Christmas presents for wife type people - Page 3

footfootfoot · 11-27-2008, 01:49 PM

Cic and Cloud have delved to a fundamental point. "Get her something she enjoys." The problem is that she enjoys, or at least claims to, practical things. Like a gel floor mat. She is rather miserly with herself when it comes to fun or anything approaching luxury. For example she's been given a number of "Spas" or pamper-fests or whatever it is that you women are always mooning about. She's never done one she gives them away or just never goes. Getting your nails done doesn't make any sense. She still prefers $15. haircuts. I'm not complaining at all, I'm just saying she's not into luxury or anything like that.

Cloud · 11-27-2008, 01:53 PM

how about a practical item with luxury added? Like a practical overshirt or robe in a luxury fabric, like cashmere. Or splurge on a practical item which is top of the line?

Or, if you want clothes--get her something that you like, that you think will look good on her. It doesn't have to be anything fancy.

SteveDallas · 11-27-2008, 02:34 PM

Maybe it's time for an upgrade to a riding vacuum.

TheMercenary · 11-27-2008, 04:57 PM

She already has one.

monster · 11-27-2008, 08:19 PM

It's time for a toy.

A remote control car, UFO or dragonfly.

We've been playing with ours all day

Clodfobble · 11-27-2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by footfootfoot

The problem is that she enjoys, or at least claims to, practical things. Like a gel floor mat. She is rather miserly with herself when it comes to fun or anything approaching luxury. For example she's been given a number of "Spas" or pamper-fests or whatever it is that you women are always mooning about. She's never done one she gives them away or just never goes. Getting your nails done doesn't make any sense. She still prefers $15. haircuts. I'm not complaining at all, I'm just saying she's not into luxury or anything like that.

This is the chief complaint about me from Mr. Clod. I am the kind of person that would love a new vacuum cleaner as a present, because I'm just a practical person. But to answer your original question, in my opinion, not liking clothing and not liking to shop are two different things. What would happen if you bought her some clothing directly? Sizing isn't too hard, and everything's returnable anyway. Maybe it's the browsing that she has no patience for, in which case doing it online won't make it any better.

Juniper · 11-28-2008, 03:10 PM

Does she have a hobby? Buy her something for that.

Like, for me, I'd enjoy a jumbo-sized pack of Fat Quarters (it's a bunch of quilt fabric). Practical, but not TOO practical, just fun.

monster · 12-01-2008, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Juniper

Does she have a hubby? Buy her something for that.

fixed that for you. So you're suggesting lingerie, then?

monster · 12-01-2008, 07:33 AM

:::Shudders::::

clearly I am not in my right mind.... oh wait.....

Urbane Guerrilla · 12-09-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by monster

:::Shudders::::

clearly I am not in my right mind.... oh wait.....

Check your smallclothes, Monster -- that may have been a small orgasm...

Pooka · 12-01-2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by footfootfoot

OK
She cannot get it together to buy herself clothes, I'm sure there is something behind all of that, but she's not into therapy either. She does like to go to thrift shops and come home with truly appalling garments that don't fit and don't coordinate with anything she owns.

I am suggesting to her that she internet shops.

I resemble that I'm afraid... with lingering maternity clothing that is literally falling of my hips ample as they are... personally I'd LOVE a new outfit... or wardrobe... but have no time without kids to try things on and am equally frustrated with the overwhelming amout of clothing made to flatter the flat chested and slim hipped... am not plus size... just very petite and curvy... with a very short waist... lowrise leaves half my arse hanging out and baby doll shirts... the seem that should be under the clevage hts right at my nipples. Needless to say no one dares buy me clothing. Though it would be nice... they'd have their work cut out for them. I generally stick to broomstick skirts or goucho pants, lounging pants and t-shirts... with a hoodie... am very tired of them all... just want a nice comfortable stylish outfit that doesn't make me look pregnant, obese or like a an old frumpy lady.

Am very interested to know how this turns out....

BrianR · 12-01-2008, 11:56 AM

I once tried to buy clothing for a girl. Not my best idea ever. I thought a few sweaters in her size would be safe, right? Nope. They were the wrong color/size/style/whatever. Never again.

I am also guilty of buying a vacuum cleaner for Xmas. BEFORE I was told not to buy such things. But she asked for one! Still, should have made that an aside present on an ordinary day.

Live and learn, but I still dread shopping for gifts. I'm not good at it.

Urbane Guerrilla · 12-09-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianR

I once tried to buy . . . Never again. . . Live and learn, but I still dread shopping for gifts. I'm not good at it.

Most people eat solid food. That's where I come in, selling Cutco knives, most of which are for the kitchen. Not cheap, but better than absolutely anybody else's. The only thing better than Cutco is Cutco you've already got. Shoot me a PM -- quick.

Sure, I'm a guy -->guys like tools -->guys like good tools. And creation happens. The stereotype is a given -- but the gals don't sneeze at good equipment either.

Clodfobble · 12-01-2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sugarpop

Here's a suggestion any woman in their right mind would LOVE...

Wow. I'm even less of a chick than I thought I was. I'm really tempted to put up a poll to find out how many women here would want anything even remotely like that.

footfootfoot · 12-01-2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Wow. I'm even less of a chick than I thought I was. I'm really tempted to put up a poll to find out how many women here would want anything even remotely like that.

I'll save you the time. Two. Sugarpop and prolly ducksnuts.

11-27-2008, 01:49 PM	#1
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	Cic and Cloud have delved to a fundamental point. "Get her something she enjoys." The problem is that she enjoys, or at least claims to, practical things. Like a gel floor mat. She is rather miserly with herself when it comes to fun or anything approaching luxury. For example she's been given a number of "Spas" or pamper-fests or whatever it is that you women are always mooning about. She's never done one she gives them away or just never goes. Getting your nails done doesn't make any sense. She still prefers $15. haircuts. I'm not complaining at all, I'm just saying she's not into luxury or anything like that. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

11-27-2008, 01:53 PM	#2
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	how about a practical item with luxury added? Like a practical overshirt or robe in a luxury fabric, like cashmere. Or splurge on a practical item which is top of the line? Or, if you want clothes--get her something that you like, that you think will look good on her. It doesn't have to be anything fancy. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

11-27-2008, 04:57 PM	#4
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	She already has one. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

11-27-2008, 08:19 PM	#5
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	It's time for a toy. A remote control car, UFO or dragonfly. We've been playing with ours all day __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

12-01-2008, 07:33 AM	#9
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	:::Shudders:::: clearly I am not in my right mind.... oh wait..... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

11-27-2008, 02:34 PM	#3
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Maybe it's time for an upgrade to a riding vacuum.

11-28-2008, 03:10 PM	#7
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	Does she have a hobby? Buy her something for that. Like, for me, I'd enjoy a jumbo-sized pack of Fat Quarters (it's a bunch of quilt fabric). Practical, but not TOO practical, just fun.

12-01-2008, 11:56 AM	#12
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	I once tried to buy clothing for a girl. Not my best idea ever. I thought a few sweaters in her size would be safe, right? Nope. They were the wrong color/size/style/whatever. Never again. I am also guilty of buying a vacuum cleaner for Xmas. BEFORE I was told not to buy such things. But she asked for one! Still, should have made that an aside present on an ordinary day. Live and learn, but I still dread shopping for gifts. I'm not good at it. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

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