https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:15:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/3#post-378072 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:37:18 +0000 rosee 378072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Anya: we need to visit each other and go shopping for pencil skirts -- that way each will get what she is looking for.<br /> p.s. I love your name -- have for a very, very long time (on my list of what I would name my baby girl when I have one. No I'm not having one right now). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-378003 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:23:32 +0000 Anonymous 378003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me the list goes like this<br /> Animal print anything ( except zebra on accessories)<br /> Cheap Bling<br /> Logo Purses, Vinyl Purses, Cheap "Patent" Purses, Grey Boring Sensible Purses, Over-sized Purses ( can you say i'm picky about my purses?)<br /> Any pastel that looks like a unicorn could have puked that color ( those pastels that look worn and over-washed) - ( I know girls who sport the colours well, they don't suit me)<br /> Cheap Black Unlined Pants. The stretchy vpl-giving, waitresses and young corporates share( I own one pair, but learned from my mistake).<br /> And Rose, the universe makes fun of us ! I love pencil skirts that taper to the knees ( and find just ones that drop straight/ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-377963 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 03:46:11 +0000 Anonymous 377963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, acrylic tends to go sort of matted after a couple of goes on the delicate cycle of my washing machine, so it's gone on the banned list. Makes it a lot harder to find nice cardis though.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-377958 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 03:37:22 +0000 Maya 377958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes, adding acrylic items to the list. No polyester in summer dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-377944 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 02:54:54 +0000 Anonymous 377944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For shoes:<br /> Heels higher than 3.5" or 3" without a platform<br /> Fake leather shoes (or lining)</p> <p>For clothes :<br /> Hemlines shorter than say 3" above the knee<br /> Acrylic as main ingredient in knits<br /> Scratchy polyester<br /> Harem pants<br /> Animal print not in accessories or shoes<br /> Poor quality (or 'cheap' looking) anything<br /> Shiny leggings or skinnies<br /> Leather bottoms of any description - pants, skirts, shorts </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-377906 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:38:37 +0000 Maya 377906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anything where bralessness is a prerequisite, and fur. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-377903 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:41:33 +0000 lyn* 377903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1) Buttons. Unless it's a dress shirt. Or a trench coat. Other than that; no buttons.<br /> 2) Low necklines.<br /> 3) Bling<br /> 4) Animal prints<br /> 5) Fur. Unless it's outerwear. Or made from only ugly animals. :P<br /> 6) Big brands, especially on purses.<br /> 7) Pockets on the chest.<br /> 8) Ruffles on the chest.<br /> 9) Stupid slogans/sayings ... Especially those with double meanings.<br /> 10) Things that are already falling apart. On the hanger.<br /> 11) Things that are pilling on the hanger.<br /> 12) "DO NOT WASH" on the tag. Do not wash? SERIOUSLY? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-377847 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 19:05:19 +0000 Ornella 377847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the reminder tarzy.</p> <p>In my case, no-no is pockets on the hips - there was gorgeous coral dress last summer, but I ended up looking like a sack when I tried it on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-377837 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 18:44:53 +0000 tarzy 377837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>... two huge pockets right on the chest! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-377836 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 18:33:33 +0000 Mitzy 377836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am the sort who looks at most everything and will try on anything, even if I think it's not my "style" if there is something about it, I like. I am surprised sometimes by what looks good on me! As for what I buy? That's a different story.</p> <p>I tend to avoid -</p> <p>Pastel, yellow and orange (I don't think I have EVER owned anything orange, it's my least favorite color)<br /> Cap sleeves<br /> Heels (bad back, no heels, no platforms, etc AT ALL)<br /> Strapless, but I will wear sleeveless cause I almost always wear a 3rd layer<br /> Velour<br /> Logos<br /> Collared shirts, polo style shirts<br /> Anything too big, too bulky, too warm<br /> Shorts<br /> Too short skirts<br /> I hate pants that have to be hemmed, but as I am only 5'2" I have a good tailor, I have found a few brands that don't usually need hemming and I thank the powers that be for them. I tend to wear my pants till they fall apart and more often replace blouses and tops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-376603 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:03:52 +0000 lucylove 376603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>bland colours (beige, ghastly light-blue or pink pastel, or indeed any pastel)<br /> short skirts/dresses<br /> shorts (HATE shorts of any kind!)<br /> wool (too itchy)<br /> ankle-length anything<br /> cap sleeves<br /> mum jeans<br /> elasticated waists<br /> tweed<br /> most polyester, unless I love it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-376475 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:02:36 +0000 Aziraphale 376475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooo, fun. I love lists! I don't think I have many *complete* non-starters, but here the ones I can think of:</p> <p>- puffed sleeves (looks like that's a popular dislike) -- looks bad on me but cute on others<br /> - pussybow blouses -- look bad on me in particular, but I'm not a fan of them period<br /> - shiny spandex (except on bathing suits) -- looks bad on everyone<br /> - anything magenta -- nothing wrong with it, I just don't like it<br /> - anything with animal print -- same thing, looks good on others, I just don't like it<br /> - vinyl and imitation leather -- looks cheap<br /> - gold lame -- looks both cheap and tacky</p> <p>There are lots of things that aren't exactly my style, but that I wouldn't say no to trying on -- because sometimes, things look way better on the body than they do on the hanger, and it's rarely a bad idea to try new things (in fashion and in life!).</p> <p>ETA: RandomThought: just read what you wrote about "boob curtains". I know exactly what you mean (I call it the "boob shelf") but I can't always tell if a top will give me a boob shelf until I try it on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-376474 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:59:52 +0000 April 376474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow -- abundant loathing of dropped waists... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-376451 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:50:07 +0000 KeepTheKey 376451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh goodness! My list could go on and on and on. Mine are:</p> <p>Tube tops<br /> Heels under 4 inches<br /> Pastels<br /> Logos<br /> Khaki<br /> Fake leather anything<br /> Drop waists, sack dresses and anything that doesn't define my waist<br /> Mini skirts and short shorts<br /> Corduroy (I just said that to myself so many times that the word lost all meaning)<br /> Elastic waisted pants</p> <p>Then there's the whole issue of colors. I change my hair color somewhat frequently, so I tend to shop with that in mind. Right now, I'm not buying anything orange. But once I go blonde, it's going to become my best friend.</p> <p>I also have a list of things that used to steer clear of, but have weaseled their way into my wardrobe, as well as my heart.</p> <p>Pinks of any kind<br /> Light wash denim<br /> Brown shoes (I know... How is this even possible?!)</p> <p>I'm excited to read more responses </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-376441 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:12:40 +0000 Anonymous 376441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting lists! For efficient shopping my guidelines are no:</p> <p>Very bright colors<br /> Large scale patterns<br /> Crewnecks on button-up cardigans<br /> Crewnecks + sleeveless<br /> Wrap tops and dresses<br /> Shoes with leather covered heels<br /> Dry clean only blouses </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-376435 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:00:44 +0000 Aida 376435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Guess I'm in the minority that I look at everything (*waves to Celia and Marley*). I don't rule anything out right off the bat, but I do avoid candy pink, ruffles, bling, and logos. But I never say never to all the other stuff </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-376426 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:52:13 +0000 Anonymous 376426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could borrow from several of your lists:<br /> *Anything that shows much chest or requires curves to fill it out<br /> *Most jersey knits, especially if thin or clingy<br /> *skirts and dresses with a front vent<br /> *any frocks that are less than 22 inches from waist to hem<br /> *neon, most pastels, fushia and bluish pinks<br /> * Anything with Juicy on it<br /> *Heels over 2.5 inches<br /> *polo shirts<br /> *wide short sleeves, puffy sleeves<br /> *Anything poorly made, thin fabric, too stiff, ill-fitting<br /> *Anything scratchy<br /> *Too much embellishment<br /> *Drop waists<br /> *belts over 2.5 inches wide<br /> *short shorts and bermudas<br /> *Any pants that hit between an inch below the knee and just above the ground.<br /> *Colored tights<br /> *tops that are large in the arm hole area<br /> *Jeans with glitzy back pockets<br /> *Anything with skulls<br /> That's a start, anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-376424 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:49:53 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 376424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Off the top of my head:</p> <p>Pumps<br /> Patent leather<br /> fake leather shoes<br /> Any spikey type heel<br /> Sparse patterns made up of little teensy things, like flowers, or whatever. if the things are small I want them profuse!<br /> Drop waists<br /> Skirts that hit more than an inch below the knee<br /> No pants that aren't PPL that hit more than 1' below the knee</p> <p>I'm starting to turn off "boob curtains". That is, things that dangle off the bust, and for a B cup you wouldn't think that was an issue but I have a couple of tops that, having seen photos of myself in them, I may have to rethink for future purposes.</p> <p>I'm weening myself off of low-rise jeans/slacks. I'll keep what I have but am only buying mid or high waist now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-376417 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:44:30 +0000 Charmian 376417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@April, lol. Air-quotes "leather" describes the genre perfectly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-376408 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:34:21 +0000 Antje 376408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>heels over 2.5 inches<br /> wool (I'm allergic), including cashmere, angora etc.<br /> elastic waistband (except for exercise gear)<br /> curduroy<br /> bleached denim<br /> gold hardware<br /> horizontal stripes<br /> dry-clean only (except for business pants/jackets or fancy dresses)<br /> pastels<br /> big logos</p> <p>I can think of lots more but most require too many qualifiers... Fun thread! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-376406 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:31:27 +0000 April 376406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Charmian, are you saying you're not a fan of the cheap, cardboard-y belts that often come with shirts, dresses, and jackets? The ones that usually have a big crease in the "leather" from when the garment was folded? </p> <p>Surprising. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-376403 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:27:05 +0000 Isabel 376403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine are very similar to the other ladies :</p> <p>pastel<br /> heels over 2 1/4 in.<br /> a lot of ruffles or bows or "sweetness"</p> <p>ETA</p> <p>for everyday wear, if it is "dry clean only", I move on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-376397 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:19:25 +0000 nancylee 376397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae...I hear you on the elastic and drawstring waists! No thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-376353 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:27:46 +0000 catgirl 376353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a great list for me too, Kate! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-376352 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:23:15 +0000 Kate 376352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've got quite the list:</p> <p>pastel colors<br /> neon<br /> bright white<br /> heels over 3.5”<br /> cap sleeves, flutter sleeves, poofy sleeves<br /> any details on top of the shoulders<br /> glitter, rhinestones, or sequins<br /> obvious logo(s)<br /> words on it<br /> animal prints<br /> shoulder pads that can’t be easily removed<br /> feathers<br /> fur<br /> itchy<br /> looks really fuzzy<br /> drop waists<br /> cheap-looking<br /> flat shoes without arch support<br /> shoes that aren’t comfortable<br /> distressed jeans (or anything else distressed)<br /> lots of bows<br /> ¾ sleeved tops that can’t easily be layered over<br /> asymmetrical shoulders/sleeves<br /> polo shirts<br /> several types of collars that make my neck look shorter<br /> many types of prints (paisley, plaid, most floral, very bold) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-376329 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:51:00 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 376329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>anything that I can't wear a regular bra with<br /> halters/cut-in necklines<br /> polo/golf shirts<br /> turtlenecks, and crew/high necks except for layering<br /> anything in pale pink<br /> heels over 2 1/2"<br /> pleated skirts<br /> acrylic and 'fuzzy' sweaters, and while I'm at it, most wool - it itches and it's usually dry clean only, and it's not like I need the warmth in my current climate<br /> dry clean only items for everyday wear<br /> I'm very particular about the kinds of prints I like and don't like, but I don't know how to articulate my criteria...</p> <p>I used to avoid all khaki and tan colors, but eventually gave that up as impractical. I also used to never wear navy but recently I've been wearing it a lot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-376311 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:32:55 +0000 Charmian 376311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this thread. So fun!<br /> -- logos.<br /> -- lots of ruffles.<br /> -- clothing that require specialty bras.<br /> -- heels over 3".</p> <p>For fun, here are things that used to be on the list but have changed as I grew more comfortable in my own skin and style:<br /> -- any heel at all<br /> -- saturated colors (I cringe when I look at dull dull dull pictures of me in college)<br /> -- "accessories meant for ornamentation" (eg, fashion scarves and belts vs their functional equivalents). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-376304 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:30:45 +0000 catgirl 376304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, another one - anything dangling like snaggy fringe or beads which I will be sure to ruin.</p> <p>And collared rugby or polo shirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-376301 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:28:40 +0000 Marley 376301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually, I love looking at things that I know wouldn't work on me - unfortunately I end up talking myself into an item or two and then it sits in my closet as an orphan. Just yesterday I was in a boutique (the one that I am applying for a job for!) and they had the cutest, baggy-legged shorts - but they were short - not short-shorts per say, but short. I was imagining how much fun they would be to wear with tights - but then I reminded myself of my age and walked away from them - but they were so cute!</p> <p>Items that I probably would not buy include:</p> <p>turtlenecks - they've never looked good on me. Whenever I see Diane Keaton wearing a turtleneck I just want to grab that thing and stretch it out so that its got a bit of a scoop to it - she doesn't need to cover up her neck!!!!!</p> <p>empire waists make me look too much like a little girl</p> <p>colored animal prints - something about them bothers me</p> <p>crewnecks - not flattering on me.</p> <p>anything beige, orange or tomato red that would be worn next to my face</p> <p>There are probably more - I just can't think of them</p> <p>Oh - one more - flat sandals - make my feet look like I'm wearing snowshoes - not a flattering look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-wont-look-twice-at-any-item-that-has/page/2#post-376285 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:14:55 +0000 Girl X 376285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>- Shoes with a platform over a half inch<br /> - Paisley prints<br /> - Other complex/multi-colour prints<br /> - Visible logos that aren't sarcastic </p>