https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/being-patient-buying-a-white-summer-dress-and-sandals-in-mid-autumn Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:28:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/being-patient-buying-a-white-summer-dress-and-sandals-in-mid-autumn#post-2288598 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:41:50 +0000 JAileen 2288598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well that was definitely worth the wait- it looks great on you! &nbsp;I stalk things, too. &nbsp;I hate paying full price and then finding out the item went on sale before I’d even received it. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/being-patient-buying-a-white-summer-dress-and-sandals-in-mid-autumn#post-2288532 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 01:40:01 +0000 BlueJay 2288532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>haha, <b>Jaime</b>, what is your sister's address in the States so I can ship things there too! haha! You are definitely a patient shopper, not just for waiting to pick things up from the States, but hunting at consignment shops takes a lot of patience. I enjoy the "hunt", both retail and second hand, but my favourite consignment store is at the other end of the city. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/being-patient-buying-a-white-summer-dress-and-sandals-in-mid-autumn#post-2288528 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 01:26:05 +0000 Jaime 2288528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful dress that was clearly meant to be. I am a patient stalker - I end up ordering things to my sister in the US to avoid shipping and import taxes and then wait for some time until I actually get them. I am also used to buying great coats and jackets second hand at the end of the season and waiting a very long time before I can wear them. But if I found the perfect item and it was liable to sell out? Well hats off to you ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/being-patient-buying-a-white-summer-dress-and-sandals-in-mid-autumn#post-2288522 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 01:13:58 +0000 BlueJay 2288522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>SarahD8</b>. Oooh, a coral sweater, that sounds lovely<br /> for cold spring. Yes, excited anticipation can be part of the pleasure, for<br /> sure!</p> <p>haha! <b>Carla</b>, 7 years for a chunky cable knit non-barrel sweater! WOW that's commitment to find something! ! I'm glad<br /> you found your HEWI. That's interesting about the winter coats in summer sales<br /> and sleeveless shirts in February. Were they online or B&amp;M? I found a ski<br /> coat in July at B&amp;M, but that was just luck!</p> <p>Thanks <b>Bijou</b>! I can imagine you in white eyelet! As your warmer weather is coming for you, maybe we'll see a post!</p> <p>Thanks <b>rachylou</b>! That is an interesting observation! In my BR clothes under the labels, it says the month and year, so for example, 6/19 to tell you which season it was from. I'm sure that is deliberate to put pressure on people to buy more "new" things.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks <b>Sisi</b>. Yes, if the item comes along, it doesn't really matter if it's seasonal or not, especially if it's something one has been seeking for a while!</p> <p>Yes, <b>Janet</b>, white dresses are very hard to find! Maybe the designers at COS are reading this! ;)</p> <p>haha! <b>Helena</b>, I thought of that! Sometimes my daughter and I throw on our bathing suits in the living room, sit on floaties, and put a beach scene on the TV. I'll have to wear my new white dress to the "beach"!&nbsp;</p> <p>Waving back to you, <b>Angie</b>! Yes, the sandals are very comfy. I guess with online shopping it's easier to shop off-season. I remember years ago, if you wanted something off-season, you either had to make do with what you already had, or wait! I lost a pair of mitts in March and couldn't replace them because Spring was here and all the winter things were out of stock and out of season!</p> <p><b>cat2</b>, great strategy! I need to plan ahead more often!</p> <p><b>unfrumped</b>, yes, there is always the risk of not being able to find what you need either for what you'd like, need, or sizing! The final sale items look so good, but I worry if I order them and they are damaged, that I can't return them!</p> <p>Thanks <b>Irina</b>!</p> <p><b>Sal</b>, yes, I find I try on and return many things to find the right thing!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jenni NZ</b>, I, too, have visions of how things will look on me until I see them on me! haha! Thank you for the boost!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/being-patient-buying-a-white-summer-dress-and-sandals-in-mid-autumn#post-2288439 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:07:05 +0000 Jenni NZ 2288439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great story! I’m not sure, having been an over-buyer in the past and broken the habit I am very cautious now on what I *think* I really want, because sometimes the vision hasn’t worked out. But yay for you who look gorgeous in this outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/being-patient-buying-a-white-summer-dress-and-sandals-in-mid-autumn#post-2288428 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:39:20 +0000 Sal 2288428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done on the stalking and the patience! It was worth it!!</p> <p>I don’t know I have ever been that patient with a specific piece. There have been things I have tried a couple of versions of and eventually found my one with returns and changing room try ons. My denim jacket and shirt both fit that category. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/being-patient-buying-a-white-summer-dress-and-sandals-in-mid-autumn#post-2288384 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:45:28 +0000 Irina 2288384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! Nice dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/being-patient-buying-a-white-summer-dress-and-sandals-in-mid-autumn#post-2288383 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:34:30 +0000 unfrumped 2288383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rewards for patience and persistence.<br /> So great when you have a vision that transcends seasonal shopping.<br /> I have actually been doing more IN season shopping since I had previously found myself having end- of- season sales- goggles or buying “ classic “ items just because they were there, not because of a wardrobe hole. And finding my size or color might sell out during the season, and not trusting whether my shape or uncertain style preferences ( pandemic issues and fickle feet especially) would last a year until time to wear something.<br /> But I’m trying to work more from a list of v wardrobe holes or outfit- makers that I think transcend trends- things I’ve gravitated to year after year - to watch for price drops. These are easier if I know the size already- something I may have tried on in- store or have something else from the brand ). I don’t like Final Sale, so that excludes some good bargain markdowns. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/being-patient-buying-a-white-summer-dress-and-sandals-in-mid-autumn#post-2288378 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:21:05 +0000 cat2 2288378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great picks. I am a sale shopper so am always buying out of season. I call it planning ahead! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/being-patient-buying-a-white-summer-dress-and-sandals-in-mid-autumn#post-2288375 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:16:29 +0000 Angie 2288375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>.......and I'm buying off-season more and more too. It works very well!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/being-patient-buying-a-white-summer-dress-and-sandals-in-mid-autumn#post-2288374 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:15:33 +0000 Angie 2288374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER dress! You wear it beautifully. Love white eyelet too. Soooo pretty! I adore the classic silhouette :)</p> <p>*waving at my sandal twin*</p> <p>Best little classic Italian-made gladiators I've ever worn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/being-patient-buying-a-white-summer-dress-and-sandals-in-mid-autumn#post-2288364 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:32:43 +0000 Helena 2288364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done BlueJay!! Patience pays off! Perhaps you need to throw a summer-themed party this winter so you have the chance to wear it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/being-patient-buying-a-white-summer-dress-and-sandals-in-mid-autumn#post-2288363 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:31:09 +0000 Janet 2288363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great dress on you!</p> <p>My summer white dress eludes me. Most are too short, too sheer, too girlie, too dressy, etc. I want something casual and a little on the avant garde side. If COS made my black zip-front dress in white, I’d be all over it. </p> <p>Congrats on a HEWI found! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/being-patient-buying-a-white-summer-dress-and-sandals-in-mid-autumn#post-2288362 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:23:53 +0000 Sisi 2288362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Compliments for your stalking skills! Glad that you finally found your ideal dress. Very pretty. <br />At the beginning of Summer I bought some Spring/Autumn shoes that I am wearing a lot these days and a woolen sweater that I plan to wear this Winter. I am so picky that when I find the right piece I pounce upon it, no matter the season. I think this is an excellent strategy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/being-patient-buying-a-white-summer-dress-and-sandals-in-mid-autumn#post-2288334 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 06:33:26 +0000 rachylou 2288334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress is fabulous. I don’t mind holding. I change out my closet with the seasons, which is the same thing really - just with previously worn clothing.</p> <p>… just had the funniest thought… maybe sometimes people worry that a thing will be outdated by the time the appropriate season rolls around… and I’m wondering if that’s a hold over from<br /> childhood because when you’re a child you will have literally outgrown the item… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/being-patient-buying-a-white-summer-dress-and-sandals-in-mid-autumn#post-2288326 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:58:48 +0000 Bijou 2288326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so glad you found this dress and got it at a great price, it is beautiful on you. I am a lover of white eyelet dresses too, there is something so lovely and cool and crisp about them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/being-patient-buying-a-white-summer-dress-and-sandals-in-mid-autumn#post-2288323 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:16:29 +0000 Suz 2288323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I meant to add that I also love a good white dress in summer, and I also think certain essentials in classic styles (or styles that work brilliantly for you) can be excellent purchases, out of season. In fact, I often get sandals and sneakers at the end of season, ready for next year -- not the most stylish ones I might choose but the ones I need for walking. I've also bought sweaters and coats out of season, and probably other items as well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/being-patient-buying-a-white-summer-dress-and-sandals-in-mid-autumn#post-2288322 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:09:46 +0000 Carla 2288322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can attest to the fact that a great white summer dress is worth waiting for, having hunted for one for quite a while before finding ‘the one’. &nbsp;A chunky cable knit sweater was another HEWI that I looked for for&nbsp;<b>7 years&nbsp;</b>before I found one that didn’t make me look like a barrel! &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Generally I <i>do&nbsp;</i>buy in season, but I have purchased winter coats during summer sales&nbsp;3 times in the past 10 years, and sleeveless cotton button downs purchased in February, but intended for summer wear.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/being-patient-buying-a-white-summer-dress-and-sandals-in-mid-autumn#post-2288320 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 03:46:54 +0000 SarahD8 2288320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both pieces are fabulous on you! Yes, I can see this really is The One. Good job being patient! </p> <p>I don’t mind shopping out of season if it’s an item I’m really confident about (repeat purchase or HEWI or the like). I just bought a sweater in a lovely shade of coral that will really come into its own in cold spring about 5 months from now. I’m happy to put it aside until then and consider the anticipation part of the pleasure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/being-patient-buying-a-white-summer-dress-and-sandals-in-mid-autumn#post-2288316 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 02:54:52 +0000 BlueJay 2288316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Suz. Yes, it did work out. Good to know about Bloomingdale's! (or maybe not, haha!) I don't think I need more reasons to shop!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/being-patient-buying-a-white-summer-dress-and-sandals-in-mid-autumn#post-2288311 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 02:47:06 +0000 Suz 2288311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a perfect dress on you! You did well to stalk and wait. I like the sandals, too. And there is nothing better than feeling fully prepared for the next season. So it worked out well in the end.&nbsp;</p> <p>(Sympathizing here with the prices, duties, taxes, delivery times. This is why I rarely order from places in the US any more. I used to do it more often. I will still go with Bloomingdale's occasionally, if they have a good sale. I didn't know we could order from Sak's -- will have to consider.)&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm. patient about some things but if it is an essential I sometimes settle for "good enough" which is almost never good enough in reality.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/being-patient-buying-a-white-summer-dress-and-sandals-in-mid-autumn#post-2288307 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 02:36:56 +0000 BlueJay 2288307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Post is a bit long...</p> <p>I love a good white dress for summer.&nbsp;White dresses look fresh, airy, and cool in the summer heat.&nbsp;I have white dresses, but I felt like I settled when I bought them (Finds #1 and 2). The first looks too much like a nightshirt, a look that some can pull off, but not me. The second makes me look too busty and the hem is above my knee.&nbsp;</p> <p>White dresses made of eyelet I find captivating. I like v-necks and shirting styles, midi flowing hems. &lt;<i>sigh&gt;</i>&nbsp; I was on the hunt for <b>The One</b>, then I found it! (Find #3) I online stalked this white cotton eyelet tea dress by Donna Karan for most of the summer and into the fall on Saks Off 5th (<b>four months!</b>). The price was too high, the exchange rate between the US and Canadian dollar was dismal, plus, I had to pay for shipping, duties and taxes. The dress wasn't available here. Macy's had it, but not in my size. Of course, I became obsessed. :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Trolling the website nearly every day, dreading that my size would sell out when the prices dropped as the summer wore on. I got a scare when at one point I couldn't add it to my shopping bag and tried to tell myself that it wasn't meant to be, but it just turned out to be a technical glitch. Labour Day came, the kids went back to school, and people's minds turned to fall fashion. Then, October 7, the price dropped! I pounced and ordered it. It arrived October 14, too late for summer, after Canadian Thanksgiving, but I HAD the dress. It was <b><i><u>mine!</u></i></b>&nbsp;</p> <p>Of course, I have to pair the dress with the Bella Vita sandals that were ordered May 16 through Amazon, but didn't arrive until August 22. :)&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't mind too much that I wasn't able to wear my dress or sandals for the summer. I badly sprained my knee at the beginning of August and was hobbling around. I'm all set for next year! I will consign my other two dresses in the spring.&nbsp;</p> <p>How patient are you about the items that you purchase for your wardrobe? Do you mind if you can't wear it right away? (I know someone else asked on the forum about obsessions, but I can't find their post.)</p> <p>Thanks for reading!&nbsp; </p>