https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 14:31:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-898455 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:29:45 +0000 Mochi 898455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Pshaw, your UPS men have it easy.&nbsp;<br /><br />I'm going to be expanding my kettlebell collection. Upwards in weight.&nbsp;<br /><br />I'm giving the guy a free workout.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-898331 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:31:09 +0000 AJ 898331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yep, we're a two tape gun household as well.&nbsp; I don't feel guilty one bit about returning; it just makes me sad after being so excited about the package's arrival. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-898319 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:17:13 +0000 Adelfa 898319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I had a tape gun, but I could never figure out how to use it. &nbsp;I downsized to one of those mini ones... and have now decided I'm happiest with a plain roll of tape!<br /><br />I used to keep things that I couldn't wear at all because I was inhibited about returns. &nbsp;One of my best accomplishments in the last year is that I have learned to make a quick decision and then BAM return an item that's not working.<br /><br />I do worry about being judged by the personnel at the little mailing shop near where I work! &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-898276 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 03:20:22 +0000 velvetychocolate 898276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Also - how about the old, "Don't throw out that box!" when DH is rounding up the recycling the night before trash day? <br /><br />Receipts in a file folder in the junk drawer in the kitchen, "just in case" something needs returning. Exacto knife, Sharpie markers, and saving all the packing materials until you Cut the Tags with dramatic flourish. <br /><br />Just kidding...but really, it *is* kind of like that. :)<br /><br />What a cute and funny thread. And so true!&nbsp; <br /><br />eta: maybe UPS should be paying commission. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-898229 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 02:45:53 +0000 K. Period. 898229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ @velvetychocolate, I used to use those kinds too. &nbsp;Now they are my fall back emergency ones. I could never get the tape to tear well or stick to the right side. &nbsp;I'm a klutz! &nbsp;<br /><br />I am enjoying this post so much! &nbsp;Who knew that there were so many of us out there with our heavy duty tape dispenser? &nbsp;I think we need a challenge: Girls and their Tape Dispensers. Your favorite outfit to wear while returning an item--but prominently featuring your tape dispenser too. &nbsp;<br /><br />This has been a blast! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-898104 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:11:55 +0000 velvetychocolate 898104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is so funny because I have something similar. While I do have a proper tape gun, I also buy these all-in-one style tape rolls as well:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.shoplet.com/Scotch-3850-Heavy-Duty-Packaging-Tape-in-Sure-Start-Dispenser/MMM142/spdv?ci_src=17588969&amp;ci_sku=MMM142" rel="nofollow">http://www.shoplet.com/Scotch-.....2/spdv?ci_</a><br /><br />I think I spied these at my local UPS Store or maybe the post office - it's a roll of packing tape with a built-in dispenser. Which means I can dispense with the heavy-duty tape gun (in basement for now).<br /><br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-898076 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:04:38 +0000 Thistle 898076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yep, I am with you. &nbsp;I buy a lot on line, and you just don't know what it looks like or if it fits, until you try it on! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-898068 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:01:17 +0000 Jaime 898068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Alas I do not have the luxury of returning, but the tape dispenser is brilliant!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-898058 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:56:53 +0000 Transcona Shannon 898058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love orange and cobalt together - lol!<br />Yep - also have a tape gun and probably return 70-80% of my online purchases. Like the saying goes "you pay your dime, you take your chances". https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-898009 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:38:49 +0000 Day Vies 898009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOL! I have <b><i>two</i></b> at the ready! <br />Way, way back when I first graduated college my very first professional job was in retail management at the storied Marshall Field's on State Street here in Chicago. Dealing with returns was a normal and regular part of the job and a great opportunity to upsell since the year I started was the year Field's started giving store credits instead of refunds for purchases over a certain dollar amount.&nbsp;<br />Being able to return things especially with online shopping is my green light to order more than one size and return the ones that don't fit well. This gets a little expensive with overseas retailers because shipping isn't free -- so you have to get the sizing right the first time or pay the price.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-898003 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:36:46 +0000 Nicole D 898003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Own several. &nbsp;Bought 'em for a move, kept 'em for the returns. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-897993 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:30:11 +0000 Aida 897993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm with Suz, I've got two of those bad boys! Return policy is absolutely important and highly considered in any online purchase I make. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-897938 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 23:47:16 +0000 Isabel 897938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ haha !!! &nbsp;I agree with Angie, KILLER. &nbsp;Beautiful orange color and very of the moment. I would never have thought to pair two primary colors such as blue and orange together, but somehow it works. It just does. &nbsp; &nbsp;: &nbsp;) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-897928 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 23:43:22 +0000 K. Period. 897928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So true Gaylene! &nbsp;That is a great point: in online shopping, purchasing and returning is equivalent to trying on in a brick and mortar store. &nbsp;<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-897905 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 23:27:15 +0000 Gaylene 897905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree with this way of thinking about returns, but it took me a while to get here.<br /><br />Online shopping has made a huge difference for those of us who don't live near major shopping areas. From a retailer's perspective, online shopping is a relatively inexpensive way to expand its customer base because it eliminates the need for stocking and staffing more B&amp;M stores. I've never felt bad about trying things on in a dressing room and then returning the items to the floor if they didn't fit, or suit, me. I've slowly come to realize that, in online shopping, purchasing and returning is the equivalent.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-897882 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:55:09 +0000 amiable 897882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love it! &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-897794 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:19:45 +0000 qfbrenda 897794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ha!&nbsp; Good one.&nbsp; And I totally agree... wouldn't live without one.&nbsp; <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-897791 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:18:16 +0000 tarzy 897791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ We need to start a "no funny looks at the door" delivery service! Instead of brown shorts they'll wear cute outfits and high five you when they deliver a package from Zappos!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-897786 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:15:42 +0000 Lyn D. 897786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I can relate to&nbsp;this line-<br /><span>'I'm an impulse purchaser, but a wait and see wearer'<br />I am trying to make myself try everything I buy on at home before I put them away to avoid this!</span> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-897782 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:13:41 +0000 Kristin SF 897782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOL, we've got multiples around the house, but I've even got a mini-one in my pocketbook for returns on-the-go to UPS. I am never organized enough to tape up at home, not sure why.<br /><br />For risky items and when there is a sale, I sometimes buy multiple sizes, knowing full well that I will be making a quick return. <br /><br />So yes, returns are a part of my shopping strategy. <br /><br />However, the hardest part of this approach is feeling the need to explain to our UPS guy why so many packages get delivered. I feel like I need to tell him, "But, but half of what you deliver goes right back to the store! Don't judge me!!!" ;-)<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-897777 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:09:28 +0000 texstyle 897777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Definitely couldn't live without this!&nbsp; Now, if there was just an easy way to make sure we are credited properly for all those returns. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-897773 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:00:32 +0000 Suz 897773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh yeah. We have <b>TWO </b>of those babies in our household. My husband does even more returns than I do!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-897749 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:38:28 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 897749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Absolutely - although I can't say that I've always had this attitude.&nbsp; I used to keep things that were almost but not quite right because I didn't want to bother with returning.&nbsp; Now if I don't feel awesome when I put an item on and want to wear it immediately - back it goes.&nbsp;I haven't gone so far as to purchase the dispenser, but I do have the big roll of packing tape at home and in my office.&nbsp; I actually get excited when I have to return something, because it frees up my money to search for something perfect. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-897747 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:37:57 +0000 Glory 897747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Tape gun = check! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-897746 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:36:28 +0000 Diana 897746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hee hee.&nbsp; I think I need to get one of these.&nbsp; I tend to run out of packing tape right when I get 5 boxes in one week that I need to return.&nbsp; (Like this week... so many not-right dresses to send back.)<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-897739 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:33:46 +0000 K. Period. 897739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I LOVE IT! How fun to know that there's a tape dispenser sisterhood lurking here within the forum. &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-897735 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:31:49 +0000 hedgiehog 897735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have one too! I thought I was crazy but sometimes you just have to return things and I don't like paying for tape at the post office. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-897731 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:30:09 +0000 catgirl 897731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I just bought one too! &nbsp;My FedEx will tape up free returns for me, but I got sick of fiddling with the cheapo tape from the P.O. that won't even stick. &nbsp;I have 4 returns in the car. &nbsp;They are mostly items I ordered in two sizes, so the store is still getting a deal in that I kept of of each.<br /><br />Yay, tape twins! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-897727 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:28:30 +0000 Angie 897727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ KILLER<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-fashion-purchase-evah#post-897726 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:27:59 +0000 K. Period. 897726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Best fashion purchase ever. &nbsp;Seriously. &nbsp;A heavy duty packing tape dispenser.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br />I buy a lot of things via mail and this makes wrapping up those return boxes so much easier, it is invaluable!&nbsp;I snapped the pic right after taping up, I kid you not, returns for&nbsp;Zappos (five boxes), Kate Spade Saturday, Lands End, Nordstrom and J Crew. &nbsp;<br /><br />I post in jest, but also because I was really surprised to learn that everyone wasn't as&nbsp;comfortable as I am&nbsp;with returns. &nbsp;I do returns so regularly that I've invested in a tape dispenser. &nbsp;I worked retail through college and it would never, ever have occurred to me that a person should feel bad about returning a new, unworn item or even a worn one that didn't hold together properly. &nbsp;I saw so many returns, I just take it as a given. &nbsp;(I'm not talking about bad returns: not just worn, but worn out items, or things a person has ruined through their own lack of care, or things that a person has held onto for a year before returning.)&nbsp;<br /><br />I think of returns as a way that a company entices you to take a chance on something new. &nbsp;If you take it home and it doesn't work with what you have or if it looks different in your home mirror, you should feel free to return it. No harm, no foul. &nbsp;It allows a buyer to be more impulsive and often means that a retailer sells something to a customer at a higher price than they would otherwise be able to entice them to purchase a risky item for. I'm an impulse purchaser, but a wait and see wearer, so returns are an important part of my purchasing strategy. &nbsp;<br /><br />Are any of you like me? &nbsp;Are&nbsp;returns an important part of your purchasing strategy?&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />