# The clothes you're wearing right now -- do you remember where it all came from?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [August 19, 2011, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265 "2011-08-19T02:17:03Z")\
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**Author:** ![NoiseBomb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/49beb7/32.png) [@NoiseBomb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NoiseBomb)\
**Post date:** [August 20, 2011, 5:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/81 "2011-08-20T05:27:49Z")

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Hmm…

Shorts and underwear: probably Wal-Mart  
T-shirt: no idea.

If this was a couple hours ago:

Jeans, socks and work shirt: Wal-Mart.  
Boots: local Army-Navy store

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**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\
**Post date:** [August 20, 2011, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/82 "2011-08-20T12:59:08Z")

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> [@don\_t\_ask](#):
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> Are you posting from the same location as **Amblydoper**?

A gentleman never tells.

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**Author:** ![Rushgeekgirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rushgeekgirl/32/3715_2.png) [@Rushgeekgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rushgeekgirl)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2011, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/83 "2011-08-22T04:18:14Z")

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Everything I am wearing is from the same website.

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**Author:** ![Moirai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/96bed5/32.png) [@Moirai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moirai)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2011, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/84 "2011-08-23T02:00:40Z")

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Female, yes- Rock & Republic t-shirt bought directly from the company, Abercrombie & Fitch cropped sweatpants, Victoria’s Secret underwear, Tissot Swiss watch, sterling silver winged skull ring from The Great Frog in London.

I think that about covers it. 🆒

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**Author:** ![Farmer\_Jane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Farmer\_Jane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Farmer_Jane)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2011, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/85 "2011-08-23T02:20:31Z")

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Skirt and top - Gap  
Shoes - Clark’s  
Underwear & Bra - Nordstrom’s

so…yes.

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**Author:** ![Farmer\_Jane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Farmer\_Jane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Farmer_Jane)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2011, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/86 "2011-08-23T02:22:05Z")

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> [@SpoilerVirgin](#):
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> Bra and panties - Wacoal from Nordstrom

Werd.

🆒

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**Author:** ![congodwarf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2011, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/87 "2011-08-23T02:24:09Z")

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My current outfit consists of:

Maroon sweat pants with my college logo on the left leg - bought from the college bookstore last fall.

Grey t-shirt that’s a bit too small - bought from Wal-Mart in 2008.

Brown shawl - bought from Ames at least 10 years ago. It was about a year before they closed.

Red hair strap thingie bought from Rite Aid about 2 weeks ago.

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**Author:** ![BigDadWolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/aeb1de/32.png) [@BigDadWolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigDadWolf)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2011, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/88 "2011-08-23T19:47:52Z")

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Jeans from Walmart and shirt from Kohls. Dang I hate being on this economy kick - I remember once getting clothes at fancy places like Penneys and Dillards.😉

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**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2011, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/89 "2011-08-23T20:17:09Z")

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There are some things I remember, but not what I’m wearing right now.

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**Author:** ![Enuma\_Elish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5e9695/32.png) [@Enuma\_Elish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enuma_Elish)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2011, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/90 "2011-08-23T20:28:29Z")

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Underwear and sox from Wal-Mart.

Hat, shirt, and pants from St. Vincent de Paul resale store.

Shoes from Dunham Sports.

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**Author:** ![Sattua](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sattua/32/11906_2.png) [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2011, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/91 "2011-08-23T20:45:26Z")

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Jeans and tshirt: Old Navy  
Bra: Lane Bryant  
Panties: Victoria’s Secret

Why the hell doesn’t Lane Bryant sell cotton panties to match their bras? I mean, really?

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**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2011, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/92 "2011-08-23T20:48:44Z")

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T-shirt came from the U2 concert in July.

Shorts, briefs, and socks all came from Kohl’s, at various points over the past year.

Shoes came from the New Balance store in February (the same night I met **Wordman** and **pulykamell** for drinks).

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**Author:** ![davidm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidm/32/225_2.png) [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2011, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/93 "2011-08-23T21:04:13Z")

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I chose other since I remember for some, not others.

Shirt, tie, pants, socks, shoes, all from Boscov’s.

Belt, underwear, I have no idea.

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**Author:** ![Proudest\_Monkey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/proudest_monkey/32/13257_2.png) [@Proudest\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Proudest_Monkey)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2011, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/94 "2011-08-23T22:28:35Z")

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Shirt and underpants-Walmart  
Bra-Kohl’s  
Yoga pants-Zappos  
Flip flops-LL Bean  
Glasses-VIP Eyes  
Nail polish (both ends)-Sarah Jeanne’s Day Spa. Just had a mani/pedi yesterday, and my hands and feet are looking fantastic.

I bet I could run off the same details every day I care to dress myself.

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**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/95 "2011-08-24T00:25:14Z")

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Different day:  
Shoes from DSW  
Cropped pants from Kohls  
Shirt from Coldwater Creek (sale of course)

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**Author:** ![Scubaqueen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c0e974/32.png) [@Scubaqueen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scubaqueen)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/96 "2011-08-24T01:24:32Z")

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easy.

a sleep set purchased on [cafepress.com](http://cafepress.com) last week.

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**Author:** ![dinahmoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8797f3/32.png) [@dinahmoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dinahmoe)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/97 "2011-08-24T02:36:03Z")

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Shirt from Ganesh Imports in Newburyport. Skirt from the Davis Square Goodwill. Sandals from [Dansko.com](http://Dansko.com). Smalls from Target.

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**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/98 "2011-08-24T13:26:47Z")

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Male, 39.

Yes, I remember.

Shirt- polo shirt given as gift by grandmother (from LL Bean)  
Pants- Old Navy mail-order jeans.  
Socks - Wal-Mart generic black socks.  
Underwear - Hanes boxer-briefs bought at Target.  
Shoes - bought at Caravel Shoes in Austin, TX.  
Belt- Old Navy.

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**Author:** ![lorene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/65b543/32.png) [@lorene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorene)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/99 "2011-08-24T16:52:25Z")

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Pretty much…

Pants and silk tank—Ann Taylor, last month  
Lace jacket—Sierra Trading Post, don’t know when  
Shoes—Coach flat, bought on ebay March 2010  
Wedding set—don’t know  
Ring on right hand—Eziba, last Spring  
Necklace—Tiffany, Christmas time-ish

I’m good with where; when tends to be fuzzy.

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**Author:** ![tumbleddown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e9bcb4/32.png) [@tumbleddown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tumbleddown)\
**Post date:** [August 25, 2011, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/100 "2011-08-25T01:18:24Z")

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Female, answered yes. Currently in pajamas and socks, purchased from the Woman Within catalog, a kerchief on my head, purchased at Michael’s craft store. Eyeglasses purchased at Costco, earrings purchased from Zales, Aspercream purchased at Rite Aid, nail polish purchased from Rita, my Avon lady.

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