J.C. Penney cuts an additional 2,200 workers

[emmadoggy]

18. Up until a year ago, I LOVED

Penneys. It was perfect for me - a plus-size gal - to find clothes for my casual (but no jeans) job, in addition to just about anything else - lounge/fitness wear, jeans, bras, dressier items when I needed them etc. and all at reasonable prices that I could afford. St. John's Bay was my favorite line because the clothes just FIT me properly and were very affordable.

Now St. John's Bay is gone and replaced by "designer" labels and the plus-size department is almost non-existent. I am very upset about it because it leaves me with almost no other options. There are really no other stores that are of a similar price range and quality range that also offer decent plus-size clothing. Kohl's is the only one and I have never had good luck there. Their plus-size stuff just isn't as good.

When I walk into the store now, it appears that the entire concept is geared to young, 20-something, skinny "fashionista" types. It used to be a store for the "everywoman" of nearly any age. Shot themselves in the foot in a big way and that is unfortunate for both Penneys and myself.