women's outerwear
Related Questions & Answers
10 articles
Resale Shops - Childrens Clothing
Asked by S.P. from Dallas
on December 27, 2008
-
I want to bring some of my son's clothes to Once Upon a Child or Kid to Kidz to sell. Does anyone have a preference or suggestion on which one is better?
Answers
- It used to be that you could drop off any time at Once Upon a Child, but don't expect to get much of anything for your stuff. You can get a little more if you opt for ...
- I think you would get so much more satisfaction if you donated them.
- I would save them for a consignment sale. Kid to Kid probably won't take most of your stuff, depending on what you have and you won't get much for your effort I have f...
Please Help! What Cold Weather Clothes to Buy?
Asked by J.T. from Chicago
on September 5, 2011
-
My husband, 4-year-old son, and I just moved from Texas to Crystal Lake, Illinois. I think it goes without saying that we do not have clothing for the upcoming colder...
Answers
- We are in Michigan so we know all about cold temps! The best thing is to layer up. I would have as many long pants/jeans and long-sleeved t-shirts as you have shorts...
- Layers! I don't know for sure how cold you are talking but I live in new England so we get pretty damn cold. I suggest ll bean for winter boots, coats, and snow pants....
- I hear you- I'm a big baby about cold temps too...and I live in New England- lol Layers, layers, layers. I have silky (not real silk, thermaskin) long underwear. Th...
Hands on Charitable Christmas Stuff to Do?
Asked by A.J. from Williamsport
on December 1, 2011
-
What are some of your favorite charitable experiences to do for holidays with kids? Every year I do the regular donating and food bank drives etc, but the kids have no...
Answers
- I second the suggestion of Samaritan's Purse/Operation Christmas Child but I'm betting the deadline for box drop off is nigh......check the website. We did this one l...
- We took clothes and toys to people who lost everything in a fire when I was 9. My mom was a real heathen but would come through if others were in need. She also gave t...
- You could take some extra supplies to a school in a poor neighborhood or donate spare clothes to the school nurse. A guy I go to church with takes his son to the hos...
Crozer - What to Bring to the Hospital?!
Asked by A.G. from Philadelphia
on April 14, 2007
-
This might be a dumb question, but oh well. I know what I need for myself, but when I pack my baby's bag, what do I need to bring? Do I need to bring diapers, wipes, e...
Answers
- I delivered both my girls at Paoli hospital, but I think they are all the same in regards to the baby. Yes, they have diapers for the babies. You really dont need to b...
- Usually for the baby, you just bring an outfit to bring them home in, outerwear if necessary, a carseat, and a few blankets to cover them on the way home. I know with...
- You are not dumb just nervous!!!! You will be fine!!!! Just bring a diaper, however they supply them. Bring a nice outfit for the baby to come home in and a receivi...
Finding Suitable Funeral Attire for Tween
Asked by J.M. from Dallas
on November 10, 2008
-
Hello,
My family will be experiencing the death of an amazing woman in the near future. The problem is that I want to try to find my daughter appropriate funeral at...
Answers
- Try Lane Bryant, The Avenue or Dress Barn Woman. She will be able to find something there.
- I'm sorry to hear about your anticipated loss. I have a nineteen year old "Plus Size" niece whose mother doesn't spend much time shopping at the right places for her....
- I would suggest Lane Bryant or Torrid. Torrid will have a lot of clothes that would NOT be approriate, but I'm sure you could find something there. I tried on a very...
Garage Sale Virgin
Asked by H.S. from Cincinnati
on April 14, 2010
-
I'm going to have my first ever garage sale in about 10 days. I'm wanting to do this for a couple of reasons. I want to spring clean, and get out all of the things tha...
Answers
- A lot of people Will. Not. Ask. about prices. You need to have prices clear in some fashion. You can say anything on the table $1 with a sign on the table to that ef...
- First is to price everything, whether it's by grouping like things together and putting up a sign or individual price tags - most people feel uncomfortable making an o...
- Adult clothes - price them all at 50 cents a piece and they'll mostly all sell. Junk vs. Sellable - toss it all in a box and label the box 25 cents each piece. It m...
Fashionistas! :)
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on April 4, 2010
-
Ok Moms,
I am a SAHM. I had 3 kids in 4 years and am now finished birthing and breastfeeding. :) I just weaned my daughter and am officially not pregnant, nursing...
Answers
- Hi J.. I really love and agree with the previous poster's comments. All very relevant. Personally, I like to shop at Old Navy. Their clothes are really reaso...
- I personally like the wardrobe capsule formula, everything works together. Each season I shop for one complete wardrobe capsule. A jacket (seasonal) 2 bottoms (je...
- Random advice that's worked for me: Don't buy online, you need to touch and try stuff on. If you try on and don't immediately say "Yes!", don't buy it. Take color...
What to Do with Baby Clothes...
Asked by B.W. from Chicago
on November 25, 2007
-
I have a ton (a TON!) of boy baby clothes newborn/0-3 months, and 3-6 months (and pretty soon 6-9 months too). I'm not interested in going through the hassle of sellin...
Answers
- B., I give my old clothes to my nanny Maria who then sends them off to single moms in Guatemala - they NEED clothes for their little babies....she tries to help tho...
- One idea is to gift them. Check out www.freecycle.org. It is a web page where you can sign on to a local group and give away items you can't use anymore. People are al...
- Depending on where you live, you could donate the clothes to PHD in Palatine. They are a clinic which aids and councils women and families dealing with pregnancy and ...
New to MN: Advice on How to Dress an Infant (And Myself) for the Winter?
Asked by M.T. from Minneapolis
on September 21, 2010
-
We just moved from Colorado and I have questions on how to dress our 7 month old son for the Minnesota winter. Although he was born in Colorado in February, he was in...
Answers
- I agree with LAYERS. I wouldn't expect he'll be outside much - he's too little to play, so a snowsuit would be OK, just remember that they get very hot when strappe...
- You need a good snowsuit; I always liked the ones from Lands End and LL Bean. You'll need warm baby blankets, and I found that polarfleece ones were great for winter....
- We've lived in Iowa for 3 yrs., before that Denver for 8 yrs., before that Minnetonka, MN for 8 yrs., and before that Colorado Springs for 17 yrs., so I have lots of C...
Femininity
Asked by J.H. from San Antonio
on August 26, 2010
-
I'm not a very feminine woman. Lord knows I try to be sometimes, but when I do, everyone just kind of looks at me like "What the hell have you done to yourself!?!?" ...
Answers
- wowowow....you sound awesome! & form-fitting?? tank tops & jeans are form-fitting! It really sounds as if you want to soften your look a little. Start by choos...
- The one thing that helps me feel more feminine and sexy is wearing a perfume or scented lotion. I don't buy anything expensive; I really like the Auric Blends oils whi...
- A few years ago my daughter asked me, "Mom, do men walk differently than women?" I decided to tell her in that moment, "No, women shouldn't be provocative, but should...
