Designer wear? No thanks.

I have never cared for such brand names! One reason is that I grew up poor. Also, my family was religious and growing up we were taught not to want too much. As an adult my purchases are practical and my goals in life are realistic and achievable. Whenever I see something that is outrageously expensive, I squirm inside. I don't even like fancy coffee from places like Starbucks, and I only go to those places whenever I have a gift certificate, which my company often gives away as prizes for some little achievements. I have never bought a designer item, although I have a few pieces in my closet which I got from thrift stores for, usually, less than five dollars. I didn't buy those items because of the designer label, I just happened to like them and they just happened to fit me. And they just happened to be designer label clothes someone else had thrown away while still in good condition. As a teenager I did envy my classmates who had clothes, bags, and shoes from well-known brands. Because I was often different, I got comfortable with the idea of not conforming! An officemate sells some expensive bags and almost all the ladies in the office buy some for themselves. I politely say no, thanks, and continue using my old handbag bought from the department store for about $6,and have been using for two years. Why would I want a 100-dollar bag? Because of difficulties while growing up, I have learned to put things into perspective. I very rarely go over what I actually need. I am very sure I look great in the 2-doller thrift store dress I am wearing to work today.

I appreciate designer clothes but sadly, I do not have the means to buy them most especially now that i am out of work. But even before, I am not very particular with brand names. I am all for the style and comfort.

I wear only sarees and though I have a passion for them and indulge myself I do not go in for only designer wear.I do buy them when I see one or two in a regular shop[when it looks pretty exclusive] but they would be for a special occasion. As far as blouses go, I will get them stitched by a tailor[would certainly check prices, give trial blouses and then get them] or get them in Naidu Hall, where the fitting as well as price is good. I do anything for my own sake and doing something for the sake of competition with anyone is something that has never taken place in my life. I am not too impressed by many boutiques that charge exhorbitant prices ; I do buy expensive sarees and buy plenty but I will think hard ,look at the fabric whether it suits me and whether t is worth the price etc..,

I have a kind of figure that designers would be terrified...it is because they cannot create anything that would make me look good..lol. So...it is tailor for me...even if it is not really very good, I am fine with it because I havent much choice...its too hot to be wearing sarees, and cotton is what I need 24/7, 365 days.

i am not a designer person and I would love to design my own clothes. But I do not know how to stitch and that is the reason , as of now I do not design my clothes . I also get my clothes stitched with a tailor near my house and as you said, my tailor also does the designs and patterns I suggest and I am totally satisfied with the outcome of my clothes . I do not need any designer to cost me my fortune in the long run just for the sake of a brand name. I am planning to learn to stitch and once I learn to do so, I will be my own designer one day and I will brand my clothes with my name only for myself. That would give me more happiness than to wear something designed by someone else. I don't want to live on somebody else's creativity is what I feel.I want to be an artist for myself.

I grew up with my grandmother a dressmaker so I am not a designer fanatic. I usually help my granny sketching the patterns, listing down the costumers measurements and sometimes I even suggest some designs using a brochure. Everyone can design their clothes if they want.

No, I do not buy designer clothing. I am more likely to buy off the rack usually items on sale. I used to sew and fit for myself and may do so again in the future. I do not care for designer clothes as I do not want to look like everyone else, and I like creative and new ideas.

Hi allknowing I used to have a dry cleaners who would alter my skirts for me and do a great job as I am short and a little overweight so that larger sizes that fit me were way too long. she wsas a Korean lady and I guess had been a seamstress for years.I really cannot even begin to afford designer clothes and anyway I clothes sho pat Walmart and get a brand called Just my size as they are good quality and do fit nicely plus I can afford them. In J.C,Pennys iI did always bu y St,Johns Bay as they were very good quality and good style for a price I could afford.,I could care less about the in crowd or what wealthy people wear., I shop to suit me and only me.

I also don't buy designer clothes as they are that expensive, there are ones whose clothes are pretty nice and with wonderful cloth but the thing is the price is too high. I don't know why their high is like as high as the sky..so unreachable well for me that is.

I only appreciate those clothes that looks for me. I know we have different taste in everything (clothes in particular) But having a designer clothes for the sake of having one is No thanks for me. Though there are designer clothes that really looks great (that I knew I can wear)

I am into fashion, and I love watching runway shows and editorials, campaigns. But buying stuff from a couture brand? Noooo, noooo. They are too expensive, and most of them aren't even that amazing artistically so that I could justify spending the money on it. And also, if someone has style, they are stylish, too, if they dress from H&M or the thrift store, too.