https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:31:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online/page/2#post-1122043 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 11:24:48 +0000 VenusCow 1122043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Alaska Girl,</p> <p>Print off this post and stick it on your computer so everytime you go to order online you can remind yourself to not shop online because clearly it doesn't work for you.</p> <p>Happy Holidays,</p> <p>Shirley </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online/page/2#post-1122041 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 11:17:03 +0000 Aquamarine 1122041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with CocoLion...the process itself gets me going. I enjoy the online hunt for the perfect item (or what I imagine I might want/need). When I find a contender, I look for reviews (even at other sites) and check measurements. Bonus points if it's on sale (well, honestly, this is the overriding criteria...hate to pay more if I don't have to because it's cheaper in an actual store but sometimes it's not worth it to drive to the store and try it on). Then comes the anticipation of waiting for the item to ship and tracking it, looking for the words "out for delivery" to show up on my monitor. The actual arrival of the package is usually anti-climactic, LOL. And if I am really lucky, I may even LIKE the item in real life! </p> <p>Oh well, there are worse hobbies </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1122010 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 07:20:07 +0000 Irene 1122010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't buy online but whenever I do an online search and I find something I like I get all excited only to be disappointed when I finally try it on in the store.</p> <p>I do not browse the internet for clothes that often though </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121932 Wed, 25 Dec 2013 04:09:44 +0000 Jaime 1121932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh how envious I am of the ability to order, receive and return all within a week or so. Maybe less, don't even tell me! When I order something, most often from ebay, it can take 1-6 weeks to arrive and I am always a bit delighted that it arrives at all (although I have to say only one thing has ever been lost in all my years of ordering). Anyway, rarely is return an option and yet I plunge ahead anyway now and again (usually after a lot of guests leave). Latest was my new favorite jeans - years of thrifting has given me a knack for assessing sizes, but alas fit is not just a matter of size! (Sorry for the ramble!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121821 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 23:43:34 +0000 rae 1121821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It depends what the item is, how much experience I have with the brand, what sort of measurements were available, whether or not I might have stalked it in-store. Most of the times I feel cautious optimism mixed with a clamp-down of forced patience to wait and see. </p> <p>However, if I know the brand well, or if it's a holy grail item, I can get my hopes up pretty high. I just did that with some white jeans the other day. They were so cute, cargo pockets (to eliminate the pocket show through problem!), zippers, the right rise... but the knees were cut sooo skinny that they looked shrink-wrapped on. I was devastated, but I guess that is part of the game. :T </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121811 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 23:30:29 +0000 shedev 1121811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I order optimistically but I have a beautiful, soft cashmere sweater with sleeves that are way too long waiting for return as I type this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121766 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 21:44:49 +0000 Mo 1121766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's at times like these I realize some don't have to online shop. And they can return an item at one of&nbsp;<i>two</i> stores within a half hour of their house, no less. &nbsp;&nbsp;Makes me wistful . . .&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121760 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 21:33:41 +0000 Kathryn 1121760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I often get my hopes up, only to have to return the entire order. It really is best if you can try on items in the store before you buy online. You will have a much better idea of their sizing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121756 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 21:31:02 +0000 rachylou 1121756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find online shopping depressing and tortuous. So often there are very cool things only to be had online... and when they don't work out IRL and the disappointment is stretched out all through the return process... I find it just horrible. When you're in a dressing room, you can move on right then and there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121693 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 19:14:47 +0000 lyn* 1121693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to be super careful about online; it's easy to bite the bullet on purchases, especially here in Canada, because it is impossible most times to do a return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121689 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 19:07:06 +0000 Greyscale 1121689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've upped my clothes budget a lot this year, so for the first time I'm buying most&nbsp;things new instead of at nice secondhand stores. I haven't adjusted to it yet. It used to be that I'd only order online if I was 100% sure I wanted something. Now I've been ordering a lot of things and I have to remind myself that it's entirely ok to reject most of them if I don't love them.</p> <p>I should be able to get most of these things in stores near me, so maybe I should get more in the habit of shopping in stores. I think it works better for me - less temptation to keep things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121670 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 18:34:26 +0000 CocoLion 1121670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always get my hopes up when I order on-line. &nbsp;Isn't that part of the process? &nbsp; Sometimes it's the happiest part of the experience. &nbsp;Picking some things, waiting for the package, trying them on. &nbsp;Then the sense of failure (and procrastination sometimes) of returning an item because it didn't work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121660 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 18:16:56 +0000 Mo 1121660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>sorry to sidetrack, but you future Fitbitters need to friend me when you get them! &nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.fitbit.com/user/229T63">//www.fitbit.com/user/229T63</a><div></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121658 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 18:15:06 +0000 Suz 1121658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am getting a Fitbit for Christmas, too!&nbsp;</p> <p>I used to get super excited about online orders...until I was burned too many times. Order didn't come. Order cost too much with duties. Items didn't fit.&nbsp;</p> <p>Now, I read the reviews <b>SUPER</b> carefully and take lots of measurements, comparing mine to the measurements given. Sometimes I'll order two sizes of an item and send one or both back.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also often look for an Angie recommended item -- or if she hasn't recommended it, I ask her if she has seen the item and whether she knows how it fits. She's been almost spot on with fit recommendations, which is a miracle since we've never met in person. Once or twice I felt I should size up from her guesstimate, but other than that, her record is amazing!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121653 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 18:00:36 +0000 shiny 1121653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Mo, I'll check that out!</p> <p>Amy, I also need classic/conservative stuff right now - I am okay with that and I'm glad I can find lots of options online. Right now I'm building work/travel capsules out of basic clothing pieces in neutral colors, and adding zing with shoes/belt/scarf.&nbsp;</p> <p>It's just weird how my online shopping psychology seems to go... for example, I'll see something that's different, like let's say boyfriend jeans or those baggy drop crotch pants. I will not buy these online because I need to see if the fashion works for me first. I will click to see if it's available in store, and if it is, then I'll go check it out in the dressing room. If it's only available online, forget it. I talk myself out of such "experiments" all the time.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also I'm a fabric snob. I like to touch and feel stuff before I buy.&nbsp;</p> <p>Psychologically, it is far more likely I will duplicate when online shopping. If I find something that fits and I love the fabric, and it's easy enough to order online, I will likely duplicate. That's not always a good thing. But it's a lot harder to resist the duplication urge! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121642 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 17:35:12 +0000 minimalist 1121642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm new to ordering online, and do not have high hopes. Right now it's classic/conservative essentials I need; "boring" if you like, but the "excitement" of not having essentials isn't my thing. So I've ordered various sizes/lengths of chinos and jeans. If one pair is a keeper, I'll be happy.</p> <p>But I can see getting vested in interesting/unusual pieces as they're portrayed online, then being let down when they don't work. Like that sweater dress where the neckline was completely different to the picture. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121625 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 17:11:31 +0000 hedgiehog 1121625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ordera lot online....but I also return a lot. Unless I am familiar with a certain brand and size/fit, I don't get super excited about something. I tend to look at reviews before I click the order button because past shoppers sually will note if somethings runs large or small. It's hit or miss but until I get more hours added to my day, it's an alternative I live with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121623 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 17:06:58 +0000 Mo 1121623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, I countered the boring by changing where I shopped. &nbsp;Revolve instead of Gap, for example. &nbsp;Admittedly petite sections have been rife with 'stuffy' and conservative&nbsp;since I can remember . . .&nbsp; </p> <p></p> <p>EDIT: maybe try Asos petite for trendier stuff?<a rel="nofollow" href="http://us.asos.com/Women-Petite/rsrw6/?cid=4177&amp;via=top">http://us.asos.com/Women-Petit.....38;via=top</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121620 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 17:04:07 +0000 catgirl 1121620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, I agree - I am having a hard time finding an exciting dress.&nbsp; It all seems to be basic black businesswear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121617 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 17:02:43 +0000 shiny 1121617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay I thought of something else to add.. I guess I am not done ranting!!</p> <p>Lately the styles seem to be more and more boring. At first I thought maybe this was just a trend, a backlash from edgier, more daring years of fashion. But now I am wondering. &nbsp;It seems everything is classic and&nbsp;safe... safe&nbsp;neutral colors, safe designs....</p> <p>Maybe that's just me, but I have been wondering if this is because more and more shopping is moving online? </p> <p>From business perspective, it would make sense. A consumer is probably far more apt to make a safe online purchase decision, ordering yet another basic tried &amp; true&nbsp;sheath dress or classic V-neck pullover&nbsp;top or classic dress slacks in safe color, rather than risking something more fashionable and edgy, which may not work and will just have to be returned.....&nbsp;</p> <p>Then again maybe it's my own eye. I don't know. It is true I'm focusing right now on updating/refreshing lots of basics, since it's been awhile.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121616 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 17:01:40 +0000 Regina 1121616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When ordering online-- I've found, the reviews of others insofar as sizing and quality to be very useful. Q... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121612 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 16:53:18 +0000 shiny 1121612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was JUST talking about this with my hubby last night!&nbsp;</p> <p>I have been ordering up a storm over here, now that I have a new job and am confident I can spend money.&nbsp;It frustrates me that more and more that&nbsp;petite clothes are offered online only -- or as Ann Taylor calls it "online exclusive." (Nice marketing spin, ha). My local AT has less and less petites to try on in the store. And my local BR used to be the first to get petite clothes in, and had an awesome, store-size selection. No longer. Now I have to drive 25 minutes away, and the petite selection at that store isn't all that great. At least I'm fairly confident about my size in those brands, and have higher chance that if I order something online it may fit. Unfortunately I gained some weight recently so I'm in that awkward between size zone, and am finding I need to order both the 2p and the 4p to compare -- guaranteeing one is going to go back. Grrrrr.</p> <p>Macy's also used to be one of my go-to stores for petites, but they closed the one near our house awhile back. I can order online but I find Macy's to be hit or miss. That said, recently I've had awesome luck with Ralph Lauren jersey dresses.&nbsp;</p> <p>Nordstrom's is a hike for me and when I get there, the petites are picked over. I do cruise through the regular's too, but often they have just ONE in my size, which sells fast. When I go online I'll see a far better selection. Last few times I went to Nordie's, the sales person wound up taking me over to the computer and trying to get me to order something online. Sheesh. I could've saved myself a drive and just done that myself from home!</p> <p>And I haven't even mentioned my shoe frustration!!!</p> <p>More and more shoe stores have closed in my area. Yes, there's DSW but I am finding their selection is increasingly poor -- inexpensive, ill-footing shoes. I hate wasting hours in a giant store like that and coming out empty handed. I hate hopping all over the store in my stockings, rooting through boxes. I prefer the old-fashioned way to buy shoes, where I sit comfortably and a sales clerk brings me boxes to try on!</p> <p>If I know a brand works, sure, I can go online and order via Zappos. That's fine, but brands change all the time. Yes Zappos ships fast and all that but 90% of what I order goes back. And I worry that is destructive to the environment. And it's still a pain to have to return the boxes.&nbsp;</p> <p>I want to be able to go to a store and try on a ton of stuff, compare between sizes, consider, and then make my purchase, and have the item that day. This waiting around for the mail just sucks. Especially when it doesn't fit. And then I have to return it.&nbsp;</p> <p>Really, there has to be a better way!</p> <p>End of rant.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121605 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 16:44:20 +0000 Gigi 1121605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Diana. I have a history of having to return so many items that I don't get my hopes up too much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121597 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 16:34:07 +0000 Golden 1121597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ohhhh, I recently got a fitbit.....it is so cool! I am giving one as a gift too. You are going to love it. I too order most everything I want so it leaves little for gift givers..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121587 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 16:30:06 +0000 Lisa 1121587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, when I order I have high hopes it will work out.&nbsp; I have become better at judging shapes over time, which helps me stay away from returns.&nbsp; But I usually order two sizes at one time, so a return is inevitable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121582 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 16:27:55 +0000 Gracie 1121582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always order "with a grain of salt" analyzing the available online photos and finding one or two features that might be iffy for me. So when the item comes into trial, I'm not biased with the highest expectations and premature love, and if it's rejected, then I say "well, I sort of knew it already" so, no crushing disappointments. Yikes, in reading my response it sounds like an approach to a relationship, doesn't it? Maybe I'm too cautious and self-protecting and should learn to order with abandon and always, always expect the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121566 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 16:01:52 +0000 JAileen 1121566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course! But then I'm sorely disappointed, and annoyed by having to return the items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121552 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 15:48:13 +0000 Janet 1121552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nope. I'm always highly skeptical, and delighted if something works out. I probably return 75% of what I order online. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121543 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 15:39:37 +0000 Emily 1121543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Occasionally I get super excited about a web purchase, but unless I have seen the item in person and know for sure it will work I consider an online order an audition for space in my closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-have-high-hopes-when-you-order-online#post-1121535 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 15:32:52 +0000 Mo 1121535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't - I have too much experience in returns &nbsp;Correction, I do sometimes wish upon wishes that something will work (TR moto leather panel jeans) but not sure wishing and hoping are the same. &nbsp;<br />And yay for getting a Fitbit! &nbsp;Join the addiction &nbsp; </p>