I learned a new word today, wardrobing. Wardrobing is when someone buys an article of clothing, wears to a party/function/interview/etc, and then returns it to the store the next day. Do you know anyone who does this?

It's been going on at Nordstrom's for many years, especially with the really fancy women's dresses that are sold there.

I was told about that in San Francisco (Stonestown shopping center)
It was explained that certain poor African-American and certain other groups
I think, of people "buy" a dress, wear it one time to a fancy shindig and then return it, claiming for whatever reason it was unsuitable for them, and they want their money back.

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1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)

Knew a graduate student who did it for a job interview back in the mid-80's. Didn't work. It's hard to disguise the character that lies behind that choice.

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1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

i always return my dresses that i buy at nordsroms after i wear them.





what the hell is nordstroms?

tom w

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Nordstrom:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordstrom

It's an upscale clothing store known for extradorinarily high level of customer service, no-questions-asked return/refund policy, complimentary shoeshines for customers, great quality merchandise but reasonable prices, and highly competent salespeople. It seems to be a successful formula, their reputation is very good.

GThey started in Seattle and expanded to upper middle class areas mainly in the West. I liked going there, though I despise shopping.

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ...

1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)

I'd try it, but they have a no return policy at my thrift store.

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