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[Point in fact, I've never shopped there, they just have some things I might have purchased had I been so inclined. In the subject, I asked to unsubscribe from their email list.]

Dear Hips & Curves,

I know it's all the trend to use the word "must have" in fashion. And I do recognize that you cater to the D&S crowd, so I give a little leniency to you there.

However….

There is no garment I "must have."

I must have clothing, but not necessarily from you and not necessarily something you'd sell.

I must have food, but there is no specific food I must have.

What I must have is money in the bank, a loved one, adequate nutrition, shelter, and warmth.

Nothing you happen to sell.

Would the fashion industry please get the fuck over itself?

Deirdre

[Update, they did respond, apologize for the offense, and remove me.]
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I don't mind this expression when someone uses it like: "I must have this," especially if it's something I'm selling. In that case, it's helper-verb/verb.

Where I do mind it is when it's used as an an adjective/noun or compound noun combination, as in Top 10 Fashion Must-Haves.

Well, we subscribed to National Geographic when I was a child, so I've seen what the planet wears, I've been to thirty-odd countries, and I can assure you, there is no such thing as a fashion must have.

These days, that expression now translates into "must NOT have."

Goddess, do these people have any idea how offensive they sound with their little pretense of obligation?

Here's my top ten must haves:

Air
Water
Food
Shelter
Spouse
Clothing
Friends
Paper & Pens
Kitties
Garden

And there is no room on that list for a tent dress.

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