Too much information, you say? I agree, but it's a phenomenon I wanted to explore.
So here's the scenario. My mother-in-law came for a visit about 20 years ago, and we went to the local outlet mall, and she decided that she wanted to buy my some bvds, female style. They are/were made by Hanes. She has visited since then, but no more underwear!
Anyway, fast forward to 2013, and I'm thinking about how well these have held up, and how really old they are! I don't have all of them any more as my husband has taken it upon himself to throw out the truly holy ones. And I think I finally gave up another pair last week, as they were beyond hope. But there are still two or three left, and I'm kinda babying them.
Oh I've got other underwear, lots of other underwear. But its not the same. I've tried buying the same brand, same style, and what I thought was the same size, but that's all changed. the sizes are "smaller" even though they have the same number on the waistband. Or lets say they have less material! And they don't last nearly as long. AND...of course you've figured this out...they're NOT made in the USA.
If you're in business, and you want repeat business, you either have to change styles dramatically to make people want the newest, latest, fanciest, or it better wear out soon, so you're forced to buy something else.
Twenty year old underwear is a merchant's nightmare!
Don't need to buy me any underwear this year, especially after Day 232!
So here's the scenario. My mother-in-law came for a visit about 20 years ago, and we went to the local outlet mall, and she decided that she wanted to buy my some bvds, female style. They are/were made by Hanes. She has visited since then, but no more underwear!
Anyway, fast forward to 2013, and I'm thinking about how well these have held up, and how really old they are! I don't have all of them any more as my husband has taken it upon himself to throw out the truly holy ones. And I think I finally gave up another pair last week, as they were beyond hope. But there are still two or three left, and I'm kinda babying them.
Oh I've got other underwear, lots of other underwear. But its not the same. I've tried buying the same brand, same style, and what I thought was the same size, but that's all changed. the sizes are "smaller" even though they have the same number on the waistband. Or lets say they have less material! And they don't last nearly as long. AND...of course you've figured this out...they're NOT made in the USA.
If you're in business, and you want repeat business, you either have to change styles dramatically to make people want the newest, latest, fanciest, or it better wear out soon, so you're forced to buy something else.
Twenty year old underwear is a merchant's nightmare!
Don't need to buy me any underwear this year, especially after Day 232!
