https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-a-smart-return-im-sad-about Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:49:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-a-smart-return-im-sad-about#post-904383 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:14:31 +0000 Glory 904383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yahoo! Good job Peri! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-a-smart-return-im-sad-about#post-904247 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:53:59 +0000 Peri 904247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Done, and now I have $100 to spend on something I will actually wear.<br /><br />Thanks for all the encouragement. Now I've learned that I am an emotional shopper...that's probably also why purging is so hard. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-a-smart-return-im-sad-about#post-903425 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:26:10 +0000 Charmian 903425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I get pretty bummed out when something that "ought" to work doesn't. &nbsp;For me, part of that feeling is because I spend so much time trying to find the "right" item that when I realize I need to return it, going back out to find its successor seems really hard/daunting.<br /><br />But! &nbsp;(there's always a "but")&nbsp;You can totally do this -- something better is out there, just&nbsp;waiting for you. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-a-smart-return-im-sad-about#post-903236 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:39:27 +0000 Glory 903236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Peri I think it is the right decision. &nbsp;I think these funds will go nicely towards one of the items on your list and it is great that you are still in the return window. It is hard to let it go but something better will come around that fits your style goals. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-a-smart-return-im-sad-about#post-903140 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:03:13 +0000 Anonymous 903140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A good decision I think. Better to return while you can still get a refund. I took a jacket back myself today which I loved, but it just wasn't fitting right, so I'm feeling your pain https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-a-smart-return-im-sad-about#post-903086 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:19:49 +0000 unfrumped 903086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good move! And can be so hard to cut the cord. Thanks for inspiring us to make those choices.<br /><br />I&nbsp; used to buy a lot of things that looked like they ought to work with my wardrobe, mix &amp; match and so on, and then found they did not. Just the type of thing you encountered--necklines, proportions, something that just doesn't work at home the way you think it would. I'm doing better--not perfect, though--about getting an item home and really trying it on with multiple things right away, tags still on to see if it fits in.<br /><br />It doesn't mean I won't ever buy something that&nbsp;might &nbsp;just the starting point for a special outfit or new direction, and will require other pieces, but I want to have my&nbsp; eyes open and have a plan if that's what I'm doing. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-a-smart-return-im-sad-about#post-903055 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:51:09 +0000 Kim 903055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Although it's really hard to return something like that (when it looks <i>sooooo</i> good in another blog and you can envision a million outfits with it in your wardrobe) you are shopping smart! You are right, the 2 months tell the tale and you need something that's going to work better with your current wardrobe.<br /><br />Can't wait to see what you <i>do </i>find with that money now.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-a-smart-return-im-sad-about#post-902964 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:24:11 +0000 K. Period. 902964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Definitely return. I have been in exactly your position before, many times. When I've returned it, I was happy. When I've kept it, it turned out to be a waste of money because I never wore it. It would be different if you had a million things it worked with but you were slow to pull it out of the closet. &nbsp;Or if you were willing to buy things to go with it because you loved it so much. &nbsp;When you have nothing to go with it and you aren't ready to build a capsule around it, it needs to go back.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-a-smart-return-im-sad-about#post-902958 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:21:02 +0000 tarzy 902958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Excellent decision! Return it and don't look back. This will free you to find something you actually can wear, and that will make you happy. :)<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-a-smart-return-im-sad-about#post-902950 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:08:33 +0000 Kristin L 902950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That is a bummer. I'm sorry.&nbsp;Like you said, if you haven't worn it in 2 months, that's telling you something.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-a-smart-return-im-sad-about#post-902949 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:04:01 +0000 Colette 902949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a bummer! &nbsp;But&nbsp;I agree with the group, it's best to&nbsp;return it. &nbsp;Something fab and 'right'&nbsp;might be waiting for you at the store when you make the return. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-a-smart-return-im-sad-about#post-902915 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:24:05 +0000 Debbie 902915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Return and buy something you feel fabulous in. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-a-smart-return-im-sad-about#post-902902 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:14:17 +0000 rae 902902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, bummer! But yes, unless you're wanting/willing to add the workable neckline, it doesn't seem like you're going to wear it. Too bad, but best to get your $ back and put it toward something useable. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-a-smart-return-im-sad-about#post-902901 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:12:44 +0000 Thistle 902901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree. Best to let it go and replace it with something you will wear.<br /><br />Trying to force it now, when you haven't worn it in 2 months, will probably leave it an orphan later.<br /><br />Return and get something you will wear the heck out of! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-a-smart-return-im-sad-about#post-902891 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:05:48 +0000 texstyle 902891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree - better to return and replace with a jacket you can wear often. I have one of these rounded scoop neck jackets too and have only worn it twice. It's now in the "to be sold/donated" drawer. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-a-smart-return-im-sad-about#post-902890 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:03:33 +0000 Suz 902890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, bummer.&nbsp;<br /><br />Yes, you should probably return unless you are willing to add a couple&nbsp;of new tops to your wardrobe. Mind you, you might be able to do that with simple Ts that had the correct scoop or crew neck. But otherwise, better let it go.&nbsp;<br /><br />That particular neckline is the devil to work with. It's always so tempting and always proves difficult.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-a-smart-return-im-sad-about#post-902873 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:55:12 +0000 Peri 902873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am forcing myself to return a jacket I love that isn't working at all.&nbsp;<br /><br />I bought a cute black pointe peplum jacket after seeing it on another blog. I love it...cute, on trend, comfortable and super flattering. And I haven't worn it in two months.<br /><br />The problem is it has a wide scoop neck and I can't get it to look right with any tops. They are either too high and show too much, making the&nbsp;jacket neckline look odd, or too low and don't show at all, or v neck and cut across the jacket's scoop neck. I just tried it on with everything that survived the purge and only&nbsp;one top works.&nbsp;<br /><br />I don't think I can force it to work. Two months is telling me the truth. Fab wisdom says return it, right?