https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/courage-to-return Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 23:21:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/courage-to-return#post-785587 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:08:18 +0000 Adelfa 785587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Two of the bloggers I follow have been purging designer handbags recently. Admitting mistakes is definitely part of being well dressed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/courage-to-return#post-785302 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:24:02 +0000 Mander 785302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In the run up to fall I have bought and returned two pairs of trousers, two pairs of boots, and a sweater. I have also bought a few things on eBay that have gone straight back into the resale pile. I'm trying to be pickier about what I buy, but also less shy about admitting a mistake and taking it back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/courage-to-return#post-785270 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:52:28 +0000 Adelfa 785270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Somehow I used to think of returns as tinged with failure. Your example helps me to see them as part of the process of building a great wardrobe. And Lisa, I'd love to think that after a while I'll need fewer of them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/courage-to-return#post-785226 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:49:43 +0000 Sara L. 785226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I returned three pairs of black knee-high boots this fall. I ordered four pairs knowing that at least three would be going back. I have thin calves and finding knee high boots was getting so frustrating that I just ordered a bunch so I could try them all on at one time instead of dragging the process out by buying one pair, sending it back, waiting for another pair, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/courage-to-return#post-785203 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:35:38 +0000 Suz 785203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good job!! </p> <p>I am returning a bunch of stuff next weekend - a sweater that isn't QUITE the right colour for me, another that isn't quite the right fit. I am grateful that we are able to do this. </p> <p>I do return much more than I would have in the past, pre YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/courage-to-return#post-785193 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:29:39 +0000 Transcona Shannon 785193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/courage-to-return#post-785170 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:10:12 +0000 Lisa 785170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I first joined YLF I did a LOT of purchasing and returning. It was almost embarrassing after a while. But now my shopping is much more streamlined and I rarely returned. My last return was a sweater that was a gift for someone. After some thought I realized another color would work better for them so I exchanged. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/courage-to-return#post-785044 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:54:44 +0000 Marley 785044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh - I haven't returned anything lately - but then, I haven't bought anything lately. However, I do still have painful memories about returning a pair of cream colored Frye knee-high boots several years ago. I loved them! But - they gapped too much around my calf and no matter how I tried to talk myself into thinking that they were OK, I finally faced reality that that were not, and never would be - and returned them. I still haven't found my perfect pair of cream knee-high boots - but, I have faith that they are out there and someday will be mine! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/courage-to-return#post-785041 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:17:21 +0000 Caro in Oz 785041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done. Sending perfect bootie thoughts:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/courage-to-return#post-785032 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 05:57:38 +0000 DonnaF 785032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Today I returned plum and apple green VC skinnies and a Foxcroft shirt to Nordies. The VC skinnies were a lovely color and true to what was shown online, but I.just.cannot.wear.skinnies. They were the correct size, but that style makes me look at least ten pounds heavier. No more skinnies for me; straight legs work best. I ordered the shirt in two sizes, so I already knew I would be returning one or both of them. I still may return the one I still have; I like the color but it is boring but fairly practical.</p> <p>I still have a white shirt and a gray tipped knit blazer with tags still on that I bought a few months ago and haven't worn. The white shirt is nicer than my other very new but worn shirt. I don't really have another blazer but I would have preferred a color other than gray. I don't think Macy's has a time limit on returns or else it is pretty generous. Oh, and I have a plum layering T from Nordies with tags still on; will probably keep.</p> <p>The shirt and blazer were purchased at b&amp;m; the rest were online. Ambivalence and returns for me can strike anywhere. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/courage-to-return#post-785024 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 05:18:50 +0000 Adelfa 785024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, ylf people. I have never returned so many items as this Fall. Probably I've never tried so many either. Today I returned my second size of these beauties:</p> <p><a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=336966002&#038;tid=plggpb1r&#038;kwid=1&#038;ap=7&#038;sem=true&#038;pcrid=25250483370" rel="nofollow">http://piperlime.gap.com/brows.....5250483370</a></p> <p>I thought they would be perfect. I wear so much black and navy that the purple would be a welcome accent. The shape and color were as lovely as pictured. But the 8.5 (my size almost all of the time) cramped my toes and the 9 gapped oddly around my ankles.</p> <p>Back they go! Ringing in my ears: "You can do better.... There is another pair of booties out there for you."</p> <p>It is harder than I can imagine, but I am learning to spend money on what REALLY works. Thanks for the inspiration!</p> <p>What have you returned lately? Even if it hurt? </p>