https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:32:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new/page/2#post-2252462 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 17:56:16 +0000 Jonesy 2252462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the new jacket, and can see what you mean about the old jacket. A plum jacket could be super-fab! I have never tried to dye poly, but there must be a way? One thing to think about is the top-stitching. In my experience, sometimes a fabric will take the dye, but the stitching won't, so you could potentially be left with a plum jacket with red stitching. May not be a dealbreaker, but something I've experienced. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new/page/2#post-2252217 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 04:14:38 +0000 Suz 2252217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Brooklyn</b>, it is washable for sure! And yes, plum or eggplant or burgundy could work on me really well, would not have the same associations for me, and would get use. I'm going to do some more research and check back. At worst, it could become a colour I didn't like, in which case I could just donate it after all. What's to lose? It might become a workhorse!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new/page/2#post-2252099 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 03:26:36 +0000 Brooklyn 2252099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I’ve never dyed poly but there are dyes available at retail that claim they can do it. Is the jacket washable? I wouldn’t try it if it’s dry clean only. Also, it would be hard to make it blue. It would always have a red undertone. You could possibly get it to a blue-red like burgundy or plum. I think it would look good in those colours (I’d take it myself!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new/page/2#post-2252097 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 03:05:46 +0000 rachylou 2252097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>!!! That’s a good essay. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new/page/2#post-2252059 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:59:11 +0000 Suz 2252059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jenni,</b> thank you -- interesting thoughts and some good questions! It wasn't a gift, exactly . We were just in the store together and it was on sale and he liked it a lot for me and encouraged the purchase. But I was fully on board. It really is a style that suits me well. As <b>Brooklyn</b> implied,&nbsp; that stand collar style is not always available and if it is something that works well on a person, it's always tempting.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;Well, it's still in the holding area -- and now I'm wondering if <b>Brooklyn</b> has an idea that might work -- maybe I could <b>dye it</b>?&nbsp;</p> <p>It was an authentic choice for me, just not quite the right colour, if you know what I mean. It seemed better in the store's light.&nbsp;</p> <p>And there have been political events in my country that make its associations more difficult for me than they were at the time.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't think I have got 30 wears from it yet. I think perhaps about 20. I bought it really as an occasional piece anyway.&nbsp;</p> <p>But dyeing it might work! I would certainly wear it if it were blue, but not sure how likely it is I could get it that colour from red. Hmmm. It is worth investigating! It is made of poly, though -- I'm not sure how well poly would take dye.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new/page/2#post-2252034 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:27:49 +0000 Jenni NZ 2252034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I feel a bit late as it is 4 days since you wrote this. I do like the new jacket but have been feeling sad about your giving up the older BR one. A couple of days ago I read all the posts where that jacket featured ( I got to those via the Find).<br /> And I wondered… is it partly that your husband chose the BR one initially that made you not quite feel it was your choice? And does that raise a bigger question about how much we really emotionally “own” items that are gifts, or even recommended by our loved ones? Sometimes we do, I know, but I also have some gifts that I quite like and do wear but don’t feel the same attachment to as something I have chosen myself.<br /> Also, I was thinking about it in terms of my desire for #30 wears and thinking that in 5 years you might have almost got there anyway- I don’t think you track wears but do you think it would be anywhere near that?<br /> I guess I am just a bit sad about your possibly editing it out when it is so gorgeous and looks so good on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new/page/2#post-2252032 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:13:34 +0000 Brooklyn 2252032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great Suz. I can see why you prefer the new jacket.</p> <p>I have an orange military jacket. Years old. I haven’t been able to part with it because I absolutely love the style. It has this amazing really high stand up collar. But I never wear it because I don’t like the colour on me. (Must have had an orange moment all those years ago, probably because the only other colours available then were grey, black and blue.) It’s wool so I constantly think about dyeing it. But then I back out because there is a risk I will ruin it, and I’d much rather donate it to someone who will love it than ruin it. I suspect I will part with it this winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new#post-2251938 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 04:23:09 +0000 Suz 2251938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all -- really interesting thoughts.&nbsp;</p> <p>Rachy, the paper was really great. She talked about her experience growing up poor and thrifting and now she works in a thrift store and is economically in better shape but is feeling uncomfortable for her child self when she sees how popular thrifting has become, but more so when she sees some people buying at thrift to re-sell -- but also knows that many of those people are finding a way to make a living that way and there is a lot of upper middle class judgement towards them. So it was interesting on class issues.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new#post-2251753 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 21:38:17 +0000 Synne 2251753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful new jacket!</p> <p>Very interesting about the old jacket. It is a fab piece, but sort of Freddie Mercury, very overly statement-y perhaps?</p> <p>Some garments can look so great on the hanger, for then to change completely when I put them on. This is what sent me down the Kibbe and style-ID rabbit hole. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new#post-2251725 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 17:30:42 +0000 nemosmom 2251725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The new red jacket is stunning on you. I can see why the other one called to you (and why it would give you pause) - but I think it’s a fab piece and in line with your style preferences (not the negative vibe of course, but the military/nautical/utilitarian structure of it, IYKWIM). </p> <p>The culottes are great, too! I had luck with Jcrew in the early 00s-10s, but pieces from a couple years ago did not hold up for me. (Banana goes in waves IME, too). Inconsistency, sure - but we all have bad runs of luck I s’pose. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new#post-2251627 Sat, 12 Feb 2022 13:39:58 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2251627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you on orangey reds. They don’t work on me either; this true red is great on you. Lol about the Mounties. Not the feel I get from the jacket. I’m not familiar with the news you refer to, will stick with my Rocky &amp; Bullwinkle associations, unless you’d care to enlighten. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new#post-2251613 Sat, 12 Feb 2022 04:15:10 +0000 Jessikams 2251613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love any kind of culottes or gaucho pants! I’ve been wearing them since 2005 and never feel they go out of style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new#post-2251609 Sat, 12 Feb 2022 01:32:00 +0000 rachylou 2251609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a good red and I like the softer aspect v the band/military style jacket. Fab styling!</p> <p>And so wanna know what the essay said </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new#post-2251607 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 23:55:36 +0000 Style Fan 2251607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your outfit.&nbsp; The new jacket is a much better shade of red for you.&nbsp; I prefer the Sargent Pepper vibe to the RCMP one too.&nbsp; I stay away from anything costume-like, but I like the original jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new#post-2251576 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:28:42 +0000 RobinF 2251576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this outfit! The pants are great with the jacket and of course the boots are fabulous! I can't really wear red but this is a great shade on you.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new#post-2251567 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:38:56 +0000 lyn67 2251567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, both of You (Angie &amp;Suz) look great in that blazer!!! Love how different you styled it, each one is a master&nbsp; outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new#post-2251565 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:30:00 +0000 Zaeobi 2251565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can send me the orangey red jacket instead then! Lol just kidding You mentioned masks though - are you back to teaching in-person? </p> <p>J Crew also pulled out of HK last year (or was it 2020? They feel the same, lol!) so I won't be buying from them again soon either. </p> <p>You look great in that cooler shade of red instead, but I understand wanting to avoid particular connotations. I think the key thing is the styling - I won't wear my satin cargo pants with camo or khaki for similar reasons. Maybe if you wore that jacket with your plaid tulle skirt, for example, it would feel less military to you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new#post-2251538 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:29:20 +0000 CarolS 2251538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another big fan of the pattern mix and new red jacket!, Suz! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new#post-2251537 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:18:14 +0000 Bijou 2251537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I love the new jacket and the colour and design makes it very versatile, I expect that this will be a workhorse for you. The icing on the cake is now you are twinning with Angie! </p> <p>I have always admired your older red jacket, it adds an element of fun and drama to outfits. I can see a place for both jackets in your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new#post-2251535 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:06:22 +0000 Suz 2251535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Carla</b>, that's hilarious! And yes, I can see that, too. Band leader costume style for the win! Hmmm. Maybe I'll hang onto it. It <b>is</b> extremely comfortable and travels really well.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>MsMaven</b>, that's it, right? I've really got out of practice with my beloved jackets.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Debbie</b>, thank you!</p> <p><b>Jaime</b>, thanks! You can certainly wear culottes with boots!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>slimcat, Mirjana, Sal</b> -- thank you.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new#post-2251529 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 04:44:51 +0000 MsMaven 2251529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely a winner for you! I find it is somewhat strange to put on a tailored jacket these days--even though it might be a jacket I wore a lot 2+ years ago.</p> <p>Yes, a winner. Perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new#post-2251528 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 04:43:39 +0000 Carla 2251528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That jacket felt more ‘Sargent Pepper’ than military to me, but once you get a negative vibe about an item, it’s hard to view it differently. &nbsp;I’ve felt the buzz kill about a genuinely fab (to me) item that got a critical review. &nbsp;The ‘kiss of death’ can be hard to overcome, IYKWIM.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new#post-2251526 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 04:36:26 +0000 Debbie 2251526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the whole outfit. That shade of red looks great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new#post-2251517 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 03:10:55 +0000 Jaime 2251517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you about the associations. I have never been comfortable with camo for that reason. A military red jacket is so far from anything you would see around here that I would be ok with it but totally understand the weird vibe when you are somewhere with a dressier military!<br />Anyway, you look fabulous in your new jacket and entire outfit. I still love culottes too and will definitely be wearing some when the weather warms up. Or sooner if I get into a boots mood. Also, great lipstick! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new#post-2251506 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 23:28:28 +0000 slim cat 2251506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the right red jacket - perfect color and great shape! Love the whole outfit- feeling a bit jealous ( like the red color but on myself it’s mostly works on accessories- lol ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new#post-2251504 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 22:29:08 +0000 Sal 2251504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely jacket - you look wonderful in this.</p> <p>And yes trying something and taking it off is a sign it is not right.</p> <p>I had to google RCMP - I understand a bit more.&nbsp; The jacket wouldn't have the same association here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new#post-2251503 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 22:14:29 +0000 Mirjana 2251503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful red jacket Suz, you really look absolutely amazing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new#post-2251502 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 22:09:23 +0000 Suz 2251502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Vildy, I</b> laughed so hard at that! I hear you!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>LaPed</b>, that's an interesting point and I think you may be right. The red military always did feel a leeeetle "costumey" to me but I figured it would be good for presentations, etc. And it was! But now, as <b>Helena </b>said, I get a bit of an RCMP vibe from it and I'm not too keen on the associations, particularly where I live considering the role of the RCMP in recent conflicts where I live. So...</p> <p><b>Angie</b>, you look amazing in the jacket! And the boots do indeed bring back happy NAS memories. They aren't dated, either. But it hasn't been as long for them as it has for the culottes. '</p> <p><b>Joyce,</b> I did indeed pay import duties on both items, although the duties on the jacket were much lower than on the coat. And oy vey, how it all added to the price. Sale priced items ended up being close to original price. But better than full price plus duties. Anyway, this is why I hesitate to order from the UK. The duties are built in when you order from Boden, which is a bit of a help. Hobbs probably doesn't sell much to the CAN market.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>JAileen</b>, pink camo sounds kind of perfect to me -- it snubs its nose at the idea, right? I had blue camo shorts from Gap for a long time and I did like those.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>CardiffGirl,</b> you are right about Hobbs being classic. This is shorter than the "current" jackets but a short jacket works better for me in general so I know I won't tire of it.&nbsp; </p> <p><b>Barbara Diane </b>-- yes to a red third piece!!!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new#post-2251500 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 22:00:45 +0000 Barbara Diane 2251500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I especially love the red jacket and striped top. I think I need a red 3rd piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-loyalty-and-brand-new#post-2251499 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 21:58:28 +0000 LaPed 2251499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The new jacket is a better shade of red for sure and looks like it will be so versatile for you! The culottes still look great! And I’m impressed by your pattern mixing. </p> <p>Re: military jackets, I’ve been finding pieces with a very distinct vibe harder to wear the past year or two. Things that used to feel like statement pieces now feel more like costume pieces. Changing zeitgeist, I think! </p>