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Shopping Question

Tracey1979 Posted:

Shopping Question

Anyone have suggestions where I can purchase inexpensive but nice suits, especially petite sizes? I have tried Marshall's, Macy's, Burlington Coat Factor, haven't come up with much.

Or any ideas where I can order online?

geegee827 Posted:

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The Loft is great when they have a sale. Also, believe it or not, Nordstroms. They're a little more expensive, but they alter for free so it makes it worth it!

meara Posted:

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I have also found great suits at Filene's .
klsnyc805 Posted:

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I got a reasonable, one-button suit at Express and a nicer one at Banana Republic recently...BR has online sales all the time, so you can try it on at the store and order online.

FuTuRe MrS MaZz Posted:

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jcpenney?? I know they have a petite section

Cacarina Posted:

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Lord & Taylor

Tracey1979 Posted:

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I forgot about Filene's - good idea.

Wow, I never knew JC Penney had petites.

I ended up finding two nice suits online at Macy's (didn't love anything in the stores).

I'm still looking
rebekahlw164 Posted:

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Try the ann taylor loft and petite sophisticate outlets in Riverhead. In know petite sophisticate is always 'on the verge of closing' but I would guess they're still open there since it never seems to come true.

VickiR510 Posted:

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Century 21 H&M Dress barn?????
springsandra Posted:

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Too bad you're not larger... lol... I have tons of suits I haven't worn since I left NY...

So I used to have to wear suits every single day and I actually had about 30 suits (which is insane). For a while I was getting a lot of Liz Claiborn ones but as I lost weight those started to fit funny.

I mostly love Tahari Petite suits and find them at Macy's. The skirt suits fit best, but some of the pants suits are ok. The other major brands I'd get were Jones NY and sometimes I'd pick up some coordinating separates at Ann Taylor Loft (now The Loft). I especially love when you can wear a shift dress with a matching suit jacket. I find those really classy looking and very convenient! I also had some Calvin Klein and some Ann Klein suits. But really, Macy's with a coupon is your best bet. They have some amazing sales!

Definitely pick up an extra black jacket, too. I have a Rafaella one that would work great with a pair of black slacks in a pinch (plus you can get black pants that you can wash, which makes for expanding your wardrobe considerably).

I finally got down to a 12 P before I left NY, and in some Loft suits was wearing 10 P!

Good luck with your shopping!
tinadansr Posted:

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I have a suit from express but I had to get it fitted cause I'm small too
MrsDrinkh20 Posted:

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I second the loft! Such awesome clothing and they run tons of sales!

las1 Posted:

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Banana Republic may have some. I usually go to Macys thats annoying that did not have any

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