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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Do you try items on in store? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 16:49:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php EveningMood on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store/page/2#post-1335282 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 21:15:05 +0000 EveningMood 1335282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I cannot imagine taking something home without trying it on in the store, but we really do not have other options in Italy, return policies are almost non-existent!  daisy5 on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store/page/2#post-1335279 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 21:07:07 +0000 daisy5 1335279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I always try items on in store unless I'm short on time. I try on multiples sizes and usually most of the stuff don't work for me. There's no way I want to buy all that stuff and then return it later. Plus, I make enough returns from my online orders. Aida on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store/page/2#post-1335186 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 18:35:59 +0000 Aida 1335186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Always always always, and if there is no dressing room I either pop the item on over what I'm wearing or leave it. I take back enough things that I've tried on and liked in the store rachylou on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store/page/2#post-1335173 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 18:22:48 +0000 rachylou 1335173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The only time I buy without trying is late at night at the Target sales rack. I loathe any kind of back-and-forth. pastrygirl on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store/page/2#post-1335160 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 18:00:03 +0000 pastrygirl 1335160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Always, and I dress for it. No jewelry or belts, or shoes with laces or zippers (must be easy-on/easy-off). Nothing that needs tucking in, and as few layers as possible. I can try on 30 things in under 10 minutes. Aziraphale on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store/page/2#post-1335159 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 17:59:35 +0000 Aziraphale 1335159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, some people buy stuff in shops without trying it on? I had no idea. I thought the whole point of going to a brick-and-mortar store was so that one could try on the clothing! Otherwise, why not just order online?  Mel on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store/page/2#post-1335099 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 16:53:52 +0000 Mel 1335099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yeah, I do. Often enough something will look nice on the clothes rack, but when putting it on it just looks awful on me. Plus, having to return it would make me lose much time, since the clothing shops (only boutiques here with a clothing style catered to a much older crowd) aren't in my own village.  ironkurtin on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store#post-1333514 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 19:29:59 +0000 ironkurtin 1333514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh yeah.  Unless I've already tried it on and am returning explicitly to buy it.  I do enough online buying that actually getting to try things on in the flesh is a giant plus. I think stores like Anthro really cash in on not trying on in store, because so many people take things home and then... just never get around to returning them.  Very very common. Alassë on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store#post-1333506 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 19:23:30 +0000 Alassë 1333506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What Mo said. Anonymous on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store#post-1333280 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 14:34:28 +0000 Anonymous 1333280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Marley - I'm with you. I am usually shopping during the day/work hours when I am in and out of malls or stores for other reasons. One of the beautiful things about being self employed is being able to mix in personal business during the work day  I am usually in a rush, know how things fit anyways, and know i can pop back in to return anything within a day or two.  That said, it doesn't mean that this is necessarily the way to do it - this method of shopping is not how I want to go forward.   Gigi on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store#post-1333214 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 11:18:28 +0000 Gigi 1333214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Unless I'm really short on time, I will try on in the store. IMO, the reason to go to the store is pretty much exactly for that—so that I don't have to be doing returns, which is a hassle. Style Fan on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store#post-1333211 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 11:04:41 +0000 Style Fan 1333211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I always try things on.  I may go back again and try it on again.  I can't always return things because I live out of town so I am careful about what I buy.  I will not buy clothes if I feel pressured.  Out I walk.   AJ on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store#post-1333165 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 06:49:18 +0000 AJ 1333165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I hate returning, so if I have a chance, I do try it on. Often times I will bring an additional size up or down from the one I think will fit, just in case. I usually have an armload of items to take into the dressing room to decrease the hassle of getting in and out of my clothes. At thrift stores, I usually wear fitted items so that I can try things on over my clothes at the mirror instead of having to wait for a dressing room. Alexandra on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store#post-1333161 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 06:30:57 +0000 Alexandra 1333161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ If there's a fitting room, yes, always. To me, that's the point of shopping B&M stores. Neel on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store#post-1333123 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 04:14:19 +0000 Neel 1333123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I almost always do. The times I didn't ... I have regretted. I am not a trained shopper yet! Erin on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store#post-1333091 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 03:16:01 +0000 Erin 1333091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I almost always try on at the store. Too many times something that I love, love, love on the hanger looks awful on me while something I have doubts about is really flattering! Plus at stores like Nordstrom they have nice rooms and bring you water! Suz on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store#post-1333088 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 03:11:03 +0000 Suz 1333088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Marley, it totally makes sense -- if I lived in Toronto and worked near a big shopping area, I'd probably do the same thing. Run in, buy the item on my way home, try it on in the comfort of my own place, and return the next day! Makes sense to me. I just don't have that luxury because of where I live.  Laura (rhubarbgirl) on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store#post-1333086 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 03:09:59 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1333086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ In places like Target, I often buy things without trying them on. I know their return policy and how things tend to fit, and I'm there every week or two anyway so it's not a big deal to return anything. In most mall type stores I do try on things. At the outlet mall I'm the crazy one with a huge armful of things to try on, enough that the attendants think I'm crazy, and then I end up only buying a thing or two most times. It depends at the thrift store. Most of the local ones here do have dressing rooms, but they are often sketchy or always occupied. I've gotten pretty good at judging fit based on holding something up and/or the brand and size. When the cost is really low I often take a bit of a gamble on how something might fit, just to save some time, even if it's not returnable. Deb on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store#post-1333075 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 03:02:23 +0000 Deb 1333075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Always, always, always. Sometimes I'll go away and then come back and try again with fresh eyes, to be certain of my purchases. My choices are well thought out and calculated and this mind set prevents mistakes, orphans, wasted money and having to closet edit too often, as well as ensuring the right fit and colour selection. Also I have built good relationships at my favourite boutiques and the staff offer constructive personalised advice. I do some on line shopping, mainly for American jeans, as they can be quite expensive here in Australia, but I will try them here before I order. I can't imagine buying without trying! Marley on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store#post-1333050 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 02:46:57 +0000 Marley 1333050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have absolutely no argument with those of you who say that that's the reason for going to a B & M store - so that you can actually try the items on!  That makes so much sense!  And, what I do does not make sense.  I totally get that.  But - I had a thought.  I think I might be "spoiled" at the abundance of retail stores where I live - and so it is not really that big of a deal to stop by a story or go back to the store.  It's almost always on my way to or from wherever I've been.  So - there's that!  Hahahaha!  (I can't believe how I'm trying to justify my really stupid habit!) Suz on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store#post-1333036 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 02:38:49 +0000 Suz 1333036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It depends.  If I have time and the lineups are not too crazy, I absolutely try on in store. Otherwise, as Peri said, I might as well shop online. Which I mostly do, since I do not live close to many decent brick-and-mortar stores. The way I see it, my city trips are sleuthing missions. I try stuff on by various makers and then can either buy there or --- if they don't have my size in stock (which often happens) -- I can go home and do the online ordering, more secure in the knowledge that the item will work.  But if I am pressed for time, or if I already know the sizing and have worn the manufacturer's stuff before, I might risk taking it home without trying on.  Lyn D. on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store#post-1333033 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 02:38:00 +0000 Lyn D. 1333033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Pretty much always- and usually in 2 or 3 different sizes! It is tiring but usually worth it. Since joining YLF I make myself also try-on at home within the return period. This has been a revelation to me Thistle on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store#post-1333032 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 02:37:27 +0000 Thistle 1333032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yep, for the few times I get to shop in a store. My retail choices are not abundant, so I do a lot of on-line ordering. Add a two year old to that mix, and, well, you get the picture. But if I am at the store, I am definitely trying it on. I don't like it, but is like trying to find the time to make a return trip, or making a return trip with a toddler, even less enjoyable. Firecracker (Sharan) on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store#post-1333026 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 02:32:56 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1333026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Almost always, and preferably, yes. I have brought home t-shirts and other not-so-fitted items without trying them on, and I've bought leggings without trying them on. But I return enough items--even if I have tried them on--that the initial try-on in store is worth the effort to me. kerry on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store#post-1333023 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 02:30:22 +0000 kerry 1333023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I always try on in a B&M store. I do a lot of online shopping and get tired of having to think about returns so when I can avoid it I do. It's not unusual for me to take MANY items into the change room (like the 24 at Anthropologie yesterday!) BTW - didn't buy a single thing. I'm trying to practice PPP - I think it's called Echo on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store#post-1333008 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 02:18:35 +0000 Echo 1333008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I always try on when I am in a brick and mortar store, because as others have mentioned I make enough returns from online shopping. I'd rather spend the time on the front end and know I am going home with something I like and that fits than have to try another size or make a return later. IMO, this is why there are dressing rooms. The store doesn't want you to go home with something that doesn't work for you, either! Diana on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store#post-1332987 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 01:46:27 +0000 Diana 1332987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Absolutely. If I'm taking the time to go to the actual store, I don't want to have to go back just to return it. And being able to try before buying is one of the selling points of brick and mortar vs online in my opinion. I admit that there's a certain shoe store in town that carries great stock but the people who work there are pushy and they get absolutely AWFUL yelp reviews so sometimes I try things on but I never buy from them - I go home and order the shoes from zappos or amazon instead. Marley on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store#post-1332984 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 01:45:03 +0000 Marley 1332984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I HATE trying on clothes at the store! - and avoid it if at all possible.  High five lisap!  :-)  I admit that its a horrible habit to get into - and I've just developed it in the past few years.  I know that it is foolish and it almost always means that in the end I have to spend more time than I would have if I had just tried on the darn item in the first place!  I have no good reasons for doing it - except that it seems I am always hot when I shop, and the thought of taking off my clothes and putting on new clothes that I might sweat on is just not my idea of a good time! E on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store#post-1332981 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 01:42:46 +0000 E 1332981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yep! In fact, I usually try something on more than once while deciding whether or not to buy it: if I'm not willing to go through the bother of changing into it 2-3 times before buying, I probably don't love it enough to bring it home. Peri on "Do you try items on in store?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-try-items-on-in-store#post-1332979 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 01:41:14 +0000 Peri 1332979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Always. Otherwise I would be shopping online. If I've gone to the trouble of going out to a store, I'm going to try to cut the chances of the hassle of returning again as much as I can.