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eridani

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8. That works for everything but clothing

Reply to Sparhawk60 (Reply #7)

Mon Apr 13, 2015, 08:20 PM

Apr 2015

Men's jeans are cheaper, but the waist is too loose and the butt too tight. There is no reason why design for women's proportions has to result in higher product costs.

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Yep, the ‘Pink Tax’ Still Makes Women Pay More for the Same Stuff [View all] eridani Apr 2015 OP

I've heard from some women that they are switching from the pink one to men's razors, jakeXT Apr 2015 #1

I don't buy "just for women" crap ismnotwasm Apr 2015 #2

husband bought a pink razor for me. three years i have not had a clean shave. all i wanted seabeyond Apr 2015 #3

I switched, and while it's still pricy, I prefer the man's razor. knitter4democracy Apr 2015 #4

it's a racket that i try to avoid fizzgig Apr 2015 #5

I have curly hair so I cut it myself ismnotwasm Apr 2015 #6

If "Men's" Stuff is Cheaper... Sparhawk60 Apr 2015 #7

That works for everything but clothing eridani Apr 2015 #8

I also Wonder About Dry Cleaning Sparhawk60 Apr 2015 #9