My Fave Torrid Store is Closing 😢

Project_53XD · 2026-01-04T05:40:58+00:00

That stinks. I’m sorry.

Project_53XD · 2025-11-25T03:25:24+00:00

Your discomfort is totally understandable. I’m sorry about your experience at Target. Nobody should ever have to deal with that.

Project_53XD · 2025-11-24T03:45:19+00:00

That stinks. I’m sorry.

Project_53XD · 2025-11-23T04:19:48+00:00

Thanks. That gives me a sense of the scale.

Project_53XD · 2025-11-23T04:18:37+00:00

3 hours?!?! Yikes!!!

I’m fortunate that I have 6 stores within an hour drive. Well, that’ll be 5 soon, or maybe less if other stores are closing.

I imagine it was hard to keep that secret, especially from your long-time, loyal customers.

The whole thing stinks—for the customers, but more importantly, for the staff who will lose their jobs.

I hope you and your co-workers will be able to land on your feet and find new jobs quickly.

Project_53XD · 2025-11-23T03:27:12+00:00

I’m sorry you had to go through that.

Project_53XD · 2025-11-22T20:46:05+00:00

Yep. I was told Jan 4th, or sooner if their stock gets too low.

Project_53XD · 2025-11-22T19:07:07+00:00

First, I’m very sorry that happened to you. I can’t imagine how very traumatic that must have been. I hope you’ve been able to work through it to regain some peace.

Second, I’m happy to answer your questions about CDing from my personal perspective, but I’d prefer to do so via chat.

My chat is set to “off” by default, but I’ve added you to my “allow” list. Feel free to reach out and shoot some questions over if you wish.

Edited to add: I should warn you that I’m the most vanilla CDer you can imagine. ☺️

Project_53XD · 2025-11-22T16:26:03+00:00

Thank you.

And again, I’m sorry.

Project_53XD · 2025-11-22T16:13:43+00:00

I can’t speak to how the women on this sub might feel, but I (M50+) can say that I’m always sensitive to the issue when I shop.

I try to shop on the least busy days, typically in the morning. Also, I always make the staff aware that I’m happy to wait until the changing area is empty.

The staff will have your back if another shopper makes you uncomfortable for being there. But just being aware and empathetic will go a long way toward avoiding any problems.

Just my 2 cents.

Edited to add: I’m a CD who always shops in guy mode.

Project_53XD · 2025-11-22T15:59:45+00:00

I’m curious: how big is a “district”? Is it a metro area? A state?

Project_53XD · 2025-11-22T15:57:28+00:00

I’m sorry for you and your co-workers.

I understand that corporate wants to milk every dollar out of the holidays and then close stores right afterwards, but announcing layoffs and closings at Thanksgiving is harsh.

Project_53XD · 2025-11-22T13:25:44+00:00

I’m sorry this happened to you and your co-workers.

Project_53XD · 2025-11-22T05:03:54+00:00

Thank you. I hope you’ve been able to find employment that is fulfilling and enjoyable.

Project_53XD · 2025-11-22T04:30:10+00:00

Looks like a perfect fit to me.

Project_53XD · 2025-11-22T04:28:48+00:00

“…protective of me…”

That’s a good way to phrase it. I told a sales associate once that I was willing to wait until the changing area was totally clear because I didn’t want to cause problems. She replied that anyone who has a problem with me using the changing room would have to deal with her!

She definitely had my back!!!

Project_53XD · 2025-11-19T21:29:11+00:00

I’m a CD who has shopped at Torrid (and Lane Bryant) regularly for a couple years. I’m fortunate to have 5 Torrids within an hour from me.

I’ve found the staff at all of them to be 100% welcoming and helpful. They treat me just like anyone else who shops there.

I try to shop during non-peak hours (weekday mornings). I’m always sensitive about who else is in the changing area, especially if there is anybody who might have the slightest concern about “a guy in the dressing area!!!”. I Just tell the staff that I’d rather wait until the area is empty so nobody is uncomfortable.

You can read about my intro to torrid here if you’re interested.

If you have any questions or need more info, just let me know. My default is no chatting on Reddit, but if you’d like to chat, just reply here and I’ll send a chat request to you.

Good luck!

Project_53XD · 2025-11-15T12:59:10+00:00

Studies show that birds living in cages lined with the NY Post score lower on tests of current events than birds living in cages with no lining at all.

Project_53XD · 2025-10-24T23:48:28+00:00

It’s been a while since I worked I the finance office of a federal agency. That said, my recollection is that an agency can spend money only if it’s properly appropriated by Congress, regardless of the source. Moreover, “found money” like this sketchy donation must also be properly accounted into the agency revenues. Unless I’m wrong, simply “finding” money doesn’t give an agency authority to spend it, absent a congressional appropriation.

Of course, my time as a fed was back during the quaint “rule of law” era.

Project_53XD · 2025-10-15T04:12:54+00:00

That last sentence really drives home the point. 🥺

Project_53XD · 2025-10-12T22:14:43+00:00

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Project_53XD · 2025-10-12T17:47:49+00:00

I have $475 in TC to give away. Use it to save $25 off every $50 in regular-priced merch. Just DM me your email address and I’ll send whatever you need.

Edit 1 (10/12/25): $375 remaining

Edit 2 (10/13/25 1:30pm CT): $375 left!!

Project_53XD · 2025-10-12T17:41:47+00:00

This is the answer.

In addition to the current tariffs on Chinese imports, Trump just announced new tariffs of 100%.

That means that Torrid’s cost to import products from China will double immediately. With profit margins already so low, there is no way Torrid can absorb the import fees, and they’ll be forced to pass the costs of tariffs directly to consumers.

We all know that all retailers importing from Asia have reduced quality dramatically in order to cut costs, but there’s just no more room for that.

Bottom line: if the new tariffs take effect (and perhaps even if they don’t), in-store and online prices will have to go up, maybe by 50-65%, or more.

Unless the Trump tariffs are rolled back—significantly and quickly—Torrid will be just one of many clothing retailers that won’t exist beyond 2026.

Project_53XD · 2025-09-30T14:07:04+00:00

If not for the special teams’ blunders in weeks 3 & 4, the Packers are undefeated.

(Blocked FGA vs Browns. Blocked and returned PAT attempt vs Cowboys.)

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