The other day the zipper broke on a pair of my shorts. I am by no means any measure of a seamstress (one thing my mom and I do have in common), so I headed to the store to purchase a new pair. First I hit Old Navy, which I like to call my Old Standby because I've bought shorts there before, they're true to size and I never have to spend time trying them on. Unfortunately there were no shorts anywhere to be found. Next Target - no shorts. Then on to Kohl's, Marshalls, Ross and Belks. No shorts!!! Hello, I live in the south, it's mid-August, sunny and hot with temperatures averaging high 80's to low 90's. In other words...shorts weather! Where have all the shorts gone?
Now if I want to pick out a pair of corduroy pants or a nice turtleneck sweater there are plenty of choices. But, call me crazy I don't want to dress like "Nanook of the North" in the middle of the sweltering days of summer. "Where are the shorts?" I asked one of the store clerks. "Not here," she replied. "They're out of season." "Out of season," I stammered. "But it's still summer!" The clerk only responded with a disinterested shrug and a withering look that silently conveyed that obviously I was completely unsavvy when it came to the world of fashion.
I know the first day back to school seems to arrive earlier and earlier but do the seasons arrive earlier now too? Is this an affect of global warming? Now that the new school year is underway, I'm sure all the "Back-to-School" supplies are already being replaced with Halloween items. And probably in late October, as I head in to pick up an extra bag of trick-or-treat candy I'll hear Christmas music playing overhead. Matter of fact, if I recall correctly, I think last year the stores did completely bypass Thanksgiving altogether. Guess there's not much revenue to be had in honeycomb paper turkeys.
Well, all I have to say is that I just hope all the little ghosts and goblins who stop by my house on Halloween enjoy the chocolate Santas.
Oh how true this is! I've always wanted to be face to face with the brilliant person (or group) that dictates when and what goes on sale. I live in South Florida, where it's hot all year round. Can't find bathing suits let alone shorts after August! We too can purchase jackets, scarves, mittens and pants now, however, only be able to wear them for one or two days (of course not in the same week!) This is very frustrating and would love to see someone be able to do something about it! Especially for us down here who wear shorts 365 days a year! You know, we could probably make a ton of money if we bought all the summer clothes on clearance in July and then opened a store and sold them from August until they start selling them again! Thanks Elle!
ReplyDeleteHi Deso! LOL - I love your idea of buying up all the summer clearance clothes and selling them in August. I agree, the suppliers of clothing retailers really need to rethink their delivery schedules when it comes to the southern states. However I don't think the fashion industry is about to change anytime soon. Thanks for reading!
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