https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mall-shopping Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:13:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mall-shopping#post-2407662 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:57:10 +0000 Carla 2407662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yorkdale is posh! &nbsp;DH and I usually go there in November before the holiday madness starts. &nbsp;I’ve been to Oshawa Mall twice this year due to DH meeting friends nearby for simulator golf!!. &nbsp;I get him to drop me off for the afternoon so I can window shop and pet the merch. &nbsp;Oshawa Mall is pretty basic midrange - Uniqlo, Aritzia, Zara, H&amp;M, Sportcheck, Old Navy, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mall-shopping#post-2407651 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:18:02 +0000 Jules 2407651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also typically enjoy Yorkdale, midday/mid week mind you. I actually kind of miss taking my girls there since they are more into vintage and thrifting these days (and quick trips to the Eaton Centre for mall needs). The Eaton Centre feels more like a chore and somewhere you want to get out of quickly (crowds, dry air…) whereas Yorkdale actually makes for a nice destination once in a while, even as a dedicated urbanite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mall-shopping#post-2407581 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:27:00 +0000 Bijou 2407581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought a jacket on sale in Feb, not a planned purchase but it will be a key piece for my winter 2026, and will probably be worn from late April. I have no planned purchases for March and will be doing some wardrobe editing rather than making new additions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mall-shopping#post-2407564 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:51:24 +0000 Helena 2407564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's so sad about CM! I love those jeans Irina and may have to lemming :)</p> <p>Haven't been to Yorkdale in an age but it's always good fashion watching among the shoppers too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mall-shopping#post-2407410 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:45:36 +0000 Irina 2407410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Roberta</b>, please, come! We will go shopping together! :)<br />I like this mall despite the distance. I like to be in unhurried, open space and just walk around. I used to come with a friend and we would go to a couple of stores and then have a coffee in one of the cafes and catch up.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mall-shopping#post-2407388 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:13:09 +0000 Lisa 2407388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just at the mall closest to me (which isn't actually close, it's an hour drive) and saw Aritzia for the first time. I didn't get to stop in the store, because I had DH with me and he has no tolerance for browsing stores. But I did manage to snag a few pieces from Ann Taylor for spring while we were there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mall-shopping#post-2407329 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:18:00 +0000 LJP 2407329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>and "pilled like an aspirin factory" is the best analogy ever ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mall-shopping#post-2407328 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:17:09 +0000 LJP 2407328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>pirouette - I think rain everyday would do me in. Mind you, I guess we can get used to anything ...... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mall-shopping#post-2407300 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:47:54 +0000 Roberta 2407300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This makes me want to drive eight hours to visit your mall! All of my near-ish malls are outdoor shopping, and in cold weather it is a drag to take off and put on my coat as I go in and out of the stores. As soon as we have a warm day I will head out.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am feeling crabby about the declining quality of shoes and clothes. The Banana Republic sweater that I washed for the first time, per directions, pilled like an aspirin factory. A pair of shoes I admired online had reviews like, "not the same quality as in the past", "the sole is peeling after a month of wear", etc.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyhoo, I am off to the cobbler to replace a boot heel (I hope), and then to have a few watch batteries installed.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mall-shopping#post-2407291 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:05:45 +0000 pirouette 2407291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your new jeans and jumper are lovely I look forward to seeing you wearing them if you post a picture. There are both Cos and Massimo Dutti in a big shopping centre within walking distance of me. The other stores you mention are not in Ireland. I like Cos and Massimo Dutti but find being very short limits me. I love Massimo Dutti footwear I wish both stores would have a more petite friendly range of clothes. I recently bought a pair of denim culottes in Zara in a stone colour but I am wearing them as jeans as they fit perfectly<br />. @ LJP I&nbsp;can understand lack of motivation to go shopping when the weather is bad. We have had rain every single day since the new year in Dublin with some flooding of houses and businesses. People are so fed up with it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mall-shopping#post-2407275 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:29:20 +0000 Dee 2407275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Always interesting to hear about other's shopping experiences. Those jeans look stylish yet somewhat classic. I've browsed our local Aritzia too, its always busy in there.<br /> I'm on the hunt for some off-white denim pants. That's really the only thing on my wishlist at the moment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mall-shopping#post-2407267 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:18:41 +0000 Carla 2407267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought two items in January,(see below) &nbsp;and February just ended up being a ‘no buy’ month.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I’m sitting on my hands whilst waiting for spring (hopefully April.) &nbsp;I’m trying to figure out what I want to look like this spring - and think I need to add/update my outerwear.&nbsp;I saw a lot of cognac/light blue/white outfit combinations on display at the Oshawa Mall that looked really fresh - so maybe a chambray button down, white or cream denim bottoms, and a faux suede cognac jacket to mix with what I already have? &nbsp;I’m also looking hard at my swim kit and want new training suits - some fun prints instead of the conventional black Speedos. &nbsp;<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mall-shopping#post-2407261 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:49:39 +0000 Sal 2407261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have ordered some boots online but they are yet to arrive.&nbsp; However I am planning to look at some shops tomorrow.&nbsp; I am keen for new jeans and a shirt/top etc...&nbsp; I have edited out a few pieces over summer, mostly due to wear, and I am feeling in need of a refresh.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the jeans!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mall-shopping#post-2407256 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:22:17 +0000 Angie 2407256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the report, <b>Irina</b>. Fun read :)</p> <p>It's interesting that the new-look BR reminds you of J.Crew! It reminds me of COS and &amp; Other Stories.</p> <p>Club Monaco used to be SUCH a great store! It pulled out of Seattle last year. Makes me sad that a brand which at one point had exceptional inventory, cannot recover. Aritzia has taken over, IMO. Aritzia is very popular with Gen Z here in the US!&nbsp;</p> <p>Hope you get those fab new jeans!&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mall-shopping#post-2407255 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:17:55 +0000 Jaime 2407255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jeans look like nicely cut and good deal on the sweater. MD seems to have more wearable pieces than COS lately from what I have gathered (I see them as direct peers). We have both stores here but I find them off putting in person. But of course I am not much of a retail shopper, I go in for investigative purposes . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mall-shopping#post-2407251 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:06:44 +0000 LJP 2407251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those look like good jeans for you - pretty basic style and should be easy to wear. &nbsp;I bought an alpaca &nbsp;sweater and cropped wool pants from MD earlier this month - have worn both pieces twice now and am happy with them. &nbsp;On-line obviously as we don't have a store here. I've also purchased 2 woven linen sleeveless tops from Gap (one in black, the other in red) for work this summer .</p> <p>Our Club M closed last year and I think the whole chain is winding down. &nbsp;I really miss it.</p> <p></p> <p>Other than that I haven't been in a store other than to "help" my husband buy a pair of jeans. &nbsp;The weather is still ridiculous here so I'm not really motivated yet. &nbsp;My main goal for spring/summer is to find some 7 inch inseam athletic-ish shorts and perhaps a new pair of workout /walking shoes . &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mall-shopping#post-2407249 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:15:36 +0000 Irina 2407249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I almost did it - no shopping February ended today for me, 2 days before the calendar :)<br />I went shopping to our big mall - Yorkdale. I spent there about an hour and went to 4 stores.&nbsp;<div>Massimo Dutti - moved to a new location within the mall after renovation. Looks very nice, the same vibe as MD’s stores in Europe.<br />I’m interested in spring/summer shoes but they are not there yet.&nbsp;</div><div>Club Monaco - sad looking place with limited inventory. Looks like they are done &nbsp;Very unfortunate.&nbsp;</div><div>Banana Republic - nice, big store. I was trying to identify what the inventory reminds me and then I thought - JCrew! Somehow this is what I felt browsing the items. Not my thing but I scored a cashmere sweater at a really good sale price - paid $80 plus tax!</div><div>Aritzia - looked like heaven for young women, very busy and normally, I would turn around and leave but I was determined In November I tried a pair of jeans whole buying a coat and wanted to revisit it. I’m obsessed with these jeans, at least for now. Looks longer on me and more relaxed as I sized up. I kind of missed the more classic cut with longer inseam. But I will sit on it and try again in a few days. Style - Denim Forum Farrah, Hi-Rise Wide. Price is acceptable, too.&nbsp;</div><div>Many are taking a break in January-February. Are you planning to shop in stores and what is on your wish list?</div> </p>