Sunday, November 19, 2023
My old bathrobe has served well for many winters, but I’ve never been overly fond of the garment. It’s made of heavy cotton fabric and often seems too heavy. I’ve considered getting another, which has become more real as PJs and robes are sold in the Macy’s department where I work.
I’ve occasionally browsed through the department’s hanging robes. Like most else in Macy’s, none quite would fit me. I’m short and can see myself in one of the plushy robes with its bottom dragging on the ground. Most also have designer labels and pricey tags. Although just about everything in the store is on sale, and I get an employee discount, a Ralph Lauren Robe could set me back more than $60.00.
Besides, Costco carries robes priced half that, so I eschew Macy’s robes.
Yesterday after work, I was starving and dashed into the WinCo Supermarket for a lemon-pepper roasted chicken. Hurrying through its variety aisle, I glimpsed several tightly packaged house robes and paused to examine them. Their anchored folds prevented my opening a robe, but according to the label, “One size fits most.” The price was $15.00, so I went for a robe; and grabbed a companion pair of Sherpa Footsies, also cheap. Might as well, what the hell.
At home and for under $20.00! My impulse robe fits perfectly, is the correct length, and the booties are comfy-warm. Good old WinCo. And there’s more, for yesterday several customers admired my new sweater and asked where I found it. I said I couldn’t recall–didn’t want to say, “It’s from TJMax,” not while working in Macy’s.
Dear Friends: A future blog might tell of my cool new faux-diamond earrings. Diana
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