https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 14:23:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts/page/2#post-616982 Thu, 10 May 2012 22:18:46 +0000 Lisa 616982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab new necklace and a great shopping tip too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts/page/2#post-616958 Thu, 10 May 2012 21:19:30 +0000 Aida 616958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for sharing your mannequin stripping stories both good and bad, and especially to Christieanne and JJ for the insider scoop! Sounds like overall most stores are accommodating to us stripping their mannequins and that the most proper protocol would be to ask for assistance, especially if it's clothing we're after. I will say that I'm not-so-secretly glad I didn't ask in this case because, well, I would have been mightily crushed if they'd said no :)</p> <p>Zap, I hope you have better luck with future stripping missions! ^^</p> <p>Sarah A, I've heard that there are ladies who do that but haven't ever known any myself. If it works for her, more power to her! I know there are also people that will buy separates, come up with the outfit they wish to wear it in, and then hang that full outfit up in their closet. I would be very intrigued to see one of those closets!</p> <p>Laura, hah! That does paint a very amusing picture, I would imagine on meetup shopping trips those poor mannequins won't even know what hit 'em And YES about the Chiclets! My sis immediately commented that she wanted to eat my necklace when she saw it, and now that makes a lot more sense! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts/page/2#post-616925 Thu, 10 May 2012 19:57:33 +0000 Sylvie 616925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the necklace! I've never thought of stripping a mannequin. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts/page/2#post-616677 Thu, 10 May 2012 14:37:16 +0000 Laura 616677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG. I can imagine mannequins around the country being stripped by empowered YLF shoppers Hilarious! I love that necklace, Aida, and tried it on in store a while back. It reminds me of big Chiclets! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts/page/2#post-616629 Thu, 10 May 2012 13:45:55 +0000 Sarah A 616629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love this necklace! cant wait to see how you wear it, and how awesome it will look styled. i love the mannequin story... i would have never thought to do this! I typically dont take that small of a size for clothing so i have never considered it i suppose, but those "ladies" could be hogging up all the best accessories! When I lived in a different town 10 years ago had a friend who liked to look nice but felt totally not up to mixing items herself so she would buy the outfits on the mannequin (or the identical off the rack) and hang them that way in her closet never to be remixed ever! She always looked great and it worked for her... i have never heard of anyone else who does that to the extreme though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts/page/2#post-616545 Thu, 10 May 2012 09:59:08 +0000 Jjsloane 616545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chiming in late to say FAB necklace and now I must go peek at my store just in case they have one.<br /> I did Visual merchandising and it's true it's a pain to undo something, but the point of putting it out there is to sell it. If they are so worried about corporate they have noone with any vision of their own to redress the mannequin (in hopes to sell out another set of items) Corporate would likely be happy they had been so successful in their merchandising as to sell something out. I agree with Christianne's DH - BS on all of them who won't let you have it. I always ask first, but would definitely cause a fuss if they said no I could not have it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts/page/2#post-616542 Thu, 10 May 2012 09:42:19 +0000 Anonymous 616542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good insider info there Christianne. I am thinking it was laziness. Rather sad because I never saw the striped shirt again. BR did not refuse, but requested I ask next time. I guess H&amp;M is different since it was the window display.<br /> I think I need to be sneakier next time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts/page/2#post-616540 Thu, 10 May 2012 09:32:58 +0000 Astrid 616540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great story and fabulous necklace! I normally ask salespeople if something on the mannequin is available in the store and they always strip the mannequin if they don't have it elsewhere. I once bought a skirt off the mannequin because it was the last one available in a small size. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts/page/2#post-616536 Thu, 10 May 2012 09:18:31 +0000 Mona 616536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely necklace and interesting story! In the past, I have been asked by salespeople several times if they can offer me the size that is on mannequin. I can't wait to see how you style this beauty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts/page/2#post-616506 Thu, 10 May 2012 06:38:05 +0000 christieanne 616506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's not really easy to get pants off full (esp. old fashioned) mannis but nor impossible and I think the "corporate" rule was an excuse Zap - esp for GAP where they have high turn and encourage turn. There are always substitutes.<br /> I just asked my DH (he used to work work visual at GAP) and he called BS (his term) on that store. </p> <p>It's totally easy to pull accessories and even tops off so please strip those mannis I would ask for help or expect hep to come running with taking clothes because those displays are easy to break and could hurt if they fall on you....</p> <p>I want to see the necklace in action too - had to run off earlier so forgot to say that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts/page/2#post-616462 Thu, 10 May 2012 04:35:05 +0000 MsMary 616462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW! That necklace is FANTASTIC!!</p> <p>I have purchased a scarf I grabbed from a mannequin, and my Desigual party dress was also purchased after it turned out the only one in my size in the store was on the mannequin. The SA was happy to take it off the mannequin and let me try it on and buy it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts/page/2#post-616435 Thu, 10 May 2012 03:08:03 +0000 goldenpig 616435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this Aida! I'm glad you grabbed that necklace because it's perfect for you! Can't wait to see more outfits with this necklace!</p> <p>I definitely would strip a mannequin if it was the last item left. I did that once at Macy's (had to ask the SA for help)--it was for a faux leopard coat, the only one in my size (I had checked their online stock and drove all the way into the city for it). Unfortunately after all that, I ended up having to return it after DH hated it. However, once I was at H&amp;M looking for the floral pants (actually I was checking for Una) and the only one they had was on a mannequin. I was just checking the size tag when a SA came and snapped at me, "You can't have those! Those are the last ones and they're on hold already". Sheesh! Backing away slowly with my hands up... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts/page/2#post-616433 Thu, 10 May 2012 03:00:48 +0000 Aida 616433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WELL thanks also to IK, Soobee Makrame, and Jem who commented while I was commenting! Thanks ladies :D</p> <p>Makrame, how fun to get to help restyle a mannequin! I bet you did a smashing job!</p> <p>Jem, yep those look just like mine! I bet the pink is fun in the sun. Prices look about right, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts/page/2#post-616430 Thu, 10 May 2012 02:57:30 +0000 Jem 616430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your story and necklace! I think this might be it if someone is still looking for it:</p> <p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ann-Taylor-Neon-Lights-Necklace-Chain-in-Citrus-Burst-Yellow-Green-Stones-NWT-/400296320027?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&#038;hash=item5d33851c1b#ht_500wt_1192" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ann-Ta.....500wt_1192</a></p> <p>and in pink, which I love: <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-ANN-TAYLOR-Neon-Lights-Short-Necklace-pink-rhinestone-chain-/150811424592?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&#038;hash=item231d0fb750#ht_919wt_1175" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-AN.....919wt_1175</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts#post-616428 Thu, 10 May 2012 02:57:16 +0000 Aida 616428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Shannon, Rae, VC, and Manidipa!</p> <p>Shannon, you'll be seeing it plenty I promise! Starting this Friday when I post this week's outfits, hehe!</p> <p>Rae, I am happy to finally be a member in the far far way out there outskirts of the citron kingdom ^^</p> <p>VC, yep that's essentially what I did. I suppose if you were after clothing it might be a bit more difficult to be smooth/discreet about it ;)</p> <p>Manidipa, that is unfortunate. What is the reasoning you get from them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts#post-616427 Thu, 10 May 2012 02:55:34 +0000 Makrame 616427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I often have to ask for clothes to be taken off the mannequins at Macy's. I usually have to wait for a special SA who knows how to take them apart (their arms come off etc.). One time I even helped the SA select/create a new outfit for the mannequin.</p> <p>Great necklace! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts#post-616426 Thu, 10 May 2012 02:55:10 +0000 soobee 616426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL at ManidipaM. Love that necklace on you Aida, it's just your style! It is hard to find nice necklaces that are affordable, glad you found one that speaks to your heart </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts#post-616425 Thu, 10 May 2012 02:55:02 +0000 ironkurtin 616425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoa. That is AMAZING. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts#post-616418 Thu, 10 May 2012 02:41:11 +0000 ManidipaM 616418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, FABulous!</p> <p>Sadly, SAs here have, several times over, refused to strip any mannequins for me (and that makes me sound quite pervy...!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts#post-616415 Thu, 10 May 2012 02:36:40 +0000 velvetychocolate 616415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous necklace, and I love the shopping tip to just remove whatever it is you want to buy from the mannequin and saunter on up to the cash desk. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts#post-616413 Thu, 10 May 2012 02:31:35 +0000 rae 616413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, WOW, I love that necklace! Great score, Aida. Our fearless leader does not lead us astray! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts#post-616398 Thu, 10 May 2012 02:13:05 +0000 Transcona Shannon 616398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*clapping hands wildly*</p> <p>This is gorgeous and soooooo you Aida! That Angie is full of clever tips, isn't she? Now let's see this beauty in action! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts#post-616392 Thu, 10 May 2012 02:06:12 +0000 Aida 616392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies! And thank you for sharing your mannequin stripping experiences :}</p> <p>Jewell, I run into that quite a bit as well! Always better when they're willing to share, eh?</p> <p>Zap, well shoot I hope you have better luck with it in the future! I haven't tried at any of the stores you mentioned except the H&amp;M story above. Maybe because it was the front window?</p> <p>Angie, I bought the bracelet too! Just couldn't pass it up since it's my favorite neon shade, and has been so so hard to find in jewelry that doesn't look cheap nor cost a fortune. I have definitely adopted your mannequin stripping mantra :)</p> <p>Christy, ooh good idea. I'm hiking on Saturday, but Mother's day seems like an appropriate place for some neon right?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts#post-616386 Thu, 10 May 2012 01:56:56 +0000 christy 616386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL! I totally remember that Aida! Great necklace - I can't believe the way it glows in the sun. You better get out there and wear it this weekend while we have some sun to enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts#post-616380 Thu, 10 May 2012 01:53:26 +0000 Angie 616380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know this necklace! It has a bracelet to match! It's KILLER. Same colour as my jacket :). Love it, Aida. </p> <p>A gal has to strip a mannequin when a gal has to strip a mannequin. No dilly dallying about. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts#post-616367 Thu, 10 May 2012 01:47:33 +0000 Anonymous 616367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ask but I don't think there is a rule. I probably had back luck. I can recall three incidents in the past year. BR and a raspberry trench I took off the mannequin - and the mannequin just had it laying on top - The rep told me to ask next time, GAP and a striped tee they refused to take off because of the corporate issue as well as H&amp;M and a hat that was on display in the front window. Same thing, they told me they could not change the store display. These are all in the midtown / rockefeller area. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts#post-616352 Thu, 10 May 2012 01:42:27 +0000 Jewell 616352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab necklace! I for one am constantly asking the SA's to remove clothing from the mannequins for me- those gals seem to always be wearing the last of my size- lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts#post-616348 Thu, 10 May 2012 01:40:08 +0000 nancylee 616348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the shopping stories. And LOVE that cool neon necklace. What a cool find! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts#post-616347 Thu, 10 May 2012 01:39:55 +0000 Deborah 616347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful necklace and I love the way it glows outdoors. Such a vibrant and beautiful color.</p> <p>I often ask for things off the mannequin if I can't locate them in the store, no one seems to mind here </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-and-a-shopping-tip-from-angie-a-story-in-two-parts#post-616345 Thu, 10 May 2012 01:38:36 +0000 Aida 616345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very interesting (and still interested) to hear everyone's stories on undressing mannequins, and the etiquette behind it! It seems it would benefit these shops to be accommodating to consumers who wanted to buy those items, right? Thanks to all who complimented the necklace and sharing in my neon love, too!</p> <p>Anna, the one time I've been to a Club Monaco they were happy to take items off a mannequin for me as well.</p> <p>Jonesy, I hear you! I actually didn't even look at the price of either piece because I figured I've been looking for so long and they were So Perfect, that I knew at AT prices I could not pass them up. And then was stoked to find while paying that AT was running a buy one get one 50% off! For starters, today I'm wearing it with the JCrew avocado silk shirt ^^</p> <p>Rita, yep that is what I've found as well. Very handy especially since those small sizes often sell out so quickly.</p> <p>Shevia, I also usually shoo SAs away because they interrupt my focus. I'll share the full outfit on Friday since I'm in the middle of a mini-challenge, sorry to be a tease </p>