https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-side-effect-of-ylf Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 07:18:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-side-effect-of-ylf#post-427259 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:05:38 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 427259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I go in streaks - I return lots, but then sometimes I find the perfect things and snap them up because I've been thinking about what I'm looking for in more detail than I did before YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-side-effect-of-ylf#post-427231 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:13:47 +0000 Astrid 427231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, this is great! I don't shop online much but it's the same for me in stores. I try on lots of stuff and buy very few things. And I walk out of a store without any of the items I tried on and feel great! It's good to be picky! And Rae is right, you are only spending your money on the real deal, what could be better? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-side-effect-of-ylf#post-427220 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:55:59 +0000 nancylee 427220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is a good thing to make a lot of returns! It's a hassle, true, but you what you end up with is clothing you love and will actually wear.</p> <p>Thankfully, many online sites now include the prepaid return labels...they're super timesavers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-side-effect-of-ylf#post-427217 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:52:23 +0000 Charmian 427217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, ButterflyLady, I totally hear you!</p> <p>I went to the flagship Nordstrom store several times during NAS and ended up buying a pair of socks and one camisole. I mean, seriously, SOCKS?! I walked in there with high expectations for a beautiful blouse, but I found myself just too picky about fit.</p> <p>Being picky about your style and fit is a GOOD thing, and I totally hear your frustration. I don't have a solution for the frustration, but I can at least offer to be your post-office-returns sister </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-side-effect-of-ylf#post-427200 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:23:00 +0000 ButterflyLady 427200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It does feel good - like I know the good stuff is out there, so there's no point in settling for second best!</p> <p>Oh, and I have three bags of things to donate, too ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-side-effect-of-ylf#post-427188 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:02:33 +0000 catgirl 427188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, I posted in the wrong thread! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-side-effect-of-ylf#post-427187 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:59:47 +0000 catgirl 427187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>True! And good! </p> <p>Two other side effects I've noticed. We have a lot more recycling to do (oh, the guilt), and I now think in YLF-speak. Like if I see an outfit, I'll think "There's a perfect RATE look", actually saying the word "rate" in my head. It makes me feel a little crazy, actually. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-side-effect-of-ylf#post-427183 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:57:31 +0000 rae 427183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a GREAT thing! Are you kidding?? You can put all that credit toward something you really love instead of losing funds to items that don't work. Doesn't it feel good? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-side-effect-of-ylf#post-427177 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:54:17 +0000 ironkurtin 427177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amen sistah! Never settle! If it isn't right or doesn't delight, return it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-side-effect-of-ylf#post-427173 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:51:19 +0000 Anonymous 427173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's a good thing...as long as you are *trying* new things/looks. An item has to be pretty right on for it to make it's way into my wardrobe, too. I'm through with settling! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-side-effect-of-ylf#post-427171 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:50:08 +0000 Isabel 427171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES !!!! You have a arrived. The great thing about this is that you will develop a beautiful new relationship with your clothes and your post office. I LOVE the ladies at the post office. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-side-effect-of-ylf#post-427170 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:49:53 +0000 Queen Mum 427170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>it's a VERY good thing BL. Good job being picky about your purchases. Life is too short to wear less than fab stuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-side-effect-of-ylf#post-427167 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:45:37 +0000 ButterflyLady 427167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have ordered SO MUCH stuff over the past couple of weeks, and all of it, except a jacket, a layering cami and some socks have been returned.</p> <p>I'm still finding my feet, style-wise, but boy have I become picky! In the past, I think I would have kept a lot of the things that didn't quite work, 'just because' but now I just can't do it. This is a good thing, right?</p> <p>I'm hoping the 'getting stylish' part comes right after the 'Hi Mr Post Office man, it's me again, yes, with another parcel ....' part! </p>