Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

tblue37

(64,979 posts)
72. Yeah--what is it with all that huge, gaudy hardware? Why are
Tue Mar 11, 2014, 06:48 AM
Mar 2014

purses today so stupid with hardware?

Plus the same old stores in every mall kimbutgar Mar 2014 #1
Have been for years Freddie Mar 2014 #62
Yep Dorian Gray Mar 2014 #73
It's because FRANCHISES 'R' US. WinkyDink Mar 2014 #74
And because everything is made... freebrew Mar 2014 #82
Also, physical stores suck for anyone who needs unusual sizes. Nye Bevan Mar 2014 #2
Physical stores also suck for very common sizes. HereSince1628 Mar 2014 #15
Not a problem on Amazon...... Nye Bevan Mar 2014 #47
While I fully agree, Amazon is the Walmart of the internet. alittlelark Mar 2014 #67
Levis... freebrew Mar 2014 #83
And 2 pair of the exact same size will fit differently!!!!! Arrrgh! 7962 Mar 2014 #85
When you've seen three stores under one roof, you've seen a mall. Scuba Mar 2014 #3
Agree.. and I once loved to buy purses, but the ones of my youth-- hlthe2b Mar 2014 #4
I buy from ebay and only carry Coach Lifelong Protester Mar 2014 #21
You should also check out shopgoodwill.com GoCubsGo Mar 2014 #41
Thanks for the tip! Lifelong Protester Mar 2014 #54
Yup! GoCubsGo Mar 2014 #65
Look for your local Tibet shop if you're in a major metro area, diane in sf Mar 2014 #80
I couldn't believe it passiveporcupine Mar 2014 #39
Etsy is another place to check for handbags. I got a couple of purses from a woman who LiberalLoner Mar 2014 #76
"Fashion" made them change SoCalDem Mar 2014 #88
This message was self-deleted by its author passiveporcupine Mar 2014 #95
Yeah--what is it with all that huge, gaudy hardware? Why are tblue37 Mar 2014 #72
*sneaking on to Brigid's lawn* CatWoman Mar 2014 #5
Maybe we can have a party brer cat Mar 2014 #6
Can I Bring My Pet Gophers and Moles? BodieTown Mar 2014 #24
No, you may not bring your moles and gophers! Brigid Mar 2014 #28
Hey you kids! I see you! Brigid Mar 2014 #16
One of the best kept secrets about American youth - truedelphi Mar 2014 #7
Hobbits? FarCenter Mar 2014 #9
Hobbits is probably right. DesertDiamond Mar 2014 #13
Changes are random, Natural selection on the other hand... uriel1972 Mar 2014 #11
But why all of a sudden are big feet the truedelphi Mar 2014 #66
People's feet would have expanded under normal circumstances but Hoppy Mar 2014 #12
Your reply makes a certain amount of sense. truedelphi Mar 2014 #70
know where to get bigger shoe sizes? My 1 daughter is up to a 13 lunasun Mar 2014 #19
Nordstrom/ Nordstom Rack. LeftyMom Mar 2014 #59
that is to be expected as not in normal range. Thank you!! lunasun Mar 2014 #63
You can find them easy online ariesgem Mar 2014 #94
Try amazon. Lots of brands, you can search by size. nt msanthrope Mar 2014 #60
Thanx she went up 2 sizes in a year ! lunasun Mar 2014 #64
try footsmart.com barbtries Mar 2014 #71
Boys too mcar Mar 2014 #37
mcar, Could you offer up a link or two, to online sites. truedelphi Mar 2014 #53
also in shoes demigoddess Mar 2014 #69
Feet are gross Ishoutandscream2 Mar 2014 #90
Shop at shoebuy.com............ mrmpa Mar 2014 #8
I've become a big Zappos.com fan because of the free shipping and return policy. DesertDiamond Mar 2014 #14
I hate to agree because I want to support local businesses, but you're right. I have wide feet... DesertDiamond Mar 2014 #10
Same here. phylny Mar 2014 #30
I'm a 10.5 women's shoe and Nordstroms online has been a lifesaver for me Redford Mar 2014 #61
I can appreciate your dilemma salib Mar 2014 #84
I had a pair of LA Gear that lasted almost 7 years.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #17
I went to a Barnes & Noble at a mall last weekend mindwalker_i Mar 2014 #18
Since when can't you sit on the floor at Barnes & Noble? Here people sit on the floor to read. txwhitedove Mar 2014 #22
The Barnes & Noble stores here have comfy chairs. Brigid Mar 2014 #25
But sitting there makes it even harder mindwalker_i Mar 2014 #34
I sit on the floor at B&N all the time. Codeine Mar 2014 #31
She said something about me being a fire hazard mindwalker_i Mar 2014 #33
Did you smell like gasoline? Nye Bevan Mar 2014 #49
Geeze, I hope not mindwalker_i Mar 2014 #57
I live right behind a major mall in my city. Le Taz Hot Mar 2014 #20
I agree butterfly77 Mar 2014 #23
For an older woman like 840high Mar 2014 #26
just like having Social Network friends and discussing things on Internet forums is so much better Douglas Carpenter Mar 2014 #27
I ordered those shoes because the mall didn't have them. Brigid Mar 2014 #32
I have done the same with other items myself. I remember when malls started to replace plazas. Douglas Carpenter Mar 2014 #42
Sounds like your mall sucks joeglow3 Mar 2014 #50
This: CrispyQ Mar 2014 #75
Nicely put. Eleanors38 Mar 2014 #79
Ebay = the new mall. L0oniX Mar 2014 #29
I have to tell you Brigid Skittles Mar 2014 #35
I don't know how women even squeeze their feet into some of those things. GoCubsGo Mar 2014 #40
One night some time ago, Brigid Mar 2014 #46
I never could figure out "tramp stamps" Skittles Mar 2014 #51
I like going to the mall Proud Liberal Dem Mar 2014 #36
Yup. GoCubsGo Mar 2014 #38
I went to the mall for contact lenses today. undeterred Mar 2014 #43
And have you noticed the "fashionable" fabrics? catrose Mar 2014 #44
I hate those flimsy fabrics. Brigid Mar 2014 #52
2nd LiberalLoner Mar 2014 #78
Everything is so cheaply made arikara Mar 2014 #87
exactly eom catrose Mar 2014 #92
I've been buying all of my shoes online for over a decade. kentauros Mar 2014 #45
I wasted a whole afternoon GP6971 Mar 2014 #48
I can't tell you how much I hate malls. Whisp Mar 2014 #55
The same with petite sizes. madaboutharry Mar 2014 #56
Dear mom: The local mall closed and I can't find a job. U4ikLefty Mar 2014 #58
So, I should buy unflattering, expensive clothes that don't fit lolly Mar 2014 #93
I'm going to buck the trend and say that, as a 24 year old, I disagree with your argument. Gravitycollapse Mar 2014 #68
Well, I'm 63 today.. freebrew Mar 2014 #86
I think you're young enough arikara Mar 2014 #89
As a 65 year old, I find it very funny Madam Mossfern Mar 2014 #91
That's just silly Capt. Obvious Mar 2014 #77
Thrift stores and estate sales JEB Mar 2014 #81
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Dear Local Mall: No wonde...»Reply #72