymous
I have to agree with this – I absolutely would have said a growth mindset was something important to me in a partner in my 20s, but these days I feel like life has thrown enough at us, and beyond going to new places on vacation, I’m not seeking much growth.
I think being flexible and adaptable are both more important traits in a partner, as well as being OPEN to new ideas and learning something.
Anonymous
What you are describing in your last paragraph is a growth mindset.
anon
Sounds like a very uncomfortable relationship.
I guess the question is, how do YOU define a growth mindset?
Only you know what you want from a relationship, and how dependent you have to be on your partner to satisfy that need for you. Unless you are able to satisfy that on your own with hobbies/job goals/friends etc… I guess you may have an incompatibility issues.
Or are you just reaching the time of life when many of use stabilize to some degree, and you are having a hard time navigating that?
It’s great to always be interested in learning, trying to things etc… It is good for the brain, and will keep you active and probably living longer and healthier. But the capitalistic mindset has hurt more than our socially and financially increasingly polarized society, so….
Anon
I think having a growth mindset means you are willing to grow and evolve, usually goes hand in hand with ambition and curiosity. These traits were probably the most important thing for me when I was looking for a partner and still what I love most about my husband (together 11 years). Will also add that our goals and hobbies don’t necessarily align so it doesn’t mean we do all the things together – but it is a character trait that I find to be highly attractive.
Anon
I think you’re defining growth mindset differently slightly differently than I’ve typically seen it used. At least in education, growth mindset is usually referring to the idea that abilities and skills aren’t fixed, and that you can learn and improve if you want to. So you shouldn’t just say that some students are dumb or incapable of learning. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t be happy with yourself as is. I think there’s a big difference between someone who’s unhappy about something in their life and has a fixed mindset that they can’t ever change and someone who’s genuinely happy with who they are and how they live their life and sees no reason to change it. It’s certainly possible that neither person is a good match for you, though, and constantly pestering him to be different probably won’t make either of you happy. I always like to learn new things, but I wouldn’t be very happy with a partner who thought I should constantly have a lot of new goals. I like myself the way I am!
Anon
I think of this a little differently. In relationships, I want to see someone with the mindset that problems can be fixed and life circumstances can be changed. I struggle with people who complain a lot about things that are within their control to fix. It’s not so much about wanting a partner who is constantly seeking the new, but a partner who won’t settle for always being mildly (or more) unhappy.
Anonymous
I define a growth mindset as someone who listens to too many podcasts and reads too many self help books and is annoying
Anonymous
I wouldn’t define a growth mindset / fixed mindset the way you’re defining it. I’ve generally heard it talked of as how people go about learning: some people won’t do something if they don’t think they’re going to be good at it. They say “I bad at X,” (a fixed mindset), whereas a growth mindset says, “I’m bad at X because I’m a beginner / am just learning / am going to need to take time to get better at it.”
If you are the one in a relationship doing this: “I keep pushing him/us with new goals, things to do/learn, etc.” that doesn’t mean you’re growth/he’s fixed. It could mean a whole bunch of other things. For example: maybe ambition and achievement and challenge and expansion and learning is very important to you, and peace, contentment, stability, and relaxation is very important to him.
Anon
In general, growth mindset doesn’t normally mean anything like optimization, ambition, or fear of stagnation. It’s usually about whether someone perceives it as possible to change or learn (vs. desirable).
I know Penelope Trunk is off her rocker (and apparently maybe also offline?), but she had some discussions in terms of prioritizing “optimization” vs. “happiness.”
The No Club
This reads like you are trying to fit your differences into having a “growth” vs “fixed” mindset because the growth mindset is generally accepted as the better/superior/correct mindset, thus making you correct in your disagreements. When really, you have certain goals that he doesn’t share. You want to do things that he doesn’t want to do. You want to learn things that he doesn’t want to learn. Neither of you has to be right or wrong; you may just be incompatible.
Anon
+1
Anonymous
This exactly.
This reads similar to the poster a while back who asked about settling in a relationship. I wonder if it’s the same person…
Anon
Agreed. You could call his approach “content/happy” and yours “restless/dissatisfied”
Anon
Not the OP, but I don’t think that is fair. I think she is trying (using wrong words) to describe the difference between someone who likes to use their free time to “challenge” themselves by doing things that just beyond their current capabilities, versus people who find that stressful and no fun at all.
Like, my free time is spent doing shit I am bad at and getting better at it because I find that fun. For example, skiing. My partner doesn’t especially enjoy doing things he is bad at in his free time, but likes doing things he is good at, such as skiing, video games, or reading history books. It’s unlikely he will want to pick up a new hobby at this point in life, and that is just who he is.
Anonymous
The thing is we don’t know whether OP’s husband doesn’t like to challenge himself at all or just doesn’t like to challenge himself her way.
Anonymous
A growth mindset is being able to adapt and try again.
What you are describing is more about compatibility than anything else, though. I have a growth mindset and would really have a problem with someone who kept pushing me with new goals and things to do/learn, especially if they were not something I was interested in.
Nudibranch
The little engine that could had a growth mindset. “…I think I can, I think I can.”
anon
I have this shoe in this material and in two colors in suede. Quality is awesome. They’re among my most-complimented shoes.
Anon
What sort of feet do you have? Mine are duck-shaped, so I can’t wear brands like Ferragamo because they are too tight across the ball of my foot.
Anon
Is there any way to find out if you are getting any health care from a practice with private equity owners? Overheard some finance bros in a coffee shop and it was eye-opening. I get that many hospitals are nonprofits but things like dentists and non-hospital care aren’t. I never thought about who owns my care providers before but now I’m curious. If PE companies are buying things with permanent patients as a business model, I’m now a bit wary that I’m going to get unbiased care and med recommendations.
Anon
There are some independent practice organizations that have lists of members (for example, gastroenterology or dermatology). My dermatology practice did change when it sold out (lots of pressure to biopsy everything). My outpatient GI scope center added a huge facility fee. I thought dentists were actually hold outs for the practitioner owned business model, but they’re kind of buyer beware for their own reasons, so they’re good to research anyway.
Honestly sometimes it doesn’t even have to be PE to be a huge disaster; this is quite a story that is worth reading if you haven’t: https://prospect.org/health/2023-05-23-quackonomics-medical-properties-trust/ (it’s been making the rounds again lately because things are going so badly that the patient outcomes are making the news separately).
Anon
I should have also said, a lot of hospitals are affected by PE ownership! Look up USACS (US Acute Care Solutions). A lot of EM physicians are basically desperate for the public to care more about the effects of PE ownership right now (especially understaffing).
I know less about anesthesiology and surgery, but UHC owned OptumCare anesthesiology is another one that I’ve seen physicians talk about.
Anonymous
in the healthcare finance space, but PE is really ruining a lot of these businesses. Docs are forced into these roll-up businesses – not employed by the hospital you see them at, for instance, driving docs out of the business in the usual ways – cutting costs, driving more work for less – and then the companies drown under a lot of debt. Many hospitals are closing It is having a BIG impact on healthcare delivery.
anon a mouse
It’s EVERYTHING, not just health care, and I think that we need more transparency on ownership in businesses. PE bought out three small HVAC shops near me. They were all revered, now they are all badmouthed on the local email list as recommending unnecessary repairs. Ditto lawn service companies. And plumbing companies.
I recently had an ER visit and even though the ER and the hospital was in network, I was seen by a PA (not even a doctor) employed by US Acute Care Solutions, who was not in network. It took four phone calls to straighten out the billing even though balance billing is illegal in my state. I don’t believe for a minute that it was just administrative error and I’ve complained to the state regulator about it.
The one thing they have in common is squeezing every last penny out to boost the bottom line and not caring a whit about customer service.
Anon
Wasn’t there supposed to be a federal law that if you go to a hospital in your insurance network, all of the bills for that service (the MD, the anesthesiologist, the pathology report etc) have to be treated in-network?
Anon
Sort of. If you are hospitalized in an emergency, there’s legislation against surprise billing. You can’t figure out who is in-network or go find and see them when you’re in an urgent medical crisis (or unconscious, etc.).
But they’re still out there billing people for things like out-of-network anesthesiology for outpatient scheduled procedures. They may warn you about the possibility first to CYA.
Anon
Same thing happened with our HVAC company, plumber, and a lawn service company. I think the older generations who owned these businesses are retiring and selling out, but the businesses change fast and for the worse very quickly!
Anon
Google. PE firms list their portfolio companies and announce most of their acquisitions publicly so if you search the practice name, and words like “acquired” you may find something.
anon
You absolutely should be worried.
It is a terrible direction for health care, and is leading to worse care.
Anon
There was a NYT article recently about how they’re linked with poorer health outcomes.
Agurk
Just generally speaking, can someone explain to me what value PE brings to the table in any industry? It has never made sense to me.
Anon
Money for shareholders.
Agurk
hah I meant other than that!
Anonymous
I mean, the comment above is facetious, but a lot of companies aren’t doing a great job running businesses either prior to PE coming in; it’s just that PE runs a business with a very particular goal to benefit only the shareholders. So bringing efficiencies to a practice group, consolidating lots of administration – all can be good to a point. But it looks like job cuts and vendor squeezing.
Anonymous
That’s it.
Anon
I mean, that’s the point. PE has deep pockets, people need money. I’m in healthcare (but my company isn’t PE owned) and most people don’t love getting in bed with PE but they usually have the most money available, and they usually talk a good talk about how they will keep everything the same and then they… don’t. They aren’t all bad, but I’ve definitely seen it go very, very bad and I’m happy to work for a network that remains physician-owned (I’m not a doctor, I’m in-house legal).
Anonymous
I’ll play. Immediate influx of cash that can help the hospital grow. It’s getting harder to be standalone and remain in business. Cash backing can help in investing in needed technology and infrastructure. Honestly, I’m more worried about the pockets of the insurers these days and even more so with AI companies being purchased by them so they can deny with even more scale.
So Anon
The pitch is that PE can take advantage of economies of scale. For example, they can consolidate medical billing and other functions and negotiate better insurance rates, etc. They have the resources to upgrade so that functions that were traditionally manual can be automated.
The problem of course is that they are profit-motivated above all else. And while the first sale might result in real improvements in efficiencies, PE tends to operate on a 3-5 year cycle. By the time you get to the third or fourth sale, you are impacting patient care. And in the end, everyone ends up owned by the same small group of big players who are in it for the long term, do not care about anything except how much money they can make, and eliminate competition by buying up every practice group in an area.
I keep waiting for some ambitious AG to make an issue of it but so far have hoped in vain.
anecdata
You’re instinct is right: here’s some research about patient outcomes going down when a hospital is bought by private equity:
https://hms.harvard.edu/news/what-happens-when-private-equity-takes-over-hospital
Anonymous
Also the veterinary industry.
OP- I am curious what you overheard.
Yup
No advice but this happened at my daycare. PE owned company bought all of the best centers in our area. It’s really unfortunate and has led to some serious issues.
Anon
There’s a classic article from 20+ years ago about how PE took over the U.S. mattress industry. It opened my eyes, because the mattress industry business model is very simple, so you could really see how the introduction of PE actually led to worse quality and more expensive products as well as destroyed the companies they took over.
Kelsey
Does anyone here have an electric egg cooker? Do you use it regularly? Are there any special features I should be looking for or do the cheaper ones work just as good as the fancy ones? I was gifted an instant pot that I never use, so I’m reluctant to buy yet another countertop device, yet I am boiling eggs on the regular, so…
Anon
Omg this is a thing?! I’m so intrigued!
Betsy
If you already have an instant pot, you could use it to cook eggs. For hard boiled with a slightly soft yolk I do high pressure for 3 minutes, quick release, and move them to an ice bath. They come out perfectly and peel really easily.
Sunshine
Instant Pot user here too. I do 5 minutes for hard boiled eggs with a firm yolk. Usually make about a dozen at once because DH and I both eat them. I didn’t know how easy making hard boiled eggs could be – and they peel really well too; much better than when I made them in a pot.
Anon
I have both the electric egg cooker and an Instant Pot. I never, ever use the Instant Pot for boiled eggs. That thing is huge and cumbersome. I seriously can’t stand hauling it out.
The electric egg cooker is tiny and takes up virtually zero counter space. It buzzes (loudly) when your eggs are done, and they are done quickly! And done perfectly. Better than the Instant Pot, in my experience.
If you like soft or hard boiled eggs, the electric egg cooker is a no-brainer.
No Face
The instant pot makes perfect hard boiled eggs. My husband likes them for breakfast so we make big batches.
anon
I could never be bothered to pull out the big instapot for eggs.
Of course, I bought the cheap little one recommended in this site. I used to use it all the time, when I ate eggs frequently for lunch/snacks etc.. It is so decadent to be able to make a quick perfect soft boiled egg every time, without having to pay attention, even when you are rushing off to work early… I have bought it as a gift for others. It is beloved.
I think it is this DASH one.
https://www.amazon.com/Dash-Rapid-Egg-Cooker-Scrambled/dp/B00DDXWFY0/ref=zg_bs_g_1090754_d_sccl_1/137-8010314-1492341?th=1
Egg Nation
+1 to the cheapie Dash!
I eat a lot of protein for workout reasons and I love using the dash for hard and medium eggs as well as the goofy little “omelets” it makes, which are just like fluffy fast-food egg patties.
pro-tip for an easy peel: when the alarm goes off, pull the top off. Fill it with ice, crack your eggs (so cold water slides between shell&egg) and dunk/swirl them around in the ice water.
RiskedCredit
+1 for this one. I got it at target in the clearance section. I use it all the time as my youngest likes soft boiled eggs. It’s brilliant.
Anon
I saw it recommended here too and I use it all the time! Love it!
CK
I love that Dash egg cooker and use it weekly.
Anon
Use your instant pot! It makes the best hard boiled eggs. I’m not sure why, but they’re always, always easy to peel.
Anonymous
I bought the Dash egg cooker on a recommendation here. It does one thing and one thing only–making hard-cooked eggs quickly, easily, and to a reliable degree of doneness. They don’t peel quite as easily as Instant Pot eggs but the tradeoff is well worthwhile. The only thing the IP is good for is hard-cooked eggs, and it’s way too big and cumbersome to keep around just for that purpose.
Anon
I actually never hard cook my eggs in the Dash (I like soft yolks), so it does at least two things.
Anon
Instapot makes fabulous “boiled” eggs that are so easy to peel
Anan
Another vote for InstantPot Eggs. Of course my IP lives on my counter because I use it several times a week, so it’s pretty easy for me to make eggs. I do 12 at a time, with two cups of water, 2 mins low pressure, quick release for a nice jammy egg.
Runcible Spoon
I LOVE my Dash egg steamer appliance — easy care, and no more pot/clock watching when boiling eggs.
Horse Crazy
Where should I shop for clothes and swimsuits for a Caribbean resort vacation?
AIMS
Depends on what you like and how much you want to spend, but JCrew has some cute summer prints and swimsuits right now. Factory probably does too.
I also love caftans/shirts by Roller Rabbit; you can often find them on steep sale on Gilt etc.
The No Club
Can I be FFR right now? Goodwill. If you’re buying stuff specifically for your vacation, seems like you don’t really anticipate wearing it once you’re back home. I’ve seen tons of cute resortwear at Goodwill, good brands like Lilly Pulizter, Ann Taylor, and then of course your more basics like Old Navy or H&M. Thrifting = cheaper and more sustainable and no one will know the difference – and you can get a lot more items for your money!
Horse Crazy
Great idea!
Anon
Oh yuck. For bathing suits? That’s like buying used underwear.
Anonymous
She can thrift for the other items, though
Anon
FFR? For further review? Fractional flow reserve?
Anon
LMFTGY :)
Anon
Gah, I messed up. That’s what I get for being snarky!
Anon
Land’s End seems to have everything out now. I’m busty so I like their suits.
Anonymous
I really like La Blanca for swim suits and cover ups.
Anonymous
Tommy Bahama, Lilly.
Anonymous
I know people hate Amazon, but I honestly found the most variety of options when I had to shop for a recent trip (Involved being with colleagues so was super picky).
Anon
Counterpoint, I just ordered a bunch of dresses from Amazon for an upcoming beach trip and they all looked and felt so cheap. Old Navy and Target have better quality items.
Anon
If you’re going to be doing swim activities check out Athleta. Really cute varieties of suits and cover ups, and they are cut for being active (as in, fashionable but I don’t have to worry I’ll flash everyone when I dive or when one of my kids grabs me in the water!). I wore a few suits from there at a resort in Cancun last year and got tons of compliments.