https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplication Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:44:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplication#post-2395304 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:26:55 +0000 Carol 2395304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bonnie--thank you, thank you...for adding extra duplicates. The are so fun to look at, and make me want to try more of that. I'm loving the sweaters.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplication#post-2395300 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:01:41 +0000 Lisa 2395300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoy duplication of items in the same color and style (not shown). I also enjoy duplication of the same style and multiple colors (shown in the finds). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplication#post-2395291 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 18:16:10 +0000 Suz 2395291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is interesting to see where and what we tend to duplicate, isn't it?&nbsp;</p> <p>I do exact duplicates of undies, bras, PJs etc. And do what Angie does with a pair of shoes in the wings. But I also do what you do, with certain items. More often than I tend to think!&nbsp;</p> <p>Possibly also because I shop a lot online? I wonder.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplication#post-2395282 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:57:29 +0000 Bonnie 2395282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JenniNZ: We live in a touristy area with a top notch university between two huge population areas which are at least two hours away. There are lots of trendy boutiques for the students and tourists here and we do have Anthropologie, Banana Republic, and Nordstrom Rack but that's about it. &nbsp;I lived in one of those cities for 60 years so know the frustration of shopping and busyness, too. Good idea to do the research online first.</p> <p>Jamie: Thank you and you are right about a good shoe is hard to find. Now that I am starting to get plantar fascilitis I'm probably be going to be duplicating a lot more.&nbsp;</p> <p>Angie: Thank you. In the spirit of being honest, I realized the jackets weren't exact duplication so I deleted them but added more sweaters. All my dupes have been successful except the BR short sleeve sweaters. I've worn the light gray one many times but the other three not at all. </p> <p>Runcarla: Thanks for adding your duplications. Love your berets and I think it's smart to get them in different colors because you look fab in them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplication#post-2395268 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 03:44:40 +0000 Carla 2395268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Who needs 4 berets!? &nbsp;I do!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplication#post-2395253 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:21:21 +0000 Angie 2395253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your thoughtful and honest duplication, <b>bonnie</b>!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplication#post-2395245 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 23:36:03 +0000 Jaime 2395245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Duplication makes a lot of sense for you and works well. I mostly duplicate shoes because a good shoe is not so easy to find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplication#post-2395227 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:41:48 +0000 Jenni NZ 2395227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing Bonnie, I knew about the two dresses but am not sure I realised about the rest. Also didn’t know you lived so far into the countryside.<br /> I research online but mostly buy in store as I live in a large city and hate returns. I can see that if you duplicate what works there may be fewer returns! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplication#post-2395226 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:25:42 +0000 Bonnie 2395226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carol: Thank you, duplicating works for me because I live where stores &nbsp; are few and not well stocked. I'll try adding some more duplicates below.</p> <p>Roberta: Love those Maeve sweaters, thanks for sharing, I think I will give them a try. I've duplicated shoes but have yet to find pants or jeans that I like well enough to buy again.</p> <p>JAileen: With so many stores being closed because online shopping has become so popular the rest of the country will be joining us online. It is so hard to find the right size, color, and fit that duplicating makes sense.&nbsp;</p> <p>karen23: It sounds like I should try that Columbia fleece jacket&nbsp;</p> <p>Firecracker: Thank you for your input, that's a lovely comment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplication#post-2395217 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:03:07 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2395217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I wouldn't have guessed you duplicate so often, Bonnie. Whenever I see you WIWs, they look so varied. I conclude that you do a great job of using duplicates to create a signature, colorful style with plenty of interesting variety.&nbsp;</div><div>I'd say the same for Roberta!&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplication#post-2395215 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:58:31 +0000 karen23 2395215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I've gotten 3 Columbia fleece jackets in a row.&nbsp; When one gets really worn, I get another. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplication#post-2395214 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:25:11 +0000 JAileen 2395214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bonnie, I do the same! &nbsp;I do nearly all of my shopping online. &nbsp;We do have stores in town, but even then, their in-store stock is often lacking.<div><br /></div><div>I have Adidas gazelles in three colors, Patagonia Nanopuff hoodie in two colors, North Face Canyonland hoodie in five colors. &nbsp;If something really works, why not?</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplication#post-2395212 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:21:37 +0000 Carol 2395212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you were not exaggerating. I tend not to duplicate, but this makes it tempting. I love the easy, sportsy vibe of all these clothes.</p> <p>I think you should consider editing this and adding a couple more installments of dupe photos.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplication#post-2395209 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:56:35 +0000 Roberta 2395209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are not alone! If I find a style/brand/item that really works, I buy multiples. Clothes shopping, especially online, can be such a gamble. I was just admiring a sweater this morning, when it popped up under an entirely different name. A little digging suggested the sites were scams or at least very poor quality. (Oak &amp; Harper, Bennet &amp; Clarke, Kaila Boutique . . .)</p> <p>I bought the first pair of these Eccos in yellow, and as they went on sale, bought two more pairs. I ended up with four of the Palmer cut pants from Loft, in twill and corduroy, because they fit me perfectly.</p> <p>I also own FIVE of the Maeve Carys sweaters, though I don't have Finds for all of them. They're just so good - a flattering fit, lovely soft fabric, interesting colors and patterns. No sign of pilling after five years of steady wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/duplication#post-2395207 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:37:28 +0000 Bonnie 2395207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I knew I duplicate but until I looked at Finds I didn't realize how much I actually do it. I stopped adding photos after looking at about a quarter of my wardrobe. Since I do almost all of my shopping online, duplicating helps prevent endless returns. I live in a rural county with big cities with lots of options at least two hours away, so online shopping has given me more options. Another strategy I use to help me find new wardrobe items is YLF. Angie's and other Forum member's posts have helped me discover items that work for me, so thank you for your input. </p>