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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: "Packet from America!" (Or, My First eBay Purchase) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packet-from-america-or-my-first-ebay-purchase Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:18:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Ingunn on ""Packet from America!" (Or, My First eBay Purchase)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packet-from-america-or-my-first-ebay-purchase#post-949642 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:44:17 +0000 Ingunn 949642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm wearing the shirt right now, and I'm in LOVE. it is so comfortable and soft, and the pattern doesn't feel too overwhelming, although it is a little more busy than I'm used to. I like stretching my envelope a little with this shirt!  Adelfa on ""Packet from America!" (Or, My First eBay Purchase)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packet-from-america-or-my-first-ebay-purchase#post-949600 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 05:19:24 +0000 Adelfa 949600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Leopards are tricky, good for you for getting one that works so brilliantly for you. deb on ""Packet from America!" (Or, My First eBay Purchase)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packet-from-america-or-my-first-ebay-purchase#post-949591 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:40:44 +0000 deb 949591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yea! You won the blouse lottery. And a lovely blouse it is. Congratulations!!! Deborah on ""Packet from America!" (Or, My First eBay Purchase)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packet-from-america-or-my-first-ebay-purchase#post-949589 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:38:36 +0000 Deborah 949589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lovely blouse and don't you just love Ebay!! bj1111 on ""Packet from America!" (Or, My First eBay Purchase)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packet-from-america-or-my-first-ebay-purchase#post-949396 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:36:14 +0000 bj1111 949396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Who doesn't love receiving packets from anywhere? Especially when there is fun stuff inside! rachylou on ""Packet from America!" (Or, My First eBay Purchase)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packet-from-america-or-my-first-ebay-purchase#post-949135 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:30:14 +0000 rachylou 949135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So exciting!! abc on ""Packet from America!" (Or, My First eBay Purchase)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packet-from-america-or-my-first-ebay-purchase#post-949070 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:01:36 +0000 abc 949070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Beautiful shirt and cool explanation about packets from America.  Happy day! shedev on ""Packet from America!" (Or, My First eBay Purchase)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packet-from-america-or-my-first-ebay-purchase#post-949021 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:35:45 +0000 shedev 949021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's so much fun getting packets in the mail. Anonymous on ""Packet from America!" (Or, My First eBay Purchase)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packet-from-america-or-my-first-ebay-purchase#post-948982 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:15:41 +0000 Anonymous 948982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Beautiful! Janet on ""Packet from America!" (Or, My First eBay Purchase)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packet-from-america-or-my-first-ebay-purchase#post-948977 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:10:02 +0000 Janet 948977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love that shirt! I nearly bought it and passed for some reason (probably just wasn't in the mood to spend money), and I later regretted it. I love the pattern so much more than the tan leopard print shirt I do have. So glad it worked out for you! harmonica on ""Packet from America!" (Or, My First eBay Purchase)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packet-from-america-or-my-first-ebay-purchase#post-948963 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:59:46 +0000 harmonica 948963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congrats! Fab find! You're a really good shopper and I imagine this shirt might become a workhorse for you Jaime on ""Packet from America!" (Or, My First eBay Purchase)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packet-from-america-or-my-first-ebay-purchase#post-948957 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:54:52 +0000 Jaime 948957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ingunn I know just what you mean about the excitement of getting a packet from America - even though I am American!  I still get a thrill, especially if it is a great buy, with reasonable shipping, like this blouse! Suz on ""Packet from America!" (Or, My First eBay Purchase)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packet-from-america-or-my-first-ebay-purchase#post-948948 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:47:19 +0000 Suz 948948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fabulous, Ingunn! I can see this adding so much fun to your wardrobe. Can't wait to see it styled.  Mona on ""Packet from America!" (Or, My First eBay Purchase)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packet-from-america-or-my-first-ebay-purchase#post-948939 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:39:20 +0000 Mona 948939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is totally a winner. Good for you for grabbing this off of eBay! Transcona Shannon on ""Packet from America!" (Or, My First eBay Purchase)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packet-from-america-or-my-first-ebay-purchase#post-948938 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:32:55 +0000 Transcona Shannon 948938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congrats on your first eBay winner! This is going to work beautifully for you and I can already see it styled so many ways with your fab wardrobe. Looking forward to its first outing! TraceyLiz65 on ""Packet from America!" (Or, My First eBay Purchase)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packet-from-america-or-my-first-ebay-purchase#post-948937 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:32:29 +0000 TraceyLiz65 948937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A very versatile winner!! Ingunn on ""Packet from America!" (Or, My First eBay Purchase)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packet-from-america-or-my-first-ebay-purchase#post-948935 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:29:16 +0000 Ingunn 948935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ After WW2, Americans sent packets to Europe with articles that were difficult to get hold on here. Among many popular items were chewing gum, nylon stockings and chocolate. To receive something like that was like winning in a lottery. These days we have an abundance of goods in our shops, too, but "packets from America" still have a certain flair about them. No wonder I felt a sizzling excitement when I saw that my first eBay purchase ever had arrived today. It is a J Crew perfect shirt in leopard, and oh.my. is it perfect. It fit as if it were made for me, and the pattern and fabric is beautiful. It has the exact level of contrast that I desired, and the colors are perfect. I threw it in the washing machine just in case, and it came out in perfect condition. I paid $24 for the shirt plus $15 for shipping, and it was a really good deal for me. I think it will go with almost all my bottoms, and a number of the dresses, too!  I consider myself a winner today, receiving the perfect packet from America