Mom keeps wearing same old sweater that needs replacing. Where do I look for nice looking, basic clothing for her? Everything seems to be so trendy. The sweater she has is nice because the buttons are basically large plastic snaps. But, it's worn out and shabby. I tried JC Penny online, but I cannot seem to find anything she would wear. The plain cardigans seem to be short with small buttons she would not be able to use. Are there any clothing stores that cater to the elderly?
Since you live in WI, check out the Salvation Army Thrift Store @ 4636 E. Washington Ave. in east Madison, (608) 249-5713. Don't forget churches. Tell them you can't afford much, but can make a $10 donation.
I know there's nothing like clothes no one has worn before; plus the strange satisfaction from the whole hunting-for-clothes experience. It'd be nice if we could always find that custom fit, but caregivers -- unless they're rich -- have to live in an off-the-rack world.
I hear male co-workers brag about their $60 designer shirts and the new car they just bought; then complain about outrageous cellphone bills they incur while talking BS with some "babe" that couldn't care less. Image is more important to them than having food in the fridge.
1/3 my wardrobe comes from the SA. $2-5 business shirts / pants, ties, shoes that make me look like a supermodel and feel like a million. I might take home $2,000+ every 2 weeks, but there's nothing wrong with a bargain. ... Especially when you know how to be poor.
And, unfortunately, the stuff she wears again and again isn't always very clean. I'll see it on her on Monday with a stain and she'll still be wearing it on Wednesday. My dad is sharp, but he just doesn't seem to notice what my mom is wearing. I don't think clothes were ever a big issue for either of them and now they really don't care. Although as I mentioned, my dad is always clean, wearing clean clothes, etc. He's just not good about helping my mom do the same.
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