I like the big glass double doors
that are opened for me. I like the overpriced clothes. I like the pretentious
attitudes of the people who work at the stores I shop at and how we instantly
bond when I decide to purchase one of their items, as if we have this special
bond because we both will dish out $300.00 for a pair of ballet flats. I like
that they offer me Diet Coke when I try things on. Not only do I love what they
have to offer but; I love the attitudes of these stores, the atmosphere.
So you can see how when I walked
into TjMaxx (easily since the doors were mechanic) I was bewildered at the low prices and polyester pants (I’m
still cringing, ew). The fluorescent lighting made me look washed out and when
I went to try something on, the woman handed me a number, not a Diet Coke, as
if I was some commoner.
Then I started to look, really dig
deep (like really deep) in those hangers of label-less clothes. I felt something
that was far from polyester. It was WOOL. I pulled out the garment, barley
containing my excitement. I looked at the tag, as I always do, to see a little
pink whale, my favorite brand, Vineyard Vines. It was almost too good to be
true, and it got even better. This red, white and navy wool fair-isle printed
sweater that was originally $225.00 was now only $80.00! I couldn’t even
remember the last time I spent less than $100 on any piece of clothing I own.
Sure the sweater was from last
years Christmas collection, but like any good Vineyard Vines item, the style is
timeless. I couldn’t even believe it was still there, people really don’t know a
good deal when they see it.
I triumphantly
walked to the register and paid for my sweater in all cash, I didn’t even need
a few credit cards to split up the price!
My first experience
at TjMaxx was definitely a success. Even though I didn’t get a Diet Coke (yes I have a Diet Coke problem) and no
doors were held open for me, I saved money, which was actually a good feeling. I’m
excited to go back and see what I can find next.
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