Oh RoseandJoan - I am chuckling outloud at the thought of you running around in your underwear trying to gather up your toddler! I guess that with children, I would have a completely different perspective on bricks and mortar shopping!

I used to be a mall rat for years and years, but have become somewhat disabled in the last 1 to 1 and a 1/2 yrs, so its much easier to shop online. I do find I need to return many items that I wouldnt have bought in person, but the selection is SO much better I cant entirely give it up. I have a UPS store less than 10 minutes away, so that helps, but I get SO frustrated cuz I cant shop for more than about 1 hr max, and the shipping back charges are really taking a huge toll on my budget. So I dont know *what* to do....

I shop both ways, but do better when in person. Plus less chance I will have to return then. I will shop online with a company I know for style and fit to eliminate sizing as an issue. If it is a first time company or color/cut I prefer to try in person before purchasing.

I prefer the in person shopping myself. At least you won't be doing this anymore.