Who comes first, the customer or the seller

Who comes first, the customer or the seller?

The other day while I was walking through a department store I saw a bunch of small stores filled with clothes that typically older women would wear. I’m totally fine with clothes being marketed for older women, since they are, essentially the customers that are intended to buy the product. Yet, it seemed like the stores purposely sell unattractive and unfashionable clothes. I look at ensembles on mannequins and I sometimes wonder, “What was the designer thinking and who would want to buy that?!”

Remember that saying, “Which one came first, the chicken or the egg?” I’ve always been baffled by this question. Really which one came first? In order to have an egg you need to have a chicken, but without the egg you wouldn’t have had a chicken. Right? This riddle has always paused my train of thought when I find myself attempting to form an answer.

So my question is, was it the designers and fashion buyers that decided that this type of clothing is what older women are going to buy and wear or did the older women decide that they wanted to wear these type of styles forcing stores to sell that particular look? If you think about it, one side needs the other in order for anything to work, so who decides on which trends stays and leaves?

Unlike many situations, where the buyer decides what’s going to stay popular, it seems like with older women there fashion is decided for them. Many believe that they can no longer wear short dresses or that v-neck blouses are just unacceptable at their age. Whether I agree with this or not, it seems to me like the sellers are controlling the customers to think that they should dress a certain way. This is true in many other situations with younger generations, but as we all know, some things are in one day but the following day they are extinct.

So if there are those fashion trends that were sought out to be the must-have of the season, but unfortunately fail, causing changes in designs and looks, then why do I feel like each season for older women seems to be the same old same old in Japan? This is like one of those riddles that I can’t seem to grasp a solution to. Maybe it’s because older women want to buy these incredibly boring styles or it could be because older women choose to go with what the stores are selling which end up to be what designers think they want to wear. I really can’t tell who decides, because as I said before without the other it’s hard for one to exist. But whoever came first, I think they were totally wrong.

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Clothing for women as an alternative to wedding gowns

Forget about the traditional conventions of sinuous spectacular gowns if you want to look different and not go bankrupt! After all you are the bride not the wedding gown, a wedding gown will not necessarily make you look beautiful just because it is flowing and luxurious.

If you do prefer a dressier outfit for your wedding, you may opt for prom dresses, which are definitely cheaper than actual wedding dresses, but can come in different flowing styles in satin and white netting; you may choose amongst different colors including white. Make sure you purchase the prom dress in department stores or those, which specialize in junior clothing, for you, may end up spending nearly as much as you would on a wedding dress. You may also try looking for formal wear similar to prom dresses in stores during the fall season as schools get ready for formal homecoming dances; during this period stores also stock dresses for holiday parties. Even better, wait for this period to pass and take advantage of the special offers during the clearance sales.

The classic suits are also a good solution, especially for second time marriages, and why not your first time round? Suits will give you a refined look whether you choose a pant or skirt suit. Select a style that will give you an extra feminine look, choose paler colors if they suit you, for a more delicate appearance, and try wearing an elegant hat, this will also make the difference and will enhance the overall look.

Another good idea is to organize a themed wedding. This will be more original and fun and the dress will definitely be less expensive as opposed to the traditional wedding gown. A popular theme is the medieval or Renaissance setting, but you may choose others. On this occasion you can simply rent your outfit, which really is the best idea, for you will only be wearing it once anyway. Set off for a local theatre or costume shop and choose amongst the many different styles and periods for the clothing that will flatter your figure.

If you prefer a more casual look you may opt for a theme such as a beach/luau wedding. Organize your wedding on the beach; this will render the even more creative and unique. If you choose this solution you may wear a stylish swimsuit with a sarong to drape over it.
Other options are mother of the bride dresses, these are ideal for more mature women and they are available in more discreet styles or even flamboyant ones, this depends how you want to look that day.

Finally, whatever you choose, make sure you feel at ease confident and special for that day, for all brides look radiant whether they are overdressed or just plain elegant

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Look Chic With The Whole Range Of Womens Leather Jackets

The length matters

Women’s leather jackets can be long or short. There are a number of jackets that finish right above the hips, while others are long and these are used for daytime wear. Women are lucky that they have so many options to choose from. The natural colors for the women’s leather jackets include tan and black. For other colors, the leather needs to be dyed.


There are a number of finishes for the leather jackets too. Women’s leather jackets are fashioned out of crocodile and alligator leather, camel leather, cow leather, sheep leather, bison leather and many more.

Embellishing the jackets

Leather jackets can include both buttons and zippers. For a really cozy and a snug fit, most manufacturers or producers provide zips to the women’s leather jackets. Another option for the jackets can be pockets. There can be 2 pockets in the front or side pockets or the jackets can be without the pockets. The jackets can also be tapered around the waist to give a more fitting look to the wearer. The jacket can also have a belt made of leather or any other material.

Women’s leather jackets can also be embellished, especially the biker women’s leather jackets with skulls and studs. The collars are made of fur and this can sometimes be detached. This allows the wearer to create a stylish as well as a more casual look when they are wearing the leather jackets. For a sportier look to the women’s leather jackets, you can opt for jackets that come with hoods.


Styling of the jackets

Trench coats are equally popular and are quite long. The various procedures of distressing, waxing and embossing the leather jackets add to the gloss and the finish of jackets. Women’s leather jackets can be made of nubuck or suede and they look equally good.

Prices and styles that are hot this season

Good women’s leather jackets will cost from $250 and the jackets that cost more than $500. These are durable and can be worn for a number of years. The designer leather jackets are very expensive but are known for their quality and workmanship. They can cost more than $1000. However, you will find that some of the stores offer good discounts so you can check out these stores when you wish to buy women’s leather jackets. Online stores and catalogs give major discounts.

Some of the styles that are still hot this reason for the women’s leather jackets are distressed leather jacket, which has the vintage looks and looks slightly worn out. Fur trimmed leather jacket is the dream of every girl to own. You can opt for a detachable fur collar trimming.

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Shifting to Thrifting

Shifting to Thrifting

When the economy isn’t at its best and jobs aren’t easy to find, how does one go shopping and still be fashionable? The first thing that came to my mind was: thrifting! Although I don’t go thrifting that much (I really just don’t go shopping), I find thrift stores awfully cheap with some items that you could never find at a regular store. Plus you can find some designer items that are worth so much more than the price at thrift stores.

But what about all those other people that resent going to thrift stores? They always tell me, “Someone else has worn that,” or “It’s not new.” Yes, someone else has probably worn the clothes sold at thrift stores, but what’s so wrong with that? Or some find thrifting part of the lower class and hate the idea of bargain shopping.

I really wouldn’t feel the pressure of going into a thrift store and I don’t look over my shoulder to see if someone’s watching. Nor do I feel guilty about buying something that I know I could have bought at full price. All I can say is that as long as the clothes are fashionable I don’t mind going thrifting for it. Some of the most stylish people thrift, so why not? And this is for all those people that think they need to spend lots of money to look good: You really can’t buy style!

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