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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Interesting article about growing out of brands https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interesting-article-about-growing-out-brands Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 00:44:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Mo on "Interesting article about growing out of brands" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interesting-article-about-growing-out-brands#post-599697 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:15:18 +0000 Mo 599697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am with Fruitful on this one. I have historically bought what I like that I can afford at the time. That means both Kmart and True Religion. I have no 'loyalties' beyond finding a certain brand might fit me better than another. I actually balk at the idea of wearing a brand head to toe - but that's another matter. Scarlet on "Interesting article about growing out of brands" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interesting-article-about-growing-out-brands#post-599693 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:08:15 +0000 Scarlet 599693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've moved on from a lot of brands/stores, but I guess I never felt emotional about it. I think it's normal as time goes by that you need different things, or want to change what you are "saying" with your clothes. I am also not absolute about moving on. I still check old brands/stores but less often and mostly without success. Fruitful on "Interesting article about growing out of brands" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interesting-article-about-growing-out-brands#post-599654 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:07:51 +0000 Fruitful 599654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've never consistently had enough disposable cash to develop the kind of purchasing loyalty the article describes. That said, I have often fallen for one or two items from a brand, then followed them, only to find nothing else of theirs works for me. I'm always having to deconstruct my image of a brand and try to focus instead on the actual clothes. Can't rely on a particular brand; but also can't dismiss a brand either, the worst place could have something good. sarah on "Interesting article about growing out of brands" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interesting-article-about-growing-out-brands#post-599653 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:06:10 +0000 sarah 599653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sigh...I never get to reading the Times until I get into bed. I look forward to reading though, after my brief post-work YLF interlude... modgrl on "Interesting article about growing out of brands" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interesting-article-about-growing-out-brands#post-599602 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:42:38 +0000 modgrl 599602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'll never forget my Betsey Johnson prom dress and a few others that followed. That episode is never to be repeated. I don't connect with any of her stuff these days. ironkurtin on "Interesting article about growing out of brands" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interesting-article-about-growing-out-brands#post-599583 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:19:55 +0000 ironkurtin 599583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh I have SO done this! Not yet with James Perse, I'll admit, but I remember the end of my love affairs with other brands - mostly big stores like Benetton, Banana Republic, and the Gap. I remember the sense of betrayal and loss I felt then too. Sounds like I'm not alone! Jonesy on "Interesting article about growing out of brands" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interesting-article-about-growing-out-brands#post-599581 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:19:04 +0000 Jonesy 599581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, I read that too. It's happened to me with several places. For example, I used to be able to find some decent stuff at Banana Republic, but now I can't find *anything* in there. I think it's their straightforward business wear vibe plus their eternally washed out color palette. annagybe on "Interesting article about growing out of brands" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interesting-article-about-growing-out-brands#post-599577 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:09:29 +0000 annagybe 599577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/19/fashion/breaking-up-with-a-clothing-brand.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2" rel="nofollow">http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04.....&_r=2</a> I've only done this with James Perse, mainly because I discovered the quality was bad for the price. I guess I'm over Marc by Marc Jacobs too, mostly because it doesn't meet my current aesthetic.