https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:58:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117728 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 23:06:59 +0000 cindysmith 2117728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This makes me sad for all the forum members who like ES </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117206 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:19:18 +0000 LaPed 2117206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sad, but I think she is making the right decision. It's such a difficult time for small businesses and their employees. I am excited to see what unfolds for Liz in the future; I'm sure we'll see her designs again. She's incredibly savvy and I love her transparency. For folks who are interested in secondhand, most of the action is @selltradeslowfashion on Instagram.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117199 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:21:25 +0000 Anonymous 2117199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very sad, though glad she'll reopen! Always loved those pieces on you and glad you ordered the other dress too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117196 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:17:03 +0000 kkards 2117196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Devastating. &nbsp;But what a clear and well reasoned letter. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117184 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:38:34 +0000 Bijou 2117184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn, so glad you have another dress to look forward to. The loss of wonderful businesses like this is devastating. I read the letter and was blown away at how passionate ES is for her business and how ethical to fulfill orders to customers, pay employees fairly and minimize financial loss to her creditors. I feel that she was ahead of her time. Covid is making us value local production and ethical work practices - preferring to buy less but buy better.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117180 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 05:53:34 +0000 Kathie 2117180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sad, but a beautifully written letter, and I’m truly amazed at her resiliency with the plans for the fall. I’ll be savoring the dress I ordered in March all the more, when it arrives. And would definitely order a pattern/kit to make my own in the future, if that’s still part of her new direction. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117161 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 03:46:08 +0000 Jaime 2117161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, what a thoughtful and responsible letter. I had also read that some sweatshops in Bangladesh are opening while the rest of the country is on lock down. Something is terribly wrong, but I hope ES can regroup in the future.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117126 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 22:36:24 +0000 Jenn 2117126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b>, I'm guessing it'll be very similar here. It's all about benchmarks rather than target dates. I'm really looking forward to a stroll along the beach, though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117125 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 22:32:07 +0000 Angie 2117125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>NICE!&nbsp;</p> <p>I think WA is sheltering for another month. Our Stay At Home Order has not been lifted - for I think - most of May. But certain construction jobs can proceed on May 4th, and some recreational outdoor parks will open with restrictions too. Seattle is re-opening VERY slowly.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117124 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 22:22:21 +0000 Jenn 2117124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'M GETTING A WHITE ONE! </p> <p>The mayor here just said that he expects the first lightening of restrictions to be in 2-6 weeks. &nbsp;It'll be my ray of hope present to myself. :)&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117122 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 22:13:19 +0000 Angie 2117122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like black Summer dresses on you.</p> <p>But you MUST GET WHITE TOO.</p> <p>:)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117119 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 21:59:37 +0000 Jenn 2117119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>nemosmom,&nbsp;</b>it's worrisome on so many levels. &nbsp;I live in a theatre district and almost every theatre in the area is in danger of shutting down permanently. It could change our neighborhood forever.</p> <p><b>Angie,&nbsp;</b>I am glad too. Black dresses are becoming my uniform, but I enjoy having a collection of lovely ones in beautiful fabrics of different weights and cuts.</p> <p><b>Sal,&nbsp;</b>absolutely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117116 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 21:43:03 +0000 Sal 2117116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good decision Jenn to buy that dress - you will love and treasure it.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117113 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 21:19:12 +0000 Angie 2117113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Soooo sad and very brave :(</p> <p><b>Jenn,</b> I'm really glad you bought that last dress. You will treasure those pieces even more.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117105 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 20:36:28 +0000 nemosmom 2117105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou took the words right out of my mouth.&nbsp; I really feel for these smaller shops that create beautifully-made pieces. I've been obsessively stalking my favorite etsy seller for similar announcement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117104 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 20:35:11 +0000 Jenn 2117104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Joy,&nbsp;</b>the online shop is open until the end of the week, I think, and then will be closed until fall, when the range will, I'm sure, be very, very limited. I don't think you'd be sized out. &nbsp;Her size range is extensive, from XXS to 3XL. </p> <p></p> <p>(ETA: I just checked and...maybe they've reached capacity? Most items seem to say "returning this fall" now.)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117103 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 20:29:10 +0000 Anonymous 2117103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn, this is so sad. I love the dress you bought. It reminds me very much of a black EF dress I have that can be dressed up or down. Your obi type belt is a good way to give a dress a new look. Let us know when she opens her online shop. For some reason I thought I was sized out of her clothes ( too big on me.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117095 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 19:19:53 +0000 Jenn 2117095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>rachylou,&nbsp;</b>I'm worried about all the other companies on my carefully cultivated list now.</p> <p><b>Style Fan</b>, I bought a dress I probably would have waffled over for another year. I'm sure I'll love it and wear it constantly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117090 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 18:54:30 +0000 Style Fan 2117090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was devastated when I read this.&nbsp; I have always wanted to buy something from her but could never decide what piece.&nbsp; I like what she stands for and I like her even more now.&nbsp; Her letter was so well written.<br />I will look at what she has for sale.&nbsp; Maybe I can find something.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117085 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 18:26:18 +0000 rachylou 2117085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heartbreaking and brutal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117083 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 18:17:42 +0000 Jenn 2117083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lisa,&nbsp;</b>her business has been so consciously thought-out from the start that I'm sure they've considered every option. &nbsp;Well-meaning people can be exhausting when you've already been over it all. Definitely have to hand it to her for being direct and clear about why the decision had to be made and firm about it not being done on a whim.</p> <p><b>Sal,&nbsp;</b>meanwhile sweatshops in Bangladesh are opening to fulfill fast fashion orders. &nbsp;I am sad and angry and I-don't-even-know-what-else. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117076 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:55:28 +0000 Anonymous 2117076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. My heart goes out to her, but I also salute her for a very well-written and articulated letter. &nbsp;I really admire her ability to make this decision and to ask her customers and readers of the letter to hold back any well-meaning advice they may have. It takes courage to stake your place in the sand, and I love how she's done it. &nbsp;I have been an admirer of her brand for a few years and would love to have owned a piece or two. &nbsp;It's always been just *that* much out of reach financially, but maybe the resale market will be where I can find some of her pieces. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117071 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:42:46 +0000 Jenn 2117071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ordered one last dress. Not a need, but a want. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117070 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:42:12 +0000 Sal 2117070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What sad news indeed-especially when one of the good ones is suffering this way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabeth-suzann-shutting-down#post-2117063 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:24:10 +0000 Jenn 2117063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am terribly sad. I treasure my ES pieces and had been looking forward to building my collection over years and years. </p> <p>Here's the announcement:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://elizabethsuzann.com/blogs/stories/the-closing-of-a-chapter">https://elizabethsuzann.com/bl.....-a-chapter</a> </p>