People Who Dress in Walmart Clothes Are Low Classe

Who really cares where you shop. My respponse to that woman would have been "Well, I guess low class is better than NO class." smiled and walked away.

I will not shop in Walmart, not because it is low class, but because of the way they exploit people, both in China and here, to keep their prices so low. Actually, Consumer's Union did a comparison study and found you can get better bargains and quality in Costco, and they treat their workers extremely well. I have always shopped for bargains, including at consignment stores, thrift shops, and at sales. I admire you for trying to find the best prices, but it's also worthwhile to think about who is making and selling what you buy, what kind of quality you are getting for the money, and whether you are also making someone else wealthy at the expense of others.

The people most lacking in class are not those who shop discount prices but, rather, those who look down at people that *they* deem as in a lower class than themselves.
In my opinion, low class is poor manners and poor character.

Bwahahahahhaah! How old was this woman? 8?

Give me a break.. I would have totally laughed in her face and answered "Honey it is not the clothes that make a person have class it is their behavior and attitude. I assume you have no idea what I speak of."

What an idiot..

Good grief, that snobby mom will get her just desserts one day. We dress in what we can afford. My kids never cared that their clothes came from walmart, sears, penneys or wherever until they got to THAT age where peer pressure forces them to go to the shops in the mall and where speciality stuff. I wouldnt worry about it, plenty of us thrive on walmart, we have no other choice. That woman had no class. If you live in a mobile home park you will be stereotyped and so will your kids. But home is where the heart is and it doesnt matter whether its a tent or a mansion, if its a comfortable, safe place to land at the end of the day that's all ya need.
A tailer full of love is worth far more than a mansion full of spoiled rotten money hungry kids and adults.
That's my 2 cents on that subject!
ADD ON:
You should have said "Excuse me, did I hear you right, did you really just say that, wow?!" Roll your eyes and walk away.

Class has very little to do with how you dress. Its your demeanor, attitude, how you address others.... and there was clearly NO class in what this mother had said. I feel she has no right to judge other people by what store they choose to shop in for apparel. To say that, is LOW class.

Sometimes wealthy people are wealthy because they saved their money by buying clothes at Walmart, rather than wasting their money on more expensive designer clothes from more high-end stores. Just like some people are millionaires BECAUSE they choose to live in modest homes and drive regular cars, and save and invest, rather than spend their money flaunting their wealth.

Just some food for thought. Obviously the woman who made that remark has no class, and might even feel so insecure about herself as a person that she needs to put others down to make herself feel better.

The few clothes that I have bought at Walmart tended to fall apart fairly quickly so I tend to shy away from its clothing department. I happen to be a Target gal myself. I wonder what your friend thinks about people who dress in Target yoga pants and t-shirts. Also trailer trash? Oh well . . .

Wow, I thought I lived in a snobby area!

One of the best things about the down economy, imho - is that frugal is chic again.

Let her wrap her value up in stuff . . . who cares. If that's where you put your heart that's where your treasure is too. And as we all know, stuff never lasts.

We wear whatever is affordable, on sale, and relatively decent quality - don't care where it comes from.

Wow. How old is that other mom, 12?

Wow. You know what's low-class? People who use the term "low class." People who say things like that to somebody's face. People who stopped maturing in junior high. People with manners that I personally wouldn't tolerate in a preschooler. You have nothing to worry about. That woman should be deeply ashamed of herself, and I hope she's reading this, because she is a piece of irredeemable, low-down trash. Hold your head high, save your money for things that matter, and wear your VALUES proudly on your sleeve.

Bigotry comes from lots of different sources covering lots of different things.

My reply would have been, "I can't say if you're right or not. I just always thought you bought your clothes from Wal-mart."

BTW, I have always bought clothes at Wal-mart, K-Mart, Target, or where ever the best deals happed to be at. I used to have a job (for 23 years) that required that I wear longsleeved white shirts. I found that the longsleeved white shirts lasted about the same length of time whether I bought them from Sears, Pennys, Wal-Mart, Kmart or Target. It wouldn't surprise me to find that the cotton and chemicals that were used in the cloth and thread came from the same field or mine. I always bought my year's supply of shirts in January during the "white sales".

My mom was in the fabric business. I went with her on a couple buying trips. I've seen the cutting tables where shirts are cut out. It is not unusual for one company to make shirts for more than one lable.

Good luck to you and ours.

Class in the truest sense has no correlation to income and by extension, clothes or your type of dwelling.
Ignore her, live your life and be happy. It is not worth time worrying over something someone said in passing to feel superior.

People who judge others by the clothes they were are superficial and low-class, lol. . . .I would make up a big t-shirt that says I heart Walmart and where it all around these women until they feel like the asses they are behaving like.

I love Geranimals!!!! I don't buy stuff there cause they don't have my size but that doesn't mean you are low class! At least your taking care of your kids and they have clothes on there backs and a roof over there head people need to stop judging others so much!! You are just fine and your kids are just fine!! God Bless!!

I really don't care what I wear, as long as I have clothes that are kept nicely. I often shop at second hand stores in fact. I can afford to go elsewhere, but elsewhere is usually not my style at all. Who cares where you shop as long as you present yourself as clean and well groomed....very sad people think that.

Wow! That's pretty tacky! I am not a wal-mart fan, but I do sometimes shop there. And I have bought my kids clothes there. I pretty much buy where ever I can find what we like and can afford. Clothes are clothes - who cares where they come from. My husband REALLY likes his dress shirts to come from Nordstrom. Yes they're more expensive. But, we've discovered they last 10x longer than shirts from elsewhere. I really like Ann Taylor - because her clothes fit my tall shape well. We just shop the sales and buy classic items that will last. Clothes that kids are going to outgrow or that will only be around for a season - I would NEVER pay those prices. Walmart, target, somewhere with better prices for sure!
Consider it a lesson learned - now you can quit wasting your time talking to HER - you don't want her for a friend! LOL

Wal-Mart was low class like 20 years ago - they have very decent stuff now! I would ignore her comment and move on. Sounds as if she doesn't know what it is like to HAVE to buy that $3 shirt and hope you can get two years out of it!

We live in a beautiful home, drive nice cars, and I LOVE Walmart!! I would tell that woman that people who judge others by the clothes they wear have no class whatsoever!! (I really wouldn't say it to her face because I have too much class.) She is obviously lacking in self-esteem because she is trying to make herself feel better about herself by running down others. Feel sympathy for her----she needs it.

People who judge others are low character, I'll take character over class rank any day! Keep doing you, walmart clothes and all. What a sad, sad life that poor woman must lead that she felt the need to degrade you and your family. Shame on her and kudos to you for not knocking some sense into her (metaphorically speaking, of course).

We dress in Walmart, JC penny, Macys, consignment, If we like it we wear what ever looks good. Ignore her, she does not have a clue.

walmart is my wardrobe....hell, lets make it good will, garage sales!!! how about hand me downs?? if it looks nice...why not wear it?? I'm the one paying for it, so who care's what other'st think, unless they are going to pay for my clothes, they can hush

I personally don't wear Walmart clothing, but I do love Target! That woman obviously has no class or respect for others. Simply because she is wealthy, does not give her the right to speak to you that way. I am also a SAHM, with a master's degree, and I don't consider my family low class even though our tax bracket may say otherwise. You are making the necessary sacrifices to care for your family. I am doing the same. I can confidently say that I will never regret staying at home - even if it means our finances are limited. You will never regret the time you spent with your children, only the time you didn't spend with them. People are so inconsiderate of others lifestyles... I am sorry her comment hurt your feelings. Ignore her completely, she seems like a waste of space.

I wear what I like and not because it's cheap or expensive!! I have a few things from Walmart and top label expensive things too. However, I also take offensive to ignorant comments like that. My MIL had said to me once how my SIL's kids dress like hobo's because they wear hand me downs from Walmart. I just shook my head at the rudeness of my MIL.

Is she worth setting straight? This other Mom was rude and elitist. I would either say something to her or decide she isn't worth it and steer clear as much as possible. Obviously her values are very shallow.

Honestly, Walmart is not my favorite place to shop, but absolutely YES I occasionally buy things there. I will wear their clothes if I like something. And I'll buy things in garage sales too. If you like Walmart you are NOT low class......you just like Walmart.

Some people equate class to how much money you spend. Making a snobby remark is far from being classy.

Ha! Don't you just love people who try to put on airs?
(There's a old Britcom called "Keeping Up Appearances" which laughs at this very attitude.)
There are a few who consider anything but Bloomingdales or Macy's to be to too low class, but there seems to be one of those types in every crowd. (How would she know what Walmart clothes looked like unless she's been inside one herself?)

When I was growing up, some considered clothing from Kmart to be low class, but there was no way my Mom could afford $75 per pair designer jeans for us when $15 jeans would do.
We wear Target/Walmart clothes all the time with a few items from Lands End, LLBean, Hanna Andersson's, etc here and there.

OMG! Well, the only place I shop for clothes are at thrift stores so that must mean I'm "low class" too! Don't worry about it, she must be jealous. And how does she know you're wearing walmart clothes? She must spend a lot of time in their clothes section. I can't tell where people shop by what they're wearing.

I am reminded of a marvelous line;
sorry, I don't remember who said it originally.
It was "Your opinion is none of my business."

This snobby mom clearly has a problem
and the problem isn't about anyone's wardrobe.
The problem is with her underlying judgmental attitudes,
which are founded on faulty assumptions
and, in any event, inappropriate for sharing with other people.

I think it's a good thing that you brought the situation here
for discussion; perhaps one or more moms here
will learn something new from your experience.

I would hope that, given your own self esteem -- a medical degree!! WOW! -- and your own awareness of what's appropriate for your children
and your way of life, her stupid words should just roll right off your back.

I too find great stuff at garage sales and GoodWill-type stores.
And I admire people who have the sense and competence
to do what's right for their needs and budget, without concern
for current (so-called) fashion.

I hope you and your kids continue in good health
in whatever clothes feel great and serve their purpose.

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Addition:
Someone mentioned Garanimals.
Yes. Lovely. And other children's labels . . .
Carter and other good stuff.

And that reminded me of Fruit of the Loom and Hanes.
I haven't bought any bras in years, but when I used to buy bras,
I found very good Fruit of the Loom bras at WalMart.
They also have major brand bras.

Underwear and socks . . . brand names
at lower prices than at many other stores.

i am a little late on this one.
we don't shop at walmart (or sams club) because we do not support those stores. my kids have never been to a wal mart store.
i my kids wear clothes from gymboree mainly because i can get the stains out easily, they don't shrink, and have nice patterns.
BUT the clothes you wear do not make you the person you are,
you can dress someone from head to toe at saks or bloomies, but that person will not get class with those price tags.
class is something you're born with, not something you buy to wear.
that doctor's wife must be feeling pretty low about herself to think that walmart clothes take way from her class, or lack there of.

People showing that kind of values are not worth my time, my thoughts and much less my self steem.

You are who you are for your actions, kindness and your inner values. No matter how you dress and where you buy your clothes. Worry about yourselve and your kids, do not care for comments soooooo empty!

Hi M., I don't think this is an issue you should be concerned about at all.
No sense!.
It looks that you are more worried about it than that snobby Mom and you want to give explanations to the world that you are not a "low class people" and you have a "medical degree, etc...Just RELAX.
Nobody needs to know. It is your life, your life style, your expenses, your budget, your way to live better. Let me tell you that we are the only ones in the neighborhood and among our friends who drive old cars (clean and well maintained, though) everybody else has brand new cars, nice vans, shiny compact cars.etc which is wonderful! ..however, we feel relieved because we have no debt and no worries...So everybody, every family chooses the best way that accommodates its economy, taste or life style.
Keep doing what makes you feel happy and comfortable, and ignore people who have time to be concerned about silly things!
Have a great day!

I proudly wear "Thrift Store" and Walmart clearance items. I choose to spend my money on what's important. I want clothes that look nice for me and my children, but there is no need to spend an arm and a leg on it.
Where you shop does not dictate who you are. Don't give a second thought to what that woman said. She's obviously got some major issues and that's what she uses to feel good about herself.

There is nothing wrong with clothes shopping at Walmart. I personally don't usually wear Walmart clothes because in my experience they don't hold up nicely. However, I'm a huge Target clothes person and their prices are comparable to Walmarts, so maybe that would make me low class too. I feel that there is no difference between dressing in Walmart, Target or Old Navy for that matter because they are all the same in price...for me Targets and Old Navy just hold up nicer. I think maybe this woman is a little "low class" for making such assumptions about people and the clothes they choose to wear...come on lady have a little tact!

In my dream world, I would have asked her where she shops and then said, well people who dress in X clothes are ignorant and snobby.
Actually, I don't what "low class" is supposed to mean because I know lots of people with substantial incomes that shop at walmart. I am more impressed by someone that can live within their means than someone that lives in constant debt to keep up with everyone else. So, you rock that JC Penney outfit and keep up the confidence.
C.

Wow, what snobbery....perhaps she meant the kinds of unkept people who dress slovenly no matter what the brand or store??? She probably felt safe saying this low class comment to you, seeing as how nicely you were dressed today, say compared to others?, and hoping to find a mom with similar thoughts.

Comparison is poison. You can readily check her companionship off your future to do list and know that you don't have much in common with her.

I buy stuff everywhere - goodwill, garage sale, consignment, eBay, Amazon, nice department stores, boutiques, school auctions and yes WalMart. Just depends what we need and where we are.

Edit - and DITTO DITTO Grandma T!!

Sounds like a very insecure person to me - do not take her comments personally. Regardless of her opinions she should keep her mouth shut. She has shown hersef to be of far lower class than those she is commenting about.
That being said, I have a very close firend who wears very expensive clothing - very expensive. She will spend $400 on a handbag, the same for a pair of shoes - but by using coupons, or waiting for a sale she says she's saved hundreds since the handbag was originally $750...!? I know she also feels that her clothing is superior - but she would never be so classless to say something like that outloud. I have to say her clothing is very high quality - her leather jacket is soft, her cashmere sweater is lush - but since she doesn't know how to dress for her body type she doesn't look good - just expensively dressed. So has she done a good job is dressing herself?
Personally I don't shop at WalMart since I'm tall and have long limbs - but I do pretty well at Marshalls, TJMAxx, & Penneys Tall size online. Right now I'm at work and my slacks are from Sears and they are the best fitting dress pants I've ever owned. I intend to go back and get the size 12T in every color since they were only $24. Sears never had tall sizes - but I was wandering through the store when I had a few minutes waiting for one of my kids - and got lucky.
The fact that you live in a trailer has nothing to do with anything. I know so many people who live in gorgeous homes, and drive expensive cars and are so far in debt they can't figure out which bill to pay first. I've had my moments of wishing my bathrooms weren't 50 years old, and my kitchen wasn't from the 70's - but we still live better than 2/3 of the people in the world.
Better you should teach youur children real values, like what's inside is what matters (God looks at the heart not on outward appearances), and being able to pay your bills. Your kids will be better prepared for real life.

I don't know who that Mom was but she needs to wake up before her kids learn her values and then get out into the real world and get a real awakening! I don't know who in their right mind wouldn't shop at Target or Wal- Mart, with the economy the way that it is and with how rough kids are on clothes and how quickly they grow out of them . . . clothes you buy one day are outgrown a month later! And I'm sorry, but those Geranimal mix and match outfits are THE best. My daughter is big up top and small on the bottom so with them I can get different sizes and she still gets cute outfits that match. My absolute favorite place to shop is Kid to Kid (a consignment store in York) but I bet that Mom wouldn't shop there either even though some of their stuff IS from GAP and Macy's. So, I wonder, if the clothes are from Macy's or Gap but bought at a consignment store, is THAT low class too??? ; ) I think someone needs to give that woman a reality check.
Good luck!! I think I would have a really hard time keeping my mouth shut around a woman like that!
T. C.

I would like to give you kudos for putting your career aside long enough to raise your child yourself! The most important thing is to be home for your children and not shuffle them off to a daycare center. Most of us have to make sacrifices in order to acomplish that. I have a lot of respect and admiration for the parents who choose to live within their means and even lower their means in order to put their children first. It doesnt matter what clothes they wear or what store they are from. What matters is that the child in those clothes is happy.

I will not dress myself or my kids in walmart clothes. Only because the quality seems to be low. I want good quality clothes for my kids that will last longer. Target's clothes seem to last a lot longer and are much better quality

I bought my 3.5 year old's fall clothes at yard sales, so I guess I'm SUPER low class. People who budget shop are budget conscious.

People who make comments like that woman did are low class. :)

Who does not wear clothes from walmart? clothes and where you live does not make you low class, judging someone by where they buy their clothes or live, that's low class. One of my 21 year old daughters favorite halter dresses she bought at a yard sale for 1.00, and my daughter has a lot of class. The answer to your question is a big fat YES. J.

People who comment on other people's clothing like that are low class. I actually prefer Goodwill over Wal-Mart. haha

Anyone who would make a statement like that to begin with is low class.

Just throwing my two cents into the l03 answers. I almost thought it was my sister but then saw your location. She is top of the line, self made snob who thinks if she buys 'name' clothing that she will look beautiful always. I love Walmart, second hand shops and so on and have been told that people cannot believe we are sisters. It's too bad she doesn't realize that people can love you for who you are and not what kind of fabric you wear.And wow am I in awe of you. A MEDICAL DEGREE. YOU GO GIRL!!!

Hi M.,

Wow! Glad this wasn't your remark. I've been treated poorly because my duds weren't up to snuff. It lets you know what kind of person someone is by how they treat you. I buy our clothes at consignment shops, Salvation Army, yard sales, rummage sales, Ebay ... I have gotten sick of being treated poorly by what I wear. I still get my clothes second-hand but after having watched "What Not To Wear" I know how to choose clothes that suit my body type and coloring. I buy snowpants and rain boots at Walmart. I only buy new at pricier stores if there aren't any other options that are good enough - socks and underwear at Walmart don't fit my family well. I go to JCPenny for those - on sale, hopefully! I prefer to spend my money on healthy food and the roof over our heads than waste it on expensive brand-new clothing that's going to end up ruined or out-grown. Clothes come and go, the health of my family and a safe, warm home is more important to me.

: ) M.D.

First of all, clothes and items do not make the "class" of a person. Manners, grace and how you are raised are the main hallmarks of class. It would have been very difficult for me not to say, "Well, actually I think people who judge others based on their clothes are low class," but you probably wouldn't have done yourself any favors saying that. She's obviously an idiot who is probably very insecure and can only feel good about herself if she's wearing certain labels or clothes from certain stores. Who knows -she may be one of the millions of Americans with heart-stopping credit card debt that she'll probably never be able to pay off!

As far as clothing -I have clothes from Saks Fifth Avenue, Michael Kors and all sorts of boutiques AND clothes from WalMart, Target and JCPenney. If I like it and can afford it at the time (without using a credit card), I will purchase it. I'm a big outlet shopper and bargain hunter, and I've found some fantastic pieces at sales from really high-end stores and outlets, but I also find stuff I like a lot at discount places and used clothing/vintage stores-especially at Target. On Saturday I wore a tunic-style shirt that I found at a Walmart in Florida about 7 years ago! It's one of my favorite shirts EVER! As far as my kids -I buy 90% of their clothing from the children's outlet stores and the rest of it at Target, Walmart, consignment sales, department store sales and just a few pieces from pricier places. All of their friends are the same way, and we live in a fairly affluent area. Given what my husband and I make, I could buy everyone's clothes from some high-end retailer, but I think that's stupid! Especially for kids' clothes that are going to get stained, torn and grown out of quickly. Don't worry about that woman -just go ahead furthering your education and doing your thing and know that you're A LOT smarter than she is!

She is obviously very insecure and equates wearing expensive clothes to being high class. Class is all about treating others kindly and those who put other people down have none.

I dress my kids in Wal-mart, Target and Kohl's top to toe :) They are little and ruin things like CRAZY! I also found that the clothes held up just as well or better than expensive stuff (stuff that my boss or mother in law buys...not me) when washed. Heck Yes!

For myself, some of my jammies, exercise gear, lingerie, and sweats came from Wal-mart, most of my maternity wardrobe from Target or Kohl's....and I am still wearing clothes from 15 years ago (I have a tendency to pick CLEAN classic pieces in neutral colors)....I am 32 and an attorney who tries to budget. She needs to take her snobby comments and shove em :) IMHO! ha!

guess im low class then! i dont wear much from wal mart, just cause i dont seem to find my sizes, but my kids do! we all cant afford Macy's and there isnt anything wrong with it either way! I dont know all of your situation, but im a single mom of 3, with no help from my ex husband, we do what we gotta do!

that is ridiculous!
i am from Cali, so of course i grew up thinking that walmart was gross, I love it now that have four kids and we cant afford much. Target also.
BUT i also have a TON of friends from other states and in those states walmart is NICE. my friends have told me that nobody discriminates against walmart rich and poor alike shop there.

i think people here in Cali need to stop being complete morons when it comes to things like that!
My friends boyfriend lives in Ontario Ca, and he refused to shop in the discount section at Macys because he thinks they put the old clothes there because they got dirty! He is 26. seriously sheltered.

I live in Irvine, near Newport Beach, you wanna talk about SNOBS HAHA!!
I hate this place and it makes me want to leave Cali and never look back. I would take a crappy area with better people over a nice area where everybody is stupid and mean! People here are so selfish and self centered.

sorry for venting!

But seriously, peeps, get over yourselves! You arent special because you break your bank on Abercrombie and Bananas.

I shop at thrift stores!!

My kids are 14, 11 and 8 and wear clothes from wherever I can find them on a MAJOR sale, including Goodwill!!! Same thing for my husband and I. Don't worry about what other people say, think or do. Take care of yourself and your family as best you can and good things will come back to you! All of us are doing what we need to to get thru this hard economic time. Good luck!

Sheesh! That mom sounds like a jerk! I love walmart. I shop there almost twice a week. I refuse to buy pants there because I dont like how the "crotch" on the jeans hang too low, but I buy shirts there all the time. No one can pass up a $4 shirt. I also dress my 20 month old son in walmart clothes or garage sale clothes. That lady obviously isnt being affected by the economy like the majority of us. My DH has a really good job and I only work part time, but we would rather spend money on bills or groceries than fancy clothes.

Anyone who judges others by the brand of their clothes is seriously low class!

We wear more Walmart than anything else! We also wear thrift store clothes; often, for special occasion clothes, we can find something much nicer second hand than we could afford new! We just came back from Mickey's Halloween party at Disneyland, where we wore thrift store costumes and looked fabulous! (Except for my costume - it was last year's clearance.)

Don't let obnoxious people get you down!

That is one ignorant mom. She obviously needs a name brand to make herself feel important. I wear what I like no matter where I buy it. I like a bargain and that's just it. It doesn't matter where you shop or what you buy and where. What a snob!

Yes and Yes. Sad she values the clothes that people wear more than the people who wear them. Good for you - don't let her comments bother you

Nah, it's only low class if you're at the school in low rise WalMart jeans with 5 inches of thong showing out the back of your jeans! haha!

Some people are so silly when it comes to where clothes come from. I like my discounted old navy clothing. I haven't shopped at WalMart in a few years because the one near me is in a bad part of town. I used to only shop there and dressed just fine.

Wow, how rude. Sounds like she is a little over absorbed with what everyone else is doing. I couldn't tell you where anyone bought their clothes. No, I don't buy Walmart clothes (at least not recently), but that is usually because I haven't found any that fit me right, and now with 2 kids in tow, the dressing room just doesn't happen. I think that as long as the clothes are kept nicely (no stains), and appropriate for the situation - who cares!! Other than some nursing tops and some clothes I had to buy cheap for post baby, all of my clothes are at LEAST 5 years old. But who cares!

I buy what I like and wear what I like regardless of the name of the store, who cares what the name on the tag is or what the name of the store you bought it in is! If it makes me look thin -- I'm wearing it LOL!

I wear some Walmart jeans just because they fitted well & had the short style I so need,their shirts are ok but don't last long for me,my 3 kids wear Walmart I can't go wrong with their character T-shirts~ polo boy shirts~ girls shirts~some jeans but Wrangler for my son~their jammies~socks & undies I don't buy shoes from their unless they are flips flops for myself & my 3 yr old~sweats the shirts & jacket styles~long sleeve layering shirts~I like to shop Walmart but don't always buy their clothes for myself it's not my style or taste & the quality is less than I expect then again it's Walmart i'm very choosy on what I wear..The kids clothes last longer because i'm able to buy more for them so they don't have to wear a shirt more than twice in a month.
I'm curious to what she buy's & spends I had $300.00 for the 2 older kids to buy clothes with for the begning of the school year I did really well with that $$ including name brand shoes for them on sale follwed by coupons from JCpennys,I also shop @ Target love their clothes for myself & kids shoes are ok just not the atheletic type they don't last long at all maybe a month if that,OldNavy love their sales when I get a chance to go i'll shop there.I recently bought long sleeve jammies @ Family Dollar for my 2 girls they were $5.00 had an instore coupon which brought them down to 3 bucks the girls love them they are warm....
You like Walmart you wear Walmart so what let it go if she chooses not to talk to you because you have the Faded Glory brand on your collar she simply isn't worth your time....

I think that woman is low class for saying that. : )

Nothing wrong with what you're doing, clothes are clothes! My daughter wears head to toe Target because I wouldn't dream of buying expensive clothes for a kid who's going to get them muddy, spill paint, wear them to death, etc. I think class is more about how you act than what you wear anyway.

Umm...yes of course I would wear walmart....and yes I buy my sons clothes there. I dont see the point in buyin childrens clothes at high dollar when they will only wear them a short period of time.....

The mother you encountered sounds like a spoiled...rotten....women. There are those!! :) You have nothing to be concerned about....nothing at all!

I use Target, Kohls and a lot of discount stores, but I avoid Walmart like the plague - not because I think it is low class - but because I do not support their agenda and their exploitation of their workers. When my youngest was a teen, we used to buy tons of stuff at goodwill and "remake" it into new stuff....it was fun and kept the two of us close. I think people who judge people by where they buy their clothing are really low class!!!!!!!

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I use Target, Kohls and a lot of discount stores, but I avoid Walmart like the plague - not because I think it is low class - but because I do not support their agenda and their exploitation of their workers. When my youngest was a teen, we used to buy tons of stuff at goodwill and "remake" it into new stuff....it was fun and kept the two of us close. I think people who judge people by where they buy their clothing are really low class!!!!!!!

Walmart is too pricey for us. :) And we live in a 29 sq ft travel trailer with 4 kids. :) These days, people are realizing that you do what you have to do to survive this horrible economy, but children feel relatively unaffected by it, particularly if their parents act unaffected by it.

I've said some choice words about people who dress their kiddos in expensive fashions. heh It's just a different way of thinking- don't feel bad for saving money on your clothes so you can pay for private school!

My kids don't go without anything they need, but it's always thrift store finds, hand me downs, and yard sale buys. You're lucky to be able to wear WalMart.
I admit to a heavy bias, but I think that your level of class is a reflection of your personality and behavior, not so much your clothes. If you have good hygiene and grooming then the label on your clothes should be irrelevant. Anyone who has to judge you based on your clothes, and make a belittling comment, has made a reflection on themselves more than you.

Oh my goodness!! Most of the time I can't even tell by looking where people buy their clothes unless it has the store name blazened across it. "Low class" has more to deal with attitude and actions, not where you buy your clothes. I buy our family's clothes wherever I can find something that fits at a low price, including at the thrift store.

my kids wear walmart and target 4.00 shirts and pants because are great for everyday wear
also they have pants and shirts from 2.99 rack in childrens place.
i think the main reason i buy that a walmart is because is covenient and looks good
maybe she es jealous she is spending lot of money and you just a half and your kids look great :)

Of course I wear walmart. That mom probably was wearing walmart too. I think that sounds like she's trying to put you down and you don't have to prove anything to anyone. If you and your son is taken care of, then nothing else matters. She was just blowing smoke in your ears and if she really knew about fashion, she would know that they use buyers to find designers that design walmart clothes. It's all the same process whether it is in Macys or Target. Ignore her. Here is an article about one designer that was at Walmart and was replaced with a another noteable designer.

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN2127770320070521

I don't shop at Wal-Mart for my own personal reasons, none of which have to do with judgment of the class of people who shop there. I love Target, second-hand stores as much as I love Nordstrom, Needless Mark-up (er, Neiman Marcus), H&M...

Class doesn't come from what you wear, it comes from within. It comes from being raised to be respectful, tactful, and a sincere care for another human beings feelings. It is about respecting each individual's personality. This woman is judging books by covers and in turn showing how ugly she really is on the inside.

Yes, with every generalization there are truths, otherwise they wouldn't exist in the first place. Has anyone else seen the crazy funny emails of the crazy way many people dress at Wal-Mart? But, as with any generalization, it is not universally true and it is ignorant to think otherwise.

Don't give this woman another thought, she doesn't deserve your time;)

You know what, don't listen to the snobs. It isn't what you wear, who cares where it comes from, what counts is what is inside the clothing. Snobs may wear top brand clothing but they don't have an ounce of character, people who judge others don't know how to deal with real hard working people who have the ignorance that has to be hidden under the clothing they say is the best. When they go before the Lord they will be naked, clothing won't be judged but the soul will be. Enjoy your life and when you finish with your education and you return to work, your children will look up to you and smile and be proud.. You go Walmart Shopper!

Yes, everyone shops at Wal-Mart. In these times who can afford to shop most other places unless it's clearance.

You said it...snobby mom. You shouldn't worry about her. I shop at walmart and at any other discount store available too. People like that mom are shallow and materialistic. Be proud of your thriftiness and of what and who you are. Congratulations on your degree and best of luck on the next degree. P.S. I am an older mother. My first set of kids are my biological kids, I raised them all as a single mother, they are now succesful young adults. My last set of kids are all adopted and great kids, all of my kids dress in walmart, target, kmart and whatever is available. They all looked cute and clean at all times.

I shop at Walmart and Old Navy for me and my kids. Why spend a ton on cloths, especially for kids that will either have them trashed or have them outgrown in a month! People who judge other based on what they wear are low class, regardless of how much they may spend on their cloths! Oh, and being a stay at home mom, or living in a trailer do not make you low class either! Being low or high class is about attitude and the way you live, not how much money you have! Someone is either classy, or not, and that mom most certainly would be in the "not" category!

People who look down on others over material things are low class in my book! You work. You have ambition, education and goals. You take care of your kids. You sacrifice so they can have the best education. I say you are one classy lady.
I shop at Wal Mart, not beacause they are cheaper, because they are closer to my house! No Mall parking. WalMart has some cute clothes. Metro brand and I think Beyonces mom has a line sold only at Wlalmart. Little kids clothes are a lot cheaper, but once my daughter got into her teen years, she showed me that a smart shopper can get much better quality in department stores for cheaper than Wal Mart prices by shopping the clearance rack and sale ads. For little kids, they grow so fast and play so rough, quality doesn't mean much to me, value wise. But teens clothes are a bit differant. She still has some of the Aeropostale, Hollister, and Babydoll jeans she bought for $20 or under that she bought 6 years ago. I do a lot of shopping in thrift stores, as well. For me, it's more about value than class.

I would have been like, "Really? Cause I just bought that exact same outfit at Rollback prices"

The woman has issues. Who cares what she (or anyone else) thinks?

I buy stuff at Wal-mart if it's cute. There's a lot of ugly stuff, but also a lot of cute stuff. I buy a few things for my girls there too. I buy more at Target because it's cuter, but it does cost more. JC Penny is my favorite, with coupons and sales, I get some really cute inexpensive stuff there! You don't really want to be friends with someone who's a clothes snob like that.

I don't wear walmart clothes. I find the store pretty much a hassel. But could I pick them out in a line up? Probbaly not.

Dear M., Why would it matter where you buy your clothes as long as they are clean and tidy and are not too revealing. Like you i shop at Walmart, JC Penneys and lane Bryant. Don't let what that woman said bother you. It's how you treat people that matters most. J. H.

There are already a million answers, but I thought I'd throw mine in as well!

Heck yeah I wear Walmart clothes! Some of my favorite and long lasting t-shirts are from there. But, more than Walmart, I shop at thrift stores .. and so does my 13 (almost 14) year old son. Like me, he knows how much clothes cost and he knows the value of a dollar .. so if we can find that "cool brand" jacket or jeans at the thrift dtore for $3.99 compared to $69.99 .. we are all about that!!

This lady at your son's school thinks her clothes make her a better person probably because she does / has very little that is actually notable or worth mentioning .. forget her opinion!

You keep rockin' the Walmart, 99 cent store, garage sale clothes ... lookin' and feelin' good doing it!!

No i wouldn't wear Walmart but i also wouldn't call someone low class for wearing clothes from there..i am a vintage type mom..i love 70's hippie clothes..and am always in jeans with some hippie top..or some funky dress..boots..my boyfriend is also very 70's looking..people always ask what band he's in..we're both musicians..i have been to Walmart once..didn't like it..but it could have been the one i went to..i did however find a cool top for my son..which his dad lost :( ..i loved that shirt..i buy my son clothes at Target..Gap..or vintage shops..where i can get him cool cowboy shirts ..but i'm definitely not the normal type mom..sporting sweats and those long shorts past the knee..seems like that's what most moms wear that i see..
Don't pay attention to what other moms say..moms can be so judgmental ...just ignore them..that's what i do if i see a dirty look or anything thrown my way..

xo

D.

Only someone with very low class would make a comment like that. Our family has a wide range of clothing and many of our items are from Target and Walmart. That mom is just a bit**.

Pueeze!! I can't stand people like that!!!!! I personally don't shop at Walmart but do buy clothes from Target, JC Penney & Kohls. I would absolutely never judge anyone by if they shop at Walmart or not.

Ridicoulous people are on this earth!

Do you look nice? Then dont' worry about her. It's nice if she's got money to throw away on expensive clothes. I personally don't wear walmart clothing myself, but I don't wear designer clothes either! My 11 year old son still wears swimsuits, shorts, shirts, jackets from walmart (my 15 is not interested and looks for sales at the stores she likes).
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but sometimes it is rude to express it, especially when you do not know if the other person agrees! You dont need to dress to please this woman.

In my opinion, I think that it is not the comment about walmart clothes that is the issue but how one responds to these teaching moments that is the issue. She could have easily said Black people, Gay people, Asian people...etc are low class.

Ans when I say teaching moments I do not mean I need to teach her tp be a better person, what i mean is I need to teach her what is acceptable for me and my child to hear. In cases like this I have responded by saying I disagree with you and some times walk away or engagae in further conversation if I have an investment inthe relationship. When a child told my 5 yearold son that he did not like his froggy rain boots, his feelings were hurt and I asked my son did he like his boots? He said yes. So I told my son to say to his friend when he says the comment again "I don't care I like them"..We even practiced a few times so he could feel comfortable with saying it.
I don't believe we should or can try to change others i believe we can only show and tell them how to treat us.

I am truly sorry this woman's comments were hurtful and I hope you are not exposed to them again. And if you are and you make the choice to teach her how to treat you i wish you strength and courage to do so.

Are you kidding? First, I can't believe she said that even in general. Second, you can't beat $1 or $3 t-shirts and tanks for basic wardrobe staples LOL! My coworkers and I are always excited to share that WM or Old Navy has super good prices on clothes. So, YES and YES, kids too.

The statement is so ignorant it seems undeserving of a reply or much afterthought. It seems to demonstrate her caliber as a person and her need to impress with image. Alas, we are all entitled to an opinion and to discover an opportunity to evolve in the future. Did her comment offend you or trouble you?

I don't wear Walmart clothes as I don't like the fit. I prefer equally frugal "trendy" gear found at Imitation "Forever 21" type stores. I occasionally dress my five year old in Walmart and I buy most sundry and personal care items there or at Costco as this seems cost-effective.

Sympathy is in order – not for you, for her! People who make comments like that tend to be insecure (even though that information would shock them). She's looking for agreement from others that if her family dresses expensively, and perhaps accessorizes and dwells and eats and drives and vacations expensively, then they must be classy people. Sadly, those are just the externals, and don't make for true class.

True class is simply "knowing" oneself to be dignified, ethical, worthy and capable, and to continuously hold to those values in one's own life, even at cost to one's ego or wealth. Having to compare, complete, or cast aspersions against anyone else in order to feel okay seriously detracts from one's "class." Unfortunately, that would probably include thinking of someone as a snobby mom.

Hot topic. Watched this go from 77 to 99 replies in maybe 5 minutes! As someone already said, she's a snob and has no class. I sew and once when I was shopping for jeans for my daughter I looked at a brand that was overpriced. I always look inside the clothes to see how they are made (since I sew). Stray threads everywhere! I put those down in a hot minute. For any clothes, I always look at the buttons, snaps, and zippers. YKK zippers are great quality, so I typically steer away from any that don't have it. There is a little stamp on the pull. My favorite stores are Marshall's, Target, and Old Navy (great sales, especially on baby items). And even better, preschool consignment sales held in fall and spring. For $18, I bought 6 outfits for my LO. Items that looked brand new, including a Gymboree that would have been $50. I've snapped up lots of Gymboree, Janie and Jack, Gap, and other expensive brands for a song. Craigslist is fabulous too, as is Diaperswappers (lots of clothes here). All my nursing bras and camis come from Walmart and Target. With this baby, since I had nothing left from my first two, I bought 90% of everything this way. I personally love the deals and then when I'm hankering for something must have, I don't feel guilty buying it.

people that have this kind of attitude will never be happy in life,I feel sorry for their sad,lonely lives.

That's silly! Wear what you want and be proud of it! I would love to trade in my high stress job for SAHM job. Nothing beats the joy of being with your children and knowing that you brought them up to value character and inner self more than where they shop.

Hey M.. I wouldn't worry too much about what these people think. It's sad when you think you've left the "mean girls" back in high school, only for them to pop up again when we become mom's. It's not about your clothes. All of us mom's have struggles. You sound like a great person and a great mom. And that's all that matters. You do all you can do, and that should be good enough for anyone. And if it's not, well then they can go buy you and your kids some clothes if there so offended! hahaha. Don't let them get to you M.. You know who you are and your kids know who you are. :)

I don't wear it because nothing fits right, but I love Wal-Mart clothes for my kids! Wal-Marts clothes has really improved over the years....and you can't beat $3.50 for shirts or shorts.

I have a Master's degree and I wear Wallmart. Today I am top to toe in Target! My son almost exclusively wears hand-me-downs...that lady was a...ignore it...

There have always been snobs and there will always be snobs. These people need pity because, with that kind of attitude, they are certainly not enjoying all they have! When I was single and not responsible for anyone else but myself, I dressed for success at some of the "better" stores. Moms can not afford to do that in MANY ways. What are we teaching our children when we will only wear certain thing? We should look our best but it is very easy to do while shopping at some of the thrift stores I have access to. Don't pay any attention to her....

M.

Oh yeah, I see no need in spending a fortune on clothes that the kids are just going to grow out of and I get tired of wearing the same thing so no since in wearing expensive when I can get more for less. The way I see it, let the snobs go spend the big bucks on kids clothes, and make sure you know the address so you can go to there yard sales....lol

I shop at walmart, not a lot, but often enough. I do buy my kids clothes there when they have a good sale.

I will say that I have not had a good experience with Walmart clothes for myself or my kids. The quality just doesn't seem to be as good as other places. They tend to wear or fade a lot faster than other brands. But that's just my experience. For the kids clothes it's okay, because they grow out of things so fast. I prefer that my clothes last a lot longer.

And you know that she shops at Walmart too, probably just in secret :). Everyone shops at walmart for one thing or another.

I also buy a lot of my kids clothes at thrift stores or garage sales or they are handmedowns from older cousins or friends.

I usually buy my clothes at Sears or JC Penney when they have a good clearance sale.

If this other lady can afford more expensive clothes, great! But my bet is that she is debt up to her eyeballs feeding that addiction.

We are upper middle class (hubby makes well over $100K) and I am a SAHM. I don't have a nanny or a maid (although I wish I did....geez kids can make a huge mess...lol). We live in a small 1300 sq ft home in a much older part of town. Our kids didn't go to the "best" preschool in the area (who can afford paying almost $500 a month for preschool?). And yep, 95% of their clothes are handmedowns. I know a lot of Moms can't believe that we would choose to live this way...in their mind the life of a poor family.

Yet other than our mortgage, two small school loans, and a car loan, we have no debt. We pay our one credit card off every month, and we can afford to take a 2 week family vacation every year....those Moms are up to their eyeballs in debt and I hear them talking about having to short sale their home or file for bankruptcy while pushing their kids on the swings at the park. Crazy!

So you just continue doing the best that you can for you and your family and don't worry what others say. As long as you and your kids are happy, healthy, and clothed ( in whatever you can afford to buy), just enjoy life.

And my crocs are offensive to the "dolled up" moms. I can't remember the word they said for people who were crocs, but it should be considered rude in every neighborhood to pick on people like that.

I only stopped doing walmart because Pennys had thicker material and sales all the time. The clothes last longer for us. Our walmart also has the annoying habit of putting out the top one week and the bottom the next.

When people find out we live in a country club neighborhood(big regret), they are SHOCKED! We drive Fords until they are over 10 years old, breaking down, dings on every door, and we have the cash to buy a new one. Everyone over 40 or 50 is delightful. It is the couples in their 30s and 20's who are so critical and nasty to "us people" who moved in here.

I would ask her why she cares what you wear.

We live in Hawaii, and Walmart is the most affordable way to get by. My daughter has a few outfits from "brands," but most of the general play clothes are Walmart. (Yes, even Hannah Montana is in Walmart.) They grow out of clothes so quickly, it just makes sense to spend less.

I think everybody is just doing the best they can, and we can say a little prayer that Snobby Mom will get over herself. Good luck to you in school!

Hello, What a snob. I would avoid someone like that like the plague. It's not the price tag on the clothes. It's whether they fit right and are clean (and match). I am complimented constantly about how I look. I live in a mobile home, I cut, color and style my own hair. I wear clothes from WalMart, J.C. Penneys, Macy's, Kohl's, Target, Ross, etc. People who act like they are better are immediately checked off of my list. I don't have time to try and impress them. Also, people who try to impress people with how 'rich" they are, are usually not so rich and are very insecure.
You continue to do what you are doing and set a good example for your children. They will get it.
Good luck with your precious family.
K. K.

My ex husband is the same way. Gets upset that I buy my sons clothes at Kmart or (god forbid) Goodwill. Personally, I think people who are that hung up on labels are to be pitied. My son is already quite big for his age and with how quickly he grows, my meager income just wont stretch far enough to clothe him in designer labels. Besides, he and I both manage to have a sizable wardrobe of nice clothes, and no one has ever said that either of us looks low class. (Although we also live in a trailer).

Clothes are clothes. They are meant to keep you warm and safe, and if they manage to make you look good too, then all the better. Anyone who thinks they speak to a person's worth is shallow and probably miserable.

I dress my kids in target and hand me downs. That js what I can afford. who cares what she thinks. she sounds like a pain in the butt.

Do not let her make you feel ashamed to dress in WalMart clothing. Do you know that the places Walmart gets their clothes from are from people who also sell to JC Penney's / Sears / Nordstroms, etc. Believe me, I know.
I also dress head to toe in Walmart as does my husband and my granddaughter.

Are you kidding? Until now, my kids have mostly worn clothes from the children's resale shop. I grew up middle class and we live in a nice nieghborhood in a nice home. Not buying new clothes makes economic sense (kids outgrow their clothes so fast) and environmental sense in that I feel good using things until they are REALLY used. Clothes at the resale shop are sometimes new and otherwise very gently worn. It's been great.

Hmm. That's funny, cuz I work on tv shows and movies in the wardrobe department and have been known to buy clothes at walmart, target, jc penneys for the actors! Target walmart, and penneys are all great places for inexpensive, fashionable clothes that kids will grow out of.
Since the writers and actors strikes in the last couple of years put me out of work for almost a year, and my husband was on disability for a year also, I have rediscovered the local goodwill. There wasn't a very good selection of boys /preteen clothes, but I spent about $100 and got a whole new wardrobe for myself.... Brands like banana republic, j crew, ann Taylor and even nicer labels than that. Practically brand new. My 15 year old daughter was imbarrased to go with me until she saw the other customers there who were a little older than her and really hip. We spent about $50 on her and got some great stuff too.
It's all about how you wear your clothes and your confidence level. Keep on shopping at walmat! I'm sure you look fabulous!!!!!

I don't necessarily shop at Walmart, but I do at target (since there is no Walmart near me), and there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. I am a Lawyer and we live very nicely. As long as someone is clean and neat, it should not matter where they get their clothes (more than half of my kids clothes are hand me downs anyway). Next time someone says something like that to you, you should just say that you do not judge people on how much money they make or where they shop, and that is what you plan to teach your children. It is people like you that this world works better with and not people like that other mom. Stay strong.

It doesn't matter what others think. I shop at walmart. My daughter is 2 1/2 and is growing like a weed. I am sorry but I refuse to pay $30 for an outfit that she is just going to grow out of and then it gets packed away in a box. No going to happen. I hate rude people like that. It's none of their business. You can buy some pretty nice clothes in walmart. You are NOT low class just because you are thifty. My thing is "if you don't like it then don't look" Also these are the people who are in debt up to their eye balls or trying to keep up with the neighbors or friends. I would rather you like me for me and not the way that I dress.

i wear and dress my child in walmart clothes. they are perfectly fine for us. it seems that this woman has a twisted look on what the world sees as low class. there is some really cute things at walmart. i know plenty of people who have money that shop there. dont let this woman get to you she isnt worth your time and energy. as long as you and your children are happy and healthy who cares what brand they wear and what stores they shop in.

no I hate walmart because they ran all the other buisness in my home town out. but are you low class for shopping at walmart if my opinion of wal mart was diffrent I would say no. I like kmart. she has more money than brains and is the low class idiot for saying that.

I dress my kids in walmart clothes and I buy there for myself occassionally. We only have 1 store where I live and you guessed, Walmart. So, I dont have a lot of choice for quick needs. Also their sale items are great for filling out the wardrobe.

That said, I think "class" is about attitude, not where you shop. I am a successful accountant as well as my husband and we do pretty well for our selves, but I have NO shame in shopping at a garage sale, I actually love it. I also love getting free closes and giving clothes away. Its about not being wasteful. If that makes me low class than I wear that badge proudly!

I know it's been months since this was posted, but I just saw it and I wanted to respond. There is a great book called The Millionaire Next Door that was a survey of millionaires and what they found was that most millionaires are frugal with their money and people who "look like millionaires" are very likely up to their eyeballs in debt. Only a stupid, financially illiterate person would denigrate a discount store. Buy only Walmart, and put any extra money in a 529 plan for your children's education. It's all about compounding interest. Read The Millionaire Next Door and you'll see who has the classier life :).