My mom thinks I am materialistic becuase I like to buy clothes from Hollister, American Eagle, Aeropostale, etc. I am trying to prove to her I just like the clothes not the names and because some of my friends are she thinks I am.What should I do?
<3 Kelsey
2007-06-16 15:11:13 · 11 answers · asked by Kelsey Joy 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Kelsey I know you.... ( i'm here friend/cousin 4 all of u that dont know) you're NOT materialistic. Just bc you shop @ stores like hco and ae dosen't mean u r materialistic....
luv ya,
jamie
2007-06-16 15:25:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tell you're mom to look up the word "materialistic" in the dictionary.
Materialistic means being absorbed with material things to such an extent that you think only about them and nothing else.
Where you shop for clothes is a matter of choice.
But when you think about shopping and having stuff and more and more shopping and having and not having a life outside of shopping and talking about stuff you own or would like to buy... that's materialistic.
2007-06-17 20:27:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try going to some other department stores (Kohl's, K-mart, Wal-Mart, Dot's etc.) & see if you can find clothes comparable to what you normally get at those well-known stores. If you do find the kinds of clothes that you like, then start buying some from these stores as well & she will see that you are open-minded & not so materialistic, you just have a certain style that you like.
2007-06-16 22:16:46 · answer #3 · answered by Fathiya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once in a while, buy something from Wal-mart, Target or Shop-Co. They have designer look-a-likes at very reasonable prices. If your mom sees that you buy clothes from discount stores as well as the upscale ones, she'll get the idea that it's the clothing styles you fancy, and not the designer names. If you're spending your own money, she really shouldn't care what you buy. You're the one who has to wear the clothes, and your mom should be happy if it makes you happy. But it's nice of you to consider her feelings.
2007-06-16 22:25:35 · answer #4 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is NOT being materialistic! You just care about your appearance. Be sure to tell her that and that you would like to own cute good quality clothes. It is also not being materialistic if you like to spend more time getting ready in the morning... like I said, you just care about your appearance... just like every other teen-aged girl.
2007-06-16 22:25:11 · answer #5 · answered by sd10sgirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mom thinks the same thing about me because it takes me a long time to get ready and I primp a lot. Just because you hang out with people who care about brand names doesn't mean you do. Talk to her calmly about it, and make sure you have all your work done before going shopping for clothes, or else that will just make it worse. Good luck! (I'm gonna need it too!!) :D
2007-06-16 22:15:12 · answer #6 · answered by That Anna Girl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just shop at some other places too to prove you have style. that you dont just wear what everyone else is wearing. go to some vintage stores or something.
2007-06-16 22:48:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell her that those things are cool, and u really like the style of their clothes. tell her that u love the style, not the brand. (prolly not tru) but b sincere about it 2. :) things to say should come to u wen u r talking to her about this.
2007-06-16 22:15:39 · answer #8 · answered by carlyy. :] 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, not at all. everybody shops at those stores, and you can guarentee good quality because you arent shopping at walmart (no offense to walmart shoppers!)
plus, they happen to hold the cutest clothes. nothing is wrong with wanting to look good!
2007-06-16 22:14:17 · answer #9 · answered by Mrs.bee19 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think that's materialistic. That's just you being you!
2007-06-16 22:16:08 · answer #10 · answered by drama_queen 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋