https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-closet-cleaning-sympathy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:24:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-closet-cleaning-sympathy#post-409880 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:06:35 +0000 MNsara 409880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, at least talk to a tailor about altering possibilities! (Did you find a new tailor yet?)</p> <p>If that's a no-go, then do you want to wear it anyway, just because you love it? Have you ever worn it? Maybe if you do wear it, and if you don't feel as fab as in other jackets, it'll be easier to let go of it then. . .</p> <p>If you've given it every opportunity and it still doesn't work well for you, you can let me know -- I'm probably a size larger and a few inches taller and love Missoni . . . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-closet-cleaning-sympathy#post-409872 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:57:25 +0000 Lisa 409872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great idea to sell the piece. It may not have been the "one" because of fit, but far better to leave room in the closet and extra money in the wallet to get a piece you will wear and truly love, because it is perfect just for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-closet-cleaning-sympathy#post-409849 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:28:55 +0000 Mo 409849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now is a great time to sell it on eBay because Target's line is coming out in like 2 weeks. You will have the cash for one that fits you instead! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-closet-cleaning-sympathy#post-409848 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:24:04 +0000 ironkurtin 409848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie nailed it. If you don't wear it, time for it to be someone else's treasure. It's beautiful, but so are you! There will be another! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-closet-cleaning-sympathy#post-409834 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:04:33 +0000 Suz 409834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh...so sad. It looks gorgeous. Hang in there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-closet-cleaning-sympathy#post-409833 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:04:33 +0000 Angie 409833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just think how happy you will make someone else with that top! Your gift is someone else's treasure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-closet-cleaning-sympathy#post-409831 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:02:04 +0000 Carole 409831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wondering now about altering it....is it possible.....has the sweater been resurrected?</p> <p>If not, my deepest condolences, Una. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-closet-cleaning-sympathy#post-409813 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:35:42 +0000 Saretta 409813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of trying to get it altered. I suppose it depends on what way it is too big on you. Length can be shortened, but too wide shoulder are hard to remedy. If you really love it, why not see if what's wrong can be fixed? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-closet-cleaning-sympathy#post-409810 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:31:15 +0000 modgrl 409810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Girl, no need to shed tears! You are going to get something so much more fab for your bod! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-closet-cleaning-sympathy#post-409801 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:15:58 +0000 rae 409801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alicat beat me to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-closet-cleaning-sympathy#post-409799 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:09:36 +0000 Anonymous 409799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, I'm wondering if you couldn't get more on eBay than in a consignment shop. There are avid Missoni collectors that shop eBay. Especially if you open it up to foreign bidders, you might do really well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-closet-cleaning-sympathy#post-409779 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:07:06 +0000 rute 409779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In fact is fabulous! Can you take it to a tailor to hem and take a bit from the sides?<br /> Can you post another photo with it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-closet-cleaning-sympathy#post-409770 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:12:32 +0000 Vildy 409770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm probably coming into the movie at the second reel here but don't you notice how many people famous for their style break all kinds of rules.<br /> Think of Iris Apfel, for one. Not my pet style icon but is so for many people.</p> <p>Is the Missoni you linked to the one with a variegated vertical stripe and then a lower portion that has a lighter oscilloscope pattern? If that one, I see it is above her knees and the eye has gotten used to that over the last years but hemlines are legitimately moving downwards. If people can wear midi skirts why not midi sweater coats?</p> <p>Anyway, my renegade idea - and one that I practice - is to sometimes stop being squeamish about not looking 10 and killer and go ahead and wear something imperfectly when it is something you love. It's usually for our own imperfections that we're loved, anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-closet-cleaning-sympathy#post-409747 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 05:46:03 +0000 mamaKate 409747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, Una, this is not exactly related, but while we're on the topic of closet-cleaning, today I literally cleaned the "shelves" that hang from my closet rod (soft and collapsible, containing things like underwear and socks) - and to my shock and disgust, the lower shelves were covered in mold spots! Good thing the only stuff that was down there was lingerie that I haven't worn in years, anyway!</p> <p>But to your point, you will find something you love at least as much. The favorite item in my closet that I can't let go of is a white vintage dress with embroidery of flowers and butterflies that I did actually wear twice but after two more kids I'm pretty it will never fit me again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-closet-cleaning-sympathy#post-409732 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:28:42 +0000 goldenpig 409732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww...hugs. It's a pretty sweater, but if it doesn't flatter you, you can always find something better! Maybe you can get a new sweater from Missoni when the Target stuff comes out, and have some money left over for some cute boots or something else to go with it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-closet-cleaning-sympathy#post-409730 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:07:27 +0000 catgirl 409730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I first got to YLF, one of the items I posted was a stunning Missoni sweater jacket I scored on e-bay. It was and still is the most beautiful item in my closet, although the verdict was that it is too big for me and I have never actually had a chance to wear it.</p> <p>Well, I'm consigning it tomorrow.</p> <p>*sniffle* I literally shed a tear or two after trying it on one last time and confirming with my newly educated eyes that it is indeed too big. I know it's silly, but it really is just a work of art. My only consolation is that I will use the $ I get from it to buy a Missoni item that fits me somehow. And that hopefully someone will buy it and wear it so it can be seen (as long as I never have to run into them wearing it, in which case I'll probably burst out into the song "Crying")...</p> <p>Anyone ever have a moment like this?</p> <p>ETA: Here's a link to a couple of photos. Looking at the model is making me think it's not THAT big on me, just long.</p> <p><a href="http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/100-auth-missoni-sparkle-wave-coat-84723143" rel="nofollow">http://www.worthpoint.com/wort.....t-84723143</a> </p>