shopping woes

[flea]

I want a classic v-neck merino wool sweater that is not ridiculously tight or ridiculously loose, and most importantly is not incredibly cheaply made (generally in China). Few major stores make wool sweaters anymore; it's cotton or cashmere only. J Crew is sold out of their merino v-neck (besides being tight and pricey). Banana has one (for $60), but I got one just like this year's on clearance for $9 last year and that's about what it is worth - thin, pilled up after one wearing. I'd be willing to pay $60 for durable quality, but not for that. Maybe I need to go back to haunting ebay for vintage men's Pringle cashmere.

In other nonexistent things, I want 10 slim, adjustable waist, straight or bootcut pants (jeans, cords, whatever) NOT skinny, that are good quality and will last. Lands End has failed me entirely this year - skinny pants only for girls.

Basically, everything is so damn cheaply made these days. I hate it.

Comments

[loligo]

Yeah, I'm becoming disenchanted with Lands End too. It's so sad! They were my basic, no-nonsense clothes source! We still like the girls' sweatpants and yoga flares -- Chuckles would be happy to wear those two pant styles every day.

[sara]

I jut bought two nice merino v-necks at Costco. I can see if they have any left next time I'm there. What colors do you like? I bought a teal one and a purple one; I remember them also having black, pink, and light blue. They were $23 and made from a superwash wool, in Italy.

[flea]

Costco is weird. Nice merino sweaters for $23? I'll email.