Law contracts are vague. Relationships have grey areas. The answer to any academic business question is "it depends." So, why does the Juniors section of a Macy's department store need to be so definitive?
As I browsed through Macy's this weekend checking out their fall clothing selection, I found myself in front of a sign hanging from the ceiling that read, "Juniors 16-24." What? Let me read that again, "Juniors 16-24." I planted myself right in the middle of the aisle and wondered should a 25-year-old dare cross that sign into the section that she had been so familiar with all these years or is it time to move on?
I did the 360 visual scan of the area, partly to see if anyone was standing guard to check my ID before entering, but mostly to see who else was shopping in that area. One woman was combing through a nearby clothing rack. I would estimate she was in her early 30s, so I bravely cross the line into the Juniors section, and life was normal again.
I couldn't shake the thought that an age range was assigned to the clothing section. Stores don't put height limits on the Petite signs. I admit the age range is fairly accurate. I rarely discover good finds in the Junior section anymore. My clothing tastes have transformed and matured since I started working full-time, but I still check out the Juniors section. As far as defining age ranges for types of clothing, similar to many situations in life, it is not the age that matters but where a person is in life that determines ones tastes.
I propose the lower limit to change from 16 to "when your parents think it's okay to wear this" and the upper limit to change from 24 to "be careful what you pick, but take your time... you look great no matter what you wear."
Macy's, I think it's time to take the sign down. I don't think you understand what it feels like to grow up.
Hmm... My first impressions were, "Nice... I like that coat. And nice combo with the white and tan."
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, I dig the style but don't know why they put an age on it either. They can definitely get rid of the hat and glasses though. That's too much mix and match for me. Not that I don't mix and match myself, but it doesn't seem to fit with the rest of the selection.
What did you buy?
I've never noticed that sign. Although I do notice the change in myself when I choose clothing too.
ReplyDeleteFor the people in their 20s and 30s they should change the signs to:
"Conservative work clothes" "Conservative with a hint of sexy chic work clothes" "First Date Clothes" and "I'm Breaking Up With You Clothes"
Actually, I really like the clothing in the picture. I probably should have picked a more juvenile wardrobe to post. I ended up not buying any clothing that day. I just bought a wallet too big for my purse.
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