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Thursday, February 26, 2009
News Men's clothing: Is there a Big & Tall for the short and small?
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 10:20 AM
For the Michael Jordans in the world, you can always buy clothes at Casual Male or Big & Tall — clothing stores that specialize in dressing, well, big and tall men. But what about small and short men? How can men of shorter stature buy clothes and get them altered without looking like they're wearing their dad's clothes?
Simply shortening a suit's hems and sleeves can leave the collar too broad, the pockets oversized, the armholes gargantuan, the elbow curves too low and the rear droopy.
All this can make a small man look even smaller. "Taller men can get away with having things look a little baggy," says Mr. Lefkowitz. But the wrong fit "can make us look schlumpy."
In today's Wall Street Journal's On Style column, writer Christina Binkley tackles that very subject by interviewing 5-foot-2 designer Jimmy Au, whose Beverly Hills store sells clothing cut to fit shorter men.
There should be more of these stores, considering one out of three men in the United States is under 5 feet 8 inches tall, don't you agree?
Height, for a man, is the ultimate power marker. An added inch of height is equivalent to an extra $30,000 year of salary, on average, when it comes to attracting a mate, says Andrew Trees, author of "Decoding Love," a book about the science of attraction. Height also affects earnings -- though less dramatically: Each inch earns you about $600 more per year in salary after controlling for variables like education, he says.
Read the full story here.
News Daily consumer dish: Feb. 26
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 8:17 AM
Headlines from the world of retail, fashion and shopping.
• Bartering booms during economic tough times: USAToday.com
• Survey: Small business owners resilient: CharlotteBusinessJournal.com
• K-Fed to make line of children's clothing: Style.com
• How did NY Fashion Week's 116 shows treat models of color?: Jezebel.com
Sale of the Day Sale of the Day: Thursday
Posted By Jaclyn Letizia on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 7:00 AM
J.T. Posh, a women's consignment boutique, is currently featuring a $10 rack (can't beat that). They are also having a winter sale, with 75 percent off select items.
J.T. Posh
The Courtyard Shopping Center
2400 Park Road, Suite 2-A
704-375-1334
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Events Grand opening party Thursday
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Scout & Molly's of Charlotte is having a grand opening party, Thursday, Feb. 26 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
They will serve wine, hor d'oeuvres and have a DJ to entertain while you shop.
Most importantly, the entire store will be 30 percent off during the event.
Scout and Molly's of Charlotte
Morrison Shopping Center
(corner of Sharon and Colony)
3920 Sharon Road, Suite B150
704-817-7009
Cheap Cheap Do you like to go commando?
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Commando Jeans (a local company) is giving you the opportunity to "hang loose" with a free giveaway every month this year.
What are Commando Jeans, you ask? Well, it's pretty much what the name says it is. "Going commando" (um, you know, to be without underwear?) in a pair of jeans is pretty uncomfortable (eww), but Commando Jeans are lined inside with cotton material. It's almost like lounging around the house in a pair of boxers.
Or so says the Web site.
Click here to enter their monthly giveaway.
Events CIAA fashion party tonight
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 9:32 AM
As you may know, CIAA is more than just a basketball tournament. The Queen City becomes party central, and with that, of course, will be folks dressed to the nines. Tonight, Kiss Lounge will be the spot to hit up if you're interested in fashion, looking good and having a good time.
204 W. Woodlawn Road, Suite H
704-561-9919
News Daily consumer dish: Feb. 25
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 9:23 AM
Headlines from the world of retail, fashion and shopping.
• Lowe's to give Habitat for Humanity $20 million: CharlotteBusinessJournal.com
• T-shirt theft turns into brawl: CharlotteObserver.com
• Nordstrom to lower prices: WSJ.com
• Nintendo DSi available on Walmart.com: TalkingShopping.com
News A small shopping pulse is throbbing
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 9:01 AM
Interested in knowing more about the current spending habits of Charlotte while in a recession? Are people shopping or aren't they? Check out a story from reporter Cheris Hodges: "A mixed bag of spending."
Sale of the Day Sale of the Day: Wednesday
Posted By Jill Jacobs on Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 7:04 AM
Attention all snow bunnies! Today's the last day for Ski Country Sports Annual Gamblers Sale where all winter apparel (which is pretty much the entire store) is 40 percent off. But, if you take your chances and wait till Feb. 26, you'll receive an additional 10 percent off.
4151 Park Rd, Suite A
704-523-2553
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sales A sale at Denim Affair
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 2:01 PM
Denim Affair is having a sale of 30 percent to 50 percent off select merchandise. Owner Paige McManus has also added new lines: Miss Me, Red Engine, and David Kahn. Sale runs through March 7.
My favorite item in Denim Affair is this mannequin adorned with a variety of belts. How pretty!
9848 Rea Rd
704-341-4791
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