https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-an-antidote-to-shopping-disappointments-do-we-have-some-successes-to-share Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:25:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-an-antidote-to-shopping-disappointments-do-we-have-some-successes-to-share#post-2411079 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:14:50 +0000 Suz 2411079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have successes to share, for sure! Some coming up in my Fabiversary posts.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am finding that my preferred brands/ stores are shifting, however. For example -- I used to do very well at J. Crew. This year, I haven't found a single thing that I liked and that worked on me, either online or in person.&nbsp;</p> <p>Whereas Banana Republic, which for about five years was an almost total loss for me, to the point where I'd stopped even looking, has, in the past two years, netted me many successes, and all at sale prices. True, not everything I've ordered has worked. But the items I have kept seem to be holding up and are serving me very well.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm also doing well at Simon's. Again, I do not keep every item ordered. But this is to be expected when shopping online.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-an-antidote-to-shopping-disappointments-do-we-have-some-successes-to-share#post-2411076 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:54:20 +0000 Carla 2411076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Naturalizer and Anain… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-an-antidote-to-shopping-disappointments-do-we-have-some-successes-to-share#post-2411074 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:53:16 +0000 Carla 2411074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Levis items… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-an-antidote-to-shopping-disappointments-do-we-have-some-successes-to-share#post-2411073 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:52:12 +0000 Carla 2411073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Uniqlo items…(not shown - thermal underwear)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/as-an-antidote-to-shopping-disappointments-do-we-have-some-successes-to-share#post-2411072 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:51:01 +0000 Carla 2411072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally agree with&nbsp;<b>LJP&nbsp;</b>the challenge of sourcing really good fashion finds is getting harder and harder. &nbsp;As we all husband our fashion dollars more closely, are there any successes stories to share? &nbsp;Favourite brands, and winning items?</p> <p>Uniqlo is fast becoming my first stop when I cruise the mall. &nbsp;Every other year I add one of their merino wool crew neck sweaters to my collection. &nbsp;The 6 yo red one has 65 wears, and looks as good as my newest brown one - with 18 wears. &nbsp;Half-moon bags, joggers, thermal wear, puffers - all get top marks from me. &nbsp;Recommend, recommend!</p> <p>Levis - their denim never lets me down, and they have some other interesting garments - usually natural fibres. &nbsp;Though I had to reattach a button on my new cropped trench, I’m quite pleased with the style and comfort of the piece - with an excellent price point.</p> <p>Naturalizer footwear. &nbsp;Leather! &nbsp;Low heels. &nbsp;Interesting styles. &nbsp;The perfect last for my foot. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I only have two items from Anain - a Canadian brand. &nbsp;Their Cashmino knitwear are the warmest items in my closet. &nbsp;Not particularly fashionable, but I love my older tuque, and my newer ‘boyfriend’ sweater. &nbsp;Worn 27 times and washed once (cold water, delicate cycle, laid flat to dry). &nbsp;No shrinkage, and no pilling yet.)</p> <p></div><div>Over to you…</div> </p>