Am I the only woman over 40 who shops at Victoria's Secret??

[DisTeach1]

I always shop at Victoria's Secret. I love all their stuff...the basic everyday stuff, the clothes from the catalog, even the sexier stuff. Well, I got BASHED on Christmas Eve from two girlfriends who turned their noses up at it and says it's "where the 20 year olds shop" and it's a classless, skanky place. Well, I guess they can't see me sitting here in my red fluffy robe and slippers which are about as far away from skanky and sexy as you can get!! But I was shocked, because I don't think it's a store only for "20 year olds" and also I didn't think I was too old to wear "sexy", if I feel like it!!

 

[Bobbles]

I walked by yesterday and could have sworn it was only for teen aged girls! They were about all I saw shopping inside.

 

[helloirishkitty]

My mom doesn't buy the clothes, but she does by underwear, pajamas and robes there. She's in her late 60's so you are definitely not alone

 

[Liberty Belle]

I'm 40 and I buy some of their perfume and lotion, but that's it.

 

[Todd&Copper]

I don't shop there b/c they don't carry big enough bras for me. Last time I was in one, they only had up to 38D and I need 40DD.

 

[BriarfoxinWA]

You can add me to the over 40 (41 actually) crowd that shops at VS. I love their underwear, bras, sleepshirts, and some of their clothes. I don't buy too many of their clothes but I do have a few sweaters from there that I really like. If I manage to stick to my new years resolution and lose that pesky 30 pounds I"ll probably shop their even more...

 

[DisTeach1]

Okay, so far I'm not feeling better-LOL!!

 

[talulabelle]

I am 40(ish) and I would shop there if I was still the size I was when I was 20(ish) and shopping there. The bras son't run large enough for me, and the underpants have gotten skimpier and don't cover the hips well enough. The spandex-y material is not at all forgiving on the cellulite. However, if you fit in their stuff, more power to you. If I loose 40-50 pounds, that will be the first place I go back to.

 

[Christine]

I am 43 and I have ordered a few things from the catalog (mainly the french cuff blouses--they fit great). I don't have much in the way of cleavage so no point in ordering their shirts, etc, which are all low cut.

I have no problems with their PJs, robes, etc.

I have ordered a few bras but found out that they don't hold up nearly as well as the stupid Maidenforms that I buy.

 

[Cindy B]

I'm 37 and I shop there sometimes. Does that help?

However, the Pink line main demographic is college students. I am a full time college student and many of the "girl" students (the 20 year olds) do wear a lot from the PINK line. I do know some high school and middle school students that wear the PINK line. Some of it is cute, but some definetely screams younger wear.

I do have some undies, some suprises, a sweater and some pj's. I get compliments every time I wear the sweater.

 

[Cindy B]

I don't have much in the way of cleavage so no point in ordering their shirts, etc, which are all low cut.

I have no problems with their PJs, robes, etc.

I have been blessed with cleavage, so the sweaters do look nice (but not trashy) on me. I could see if you weren't so blessed that the shirts/sweaters wouldn't really fit right.

If I lost more weight, I'd be there in a heartbeat as well.

 

[Kteacher]

I shop there and I'm much older than 40 . There are a couple of bra styles they carry that I really like, and I shop online for their swim suits. No you're not alone

 

[Cantw8]

nope, you're not the only one

 

[NHdisneylover]

I'm 35 and buy all my undergarmnets there. I also buy all my nighties at VS(including some fun ones--DH has his own Angels VIP card ). DSiLs are 41 and 43 and they shop there all the time as well. None of us cares much for their clothing--but if you like it I do not see it as for only 20 somethings. I do agree with the PP who said the PINK line seems markted at really young women (or even girls) but otherwise I think their stuff is for a variety of ages (oh and I usually see women who are my age and older shopping at our local VS).

 

[Camicar]

When I worked in the fashion industry, it was well known that VS designed low-quality (NOT long lasting) lingerie for teens and women under the age of 40.

In large part this can be seen in their relatively restricted size menu and the fact that none of their bras were truly supportive (in the industry's definition, which was to raise the uh peak of your breast to its 'correct' position -- mid-bicep -- without the use of padding).

This design decision on their part is deliberate -- women over 40 need structural support which requires skilled engineers to create rather than lingerie designers and women over 40 do not buy underwear as often as younger women. So, VS would have to invest more in their technology and for women who aren't impulse shoppers when it comes to undergarments -- it probably doesn't make sense to them as a mall impulse store.

Personally, I haven't shopped there for bras since I had my dd and went in there looking for a more supportive bra and the teenybopper clerk tried to talk me into a Miracle Bra. Honey, for the love of gawd, I don't need to make MORE of this, I need to lift what I've already got! I recently did buy a pair of underwear in there and frankly, they were less well-made and less comfortable than a pair of no-show panties I bought at Target for half the price. I won't be back.

 

[flrose]

Are you feeling better yet DisTeach1?
I am, well lets just say over 49 in age. Mentally But, I VS.
Mostly, their lotions, perfumes, some makeup, for right now anyway. Once I lose this extra baggage I have been carrying around I will be looking for some
"fun" stuff.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

42 here and I shop there.

They have the cutest PJ's there right now.

 

[JunieJay]

I never liked the quality of clothing from Victoria's Secret but I ordered some pajamas this season from there and I love them! I don't generally wear their bras or panties, mainly because I have a specific brand that I like and usually buy in bulk when I see them on sale.

 

[ducklite]

I buy all my underwear and most of my PJ's there. I like their cotton knit jammies, and their IPEX bras are amazing for the girls. And I'm almost 47.

 

[mrsmom]

No your not alone , i am in my 40's and shop there , their clothes fit me good and i have alot of people ask me where i buy my clothes because they like them.
Kim