How do you chose the clothes you buy?

By Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (160483)

United States

November 17, 2015 9:45am CST

I like to find clothes that are not very expensive and there are certain types I prefer. I know jeans are very practical, but generally I do not care for them. I like things that are soft and stretchy mostly. Most of my pants have drawstring waists. I do have some work pants that are broadcloth and have belts and pockets. Gotta have pockets. I like bright colors as well. I always have. My daughter prefers neutrals. I do not like turtle necks. Sometimes even crew necks feel too tight. I have to be careful not to get scoop necks or V necks that are too low, though. I know around the world some of what we wear is custom, some is choice within the customs. How particular are you on what you wear?

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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)

• United States

17 Nov 15

In summer I wear t-shirts and jean shorts in winter I wear t-shirts and jeans. Sneakers or barefoot. Nothing tight or restricting. Comfort is the word of the decade.

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@GardenGerty (160483)

• United States

17 Nov 15

Exactly, and my t shirts have to be loose so they do not choke me.

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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)

• United States

17 Nov 15

@GardenGerty Comfort is my only goal...

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@Auntylou (4264)

• Oxford, England

17 Nov 15

I wear lots of T shirts and trousers, preferably with wide legs. My varicose veins mean that I do not like to wear skirts so much any more

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@GardenGerty (160483)

• United States

17 Nov 15

I like long soft dresses but not if I am doing outdoor work.

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@GardenGerty (160483)

• United States

29 Jan 16

@RasmaSandra I pick up clothes at Wal Mart or the thrift store.

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@RasmaSandra (79333)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

17 Nov 15

@GardenGerty The pants have to be stretchy and comfy and when at home I mostly wear old comfy clothes. When I go out in the winter it is mostly in pull on pants. Haven't been to a clothing store in ages.

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@gabs8513 (48686)

• United Kingdom

17 Nov 15

I prefer loose Clothes if I am not going anywhere I stay in Lounge Clothes lol which is a fancy Name for Fancy PJ's I will not buy expensive either I can not wear Jumpers or anything long Sleeves or is up to the Neck as I feel I am being strangled .... when I go anywhere again it is loose as I have been told nothing tight and if possible waistband because I suffer with Diverticulitis and Hiatus Hernia but I do prefer the Neutral Colours too lol

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@GardenGerty (160483)

• United States

29 Jan 16

If I never had to do anything physical I would wear long flowing dresses or gowns. I wear bright colors almost always.

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@Hatley (163776)

• Garden Grove, California

29 Jan 16

me too diverticul itkis and abdominal hernia the hernia I had operatedon two years ago and its back darn.

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@Hatley (163776)

• Garden Grove, California

28 Jan 16

I love v necks or square hate t urtle necks i want comfort not too high necks I wear skirts only as i h ave a ujge braceon my lef leg as te tendon in my left foot rup ured and misshaped my foot. The breace IK have to l ive wkth as withut it I co uld not walk properly.Lt holds my foor uprikght so I do nt walk on the inside of ,my foo t .

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@GardenGerty (160483)

• United States

29 Jan 16

I am with you with the not too high necks. I cannot breathe. Skirts are a nice looking and comfortable option.

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@Hatley (163776)

• Garden Grove, California

29 Jan 16

@GardenGertysee I have a h eavy brace on my left l et to keep myh injured foot uprigh and its hard to find pants that will accomodate that brace so Iopted for skirts in stead.

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@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

18 Nov 15

comfie and needs to look ok at least, and fit. hard to find those things

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@GardenGerty (160483)

• United States

29 Jan 16

I need color coordination at the very least.

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@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

29 Jan 16

@GardenGerty I havent had money to be picky in awhile, I have more free shirts from work rather than actual clothes anyways

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@jillybean1222 (6407)

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17 Nov 15

i tend to shop at target because it is right by my house & i can often find decent deals

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@GardenGerty (160483)

• United States

29 Jan 16

Unfortunately we do not have a Target near us. I have gotten some good deals from Target.

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@brew2x (3094)

• Philippines

18 Nov 15

I don't buy too expensive clothes as well. Most of the time I wait for mall sale, or wait for discount code if purchasing online. I like clothes that are made of cotton since it is comfortable to wear. I'm from Asia and it tends to get real hot in here and cotton does absorb sweat. I do get my husband's opinion often before purchasing since he has good taste in clothing.

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@GardenGerty (160483)

• United States

29 Jan 16

I would find cotton and loose fitting things to be comfy if I lived where you are. I wear clothes like that in the summer here.

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@ReViewMeMedia (3785)

• United States

18 Nov 15

choose if I like how it looks and if the price is good.

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@GardenGerty (160483)

• United States

29 Jan 16

Those are the best criteria for good clothes.

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@infatuatedbby (94914)

• United States

17 Nov 15

How do I choose the clothes I buy? First off, it depends on the clothing article and I look for a quality brand but for an affordable price. When it comes to jeans - I want something trendy, practical (stretchy), not too long and the material will last long. When it comes to shirts/tees - I always go toward dark colors like black/gray or light colors like white because they're simple and will match easily. As for other items like a more fancier tank or dress, I like to incorporate lace! Overall: I like neutral colors but occasionally a bright color is fun! You'll catch me wearing yoga pants/leggings and gym clothes mainly though!

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@GardenGerty (160483)

• United States

29 Jan 16

I do wear mostly soft stretchy things like yoga pants for every day. I will wear slacks and jeans for rugged work. I do not have to worry about things being too long. I am a person who spills too much so I avoid white tops and pastel. Love love love lace.

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@infatuatedbby (94914)

• United States

31 Jan 16

@GardenGerty I like stretchy materials for pants also, it's very comfortable.

@Juliaacv (50839)

• Canada

17 Nov 15

I love clothes shopping and do it often. I get a lot of compliments on the way that I dress. I prefer to be a bit dressy, and like dress pants and blouses or mock turtle necks over jeans and sweatshirts. I favour navy, greys, blacks and browns at this time of the year.

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@GardenGerty (160483)

• United States

29 Jan 16

My beautiful daughter likes this style of dressing and colors. She does not like to shop.

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@Morleyhunt (21744)

• Canada

28 Dec 15

While you like pockets, I tend to avoid them. I also love turtlenecks....clearly, we could never share clothes, lol.

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@GardenGerty (160483)

• United States

29 Jan 16

It sounds like it. I think with turtle necks you either love or hate them, no middle ground.

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@monalica (113)

• New Delhi, India

18 Nov 15

Being an INDIAN I prefer the comfortable dresses like kurta ,suit and other which I like the most as we can not put on the very short dress or the tight jeans always. We wear according to the weather as in winter we wear woolens like shawls , caps ,trousers ,sweater, stalls and so on.

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@GardenGerty (160483)

• United States

29 Jan 16

I have seen many lovely Indian women and admire their bright and feminine appearance. In the very cold weather here i seldom see Indian women.

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• Manila, Philippines

18 Nov 15

I choose neutral colors. They're easier to mix and match. I'm also after comfort so anything that will make me feel like I'm too fat is a big no-no. I like forever pieces like tees, denims, and an LBD.

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@GardenGerty (160483)

• United States

29 Jan 16

I think there are many pretty yet comfortable things. My daughter likes neutral colors.

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@Hatley (163776)

• Garden Grove, California

29 Jan 16

@GardenGerty I had a denim skirt and I loved it b ut eventall did wear out it looked good and was so comfy and peopl;e even complimentedme on the skirt

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@shellyjaneo (1081)

• United Kingdom

17 Nov 15

I hate shopping for clothes I put on a lot of weight having my little boy and now find everything I used to wear looks awful. I do wear jeans but only smart dark ones. I like floaty tops and I wear a lot of dresses and leggings (but not leggings as trousers only under a dress that's at least halfway to my knee). I have quite a long torso and am quite large chested so I always find it difficult to find tops long enough. I sometimes end up wearing what are meant to be short dresses as tops x

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@GardenGerty (160483)

• United States

29 Jan 16

I definitely know that some dresses look more like long tops for me. I put on a lot of weight over the years and I feel sad when I see pictures, because I am about eighty pounds heavier.

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@LovingMyBabies (85288)

• Valdosta, Georgia

17 Nov 15

I am really not too picky. Right now I don't have a choice but to wear maternity clothes, but usually I just wear jeans and a nice shirt. I am super comfy in jeans. =)

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@GardenGerty (160483)

• United States

29 Jan 16

I can understand that. You are thin and very active.

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@amnabas (13742)

• Karachi, Pakistan

17 Nov 15

I like soft fabric with bright colors.

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@GardenGerty (160483)

• United States

17 Nov 15

Me too. I just feel more relaxed that way.

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