Comments on: What ever happened to 5-7-9?

By: DevilsAdvocate

DevilsAdvocate — Sat, 03 Aug 2019 11:22:27 +0000

In jr high I wore size ‘7 Jr Petite.’ In my 30’s I was size 3 or 5. I consistently weighed under 100# …until I was in my 50’s — and weight gain then really about inability to get exercise, and extremely ltd access to physical activity due to long, hot (triple digit) summers. I look back on shopping resources back then and marvel at the options I had! Several locally owned ’boutique’ shops that were my favorite shopping spots because I ended up with many one of a kind items…and many even if not one of a kind were really unique…and for most part, exceptionally well made. Malls offered 5-7-9, Charlotte Russe, Miller’s Outpost– that allowed me to supplement my wardrobe with more ‘fad’ styles. What a delight it was being able to shop at stores that SPECIALIZED in, and offered variety, of not just smaller sizes, but in PETITE as well! All of those complaining of being ‘skinny’ (or asserting they were ‘bullied’) — I can’t help but wonder if those were YOUR feelings. My recollection is more that I was viewed as ‘lucky’ ….and complimented. ‘You’re so tiny!’ is one phrase I heard … a lot 🙂

By: Elizabeth Snyder

Elizabeth Snyder — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 23:39:00 +0000

I was an assistant manager of a size 5 7 9 Shop and they carried sizes 0,3,5,7,9. I wore a size 0 back then and it certainly did not equate to a size 5. Also the merchandise was very nice back then… it was the only place I could Find a size 0 back then unlike now where they are found every where.

By: Catherine Brock

Catherine Brock — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 22:03:00 +0000

In reply to Amber. :) Thank you!

By: Amber

Amber — Sat, 23 Dec 2017 00:50:00 +0000

In reply to Catherine Brock. Thanks, Catherine! I wish there were more people in this world like you. xoxoxo

By: Catherine Brock

Catherine Brock — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 02:16:00 +0000

Amber,

That’s horrible that you felt you had to explain why you were in the store. And that you now feel like online shopping is less stressful for you. Ugh!! People really make me mad sometimes.

Amber, you are beautiful as you are and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

Catherine

By: Catherine Brock

Catherine Brock — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 14:08:00 +0000

In reply to Serena.

Serena,
That’s awful. Body-shaming is never ok, and it’s so especially painful for young girls.
Catherine

By: Serena

Serena — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 01:05:00 +0000

Sadly, my memory of this store was not a happy one. Probably in 1984 or 85 when I was 13 or 14, i saw something in the window that caught my eye. I was 5’3″ and probably 125 to 130 lbs. I tried on the largest size in that item and it was too small. The sales associate was down right sniveling at me as I sheepishly put the clothing back where it came from. What a horrible experience for a young girl!

By: hougirl91

hougirl91 — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 19:48:03 +0000

There is now a store named 3-6-5 that appears to have taken its place.

By: Jan

Jan — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 03:25:06 +0000

In reply to Susan Pastor. I lived in Hawthorne Ca- the 5-7 and 9 store was in Inglewood- very nice then!! I was tiny- bought my prom dress there- I just Loved that dress- it was so classy and fit great! Thank you for the memories

By: Susan Pastor

Susan Pastor — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 08:22:44 +0000

It’s sad to see from this article that thin-shaming is so alive and well. The 5 7 9 Shop was the only store where I could buy age appropriate clothing in my teens. And such cute clothes. I was tiny; not because I was trying to fulfill some enforced ideal of the perfect woman – I was born that way. Yes, though a myriad of overweight women will tell you otherwise, many women are born and stay small and thin their whole lives with no effort at all – born that way. And with more and more of stores given over to plus size clothing it has become increasingly difficult for small woman to buy clothes. Nobody would dare suggest that there shouldn’t be specialty stores catering to plus size woman. But god forbid tiny women should be afforded the same consideration.

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 23 May 2017 03:16:03 +0000

In reply to Jason.

Jason is correct. It was my favorite store at the time. I wore a size 00 – 0 and never had to alter any of the clothes I bought. I’m now a size 0 – 1 and have trouble finding cute things to wear. Wish they would bring the store back. 🙁

By: Melody Camp

Melody Camp — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 19:25:41 +0000

In reply to Joyce. You are SO right! Back in Jr. High School (1965+), I was a teeny-tiny and 5-7-9 was a God-send with clothing styled beyond the "little girl" styles that were the only clothes that came close to fitting we skinny girls -- 5-7-9 served a much needed gap that retailers, back in the day, failed to address!

By: Jesse

Jesse — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:13:55 +0000

In reply to Hattie. I was in my teens in the 80's and used to shop there all the time. I was at my tallest 5'7" and weighed about 125. I could easily fit into the size 3's back then.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 17:20:47 +0000

I worked at 5-7-9 from 2006 to 2008 in metro Detroit, we carried size 00, 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9

By: Rosemary

Rosemary — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 04:40:04 +0000

This store was around in the 1970’s, and it wasn’t for “skinny” girls. Most girls in High School wore those sizes. It was rare in the late 60’s or early ’70’s to see high school girls in sizes larger than a 9 back then. Those were “average” sizes, not skinny! Skinny was a size 3 back then. Was one of my favorite stores. Miss it.