https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-up-with-a-designer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:49:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-up-with-a-designer#post-1042172 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 05:09:42 +0000 sophiespal 1042172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't really worn designer clothing, but I have broken up with brands and stores.&nbsp; Generally it has occurred over time - with age, as my professional life grew, my income increased, etc.&nbsp; I would say that I have given up most of the Gap, Esprit, Old Navy (which was a good thing, in my view).&nbsp; I am looking for more made in U.S. or made in Canada work pieces now.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-up-with-a-designer#post-1042169 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 04:56:16 +0000 jayne 1042169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Debs.&nbsp; I haven't ever done designers really, but I have broken up with stores....like I don't even go into certain stores any more because they now look too frumpy for me or the fit is too big/small.&nbsp; I used to love Vivikes here in Norway, and Ingunn would tell you, it is a good thing I have left them behind now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-up-with-a-designer#post-1041995 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 00:25:25 +0000 Deborah 1041995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would love the opportunity to break up with Rick Owens! Lol! His designs stretch my budget so our relationship is pure fantasy at this stage. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-up-with-a-designer#post-1041992 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 00:21:50 +0000 Mia 1041992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting thread. &nbsp;I have definitely broken up with brands, usually due to lessening quality or feeling it too young (used to buy tees and casual pants at AE)&nbsp;but never with a designer. &nbsp;</p> <p>There are certainly brands/designers I would like to wear but don't fit me at all. &nbsp;EF and&nbsp;&nbsp;Max Mara come to mind.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-up-with-a-designer#post-1041931 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 23:14:21 +0000 Suz 1041931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I *am* attracted to EF....but have never been able to wear the clothes except for the rare piece that isn't really EF-like in the first place. They don't fit right -- and even if they did, they don't look right on me.&nbsp;</p> <p>I haven't really broken up with a designer but I sort of lost my early love for Betsy Johnson and even Gunhouse and Cornish, to a degree. Too...retro/ girly.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-up-with-a-designer#post-1041886 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 21:15:53 +0000 Janet 1041886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep. Catherine Malandrino. Too girly for me now. I'm sure there are others too, I'm just drawing a blank at the moment. </p> <p>I've never been attracted to EF, except for a rare piece here and there. Sadly, I don't wear drapey very well. I guess I'm too curvy and crave more structure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-up-with-a-designer#post-1041883 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 21:07:32 +0000 rachylou 1041883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marc Jacobs. A little too girly for me now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-up-with-a-designer#post-1041849 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 20:03:38 +0000 shedev 1041849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I broke up with Bebe, decided to go a little less bodycon. I haven't found a new designer love yet though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-up-with-a-designer#post-1041844 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 19:49:00 +0000 annagybe 1041844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Isabel Marant. She has raised her prices way too much, even her Etoile line has become quite expensive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-up-with-a-designer#post-1041838 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 18:52:13 +0000 Thistle 1041838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, breakups are hard. But at least this one doesn't require a box of tissues and a carton of Ben and Jerry's! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-up-with-a-designer#post-1041817 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 18:04:43 +0000 ironkurtin 1041817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So as I noted on another thread, a label I love - Eileen Fisher - just doesn't fit my current body any more. &nbsp;It fit when I was skinny, but not lifting weights like I am now. &nbsp;It fit really well when I was carrying about 15-20 more pounds and not working out at all!</p> <p>I really love EF's fabrics and designs, but I have to look really hard on eBay to find PS items from years past. &nbsp;</p> <p>Goodbye, EF, goodybe - for now.</p> <p>Anyone else migrated away from previously-beloved fashion lines? </p>