tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post1823288274133871536..comments2023-10-31T06:24:26.527-07:00Comments on this free bird: Sunday Afternoon Sh*tstorm: Forever21's new Love21 Maternity Linethis free birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17445436421560368703noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-79840450800134699632010-07-26T20:40:04.565-07:002010-07-26T20:40:04.565-07:00My and my sister were talking about this earlier. ...My and my sister were talking about this earlier. I think we concluded that Forever 21 is capitalizing on a market. It's smart from a business standpoint. Morally? It's a toss up! I know my 30 year old cousin would have been glad to hear of an F21 line when she was pregnant BUT a 19 year old former classmate of mine probably would have, too... <br /><br />Yeah, and Teen Mom is the best birth control available! It proves that there is nothing cute and fun about being a Teen Mom. IT'S HARD!<br /><br />Emily<br /><br />http://stylishdistractions.blogspot.com/Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08854721394804813770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-64039071383842788832010-07-26T16:19:18.065-07:002010-07-26T16:19:18.065-07:00Seriously - this is just silly. I shopped at Fore...Seriously - this is just silly. I shopped at Forever 21 when I was younger, but as a young adult trying to survive in the world and STILL wear somewhat cute clothes, I shop here more now. Actually, probably 75% of my clothes now are from Forever 21, and I'm almost 24. <br /><br />I think it's crazy that they are turning it around like this - if a company that tailors to numerous groups of consumers wants to widen their brand to the pregnant woman, I say more power to them! I don't think it's encouraging pregnancy in teens, and it's annoying that anyone would say that. lame!Amiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14566936819579948672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-2977830666265612812010-07-26T07:51:03.284-07:002010-07-26T07:51:03.284-07:00Give the people what they want. Who can blame Fore...Give the people what they want. Who can blame Forever 21 for doing market research. Is it their fault that the teen pregnancy rates are high? No. Of course not! And these girls will want affordable cute maternity clothes, so... what's the problem? Also, this is good for grown-ass women who want affordable, cute maternity clothes!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09994655586024831945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-2883645219459052092010-07-26T07:25:36.613-07:002010-07-26T07:25:36.613-07:00Oh my gosh, I'm totally down with this! You...Oh my gosh, I'm totally down with this! You're right, it's not a big deal that they did research and are delivering...it's kind of smart! I doubt teens are sitting around being like "OMG F21 HAS A TEEN PREGO LINE I'M GETTING PREGNANT NOW!!!!" geeeeese louise haters, think about things before you criticize them. oh my. and yes, i would like that first little cardigan!khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12280510323058001105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-9124980581955066302010-07-26T05:48:27.494-07:002010-07-26T05:48:27.494-07:00Forever21...so teens shop there, but doesn't t...Forever21...so teens shop there, but doesn't the name itself imply that its target group of shoppers might be trying to be...er...forever 21? as in at least 21? I agree that no amount of advertising would've had enticed me into wanting a baby in my teens. It all goes back to parents being realistic about teen sex and educating their kids (as well as thinking long and hard about providing birth control, despite preferring that their kids would abstain!) <br /><br />I too love Teen Mom, and Catelyn is my fave ~ poor girl! Based on the previews, it's not lookin so good between her and Tyler! :/ And yes, Farrah and her mom (and silent, crying dad whom she refers to by his first name...) are very off in my opinion. Turning the lights out on Sofia after asking her if she could "see herself" while she cried was a little disturbing. Sofia is all of 1? As a mommy, I can say that toddlerhood and childhood require a lot more engagement and attention than babyhood so Farrah is in for a lot of frustration if she just wants to be unbothered!DT ~ RDHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10347947423480658042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-3948300887090394292010-07-26T03:59:31.270-07:002010-07-26T03:59:31.270-07:00Maybe I'm completely cynical, but good for F21...Maybe I'm completely cynical, but good for F21 for doing their research. F21 is a company with a mission to turn a profit - they're not the ones to be part of some moral debate. Perhaps the naysayers should focus on the real problem: teens getting knocked up. <br /><br />But I think this line is going to be divine for 20-somethings. Whenever I decide to have kids, I'd rather not shell out big bucks for clothes I won't wear again a few months later! <br /><br />And now I'm going back to my a.m. coffee to chipper up!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12642006325218487200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-89613872238342062882010-07-26T00:32:01.434-07:002010-07-26T00:32:01.434-07:00Congrats darling!!! a sous chef!!! you must be pro...Congrats darling!!! a sous chef!!! you must be proud of yourself :)), and I love F21, and I'm in my 30's :)), I think F21 appeals to lots of ladies at any age :)), have a marvellous monday darling, XOXOjeminahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02122355080212537210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-13011313223314802802010-07-25T23:51:13.130-07:002010-07-25T23:51:13.130-07:00Thing is, all the extra media attention just acts ...Thing is, all the extra media attention just acts as free advertising for Forever 21.<br /><br />And as sad as it is, teen pregnancy, or being a young single mother, is much more accepted than in previous generations. Now, it's almost like something to be proud of in some circles.<br /><br />That being said, a lot of younger women in their 20's shop at Forever 21...and maternity clothes are usually VERY expensive. I remember when my mom was pregnant with my sister, she lamented about spending $80 on a pair of jeans to wear for 8 months. So in the sense that it brings more affordable clothing to young mothers (and since Forever 21 is almost disposable anyways!) it's a good thing.<br /><br />-Erica<br /><a href="http://classyanddelicious.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Classy and Delicious</a>PinkFleurettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07931652778294035830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-18655561862154716912010-07-25T22:41:32.025-07:002010-07-25T22:41:32.025-07:00I think affordable, cute maternity clothes are a g...I think affordable, cute maternity clothes are a good thing. The suggestion that everyone who shops at F21 is 21 and under is laughable.Connie @ SogniESorrisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05518813441351667294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-79293413830790733872010-07-25T21:19:41.353-07:002010-07-25T21:19:41.353-07:00Hollar Taylor!! (and everyone else)
Couldn't...Hollar Taylor!! (and everyone else)<br /><br />Couldn't agree with you more.<br /><br />And we could say the same thing about MTV - I mean even though they are showing the rigors of teen pregnancy they are also, in a sense, glamorizing it by allowing the first season girls in repeat seasons. I'm happy they are continuing the storyline because I really liked it and the girls involved and the true difficulty it portrays, but I was concerned about the message it sent originally: get pregnant and you, too, can get on MTV. The next group didn't have repeat appearances - it was one each and I appreciated that more.<br /><br />ANYWAY - I guess I better stay out of Target and F21 or I might get pregnant? uh yeah, no.<br /><br />You're right. It's much ado about nothing. Or at least nothing really. :)this free birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17445436421560368703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-57393548685151125662010-07-25T21:00:14.870-07:002010-07-25T21:00:14.870-07:00hi there!
i heard about this whole uproar over t...hi there! <br /><br />i heard about this whole uproar over the forever 21 maternity line. i understand it, but that doesn't mean i agree with it...listen, I love to shop at all kinds of stores. For instance, Target: they have maternity clothes, too...what's wrong with that? I am sure other teens shop there as well. Forever 21, I understand, aims for a younger clientele, but is their plus size section supporting obesity? No. I think people should worry about more pressing matters such as the gulf spill!Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881137582123546269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-3528266364742560362010-07-25T20:26:45.183-07:002010-07-25T20:26:45.183-07:00haha I can't believe they are going after F21 ...haha I can't believe they are going after F21 for this - I highly doubt a whole bunch of girls are going to go out and get preggers just b/c they want to wear F21's maternity line! They are completely distracting people from the real source of the problem by trying to use F21 as a scapegoat...I mean, they are a clothing company, right? You know, the kind that typically try to expand into different markets when things are going swell lol.<br /><br />And, I have yet to watch a full episode of Teen Mom, but I'm not too far removed from high school, so I basically just got the live show - sad or funny?!? I say a little bit funny :)J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07813882918815834251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-852150282131940912010-07-25T20:20:16.654-07:002010-07-25T20:20:16.654-07:00Teen pregnancy is going to be an issue whether bra...Teen pregnancy is going to be an issue whether brands bring out lines designed for maternity or not. And if the clothes are trendy and comfortable, why not?stylenuggetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05858759674971943285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-23862034473256293292010-07-25T20:06:21.556-07:002010-07-25T20:06:21.556-07:00I think making this line available in Utah is just...I think making this line available in Utah is just a way to throw off any criticism. Really? Utah? A preggo line?? <br /><br />That said, why not? If it sells, it's brilliant, if it doesn't, epic Fail. Either way, Forever 21 is tapping into another marketshare, and if nothing else, women that can't fit into their 'regular' sizes, could rock the 'maternity' lines. <br /><br />Just sayin'.cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972610185727035350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-88422871964108056382010-07-25T19:58:11.880-07:002010-07-25T19:58:11.880-07:00I've heard this - I'm glad to know there w...I've heard this - I'm glad to know there will be a place for cute + affordable maternity clothes if/when I need them in the future. And I totally agree that Forever 21 stores aren't just for 21 and under (at least I tell myself that!).alli/hoorayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12540459782653352020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-80059893643926053042010-07-25T19:53:34.926-07:002010-07-25T19:53:34.926-07:00I'm not sure how they're encouraging peopl...I'm not sure how they're encouraging people to become teen moms. Just another maternity line with cute clothes.Abbyhttp://lovedfromthestart.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-63408311172613003042010-07-25T19:39:33.058-07:002010-07-25T19:39:33.058-07:00It makes sense that a brand like F21 is capitalizi...It makes sense that a brand like F21 is capitalizing on maternity clothes. It's a good price point for clothes you won't be wearing too long.<br />(And I guess teenagers need maternity clothes too? Bad joke. But I do watch Teen Mom!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-84240453173767625982010-07-25T19:28:58.833-07:002010-07-25T19:28:58.833-07:00I think it's being blown out of proportion a b...I think it's being blown out of proportion a bit -- I hardly think that Forever21 is trying to promote teen pregnancy. As far as I'm concerned, it's another maternity line -- and, better, a cheap one. You can only wear the clothes for so long!<br />xo Josie<br />http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.comJosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03506042799930411156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-31753631529178462922010-07-25T18:53:05.455-07:002010-07-25T18:53:05.455-07:00That is really funny! That it would upset people,...That is really funny! That it would upset people, I mean, seriously? But honestly, who wants to spend a bunch of money on clothes they'll wear for 9 months, a Forever 21 line makes perfect sense to me. Have a great weekend! XO!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06675513377877728471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-39772163112404685812010-07-25T18:34:47.394-07:002010-07-25T18:34:47.394-07:00I think it's great marketing strategy on Forev...I think it's great marketing strategy on Forever 21's part, but as long as they aren't advertising their maternity line in Seventeen Magazine, it's all good with me. And I'll admit it, reality tv and trashy "true-life" shows suck me in too.Lovely B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08251296029736048891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-9343475802792908842010-07-25T18:17:22.011-07:002010-07-25T18:17:22.011-07:00I think this would be a great shopping site for &q...I think this would be a great shopping site for "non teen" pregnant ladies...and guilty for watching teen mom as well...but honestly, don't you think that show is doing such a great job of showing the harsh reality of how hard raising a baby can be? I think its a brilliant form of "birth control" would love to know if there are stats on this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519235927578584348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-58217963462567199492010-07-25T17:43:42.533-07:002010-07-25T17:43:42.533-07:00I think that women older than 21 would buy those c...I think that women older than 21 would buy those clothes for sure.<br />I like Teen Mom as well. I felt bad for Catelyn this past week. So alone and no place of her own. She doesn't deserve that. I hope she and Tyler work it out. Can't wait to see them reunited with their daughter. See....you aren't the only one obsessed.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242778760582160429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-87516462378278931822010-07-25T17:05:24.712-07:002010-07-25T17:05:24.712-07:00I have a cardigan much like the one in the second ...I have a cardigan much like the one in the second picture and I love it! I didn't get it from a maternity line either, lol. I have a friend who bought a dress in the maternity section at Target the other day because it was cute and flattering- she's not preggers.<br /><br />I had heard about this F21 drama a few days ago. I think it could be marketing, for sure, but I'm with you, it's not just teens that shop at F21. I'm 23 and I love some of their stuff. <br /><br />I'll be interested to see how this all plays out in the media.<br /><br />Enjoy playing sous-chef!!Julie Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10151632354695316033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-82358292016640856322010-07-25T17:02:12.774-07:002010-07-25T17:02:12.774-07:00Amen sister!! I'm right there with you! I can...Amen sister!! I'm right there with you! I can't imagine 9 months in 7's. No can-do.this free birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17445436421560368703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174255284043642386.post-72066885430069666932010-07-25T16:58:15.537-07:002010-07-25T16:58:15.537-07:00hmmm....that is pretty interesting. I'm not s...hmmm....that is pretty interesting. I'm not surprised as F21 is pretty smart on their marketing and clothing lines. I'm not totally against it because when I eventually have kids, I'd like some options besides for Pea in the Pod and 7 maternity jeans.<br /><br />I like Teen Mom too...there! I said it!<br /><br />xx<br />anna janeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02650505144019376143noreply@blogger.com