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KristyDarling · Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:39 PM

Everyone has a different take on what they consider low, mid, and high-end. There are no right answers on what is considered "designer" because it's all so subjective. I'm just curious as to why you care so much about this that you actually feel "aghast?" It makes you come off as haughty and condescending.

EasyE · Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:46 PM

Guess to some people is "high end' but then again Prada shoes are made in Vietnam and that is supposed to be luxury, at the end of the day I would congratulate my friend on her new job and the fact that she is spending more time and money in her appearance and make her feel good. Over time perhaps she will ask you for advice only then is it appropriate to tell her the brands that you like but never by criticizing her taste or where she spends her money.

talexs · Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:48 PM

I wouldn't mention it at all, I think all it would do is embarass her and well I don't see a reason for that. If she wanted to be educated she would possibly ask you or go do it herself. I wasn't there so I can only assume but maybe she was proud of her new purchase and just wanted to tell her friend, does the fact that she considers Guess designer that big of a deal?

bagnshoofetish · Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:53 PM

(heavy heavy sigh again....)

....puppies and rainbows....puppies and rainbows....puppies and rainbows....

natalie78 · Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:54 PM

...and meatballs...

nooch · Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:55 PM

Did you post this because you thought people would jump on board with you while they projectile vomited at the thought of clothing that can be bought in most malls and therefore are not "exclusive"? Because you're in the wrong subforum for that.

I'm sure somewhere on this forum you will find people willing to burn your friend at the stake for having been poor most of her life and not being as worldly and fashionable and sophisticated as you, OP. But this is not the place.

Jahpson · Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:07 PM

designer doesnt always mean high end.

Guess is designer.

Pursegrrl · Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:09 PM

Gosh it's all relative, eh? Taste, designer clothing, age...in the end there are far worse things to feel aghast about.

rubylola · Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:11 PM

If I were you I would worry more over your definition of friendship than her definition of designer.

Jahpson · Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by nighteyes

LOL, OP... If you think your friend has bad taste, you could always bring her to the stores you think she should shop at; or even better, get her a "designer" present appropriate for her age, since you implied that Guess is neither. I have no problems with this and of course I respect your opinion; I think, though, that it might have to do more with personal style rather than age appropriateness.

IMO Guess is a designer brand, albeit obviously with a much lower price point than many other premier brands. If your friend likes Guess and enjoys buying their products, there's no reason to be aghast... You should be happy for her. She sounds like a very frugal person and I admire that. Also keep in mind that cost is always relative to disposable income. As you mentioned, she never had a lot of money so I can understand why she would consider Guess a luxury and an expensive designer label.

good advice.

Im really confused by this thread. I thought any article of clothing with a brand name tag attached is designer? Like Old Navy, Guess, Valentino??

risingsun · Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by natalie78

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plain jane doe · Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:19 PM

Even if she does at some point ask for your opinion, there is no reason to share it with her. If she is buying unflattering clothes AND she isn't happy with her look, then you can make some suggestions or take her shopping to help her out. I can't really think of any other situation where your input would be constructive.

Luccibag · Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:24 PM

I bet she's your sweetest, most genuine friend.

queenvictoria2 · Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by bagnshoofetish

(heavy heavy sigh again....)

....puppies and rainbows....puppies and rainbows....puppies and rainbows....

once again, thank you!

good grief.

annemerrick · Oct 22nd, 2009, 02:20 PM

I am just astonished that at 36 I am still alive and able to read this thread. If 32 is "so old" 36 is ANCIENT!!!

Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:39 PM	#46
KristyDarling Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,356	Everyone has a different take on what they consider low, mid, and high-end. There are no right answers on what is considered "designer" because it's all so subjective. I'm just curious as to why you care so much about this that you actually feel "aghast?" It makes you come off as haughty and condescending.
KristyDarling Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,356

Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:46 PM	#47
EasyE Member Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 5	Guess to some people is "high end' but then again Prada shoes are made in Vietnam and that is supposed to be luxury, at the end of the day I would congratulate my friend on her new job and the fact that she is spending more time and money in her appearance and make her feel good. Over time perhaps she will ask you for advice only then is it appropriate to tell her the brands that you like but never by criticizing her taste or where she spends her money.
EasyE Member Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 5

Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:53 PM	#49
bagnshoofetish keep smiling.... Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 20,390	(heavy heavy sigh again....) ....puppies and rainbows....puppies and rainbows....puppies and rainbows....
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:54 PM	#50
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:55 PM	#51
nooch bubblehead Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,890	Did you post this because you thought people would jump on board with you while they projectile vomited at the thought of clothing that can be bought in most malls and therefore are not "exclusive"? Because you're in the wrong subforum for that. I'm sure somewhere on this forum you will find people willing to burn your friend at the stake for having been poor most of her life and not being as worldly and fashionable and sophisticated as you, OP. But this is not the place.
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:48 PM	#48
talexs I Love It!!!!! Joined: Jun 2008 Location: always in the office :( Posts: 1,500	I wouldn't mention it at all, I think all it would do is embarass her and well I don't see a reason for that. If she wanted to be educated she would possibly ask you or go do it herself. I wasn't there so I can only assume but maybe she was proud of her new purchase and just wanted to tell her friend, does the fact that she considers Guess designer that big of a deal?

Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:07 PM	#52
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:09 PM	#53
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:11 PM	#54
rubylola Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,801	If I were you I would worry more over your definition of friendship than her definition of designer.
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:19 PM	#57
plain jane doe Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,584	Even if she does at some point ask for your opinion, there is no reason to share it with her. If she is buying unflattering clothes AND she isn't happy with her look, then you can make some suggestions or take her shopping to help her out. I can't really think of any other situation where your input would be constructive.
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:24 PM	#58
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 02:20 PM	#60
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