When is it time to stop shopping in Juniors?

[CantAffordMAC]

LoL. I'm only 18 so i think I have a few more years in the juniors department. Is there a certain time when you should move onto Woman's clothing? Is it just when the clothes don't fit right, or when the styles get too juvenile?

A place like Kohl's is probably the best option...because a lot of their juniors clothes aren't young, they're just plain and simple. My sister is 29 and sometimes she still picks up stuff from the juniors section @ Kohl's. Or she'll wear some of my clothes.

 

[Hilly]

ohhh what a great question lol. I still see myself glancing at juniors, but I gave it up once I finished college. I mean if there is something I love, ill get it, but when I need clothes, I shop in misses or whatever...or general stores like GAP, Old navy, limited.

 

[Simply Elegant]

I still shop in juniors and I'm 20. After 24 I don't think it's as appropriate as it once was.

 

[Shimmer]

Shopping in juniors is ok as long as the clothes aren't crazy super trendy, and they fit well. *shrug* Cute blazers, cute jeans/shoes/accessories etc. aren't defined by the age of the wearer.

 

[AppleDiva]

When you want to be taken seriously as a mature adult woman.

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Originally Posted by CantAffordMAC LoL. I'm only 18 so i think I have a few more years in the juniors department. Is there a certain time when you should move onto Woman's clothing? Is it just when the clothes don't fit right, or when the styles get too juvenile? A place like Kohl's is probably the best option...because a lot of their juniors clothes aren't young, they're just plain and simple. My sister is 29 and sometimes she still picks up stuff from the juniors section @ Kohl's. Or she'll wear some of my clothes.

 

[janelovesyou]

I'm 22 and I don't shop in the Juniors section at all. But that is because I don't feel like my body type is made for Juniors sizing. I think you can still get some pieces from juniors if it's not something that makes you look like you're 15. Truth be told, some of the new styles that are out that all women wear are made in juniors sizes and they're just less expensive. It's all about the style of the clothing rather than the department.

Now, it's obvious the baby tees that say "I kissed ur boyfriend" shouldn't be worn after about 17 probably (or ever).

 

[Cosmopolitics]

It really depends on what the style of clothing is. I see a lot of pieces in the juniors' section that can worn by almost anyone regardless of age. Stuff like jeans (the misses' section primarily has very unflattering cuts of jeans), polo shirts, and nice button-up shirts are timeless.

But yes, there is a time to give up those "I've got attitude" and "My boyfriend is cuter than yours" tshirts. I saw a woman in her thirties or fourties wearing one of those and it just...didn't work. At all. Hell, they'd look awkward on me and I'm 21!

 

[xIxSkyDancerxIx]

Depends on the clothes.. I shop there and I've never liked screen tees with the sayings on them, but for me the misses clothes aren't appealing to me so I shop in juniors lol.

But my mom will take some of my clothing (the ones that fit her) and wear them to work and everyone likes it, and she's in her mid-40's. lol.

 

[StArCaNdY]

I've been getting rid of all my "juniors" clothing that looks childish or not figure flattering. Some junior departments do have mature clothing that's classy. I love Savvy at Nordstrom. But once you're out of school and working in the professional world, its time to upgrade to womens.

 

[lanise1328]

I'm 26 and I'm just 100 lbs (Post Baby) LOL....
I still shop in Jrs because they fit me right. I'm very, very petite and depending on the brand I can't even wear a womens 0. I don't at all look like a kid or in high school. I think you have to know how to JaZzY it up!

 

[noahlowryfan]

when you turn 20.

 

[reesesilverstar]

Depends on what look yr goin for. I'm 24 and I still buy shirts and stuff for work... But like dresses and pants, skirts etc. I shop in the misses section.

But it depends still on what store u go to, cuz sum say "juniors" and others say "misses"

I'm trying to let the jr's section go tho... I am 24 after all

 

[3jane]

I stopped around when I graduated high school. Sure it's possible to find some ok basics, but I mostly gravitated away because I found other clothes more interesting, not because I felt I had to look/dress older.

 

[Indigowaters]

I think when where you're going requires a more mature look. Work, events, etc. If you're going to more "grown up" events, it's time to look for things that fit that lifestyle. I think concerts and fun places (themeparks, bowling, etc.) are ok, but when you want to be taken seriously, look more into other clothing.

 

[xsnowwhite]

i think it can depend alot...
i guess its up to you.
If you can make it work, go for it!
I imagine when im around 25ish i will give it up and move on to more sophisticated stores.

 

[xbrookecorex]

I'm 21 and still get all my clothes from juniors because they FIT ME RIGHT. Especially pants, I have a huge ass but a fairly small waist, and the 'trendy ghetto fabulous pants' just FIT my body type well. As far as shirts go, who cares where it came from as long as it doesn't have a dumb slogan or a box of skittles on it.

 

[eastsidesunset]

I'm 23 going on 24 and still shop in the Juniors section. Juniors sections tend to have the trendy items, and if I like it and don't look like a jackass in it, then I get it. I don't think that there's an age where you have to go "OK, I'm a grown up and can no longer shop at x, y, and z". I think that as long as you aren't dressing like a 13 year old, then buy what you want from wherever makes you happiest. Though if you're going to be in the professional world, you do have to have "grown up" clothes, but who's to say you can't bust out that fun tee on the weekends?

 

[SparklingWaves]

"Is it just when the clothes don't fit right, or when the styles get too juvenile?"

I say, "Yes" on both of these.

 

[AlliSwan]

In my experience, most juniors' clothing isn't made as well as items found in womens' stores/departments. For example, Forever 21 vs. Express. You're paying not just for an adult style and fit but for quality as well. For trendy, must-have-and-wear-once items, I will sometimes shop the junior's section...but I often end up disappointed or with buyer's remorse.

Also...I will (occasionally) shop at Abercrombie kids or Hollister because it's cheaper than Abercrombie or Ruehl, but I only buy BASIC BASIC items like solid tanks.

I've been clothing (and quality) obsessed since my early high school years, so maybe I'm biased, but I think if it's obvious it's from a juniors department, stay away at any age.

Of course there are some exceptions. My friend and I were walking through the mall years ago and saw a woman in her early 40s going into Wet Seal and I said, "please shoot me if you ever see me going in there at that age." To which my friend replied, "My mom shops there all the time." OOPS.

 

[Beauty Mark]

When you can't fit the clothes. Certain styles, though, are too immature for some people (actually, I don't care them regardless of age). Stuff like writing on the butt of pants, etc. I've found some great basic t-shirts (no writing) in the Juniors department.

Certain shops, IMO, are ambiguous when it comes to who should wear them. Stuff from the Gap chains, Express, etc. are shops I still visit and I've been shopping there since I was shopping Juniors department in stores. Part of the problem I have the Juniors department in a lot of stores is that it's this nasty feeling polyester. It just feels cheap, IMO. I was never a fan of it, though