https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:54:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close/page/2#post-1135970 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 08:09:35 +0000 Parsley 1135970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go for it! I think it will look great on you!<br />You already know that the color is fabulous on you, and you can really wear that cropped fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close/page/2#post-1135965 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 07:51:24 +0000 Deborah 1135965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it was made for you Rae. Please get it:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close/page/2#post-1135959 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 07:30:20 +0000 Anonymous 1135959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This seems to be a good color for you - go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close/page/2#post-1135912 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 04:42:54 +0000 claire 1135912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close/page/2#post-1135903 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 04:27:07 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1135903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Crackers, HEWI =&nbsp;Highly Elusive Wardrobe Item(s)&nbsp;</p> <p>Here is a link to an article Angie wrote a few months back...</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/10/14/highly-elusive-wardrobe-items/">http://youlookfab.com/2013/10/.....obe-items/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close/page/2#post-1135892 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 04:06:24 +0000 claire 1135892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought I knew the abbreviations, but what's HEWI? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close/page/2#post-1135891 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 04:04:42 +0000 rae 1135891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna, you make a good point. Does it count that it is a brand we sell? I do wear a few theory pieces and some things inspired by helmut lang. Everyone tries to mimick the looks best as possible but honestly none of us can afford to wear the stuff we sell until it's on last markdown or at the rack anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close#post-1135889 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 04:02:17 +0000 Neel 1135889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pppppppounce!!! I could be a possible buyer if it doesn't fit you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close#post-1135887 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 03:50:29 +0000 Janet 1135887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, if it's a good resale piece (in case it doesn't work out), it seems like there would not be a huge risk in trying it. Yellow and citron for you are like teal and blue are for me, and we all know how much I love my cobalt leather jacket. One does not see yellow leather jackets every day, so I say pounce. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close#post-1135877 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 03:41:14 +0000 minimalist 1135877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Team Suz. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close#post-1135874 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 03:38:56 +0000 annagybe 1135874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have had SO MUCH trouble with leather jackets. I am really not sure.&nbsp;<br />Plus I seriously wonder, shouldn't you be wearing more stuff from Nordies. To show how it can be done. Most of your stuff isn't. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close#post-1135868 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 03:33:07 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1135868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cropped yellow leather??? YAY! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close#post-1135848 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 02:56:35 +0000 Thistle 1135848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Suz. If you can resell it for as much or more, it is worth a little inconvenience for your HEWI. And you look so good in citron. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close#post-1135740 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:43:04 +0000 ManidipaM 1135740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will say yay again. Largely because it sounds like a practical piece and your niggles more style-related than otherwise. My antennae tingle more when you mention practical shortfalls *but*... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close#post-1135737 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:40:53 +0000 rae 1135737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, now if it doesn't work I'm going to be SAD. lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close#post-1135731 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:38:17 +0000 cciele 1135731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do it! Sounds like it still has a place in your wardrobe and lifestyle </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close#post-1135725 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:35:05 +0000 Suz 1135725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, if you know you can re-sell at cost or higher, there is literally no real risk. If it works out, brilliant! If it doesn't -- well, c'est la vie. A little inconvenience for you is all. It seems to have all the features you're looking for and is well worth trying.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close#post-1135723 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:33:25 +0000 Angie 1135723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My thumbs are up.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close#post-1135715 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:29:05 +0000 Gaylene 1135715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jacket looks good, but my cautious self kicks in at buying anything yellow from a picture if it's non-returnable. I've always felt that yellows, greens, and oranges were trickier shades to replicate accurately in a photograph. Until you see the actual item, it's hard to judge if that shade of yellow makes you jump for joy or wrinkle your nose. </p> <p>But I do think you NEED a yellow jacket. You come alive in that colour even though both of your previous jackets were't exactly what you were looking for. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close#post-1135703 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:24:07 +0000 catgirl 1135703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, get it! I just remember the original search being for the sporty/rugged utility jacket. I get fixated on things especially when they become unobtainable. </p> <p>Citron and leather are a match made in fashion heaven! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close#post-1135699 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:20:47 +0000 rae 1135699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm, have my parameters changed? Well, yes and no. The main thing was to have a jacket (my signature item) in my signature color. The original was a $1 trial run. I think the search persisted because I've cut out so many bright colors from my wardrobe, yet brights really do look good with my complexion.</p> <p>At one point I considered a blazer like Angie's, but I never found it in my size to try.&nbsp;I also fell in love with this one along the way, but I was a good girl and cut it out of the running for being 100% poly again (never mind that it's&nbsp;twice the price of the one I'm considering today).<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lafayette-148-new-york-reva-couture-cloth-jacket/3535097?origin=wishlist">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/la.....n=wishlist</a></p> <p>And yes, #5 is also super awesome! But funny, if given the option I would pass on #5 because I don't want more double-breasted moto jackets.&nbsp; </p> <p>ETA: As for wearing leather... yep, definitely have a bad track record. But! If there is ever a time in life for me to get away with leather, it's in my current department. We seem to have Vince, Veda, and Helmut Lang leathers year round, along with a couple IRO and Truth &amp; Pride. Pretty different from working in the office or selling mostly business casual wear.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close#post-1135674 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:07:02 +0000 catgirl 1135674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, your ispiration #5 is amazing. That is a dream jacket for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close#post-1135670 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:03:41 +0000 gryffin 1135670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae - sometimes you heart is telling you something.&nbsp; I don't think you should ignore your gut.&nbsp; If you don't get it, you will always wonder.&nbsp; I think it looks awesome and it looks like it would work as an indoor jacket which gives it tremendous versatility.&nbsp; Plus it's such a statement color that you can thow it with everything neutral in your wardorobe and it should work.&nbsp; The cropped length always looks so useful.&nbsp; As long as you can resell and recoup, I think it's a really good decision.&nbsp; Whatever you do, listen to your heart on this one!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close#post-1135669 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:01:46 +0000 catgirl 1135669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I adore this little jacket - big surprise, I know! - but I think when you were in love with the past ones they were more sporty/rugged. The leather is more sophisticated and in line with the new you - so have the parameters of the original HEWI changed?</p> <p>Also, those of us who fall for leather jackets often have issues with wearing them once in our hot little paws. Are you comfortable with wearing this one as easily as you do your Zap copycat leather jacket? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close#post-1135664 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 23:54:52 +0000 Gigi 1135664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say to pounce, since you are pretty sure you could sell it yourself at a decent price if it doesn't fit. I think there is a lot of potential for it to be a really fun item. And I imagine that if you don't buy now, you will always wonder&nbsp;whether you should have pounced.</p> <p>Even if this turns out not to work, it might help you "mellow out" on your HEWI hunts, since you said you can get like a dog with a bone. :^) I think that our failures really help us as much as our successes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close#post-1135622 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 22:56:40 +0000 Beth Ann 1135622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This seems to me to still be consistent with your style evolution.&nbsp; I say it's a go, as long as you are relatively confident that it would fit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close#post-1135606 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 22:39:02 +0000 Lucy 1135606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it. You are fabulous in yellow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close#post-1135581 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 22:08:08 +0000 rae 1135581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm, just remembered this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close#post-1135563 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 21:57:19 +0000 Sarah A 1135563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>cross posted with you for styling options... looks like you have a good idea of inspiration looks you are going for! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-year-hewi-hunt-at-a-close#post-1135559 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 21:55:27 +0000 Sarah A 1135559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i think this one looks fantastic ... but i am sooooo guilty of buying what i put on my list without stopping to consider why it is on the list so i may not be the most objective in this area. Do you 100% see this working in your current style? As a work option sounds great to me.... but i wonder if you doubt its versatility and that is why you are asking opinions? it can always be resold... </p>