Alfred Dunner and Me
Woman in the Middle | January 20, 2014Are you, dear readers, familiar with the brand of women’s clothing called “Alfred Dunner?” I remember when I was in my teens and 20s my mother and grandmother dearly loved Alfred Dunner clothes. My mother found an Alfred Dunner outlet where you could get suits and slacks and blouses for a steal. One year, she bought a suit and blouse for each of her five sisters, the deals were that great. Needless to say, Alfred Dunner was old lady clothing to me.
Of course, now I am about the age mother was when she discovered Alfred Dunner. There must be a gene that kicks in at about the age of 50 that allows Alfred Dunner to sneak in and take root in your brain. The pretty prints and colors call to me a siren song of “buy me, buy me.” As much as I am reluctant to admit it, I own clothes by Alfred Dunner. Heck, I seek out clothes by Alfred Dunner. OK, I might as well fess up to the whole truth – I love Alfred Dunner clothes. There I said it. And now I can officially say I have become both my mother and my grandmother. If they were both alive all three of us could go out and about in our matching Alfred Dunner outfits! LOL!
Much as I hate to admit it, Alfred Dunner has entered my life too.
Scary, hunh? I find myself watching the Walton’s sometimes – one of mom’s favorites….
Have to admit I’ll have to do some research on Alfred Dunner clothing. The older I get the more my tastes are like my mom’s. Must be something about being 50.
I always loved Dunner clothes. The fabrics were nice (not wrinkly) and the colors and patterns were beautiful. Loved the mix and match too. The sets were all together so you didn’t have to get slacks here and tops there hoping they would match. My big problem was always the sizing. I am a 6 regular and they don’t make that. I can’t wear petites because the pants are too short. I am also not real fond of elastic waists. I do have a bunch of their sweaters though. Beautiful colors.
Your five aunts could join your Alfred Dunner party.
Never heard of Alfred Dunner but for me it was the Millers brand of clothes my mum loved them and when I was around 45 I started to love the brand as well, so I do get where you are coming from
When I broke down & had to admit pants with elastic waists were more comfortable, I found Alfred Dunner. Their pants had flat fronts & elastic only at the back. And best of all they carried petites so I didn’t have to hem them. Gottchalks used to have a great selection on sale.
I so miss Gottchalks/Harris’!
So do I.