From: marty@world.std.com (Marty M HaleEvans)
Subject: Re: Tights was Re: hello there
Organization: Cicely Public Access UNIX, Cicely, AK
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 22:12:57 GMT

lksmith@truth.mitre.org (Smith) writes:

>I agree about the Lane Bryant chain -- they certainly are variable.  The
>ones around here (Boston suburbs) aren't among the best, I don't think.

The one in the Cambridgeside Galleria (in Cambridge) is where I go most often,
mostly because they have easy parking. It's a little better than the one 
downtown, I think; more selection often, and I find the downtown one 
confusing (it has two levels, and I can never quite figure out what's where).

>Out in northern Illinois, where we visit every year at the holidays,
>the LB's are generally somewhat better in terms of selection, service,
>and general attitude.  The Burlington, Mass. one that is nearest to me
>here is often disappointing, but being a rather captive audience I do
>keep going back.  I've recently found a very nice skirt there as well
>as a lot of comfortable, easy-care turtlenecks, on sale nice and cheap!
>The skirt's a long, slightly flared one with a print on black -- it's
>not Dress For Success quality but fortunately where I work most people
>don't dress up that much -- the skirt and the turtlenecks are quite 
>acceptable.

I wish they would sell turtlenecks (and other things) in cotton, not poly
blend. I can't wear the stuff, and the best turtleneck I've ever owned is
100% cotton one I originally bought for my husband, who abandoned it. They
always say that cotton doesn't hold up or hold its shape, but this one has
for three years.

I really wish they'd carry more casual skirts. This is the kind of think I 
*do* wear to my office. The straight knit ones they carried over Christmas
were a step in the right direction, but not really big enough -- to wear
such a clingy style, one needs a little more room.

>But I've also been to LB in recent months looking for plain black
>half slips, only to be told that such utilitarian items have been
>phased out in favor of lacy teddies.  I'm delighted to see that we
>of the larger-size persuasion can get sexy skivvies, but I still need
>the plain stuff for everyday!

Don't know if you have one near you, but I get stuff like that often at 
Sizes Unlimited (mine's in Watertown). Also try places like Bradlee's; their
clothes per se are wretched, but they often carry passable basics and lingerie.
I've also heard they carry good large-size tights, but haven't had a chance
to check for myself (I heard this last night, as a matter of fact, from a
Sizes U. saleswoman who agreed that the tights carried by SU and LB left
much to be desired).

Marty


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