https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-jacket-twin-claire-why-budget-shopping-is-sometimes-super-smart Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 04:19:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-jacket-twin-claire-why-budget-shopping-is-sometimes-super-smart#post-520684 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:15:36 +0000 Mochi 520684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A classic jeans jacket beats that AT design (and I like AT jackets, generally). But that one looked strange--and there is no justifying the price tag! As I've said, I often suspect they come up with some ludicrous price just as a basis for declaring 30 or 40% off sales. That said, with some trepidation I've just ordered a jeans jacket from Nordstroms (because hey, free shipping/returns) for $60; it seems a lot, but if it's well-made, I think it will be a fantastic closet staple. Suz, your jacket is gorgeous and really suits you proportionally and in the color. I'm sure you'll get a ton of wear out of it, and find a gazillion ways to style it creatively. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-jacket-twin-claire-why-budget-shopping-is-sometimes-super-smart#post-520678 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:12:30 +0000 Suz 520678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't really keep track, Carole. But sometimes I can do a rough estimation. I'd say I've worn that jacket an average of once per week since I got it in September. And I paid $17 for it. So it's getting down there. </p> <p>I think keeping strict track would probably be more than my inner math rebel could handle. But since my wardrobe is still quite small it's pretty easy for me to make a decent estimate. And I do find it really interesting to observe what I reach for most often. Sometimes it is an expensive piece, but often not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-jacket-twin-claire-why-budget-shopping-is-sometimes-super-smart#post-520676 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:09:25 +0000 Carole 520676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way better! Love that jacket on you, (I think I have the same one, too) love the price tag, too! Do you actually keep track of CPW? Maybe that's something for me to add to my 2012 "to do list" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-jacket-twin-claire-why-budget-shopping-is-sometimes-super-smart#post-520664 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:03:22 +0000 Suz 520664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brenda, if I ever see one of these again I will let you know. I wonder what ON does with its overstocks? It's from late last summer; I'll bet some of these are still around for sale somewhere. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-jacket-twin-claire-why-budget-shopping-is-sometimes-super-smart#post-520603 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:58:12 +0000 Jem 520603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the ON one alot better! Also, Suz, I love the belt you put with your outfit. Actually your whole outfit is great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-jacket-twin-claire-why-budget-shopping-is-sometimes-super-smart#post-520599 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:51:24 +0000 qfbrenda 520599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree, yours is much cooler. I wish I had one too! I would wear it a ton. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-jacket-twin-claire-why-budget-shopping-is-sometimes-super-smart#post-520582 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:36:00 +0000 Suz 520582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulate Claire! She is the one who discovered it; I just copied her. Claire, you're right about our buttons. Much cooler. Ha! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-jacket-twin-claire-why-budget-shopping-is-sometimes-super-smart#post-520536 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:46:31 +0000 Parsley 520536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree, I like your version much better! I also like how you're wearing your belt knotted. It adds a little interest and style.</p> <p>Terrific outfit, and congrats on your ability to sniff out a great buy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-jacket-twin-claire-why-budget-shopping-is-sometimes-super-smart#post-520523 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:38:23 +0000 Anonymous 520523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gah! I like our version WAY better Suz! Our buttons are that cool gunmetal silver and there are no flap pockets around the midsection. A few others have this too, like Kellygirl and who was it, NDMom? I only wish qfBrenda had one too!</p> <p>I'm revising my shopping strategy from "budget only" shopping to "dollar cost averaging", lol! A few expensive (to me) items peppered into the mix will elevate my look a bit, I'm hoping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-jacket-twin-claire-why-budget-shopping-is-sometimes-super-smart#post-520497 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:20:01 +0000 Travelgal Nicole 520497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree, your jacket is way better than the AT one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-jacket-twin-claire-why-budget-shopping-is-sometimes-super-smart#post-520469 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:56:16 +0000 MNsara 520469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How true, Suz! Plus paying more doesn't even guarantee better fabrics or workmanship </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-jacket-twin-claire-why-budget-shopping-is-sometimes-super-smart#post-520460 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:51:28 +0000 Heather 520460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I agree! Bigger price tag does not necessarily mean better!</p> <p>You look fab in that jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-jacket-twin-claire-why-budget-shopping-is-sometimes-super-smart#post-520459 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:51:20 +0000 Transcona Shannon 520459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - you're not kidding Suz! Your ON jacket is much more fab for a fraction of the price! You go girl! (and you too Claire) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-jacket-twin-claire-why-budget-shopping-is-sometimes-super-smart#post-520455 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:49:46 +0000 Suz 520455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire, I just saw this jacket on the AT site. </p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Petites/AT-Petite-Denim/Petite-Denim-Collarless-Jacket/268716?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=10437292&#038;catid=cata000033&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=1038" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=1038</a></p> <p>Check out the price. I think our ON version is actually a whole lot nicer looking. And we paid less than $20. I don't know about you, but my CPW is already close to $1 and it hasn't even been a full season. </p>