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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 23:26:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php shana on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap/page/2#post-127666 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:05:03 +0000 shana 127666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I managed to hit both Zara, H&M & Club Monaco while I was out of town last week! My time was fairly limited (shopping with two kids is no fun!) but nothing really caught my eye. I did manage to buy a cute necklace at H&M but that was it. I agree with the others as far as the mess factor. I find it hard to navigate for that reason (reminds me of F21). I have a very difficult time with sizing at both ZARA & H&M - it's not really cut for petites obviously - by the time I size up for my bust and/or tummy, it's huge everywhere else. marianne on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap/page/2#post-127621 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:20:20 +0000 marianne 127621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you for the info, Angie! This would probably be my only shopping destination. I might have to send the rest of the family to see the Statue of Liberty to make time for that. :D Kari, we were discussing a Vancouver shopping trip last year, but it never materialized. There was a lot of interest though. I personally would love to do it, but it's really really hard for me to schedule an entire day. Soooo I popped into H&M today, although I only had a few minutes. I saw the purple dress, but they didn't have my size. It looks lovely, the length is sort of borderline. I saw the zippered bag too and really liked the taupe version. A few other shirt dresses and tunics, and a lot of ruched shoulders! Kari on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap/page/2#post-127594 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:38:35 +0000 Kari 127594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I might have to venture downtown this week to check out H&M, then. I so wish that we had a Zara in Washington state! Any Seattle YLF-ers want to make a day shopping trip to Vancouver sometime after the Olympics are over? Debora on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap/page/2#post-127587 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:04:36 +0000 Debora 127587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, what about for us over-50's? We don't have a Zara's where I am but we do have an H&M. I've never been in it, but I was under the impression that they targeted a younger clientele. Laura on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap/page/2#post-127583 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:56:16 +0000 Laura 127583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Actually Angie, I saw that blazer and stopped dead in my tracks -- cream with thin navy stripes? LOL! Meanwhile, I saw an Angie dress in a beautiful silver grey ponte knit with a sheen. It's calling your name! As for the tunics, I'll need to take a second squizz with Kristen if she can get over the Forth & Towne resentment factor I don't mind the layout -- it enables you to skip entire sections if they feature, for example, loads of beige. Kristen on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap/page/2#post-127551 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:19:27 +0000 Kristen 127551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Laura, I think we need to hit the Zara together; I have never had any luck finding anything there, mainly because I hate the layout of the store so much! They put everything in random box displays against the walls and leave the huge open areas in the middle empty, and it's so dark in there the clothes all look dark and the same to me. Of course, I may be bitter because it's the old Forth & Towne space, and that makes me long for that pretty, lighted store again. I did hit H&M up north today and did pretty well. Got a nice chunky grey long open cardigan and a cute studded brown crossbody. I'm trying to put together some casual outfits for my birthday weekend downtown next month, and these will both be perfect. Angie on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap/page/2#post-127541 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:54:53 +0000 Angie 127541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ah! Thanks, Marianne. We are on the same page :0). Go to the Zara on 6th and 41st in NYC. It's big and fabulous. The one on Lexington is fab too. The one of 5th Ave is not so fab, so give it a miss. Laura, there were so many voluminous tunics, striped tops and knit blazers that made me think of you. In fact, there is a knit jailbird stripe blazer with your name on it. Inge, that's not the bag but it's very similar! The one I tweeted about has a horizontal zipper running across the bottom. Fab new bag, though! bella on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap/page/2#post-127539 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:47:54 +0000 bella 127539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I find H&M sizing very consistent actually. Once you figure what your size is in that store, you can buy anything without even trying on. Inge on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap/page/2#post-127494 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:32:43 +0000 Inge 127494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ April: fab, fab jacket!!! I'm not very good judging sizing unfortunately, but I like the way this looks on you. Maya might be right that you could probably fit into a smaller size, but I'd also consider layering possibilities. I think you're only wearing a t-shirt type top underneath here, how does it look and feel over a sweater, or a button-down shirt or a dress? marianne on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap/page/2#post-127491 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:27:04 +0000 marianne 127491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, Maya, that would be awesome! I'll be with the family so my schedule will be somewhat limited, but I'll try to make time for it for sure. I'll PM you the details after I figure out where we're staying etc. Inge on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap/page/2#post-127487 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:18:44 +0000 Inge 127487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love Zara (and Mango) too, Massimo Dutti usually has a few gorgeous items each season as well (often beautiful leather jackets). Last year I scored two cute blazers and one jacket in the Zara Winter sale, e.g. In my experience sizing in all three stores runs on the small side, especially for bottoms. These just never fit me, the cut is never quite right, pity. But as someone already pointed out: there are still plenty of voluminous tops out there, and I've had better luck with those. H&M sizing is all over the place. I usually end up lugging about three sizes of everything I want to try on into the fitting rooms (which is a pain because over here you are only allowed to have 5 or 6 items at one time in the fitting room). (and Rute: the shops can be pretty messy over here too, and I just don't have the patience to go rummaging through heaps of clothing;-) I think I need to go have a squizz at Zara and Mango this week!-) Inge on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap/page/2#post-127483 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:12:25 +0000 Inge 127483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Quite a coincidence, I was at H&M on Monday and I think I bought the bag Angie is referring too (in a greyish cream colour). Is this the one Angie? <a href="http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk120/Maundering/Hmbag.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i278.photobucket.com/al...../Hmbag.jpg</a> (password: fabfactor) I also bought a bright blue (a bit lighter than true cobalt) moto style jacket with some quilted detailing at the shoulders, can't find a picture online though. They really had some great merchandise at the moment. I agree that their quality isn't always the best, but many items looked quite decent. I didn't see too many dresses in that particular shop, and the ones there were all quite short. They also had some fab cascading cardigans (light grey, black, cobalt, a mint green, coral, jade green and fuchsia). Maya on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap/page/2#post-127481 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:10:18 +0000 Maya 127481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh Marianne! Will you have time for a cup of tea?! marianne on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap/page/2#post-127479 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:03:48 +0000 marianne 127479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That's what I meant, Angie - I always wear 4 in BR tops, and 8 in H&M. I meant the numbers are bigger :) I'll be in Manhattan in the end of March, and I am definitely going to Zara there. I am very excited about it! Laura on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap/page/2#post-127444 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:40:07 +0000 Laura 127444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Our Zara is fairly large, of course if you visited the Manhattan store we visited last year, that one was indeed larger. So give me some hints and maybe I need to dig a little more. I love all things Spanish (cheese, wine, olive oil, sweets, almonds, music, do I need to go on?). April on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap/page/2#post-127419 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:22:03 +0000 April 127419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, Maya -- you could be right. I don't have the greatest track record for knowing when things fit correctly. I thought that when the small was straining its buttons, it was not the right size. Angie, or anyone with cheeky-jacket-expertise, please weigh in before I remove the tags! Maya on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap/page/2#post-127409 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:10:35 +0000 Maya 127409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I hope you don't hate me for saying this April, but I think an S might have been better. I don't think this is the type of jacket that is meant to button. It looks like it is meant to be left open. In the second picture, where your arm is by your side, it looks like the shoulder seam might be a bit droopy. Perhaps someone will correct me on this and you can ignore me. April on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap/page/2#post-127393 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:35:44 +0000 April 127393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Here's the Zara jacket: Open: <a href="http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu218/AprilYLF/Pleather%20Zara%20jacket/IMG_0562.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i649.photobucket.com/al.....G_0562.jpg</a> <a href="http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu218/AprilYLF/Pleather%20Zara%20jacket/IMG_0560.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i649.photobucket.com/al.....G_0560.jpg</a> Closed: <a href="http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu218/AprilYLF/Pleather%20Zara%20jacket/IMG_0559.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i649.photobucket.com/al.....G_0559.jpg</a> Maya on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap/page/2#post-127389 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:19:44 +0000 Maya 127389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, April, if you took an M what hope do the rest of us have of fitting in that jacket! Zara's sizing is confusing and I often have trouble deciding which size to get. My puffer is an S and VERY fitted. I thought it might be too tight, but going up to an M made it a little too puffy. I figured with something that is THAT voluminous I'm better off getting the snuggest fit I can comfortably wear. April on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap/page/2#post-127376 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:08:41 +0000 April 127376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My darling significant other gave me a gorgeous ponte moto jacket from T Tahari for Valentine's Day <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3063601?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_pla=jacket%2Fsportcoat:women:jacket&cm_ite=t_tahari_'genevieve'_jacket:277193&cm_ven=Froogle&mr:trackingCode=6C6840D1-F7EB-DE11-9DA0-002219319097&mr:referralID=NA" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....erralID=NA</a> that was unfortunately too big in all ways including the shoulders. Major disappointment! It was an XS, so no possibility of sizing down. Anyway, we returned it and happened to stop in to Zara (first time I've been there!) to see if we could find something to replace it. I found a very cute and cheeky cropped pleather jacket. Here's the (wryly) amusing part -- it was *so* cheeky that I had to go up to a Medium to get one that I could button. So I returned the too-big XS for the just-right M. Mellllls on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap/page/2#post-127338 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:08:14 +0000 Mellllls 127338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My H&M is also unorganized and hard to navigate. I like to only go in if I am looking for something specific I may check out that bag though! Ele on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap/page/2#post-127328 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:52:42 +0000 Ele 127328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I haven't bought anything at either H&M or Zara in YEARS- probably since I was in university. When I moved to the UK Topshop inevitably replaced them as my fast fashion fix, but even it didn't hold my attention for long. I will try to check them out this week, though- maybe it's time I get back in the saddle Angie on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap#post-127322 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:48:08 +0000 Angie 127322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ agrace, I can't find the link on the H&M site unfortunately. Marianne, are you saying that H&M runs two sizes bigger than Gap? Wow! I have the opposite impression. H&M runs one to two sizes smaller than Gap. Laura, I could have picked up 10 MOTG items for you at Zara with my eyes closed :0). But then, it was a huge Zara. Perhaps yours is small? Laura on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap#post-127270 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:19:15 +0000 Laura 127270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I was in Zara yesterday for a squizz (nod to Angie) and loved the spring colors but didn't find anything I couldn't walk away from. Must keep squizzing periodically to figure out what works for me there. :) Used to do a lot of Zara shopping back in the day when I was single and going out loads and it still seems focused that direction, or am I wrong? Their boyswear was adorable, though, and cherrypicking some pieces for MOTG could be a good challenge. mummy2thea on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap#post-127243 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:08:11 +0000 mummy2thea 127243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have been in love with Zara for about 8 years now. They make all trouser longer lenght as standard, and they fit perfect, well the length does anyway. Their jeans are made pretty small and I usually have to size up. but smart trousers are normal if not slightly on the bigger side. That aside they have great stuff and the prices are generally good. I always look forward to their new season being released and want to by about half the shop. I have discovered in Dubai that they don't hold that much stock so if you see something in your size you need to buy it or risk losing it. I also agree with Rute that Massimo is amazing! I haven't actually bought much from there yet but I love going in for a look round. I just need to find more time to start trying some of their things on. I have previously bought from Stradivarius and berksha, but I find the quality is not good and the clothes do not last long. marianne on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap#post-127226 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:18:19 +0000 marianne 127226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Maya! Oh boo. That's my typical issue though. I agree, it's overwhelming and it takes time to dig through everything, so it usually requires a special trip fro me. I'd say H&M sizes are about 2 sizes bigger than typical US (Gap, etc.), and pretty consistent for me. MNsara on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap#post-127217 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:27:52 +0000 MNsara 127217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ agrace - I know virtually NOTHING about twitter (nor do I have any technical room left in my head for learning), but I DID find this: <a href="http://twitter.com/youlookfab" rel="nofollow">http://twitter.com/youlookfab</a> and checking that periodically may do the trick! NK on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap#post-127194 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:20:19 +0000 NK 127194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've never been to H&M, but I think a store opened recently in Scottsdale, so I may have to make the drive. agrace on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap#post-127191 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:10:08 +0000 agrace 127191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, where are your tweets? I don't follow twitter so I might get lost even if you tell me. But I'm very intrigued by this purse? is there a link you could share when you have a second? (referring to H&M purse you mentioned in this post) Thanks! Beth on "If you can, head for Zara and H&M asap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-can-head-for-zara-and-hm-asap#post-127190 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:05:39 +0000 Beth 127190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Rute, I feel the same way about H&M. I'm so drawn to our store (and we're lucky to have one here), but every time I go in, it's packed with people and stock and the music assaults my ears. I just get so overwhelmed that I can't concentrate! I probably need to go first thing on a Monday morning instead of a madhouse Saturday afternoon:)