Wal-mart is really starting to piss me off!

LowFatMilk

LowFatMilk

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Wal-mart is where I go to do a lot of my clothes shopping because it's cheap, and the plus size selection is better than most stores in the area. So fine.

However, it was only today that I went in and noticed there was zero selection for exercise clothes. None. Then as I walked by the "normal sizes" I noticed racks and racks full of colourful, pretty exercise clothes, and I'm just thinking, come on!!! Do they just assume fatties will never exercise so they don't need exercise clothes? If anything there should be more exercise clothes there than anywhere else in the store!!!

I think it's ridiculous that it's like that. What kind of statement, and assumptions are they making about us overweight people? My goodness!
 
Yah it blows. What they have that might fit is sweat suits, yipee! I have seen some gear in the "regular" section go up to xxl and the pants are quite roomy. Good luck in your search!
 
Thats exactly it....

There's probably not alot of business in selling exercise clothing to large women, and lots of chicks with nice bodies, work hard to maintain, so thats probably where their business comes from.

Now for guys is a diff story, there's always a ton of gear out there for larger men, probably cause more overweight men exercise over women. This is nota fact, merely based on my own observations.
 
This has been my position even regarding regular clothing...it is so frustrating.

I have found that you can get cheap plus sized things if you look around, I have gotten shirts and shorts, etc on the 75% off racks at Macys and Boscov's. Also, believe it or not, JC Penney has a decent line called SJB Active, I believe I got some things there for about ten dollars an item or less.

It can be done, you just have to look harder. KMart has some cheaper plus sized exercise clothes as well so try there.
 
I ranted about this some time ago- I've never set foot in a walmart but it's pretty common actually... workout clothes for the people who need them the most - at a reasonable price especially... are tough to find...

Not impossible, but tough to find...

While cute workout clothes make you feel better about working out - as long as the stuff fits it's gonna look ok no matter what -don't overlook the men's department... avoid the heavy fleece and go for the jersey stuff and you'll be fine...

Target's Champion line does have plus size stuff that's cute - this time of year -to my dismay it's primarily those horrid capri pants and tank tops (neither are a good look on most women) but they've got some stuff.
 
my advice is to shop online. There are loads of workout clothes in so many different styles you can order online. Buy a bunch at once so you only have to pay one shipping charge and you should be fine
 
I found a couple of pairs of mens old navy track pants at the Voa! (thrift store)
 
There is a walmart near me that decided to shrink the plus size section into a small little corner. I went there the other day and I couldnt believe how little of a selection there was compared to the "normal sized clothing section". It was also very unorganized. I'm very diappointed with them.
 
Trust me there are a lot more and better reasons to be unhappy with Wal-Mart. If you don't like their selection you should shop elsewhere. Capitalism at work! Aint it beautiful?
 
maleficent said:
I ranted about this some time ago- I've never set foot in a walmart but it's pretty common actually... workout clothes for the people who need them the most - at a reasonable price especially... are tough to find...

Not impossible, but tough to find...

While cute workout clothes make you feel better about working out - as long as the stuff fits it's gonna look ok no matter what -don't overlook the men's department... avoid the heavy fleece and go for the jersey stuff and you'll be fine...

Target's Champion line does have plus size stuff that's cute - this time of year -to my dismay it's primarily those horrid capri pants and tank tops (neither are a good look on most women) but they've got some stuff.
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Never set foot in a Wal-Mart? lol WTG you! However did you manage to function? I hate Wal-Mart but where I live I am unable to completely avoid them.
 
Ah well, see there are two problems I have with not shopping at a Walmart. The first being that I live in a small town that's limited. We don't have k-marts, or targets or anything (I live in Canada). And the other Walmart type stores don't have plus sizes that fit me.

Also, the only plus sized store we do happen to have is too expensive. I can't afford to be paying $35+ for one piece of work-out clothing.
 
LowFatMilk said:
Ah well, see there are two problems I have with not shopping at a Walmart. The first being that I live in a small town that's limited. We don't have k-marts, or targets or anything (I live in Canada). And the other Walmart type stores don't have plus sizes that fit me.

Also, the only plus sized store we do happen to have is too expensive. I can't afford to be paying $35+ for one piece of work-out clothing.
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Got ya, sorry if I came across smug in my previous response. I understand completely. I would shop online if I were you. Or make a day of driving to the nearest larger town when its time to buy clothes. I am in a small town also and Wal-Mart started selling groceries about 1.5 yrs ago. They put all the other stores in town out of business but yet they don't sell a lot of things I like to buy. And I refuse to eat the meat from Wal-Mart. We drive 25m to a larger town anytime we need clothing and even go weekly for groceries.
 
ok, this may sound weird, and I might be too scared to do it myself... but would you think of saying something or even writing a letter to a manager at your walmart? tell them how happy you have been in the past and your dilemma, MAYBE they didnt realize this was a want and add what you need to the inventory..maybe!

LowFatMilk said:
Ah well, see there are two problems I have with not shopping at a Walmart. The first being that I live in a small town that's limited. We don't have k-marts, or targets or anything (I live in Canada). And the other Walmart type stores don't have plus sizes that fit me.

Also, the only plus sized store we do happen to have is too expensive. I can't afford to be paying $35+ for one piece of work-out clothing.
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The Wal-mart near me has a really big plus size section. I'm pretty certain I've seen work out clothing in that section too. I don't go in there much. I have no problem with Wa-mart, just the one in particular that is next to my house.
 
Why would you be afraid to complain? Are they going to send the walmart greeter to your house and beat you senseless?

you're the customer... if you're not getting service you expect, you shouldn't keep it to yourself - let the company know how you feel. How is the store to know there's a problem, unless you speak up.

And sometimes complaining just brings comic relief - I wrote an email to a certain big name company saying I wouldn't buy any of their products as long as they used a current chemical I refuse to eat in said products... I got a letter back basicallg saying thanks but go suck eggs and they'd be sending me coupons for my trouble :)
 
LowFatMilk said:
Wal-mart is where I go to do a lot of my clothes shopping because it's cheap, and the plus size selection is better than most stores in the area. So fine.

However, it was only today that I went in and noticed there was zero selection for exercise clothes. None. Then as I walked by the "normal sizes" I noticed racks and racks full of colourful, pretty exercise clothes, and I'm just thinking, come on!!! Do they just assume fatties will never exercise so they don't need exercise clothes? If anything there should be more exercise clothes there than anywhere else in the store!!!

I think it's ridiculous that it's like that. What kind of statement, and assumptions are they making about us overweight people? My goodness!
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I'm with ya! :toetap05:

I have been able to find the work-out pants/shorts in plus size at Target..

No tops though anywhere.. GRRR... So, I just go to the men's section at Target and get the cheap Jerzee brand for $5..

They are plain/solid colors.

Sometimes they will be out of my size in the work out shorts and pants so I just get everything from the men's section..lol..

Heck, I find their work-out clothes more comfy anyway and they provide an assortment of colors. Plus, I always find the size I need! :biggrinjester:
 
Maybe they expect the plus-sized people of this world, who are looking to lose weight, to work out NAKED until they can get into "normal sizes"? Actually, maybe plus-sized people should do just that- the clothing companies probably would finally get the message. :p
 
XD Well, I've actually been considering sending them a letter. I'm a very opinionated person, and will tell off just about anyone if they work me up enough. ( there's pros and cons to this).

Thanks for your suggestions everyone.
I also have my mom looking out for some at thrift stores (I'm really not picky, if it's been washed, I don't care who has worn it ((so long as it's not underwear or bathing suits))).
 
LowFatMilk said:
XD Well, I've actually been considering sending them a letter. I'm a very opinionated person, and will tell off just about anyone if they work me up enough. ( there's pros and cons to this).
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Do write the letter -but don't do it as a screw you letter... you catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar - calm cool and collected... and specific... (google how to write a complaint letter and you should get some ideas) but... from my own complaining experience it's best to be specific in your complaints... tell them you're a regular shopper and you're disappointed to the point where you are no longer a satisfied customer in that there is no choice with the plus size garments... be as specific as possible in your expectations... that you expect a reasonable assortment of plus size active wear at a reasonable price...

Find out the name of the store manager, make sure it's spelled correctly when you mail the letter, and copy Walmart customer service in the corporate office as well...
 
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