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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Past NAS wins https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:20:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Lisa on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1823399 Thu, 13 Jul 2017 13:26:09 +0000 Lisa 1823399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a fun thread!  I don't have the finds but premium denim is always a workhorse item for me and I try to wait to buy them until NAS because that's when I find the best prices. Anonymous on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1823340 Thu, 13 Jul 2017 03:54:57 +0000 Anonymous 1823340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The finds below may not have all been NAS but were Angie recommended. All these have been winners plus some grey jeans from last year that I do not seem to have in collections. The jeans at NAS seem to be a thick winter weight, great for cold weather. I find that, because these items usually arrive months before I can wear them, that they are slow to be put in heavy rotation. I also have returned pieces that I still think about and wish I'd kept. My advice is to hang onto things at least until the weather is cool/cold enough to be able to wear them. Suz on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1823289 Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:41:28 +0000 Suz 1823289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I do it all online and on the phone, minimalist...and I did *one* and only one shop in person...maybe this time I'll get another chance... minimalist on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1823264 Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:02:45 +0000 minimalist 1823264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Traci, you're on a roll with excellent thread topics. Great to see everyone's successes. So far, I've avoided NAS because crowds, and I haven't seen overlap between what I need and what's especially good value at big sales. The highlights in this thread so far , though, are making me reconsider! Von on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1823136 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 18:15:28 +0000 Von 1823136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I will say overall, I have two consistent wins, but I don't do much sale shopping. The leather jacket and these Frye booties are two of my favorite fall/winter things!  The leggings I get some every year, the black booties unfortunately, I had to take them back. As cute as they were, they were killing my knees! :(  They still make the hall of fame though.  I still wear the leopard heels though, the gray and black with the dash of brown is such a good mix. Beth on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1822967 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 03:19:50 +0000 Beth 1822967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Too funny, Suz; I'm glad it worked out after all! Sometimes it's hard to tell what the right decision is! Keix on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1822966 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 03:19:32 +0000 Keix 1822966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I returned or didn't order quickly enough a few items from NAS last year that would have been well-used this past winter. E.g. the Trina Turk coat that was backordered and ultimately cancelled (I did find a cheaper replacement from an overseas Etsy shop, which I don't fuss about getting dirty, so things worked out). So I'm in the mood to shop generously this time around, and make decisions more slowly. Some of my past wins (I also still have and wear the stuff I bought last year, but it's too early to tell if they will be multi-season workhorses): - Natori Feathers bra, which I discovered several years back during my very first NAS. I think I still have that original bra in the rotation, because I don't wear though bras quickly, although it's rather faded. - Bernardo petite black leather moto jacket. In retrospect I might have chosen a slightly longer and less edgy style--so I'm open to adding another black leather jacket if the right one comes along this year--but nonetheless this jacket is a workhorse. I wore it the rest of the summer when I purchased it, as I was living in San Francisco at the time; a year later I moved to the Bay Area permanently and I still wear that leather jacket 50% of the times I go up to the city. - Munro Robyn booties, bought on Angie's recommendation; I think I've worn through some of the arch support, but they're still comfy and haven't dated. lazysaturday on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1822883 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 22:20:09 +0000 lazysaturday 1822883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for sharing everyone, it's really nice to see what mileage people get out of these purchases! I haven't had much luck previously with the NAS but am hoping to pick up some black boots this year to replace a worn out pair. Suz on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1822868 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:47:39 +0000 Suz 1822868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Beth said: "I returned it as I thought it was too expensive, but at the end of the day, the cost per wear would have been pennies. Live and learn, I guess!" I actually did live and learn. I bought the Sweetie moto boot (or the equivalent) at one NAS and returned them because I doubted I would wear. Regretted it for a year. Bought them the next NAS and turned them into the winter workhorse they became.  deb on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1822834 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 18:43:15 +0000 deb 1822834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is a wonderful thread, thank you for starting it. Wow, keeping a spreadsheet of my purchases made this so much easier for me. The 4 toppers in my finds are still worn regularly as is a Kenneth Cole cobalt coat from 2009. I purchased 2 pair of Lycee leggings, navy and denim look, which are still going strong. The Louise et Cie oxfords I purchased 2 years ago are still in my closet but hardly worn due to the laces. Just don't do laces any more unless there is a zipper for easier on and off. The 2 Eileen Fisher asymmetrical knit tunics are now winter sleepwear as they are too big. And the two tops shown are long gone. They were purchased several years ago. It appears I buy toppers, coats and footwear during NAS which have a longer lifespan.  Beth on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1822833 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 18:38:54 +0000 Beth 1822833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Smittie, I'm sorry you missed out on that windowpane dress. It's so easy to wear and looks great. If it makes you feel better, I still occasionally brood over a cream Theory silk top from the 2015 NAS. I returned it as I thought it was too expensive, but at the end of the day, the cost per wear would have been pennies. Live and learn, I guess! Greyscale on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1822695 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 05:23:05 +0000 Greyscale 1822695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ These wedge sneakers were a total wildcard but I've worn the heck out of them, to my surprise. And I always get comments on them. They're getting less wear now that I've moved away from skinnies and towards wide-leg crops, but they're definitely still in the rotation. Barbara Diane on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1822694 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 05:16:01 +0000 Barbara Diane 1822694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fun thread. DonnaF and I have some similar favorites. All time most loved and worn are my Longchamp Pilage and my Skagen watch. Equally useful and very comfortable are my Nikes. My Alexis Bittar earrings haven't gotten many wears yet as they are a bit fancy, but I expect to wear them for years to come. Aquamarine on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1822655 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 02:04:50 +0000 Aquamarine 1822655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fun thread! I didn't buy that much at NAS last year, but I did wear almost everything I bought a lot. One exception...a LBD I didn't have an occasion to wear BUT I am very glad is in my closet since I do not think it will date. There are other items (Halogen kick flares, for example) that I did not collect but were fantastic. The pants and boots were workhorses and I know they will be this year too. The dress was for my daughter, who wears it to work almost weekly when it's cooler. This year I need to update my bras before anything else. I'd also like a new puffer in a fun color. I'm sure there will be more "wants" rather than "needs" once I see Angie's recommendations. DonnaF on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1822648 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 01:05:02 +0000 DonnaF 1822648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My biggest successes are unsized: Nordies lingerie wash, the watch below, and Le Pliage bag which is great for transporting online returns and then zipping small for the return home. bridgie on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1822604 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 22:52:27 +0000 bridgie 1822604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Not exactly work horses but here are my two favorite items: First year I shopped the sale 2015, a beautiful black Ted Baker floral cardi. 2016 Franco Sarto,Jolette burgundy and black patent loafers.  They are always ready and in place when I need them or just want to wear them. Style Fan on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1822586 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 21:49:48 +0000 Style Fan 1822586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Last year was the first NAS I participated in.  I ordered 2 items and kept one.  I kept the Jen 7 eggplant jeans which were an Angie pick.  The Jen 7 jeans were the first Angie pick I ever bought.  I like them but it has taken me awhile to warm up to them. I also ordered a burnt orange longer tank top.  The colour was great but the length was so wrong on me.  Just wrong.  No picture needed.  I ended up returning it. Chris987 on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1822578 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 21:05:26 +0000 Chris987 1822578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great topic! Thanks Traci for starting it so we can review... I made a find collection of everything I bought at my first NAS last year, and just reviewed it again. I returned more than half, and  ended up with wins of  with a blue print top I've worn quite a bit and a white top I've worn somewhat less. Neither are workhorses. Had a few fails too -  a pair of Vince Camuto knit pants that frankly bagged out at the knee after only a few months so I stay away from that brand for knit pants. I got some bras that are pretty good although not quite sturdy enough for everyday wear, and some undies that honestly did not fit all that well although I thought they did at the time. I'm planning to mostly sit out NAS this year, or maybe just look at leather ankle boots that work in slippery snowy conditions and I can size up to wear over warm socks, or the camel coat which has been on my wish list for a long time.  Like Diana I don't think I can really think about fall/winter trends right now, it's too hot, so if I stick with basics I'll be better off. I'm also a little shop-weary at the moment since I had to buy some stuff for my recent trip. JAileen on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1822553 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 18:46:25 +0000 JAileen 1822553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It was my first NAS. I went wild ordering things. I only kept three things, as shown. The Pendleton coat fits great, but it is scratchy around the neck. It took me awhile, but I knit a matching scarf for it. I think I'll wear it more this winter. The North Face coat is a nice throw on and go coat. It's not super warm, but for car trips it's great. And I love the sneakers. What I ordered: Pendleton coat (in two sizes) Laundry puffer sized up North Face puffer (in two sizes) Vince t neck Louise et Cie silver oxfords AGL grey patent oxfords Adidas Stan Smith sneakers Halogen cashmere poncho Leith shawl collar cardigan What I kept: Pendleton coat sized down North Face puffer in mid grey Adidas Stan Smith sneakers ETA: I also bought and kept a grey beret Anonymous on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1822552 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 18:44:17 +0000 Anonymous 1822552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I got my tall boots at NAS. They replaced my Sorel snowboots for every day wear. Beth--I loved that windowpane dress and feel like it was the one that got away. Susie on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1822550 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 18:40:47 +0000 Susie 1822550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'll play! Not all of these things are still in my wardrobe, but most are. The cashmere sweater got a lot of wear before getting too pilled to wear. The NYDJ ponte pants were a hit that are now too big; same with the flare jeans. The first 5 are all still in my wardrobe. I've had a few 'bargain' pieces that were worth the price to wear for just a season or two but most of my wins have been from better brands. In the past I've ordered too much and I plan to be very selective this year. It's a long time until I can wear true fall/winter pieces and I really don't need much, if anything. I will try to limit my purchases to shoes/boots, maybe a bag or nice piece of jewelry, and tops that aren't too heavy. Plus a midweight coat in a color other than black has been on my list for a few years! Jenn on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1822543 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 18:23:57 +0000 Jenn 1822543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love seeing all the wins. Last year was my first NAS, and I returned every single thing I ordered. Hoping for some better luck this year. Suz on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1822536 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 17:27:59 +0000 Suz 1822536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a great idea, Traci! It's worth looking to see if there are any trends... I still have many NAS items in rotation in my closet. But the workhorse winners fall into two categories: Basics and more "luxury" type items, including footwear and bags. By basics, I mean underwear and camis. I always stock up at NAS. I won't bother showing Finds for those. But they're among my smartest NAS purchases. :)  By "luxury" I mean those items that might be prohibitively expensive for me at normal prices, but often end up with a very low CPW once I have them in rotation.  Last year's big surprise winner was the Minkoff hobo. It was a surprise win because it was a hobo (I thought I liked more structured bags) and also because it's so large -- it might have been too oversize for me, yet somehow it works. I also bought a watch (not actually on sale but I bought at the same time) which I have worn every day since.  My "Sweetie" moto boot was the best purchase ever...I got them reheeled last year but alas, they are DONE now and I sorely need and update.  Oddly, I have had some luck with cashmere. The burgundy sweater has pilled a bit from a seat belt but I still love it. The cut is great. I have also returned a lot of cashmere items with tags still on.  I'm not sure I have any outright NAS "fails." I do have items that are seldom worn (e.g. the fabled gilet and my silk Vince dress) but both have closet longevity and will get more wear as the years go by.  ETA: These are from 2014, 2015, 2016 and I still have them all in rotation except the Sweeties and maybe the other booties need to be retired. Only because worn to death.  Diana on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1822527 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 16:40:04 +0000 Diana 1822527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The floral lemming sweater is my all-time best NAS buy.  I still have it although it's getting a bit beat up by now. Wish I could find another.  The 2 coats and the Pikolinos booties were from last year and I am very happy with all of them.  Although to be fair I actually ended up buying the black trench directly from RL for a better price, so I'm not really sure it counts as a NAS item!  (But I'm including it here because it's been included in NAS  multiple years so maybe someone else might consider it if it's offered again this year.) And the Frye boots were my very first NAS purchase ever.  I had them reheeled recently and they are still going strong.  The floral sweater aside, I tend to mostly buy classic workhorse items (as opposed to trendy items) at NAS, mostly because I can't decide in the middle of the summer what trendy items I'm going to want three months later. Beth on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1822525 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 16:28:18 +0000 Beth 1822525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a fun idea for a thread! Thanks to YLF, I have so many winners that I'm not going to list them all, but below are a few that either really stole my heart or are in very heavy rotation in my closet.  From NAS 2015, The NYDJ 'Ski' ponte pants are brilliant traveling pants and the Born booties are super comfortable, so both of those pieces have made several overseas trips.  I have the Trink Turk military coat from last year that still hangs unworn, not because of any lack of love but due to the warm winter. NAS always makes me wish I lived in a colder climate. :) Traci on "Past NAS wins" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/past-nas-wins#post-1822522 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 16:19:19 +0000 Traci 1822522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ In anticipation of the impending Anniversary Sale I've been thinking about which NAS items have really come through for me.  Since the finds feature makes it so easy, I thought I'd reminisce and invite you to do the same! The items below are all still in rotation in my closet.  Scrolling through made me realize I have quite a few cashmere NAS fails.  They seemed soft enough on first touch, but when I actually tried to wear them they were either bothersome to my eyes, nose or skin:(  The final find here, the EF lantern dress, is my all time NAS favorite.  It's not still in rotation in my closet because I wore it to shreds. Which NAS items became work horses for you?