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justforfun87
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 Tue, Apr 16 2024, 9:39 pm
OK now I'm pissed. I rarely ever buy from Jewish owned clothing companies but I have been browsing a bit as I'm trying to find some things for my daughter.
I've bought in the past and spent 150 on dresses that look like they came from Sheinn and the buttons have fallen off after one wear.
I'm not even talking about that. I'm complaining about the prices. How is it possible that every website I went to today the dresses are just about MINIMUM 85 dollars. FOR A COTTON WEEKDAY MAXI DRESS!! Most dresses are 140!!
I guess I'm going to answer my own question is it because it is small businesses and they need to make a profit? Is there no where to get just a normal freaking tznius dress for I don't know I'm being generous here.... 50 dollars?
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amother
Periwinkle
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 9:41 pm
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Arcticblue
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 9:57 pm
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Jewish stores are notoriously overpriced
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Molasses
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 10:04 pm
It's a complicated situation. But I think the answer is more competition. People also can't talk as if 1 company is superior to the other. However, the competition has to be worth it for companies to be in business. I just went to tottini recently and their quality keeps getting lower
I was hoping by now they would have competition. They attracted a large audience.
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octopus
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 10:05 pm
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Yes we are all being ripped off.
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Chambray
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 10:06 pm
[quote="[url=https://www.imamother.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=759>
I guess I'm going to answer my own question is it because it is small businesses and they need to make a profit? Is there no where to get just a normal freaking tznius dress for I don't know I'm being generous here.... 50 dollars?[/quote]
Someone posted an H&M dress just yesterday that looks like the same style as dresses on frum stores, I'm sorry I don't have the link, but search H&M's site.
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Ghostwhite
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 10:07 pm
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I find great things at nordstrom rack and sacks off 5th for a fraction of the price. Midi dresses/skirts are very in. You may need to wear a shell due to a v neck or sheer sleeve, buy honestly you can find a lot of quality things out there without spending a ton.
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Ghostwhite
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 10:09 pm
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Amazon has a lot of good stuff too.
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momallhours
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 10:16 pm
A. Yes we are being ripped off
B. We all still buy it
C. with my Jewish figure (read: hips:) I can't buy a skirt or maxi dress online I find the Jewish brands fit much better for my figure
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Chestnut
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 10:47 pm
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Any links to a robe for a 7 yr old? I like the lil legs floral jumper one
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Ghostwhite
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 10:50 pm
| amother Chestnut wrote: | | Any links to a robe for a 7 yr old? I like the lil legs floral jumper one |
Tottini had a bunch cute maxi dresses you could use for a robe
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Cherry
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 10:58 pm
I also think the prices are crazy.
I think it has to do with the fact that all the owners of the stores and brands are living a Jewish lifestyle which costs more (tuition, simchas...) and their prices reflect that.
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amother
Brass
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 11:02 pm
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I went to Kidichic today and found really cute dresses for $50 and lower. I was actually surprised to see such good prices in a Jewish store. Not sure the quality but I’ll take it for the affordability.
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agreer
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 11:06 pm
Yes, we are being ripped off 100%
Why do they charge so much? BECAUSE THEY CAN
Because people will think it's better quality if it's more expensive
Because people feel pressure to only shop at certain stores (I.e. not Carter's)
Because people will pay extra money for tznius items (but then why do some stores sell non-tznius stuff?!)
... basically as long as there's demand, they will supply it.
As long as people shop there, they will charge as much as they can get away with.
If half their customer base decided to stop shopping there, they would either lower prices or close down (b/c they wouldn't be making enough to live).
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justforfun87
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 11:21 pm
| amother Brass wrote: | | I went to Kidichic today and found really cute dresses for $50 and lower. I was actually surprised to see such good prices in a Jewish store. Not sure the quality but I’ll take it for the affordability. |
I was being generous when I said 50 dollars. Even that for a kids dress I think is ridiculous. I'm browsing for my daughter who wears women's sizes. I'm just disgusted that literally spandex dresses are over 100!
I do hate shopping but from my understanding it's not easy to just find dresses that are tznius at the Rack etc. I know it exists but higher neck, sleeves would require a lot of time to find..
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Ghostwhite
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 11:26 pm
| justforfun87 wrote: | I was being generous when I said 50 dollars. Even that for a kids dress I think is ridiculous. I'm browsing for my daughter who wears women's sizes. I'm just disgusted that literally spandex dresses are over 100!
I do hate shopping but from my understanding it's not easy to just find dresses that are tznius at the Rack etc. I know it exists but higher neck, sleeves would require a lot of time to find.. |
Saks off 5th has a ton of great stuff right now. Looks no different from a frum store. Go online and filter midi/maxi, long sleeve, 3/4 sleeve. Order a bunch online and return what you don't use. Tons of shirt dresses- I've even seen them carry frum brands
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NeonBlue
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 11:27 pm
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They only cater to a small demographic and need to change styles every season. This entails lots of overhead for designers and lots of risk of having stuff stay over.
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Caramel
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 11:28 pm
| justforfun87 wrote: | I was being generous when I said 50 dollars. Even that for a kids dress I think is ridiculous. I'm browsing for my daughter who wears women's sizes. I'm just disgusted that literally spandex dresses are over 100!
I do hate shopping but from my understanding it's not easy to just find dresses that are tznius at the Rack etc. I know it exists but higher neck, sleeves would require a lot of time to find.. |
Yes agre. $50 is a lot of money
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 11:30 pm
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Mayflower
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 11:34 pm
All of these are so expensive! You can buy similar stuff at Target for half of the price, better when on sale.
Why does a child, especially a kid 5 and under, need a $72 dress?!?! And that is called "reasonable"?!?!?!
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