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I may be one of last of my friends group that hasn’t ventured into a Hollister store. Walking through the mall I almost passed it up because the beach shack storefront made me think it was a restaurant – not a clothing store. It’s actually more of an experience than a shopping event. It was refreshing to be greeted as if I were more than a walking credit card with a high unused credit limit. The friendly the staff was actually willing to help me find a great pair of Hollister jeans.

Hollister is all about the casual look – looking terrific while just hanging out. I’m actually starting to feel a little energized as I think of myself with an entirely new look. My main focus is to pick up a new pair of jeans. Being a slave to fashion is not my thing. Lucky for me, they are all about the distressed look. They have a great selection and much of would appeal to a much younger set. Pink embroidery and flowers don’t exactly thrill me as much as it does the Hannah Montana set.

As I browse through their clothing I’m rather perplexed by their sizing –who exactly fits into a size 0? Since I am 5’6 and 118 pounds, I’m usually a junior size 4 sometimes a 6. Their sizing goes from 0 to 11. I figure that a 5 will be about right. My ever so helpful sales associate bounces over to help me to the dressing room. I’ve grabbed five different pairs of Hollister jeans – all pretty similar in their look. It will be a tough choice between the low rise, the flare, the hipster, the button fly and the stretch.

Heading for the dressing room is never a pleasant experience for me. But I’m feeling energized – new jeans – what a concept! As I put my left leg into the first pair of jeans, I have a problem. I can barely get them over my thighs..no way will they get around my hips. Obviously they are mismarked for size. No problem – I have four other choices. After the third pair, I’ve decided that the Hollister people have come up with their own sizing formulas.