Comments on: Complicating Simplicity In Seattle

By: Amber

Amber — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:40:27 +0000

Chainstorereaction.com is a great website – not perfect, but a good start. Goodguide and betterworldshopping are great too. I also regularly update my website with these kinds of links.

By: cedwards

cedwards — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:29:01 +0000

While buying vintage/used clothes does not address some of the concerns you mentioned, it does keep from feeding the hands that directly commit the crimes. You will certainly have better luck online with your size issues.

It is interesting, though, when a single purchase becomes an act that must be filtered through so many layers of considerations.

By: cedwards

cedwards — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:12:31 +0000

here is a vintage pair of levi’s in a freakish size…

http://www.monstervintage.com/Vintage_Clothing/Mens/Denim/Vintage_Levis_Jeans/Vintage_Redline_Levi_s_27x34_5_inseam_14024.html

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:16:02 +0000

Not sure if these are what you’re looking for but it’s probably worth a look. I’m sure if you’ve looked even a little, you’ve seen that Levi’s offers and “eco” line of jeans, and I’m not sure, but they might carry those at the Levi’s outlet at Opry Mills.
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/09/buygreen-mens-jeans.php

By: Nancy Tyler

Nancy Tyler — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:56:19 +0000

Kristin, I can help you with the login thing. Brody has “auto login” set. The next time you want to post a comment, first click the Board link at the top of the page and when you get over to the message board, click “log out” at the top in the middle. Then click back to Shlog and you’ll be able to post as yourself.

By: Katherine

Katherine — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:48:05 +0000

Time for a trip to San Diego, my friend! Or a phone call. just tell them your freakish size (can’t be as freakishly tall as me) and they will send them your way.
worst case - have them tailored. it’s expensive, but you’ll help keep a dying trade alive.

migratehome.com

thewhitepebble.com

By: Brody Harper

Brody Harper — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:13:00 +0000

Hope this helps…

this is a list called The most Ethical companies, posted by the Ethisphere Institute.

Target is among them for, outstanding ethical leadership, and including “Going Green and Supply Chain Sustainability, Human Capital and the Value in Values-Based Leadership, and Looking Ahead: The Future of Ethical Leadership, among other topics.”

http://ethisphere.com/wme2008/

~Kristin… not Brody, I can’t change that for some reason…

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:53:05 +0000

I said it before but if you have a good freecycle community you might be able to find something.

freecycle.org

Seriously, I read the wanted posts and sometimes offer things I wouldn’t have thought about posting otherwise. It’s also a great way to get rid of stuff, and find other things. Like maybe clothes for the kids or something.

By: Shaun Groves

Shaun Groves — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:36:32 +0000

I’ve tried ebay and haven’t had much luck. But, I admit, I didn’t try very hard. It’s pretty time intensive shopping and I do not like shopping. Ebay shopping feels a lot like walking into the world’s largest department store and looking at every item on every rounder. But maybe I’ll give that another try if none of the other sites mentioned here work out.

Thanks for all the great suggestions! Dozens of brains are better than one - or at least better than mine.

Thanks.

By: Erin KT

Erin KT — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:06:53 +0000

One more thought… ebay. That way you’d be sure of the size. I’ve really only looked at women’s clothes but I have found some pretty specific stuff. (like a yellow short plaid skirt in my correct size)