Breaking up with a designer

ironkurtin

So as I noted on another thread, a label I love - Eileen Fisher - just doesn't fit my current body any more. It fit when I was skinny, but not lifting weights like I am now. It fit really well when I was carrying about 15-20 more pounds and not working out at all!

I really love EF's fabrics and designs, but I have to look really hard on eBay to find PS items from years past.

Goodbye, EF, goodybe - for now.

Anyone else migrated away from previously-beloved fashion lines?

12 years ago

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Thistle

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Ah, breakups are hard. But at least this one doesn't require a box of tissues and a carton of Ben and Jerry's!

12 years ago

annagybe

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Yes, Isabel Marant. She has raised her prices way too much, even her Etoile line has become quite expensive.

12 years ago

shedev

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I broke up with Bebe, decided to go a little less bodycon. I haven't found a new designer love yet though.

12 years ago

rachylou

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Marc Jacobs. A little too girly for me now.

12 years ago

Janet

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Yep. Catherine Malandrino. Too girly for me now. I'm sure there are others too, I'm just drawing a blank at the moment.

I've never been attracted to EF, except for a rare piece here and there. Sadly, I don't wear drapey very well. I guess I'm too curvy and crave more structure.

12 years ago

Suz

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I *am* attracted to EF....but have never been able to wear the clothes except for the rare piece that isn't really EF-like in the first place. They don't fit right -- and even if they did, they don't look right on me.

I haven't really broken up with a designer but I sort of lost my early love for Betsy Johnson and even Gunhouse and Cornish, to a degree. Too...retro/ girly.

12 years ago

Mia

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Interesting thread. I have definitely broken up with brands, usually due to lessening quality or feeling it too young (used to buy tees and casual pants at AE) but never with a designer.

There are certainly brands/designers I would like to wear but don't fit me at all. EF and Max Mara come to mind.

12 years ago

Deborah

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I would love the opportunity to break up with Rick Owens! Lol! His designs stretch my budget so our relationship is pure fantasy at this stage.

12 years ago

jayne

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I am with Debs. I haven't ever done designers really, but I have broken up with stores....like I don't even go into certain stores any more because they now look too frumpy for me or the fit is too big/small. I used to love Vivikes here in Norway, and Ingunn would tell you, it is a good thing I have left them behind now.

12 years ago

sophiespal

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I haven't really worn designer clothing, but I have broken up with brands and stores. Generally it has occurred over time - with age, as my professional life grew, my income increased, etc. I would say that I have given up most of the Gap, Esprit, Old Navy (which was a good thing, in my view). I am looking for more made in U.S. or made in Canada work pieces now.

12 years ago

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