The brilliance of Kohl's OR What's in a name

[wendybeth]

We need a Khols- sounds like a cool store.

NA- I was telling a client about that store you took us to at the Grove, but for the life of me I couldn't remember the name. I told her it started with an 'A' , but all I could think of was Apostrophe or Apothecary. Last night, around 2:00, I was reading and all of a sudden I thought "Anthropology"- that's it, right?

[lizziebith]

Anthropologie? I'm addicted to their catalogs! Very Swanky!

[Not Afraid]

That's it. Anthropologie. Wonderful clothes and household items that have a vintage style and loads of character but that don't have a vintage price. The only deals you get there are on sale, and even then.......

But, it's a great place to go for inspiration that you can then recreate from other, less expensive places.....sometimes.....if you're lucky.

Other times, I just bite the bullet and buy that one somewhat unique but expensive item that will make the other bland things look less bland.

I'm very anti-bland.

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

By Mid-level department stores, I was refering to the May Company, Macy's, Robinson's, Buffums, Bullocks, Marshall Fields, Fielines, JC Penny ilk that populated and anchored the malls. Most of those are either gone or consolidated into one big mega company.

Thanks for clarifying.

Robinsons was bought out by May Company then Robinsons May was bought out by Macys. 3 seperate down into 1. Bullocks was also bought out by Macys as was Filenes. It appears Marshall Fields was too (and it looks like Target and Mervyns were sold off).

Wow, all we're going to have is Macys. I don't even like Macys. Bleh.

As long as Wal-Mart doesn't buy Target

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by wendybeth

We need a Khols- sounds like a cool store.

Kohls to your door

[lizziebith]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

But, it's a great place to go for inspiration that you can then recreate from other, less expensive places.....sometimes.....if you're lucky.

I was going to add that I rarely buy from them because of the *gasp!* prices...but I've copied many MANY personal and household looks! I try to buy a little something (eyeglasses case, scarf) once a year so I can keep getting that crack I mean catalog in the mail.

[tracilicious]

I don't find Kohl's to be that high quality. I don't shop for my clothes there, but their infant/toddler clothes suck for the most part. Bad sizing, poorly assembled and unfashionable. Target definitely wins in that department.

I did go to Kohl's last Black Friday and got huge, soft, comfy bath towels for $3/piece. I've also found great deals there on name brand shoes, carpet cleaners, dishware, etc. So I like it, but it doesn't suit all my needs.

[Matterhorn Fan]

I wanted to shop at Kohls, and I spent some time trying stuff on. I liked some of their styles. Unfortunately, there's not one top in Kohls that will fit me.

[Alex]

I thought Kohls was a hardware store (I don't think I've ever been in one). Apparently I was wrong unless you're all wearing overalls or something.

[tracilicious]

Didn't you hear, Alex? Overalls are the new LoT uniform.

(Since when does Home Depot sell overalls?)