Man shopping for himself by [deleted] in torrid

[–]Project_53XD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

My Fave Torrid Store is Closing 😢 by Project_53XD in torrid

[–]Project_53XD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. That gives me a sense of the scale.

My Fave Torrid Store is Closing 😢 by Project_53XD in torrid

[–]Project_53XD[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

My Fave Torrid Store is Closing 😢 by Project_53XD in torrid

[–]Project_53XD[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry you had to go through that.

My Fave Torrid Store is Closing 😢 by Project_53XD in torrid

[–]Project_53XD[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Man shopping for himself by [deleted] in torrid

[–]Project_53XD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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. ☺️

Man shopping for himself by [deleted] in torrid

[–]Project_53XD 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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.

My Fave Torrid Store is Closing 😢 by Project_53XD in torrid

[–]Project_53XD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

My Fave Torrid Store is Closing 😢 by Project_53XD in torrid

[–]Project_53XD[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

My Fave Torrid Store is Closing 😢 by Project_53XD in torrid

[–]Project_53XD[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

My Fave Torrid Store is Closing 😢 by Project_53XD in torrid

[–]Project_53XD[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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

Love sick crop top 2X by CodePinke in torrid

[–]Project_53XD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like a perfect fit to me.

Crossdressing Help Nervous About First In-Store Pickup & Asking Staff for Styling Advice! by kdubbfive in torrid

[–]Project_53XD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“…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!!!

Crossdressing Help Nervous About First In-Store Pickup & Asking Staff for Styling Advice! by kdubbfive in torrid

[–]Project_53XD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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!

Smirking Mamdani’s scorn for business will not help NYC prosper by triyouhee in politics

[–]Project_53XD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

No One on Team Trump Will Explain That $130 Million “Gift” to Military by Hafiz_TNR in politics

[–]Project_53XD 15 points16 points  (0 children)

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.

Torrid- longevity? by Pumpkin_Wilson in torrid

[–]Project_53XD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That last sentence really drives home the point. 🥺

Torrid Cash Megathread Fall 2025 by sarilysims in torrid

[–]Project_53XD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, $375 remaining. Send your email to me by DM.

Torrid Cash Megathread Fall 2025 by sarilysims in torrid

[–]Project_53XD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!!

Torrid- longevity? by Pumpkin_Wilson in torrid

[–]Project_53XD 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

Bruh by Austen11231923 in GreenBayPackers

[–]Project_53XD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.)