Christmas presents for wife type people - Page 2

xoxoxoBruce · 11-26-2008, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by footfootfoot

She cannot get it together to buy herself clothes,

You lucky bastard... don't mess with a good thing.

Pico and ME · 11-26-2008, 11:12 PM

Call What Not To Wear and see if they will do a show on her!

Tulip · 11-26-2008, 11:49 PM

How about you buying something for her if your fashion sense is better than hers? There are bargains everywhere, even at department stores. I know this woman once boasted she got several nice shirts at Macy's for under $10. She said they were so cheap, it was a sin not to buy them! lol....You can even find nice clothes at places like Ross or Marshall's. My aunt bought several jeans for under $15 recently. I saw them, and they look really nice too.

I sure wouldn't mind if my husband buy me some nice clothes for a good price.

Cloud · 11-27-2008, 12:09 AM

a subscription to a good fashion magazine that might appeal to her.

While a great deal of the content in such magazines is ridiculous, ("bargain" shoes for only $300, etc.) it does help a woman to peruse them once in a while so her look doesn't "freeze" a decade or two in the past. It may be unfortunate, but looking like you live in the real world does help in social and business interactions.

Really don't know you or your wife, so it's hard to make recommendations. Maybe a good book or two on style? Lucky magazine has a good one; Linda Dano put a good book out years ago on how to build a basic wardrobe. I'm sure there are others.

Another idea would be to hire someone; an image consultant, who could help clear out the closet of duds, and organize a basic wardrobe based on your wife's interests and lifestyle. Now that would be a present!

ZenGum · 11-27-2008, 03:54 AM

I still don't get why everyone is one the "help her fashion sense" theme. If she doesn't care for it, why try to force it on her?

Get her something she will like. Maybe a powerdrill or chainsaw or something.

TheMercenary · 11-27-2008, 08:52 AM

Here is a gift I gave my wife about 2 years ago. It is still going strong and no evidence of wear. A very nice addition to any kitchen.

https://www.gelpro.com/?source=gelmat.com

Cloud · 11-27-2008, 09:40 AM

because that's what he asked for, Zen

footfootfoot · 11-27-2008, 11:21 AM

The merc probably hit the nail on the head as far as the best gift to get her. Sehr praktische.

I've decided to not get involved in the whole clothes shopping drama and I will revert to my fight or flight response of "Mmm hmm. I see what you mean. You're right."

Cicero · 11-27-2008, 11:27 AM

How about a present that doesn't surround one of her perceived deficits?

Please don't get her a smack in the face for christmas. Get her something she enjoys.

Cloud · 11-27-2008, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cicero

How about a present that doesn't surround one of her perceived deficits?

Please don't get her a smack in the face for christmas. Get her something she enjoys.

no, no, no! DON'T get her anything relating to houseworkslavery as her main present. Cic has a point, but that's just as bad. No vacuum cleaner, or anything like that.

TheMercenary · 11-27-2008, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

no, no, no! DON'T get her anything relating to houseworkslavery as her main present. Cic has a point, but that's just as bad. No vacuum cleaner, or anything like that.

Bought my wife a Dyson Vacuum cleaner one year. But I did ask her permission first. She loves that thing. I may get her an upgrade this year. She likes a really clean house and works hard to make it that way. So in effect it gives her pleasure.

sugarpop · 11-29-2008, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cicero

How about a present that doesn't surround one of her perceived deficits?

Please don't get her a smack in the face for christmas. Get her something she enjoys.

Hence, my suggestion of corsets. What sexy woman wouldn't want a real corset for christmas?

SteveDallas · 11-29-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by sugarpop

Hence, my suggestion of corsets. What sexy woman wouldn't want a real corset for christmas?

I'm not sure.... we'd need some photos to make sure.

Tulip · 11-30-2008, 11:36 PM

Okay, how about this....

I actually lack fashion sense too, so honestly, I would love someone to dress me...please!!!!!! So, why not get your wife a nice outfit? You have better fashion sense, you know her size(if not look into her clothes), and you know her taste. But, get something she can wear often and not too expensive. If she's miserly on herself, she won't wear anything ridiculously expensive. AND take her out to pamper her. She deserves it. Perhaps a nice movie and dinner. Take her dancing. Take her to the amusement park. Make a picnic basket and have a picnic in the park. Take her to play go cart. Take her on a cruise. Go on a trip. Rent a beach house for the weekend. Just take her somewhere she will get a chance to relax and enjoy herself. You get the picture. Often times, it doesn't take much to make a woman happy. Just show her you care and love her.

xoxoxoBruce · 11-30-2008, 11:44 PM

But Tulip, then she'll expect him to be considerate every year.

11-26-2008, 11:12 PM	#2
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	Call What Not To Wear and see if they will do a show on her! Last edited by Pico and ME; 11-26-2008 at 11:38 PM.

11-27-2008, 12:09 AM	#4
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	a subscription to a good fashion magazine that might appeal to her. While a great deal of the content in such magazines is ridiculous, ("bargain" shoes for only $300, etc.) it does help a woman to peruse them once in a while so her look doesn't "freeze" a decade or two in the past. It may be unfortunate, but looking like you live in the real world does help in social and business interactions. Really don't know you or your wife, so it's hard to make recommendations. Maybe a good book or two on style? Lucky magazine has a good one; Linda Dano put a good book out years ago on how to build a basic wardrobe. I'm sure there are others. Another idea would be to hire someone; an image consultant, who could help clear out the closet of duds, and organize a basic wardrobe based on your wife's interests and lifestyle. Now that would be a present! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

11-27-2008, 03:54 AM	#5
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	I still don't get why everyone is one the "help her fashion sense" theme. If she doesn't care for it, why try to force it on her? Get her something she will like. Maybe a powerdrill or chainsaw or something. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

11-27-2008, 08:52 AM	#6
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Here is a gift I gave my wife about 2 years ago. It is still going strong and no evidence of wear. A very nice addition to any kitchen. https://www.gelpro.com/?source=gelmat.com __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

11-27-2008, 09:40 AM	#7
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	because that's what he asked for, Zen __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

11-26-2008, 11:49 PM	#3
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	How about you buying something for her if your fashion sense is better than hers? There are bargains everywhere, even at department stores. I know this woman once boasted she got several nice shirts at Macy's for under $10. She said they were so cheap, it was a sin not to buy them! lol....You can even find nice clothes at places like Ross or Marshall's. My aunt bought several jeans for under $15 recently. I saw them, and they look really nice too. I sure wouldn't mind if my husband buy me some nice clothes for a good price.

11-27-2008, 11:21 AM	#8
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	The merc probably hit the nail on the head as far as the best gift to get her. Sehr praktische. I've decided to not get involved in the whole clothes shopping drama and I will revert to my fight or flight response of "Mmm hmm. I see what you mean. You're right." __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

11-27-2008, 11:27 AM	#9
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	How about a present that doesn't surround one of her perceived deficits? Please don't get her a smack in the face for christmas. Get her something she enjoys. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

11-30-2008, 11:36 PM	#14
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	Okay, how about this.... I actually lack fashion sense too, so honestly, I would love someone to dress me...please!!!!!! So, why not get your wife a nice outfit? You have better fashion sense, you know her size(if not look into her clothes), and you know her taste. But, get something she can wear often and not too expensive. If she's miserly on herself, she won't wear anything ridiculously expensive. AND take her out to pamper her. She deserves it. Perhaps a nice movie and dinner. Take her dancing. Take her to the amusement park. Make a picnic basket and have a picnic in the park. Take her to play go cart. Take her on a cruise. Go on a trip. Rent a beach house for the weekend. Just take her somewhere she will get a chance to relax and enjoy herself. You get the picture. Often times, it doesn't take much to make a woman happy. Just show her you care and love her.

11-30-2008, 11:44 PM	#15
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	But Tulip, then she'll expect him to be considerate every year. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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