I am a fan of Forever 21, and their lower-end, but still somewhat trendy band of web sites. I order countless hair accessories from them for mere pennies. I have also been buying their underwear as of late, and even though it's "juniors" sizing, it actually fits me better than any other underwear. I've bought dresses for under $20, and shoes for even less.
My beef with them is their hero shots. This is the image in each section that showcases their line. Every time I go to their site, I admire the images and styling they've been doing. I actually want the stuff. The thing is, they almost never carry what's in the shots. I have been considering sending a frosty letter to the management about this issue. I often threaten to do this (re: Joann fabric, Anthropologie, Paris Hotel in Las Vegas). How can a girl get her cheap clothing fix, when the cheap clothing isn't available? Take the hot pink skirt (inset right) here. Yes, I want it. No, I can't get it. Paired with black tights, a simple white tee, and Christian Louboutin booties it would be the genius behind my winter party look. Because I do party so often. And I will dismiss the fact that my huge legs and ass might never even fit into it. That's besides the fact. The fact here is that the skirt is nowhere to be found.
Now, take a look at this breezy, sexy under garment photo. Again, I want to be in these. Not one item in this shot is available. At least two of the above three were. But I don't really want the navy zebra dress. I might be able to rock that jacket in a different color though.
I did see the tiered off-white tulle skirt/tu tu in the window at the mall the other day, which was promising. I am doubtful that I can pull that skirt off. I want to, but I simply cannot. I haven't completely lost my mind. I want to, but I simply cannot. Also, for fellow F21 (my nickname for the chain) shoppers...am I the only one that didn't know that XXII FOREVER is the same thing? Online and in the old stores the name was Forever 21, and in the logo in a totally different font. The store in the mall is all Roman font, with the roman numerals. How confusing. The web site also has the logo the old way. What gives?
By the way, the store in the mall here is massive, and so delicious. I want everything in there. However, I have only been in once. Every other shopper is shopping with her mom, or was given $40 by her mom to shop there. I am too embarrassed and old to be there. Hell, I won't even go into Hollister or A&F, much less this place. What? I like the tank tops for under stuff. Don't judge me. Therefore, I exclusively order online. I can't even imagine walking into a fitting room there. I do Delia's the same way--online. They also have a huge store in my local mall. Bah humbug.
The last time I went to H&M, which I thought I was still young enough to shop in, was awful. Nothing fit me (all too small of course), and one pair of jeans that I loved, were too small too. When I asked the girl for a bigger size, she said that was the largest they came in, and gave me the look that I've dreaded for the last few years. The, you are too old and too heavy to shop here look. Sob. I bought them anyway, and they did stretch, and fit now. The sale person in Via C in Nordstrom was all over me about them. I was proud to say they were purchased at H&M.
On the brighter side, I have identified the model in the web site images as the girl from The City (The Hills spin-off). I watch it for the clothes! Wink wink. See the big-eyed, small-mouthed anorexic above and below.
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