https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:37:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision/page/2#post-1335848 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:09:51 +0000 Golden 1335848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would return, that plaid not lining up would drive me nuts! And for the money you can do better...just my .02 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision/page/2#post-1335798 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 13:14:26 +0000 RoseandJoan 1335798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you made the right decision Janet, the colours of the shirt are amazing but the mismatching leaves the eye with nowhere to rest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision/page/2#post-1335795 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 13:09:51 +0000 Janet 1335795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hehe, Vivian -- glad to know I'm not alone. The first time I saw the Target plaid shirts, I took this picture because I liked the shirts so much -- the coordinating gingham accents (lining and elbow patches) are really cute too. The next time I was in Target, the supply had dwindled, so I hope you find your, um, shampoo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision/page/2#post-1335785 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 12:47:21 +0000 viva 1335785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would return it because you already have so many awesome plaids. Plus, I want that Target one -- really badly. I would have bought it too, AA be damned. In fact, I may have to make a Target run today. I think I need ... uh ... shampoo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision/page/2#post-1335763 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 11:54:14 +0000 Elly 1335763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Honestly, the two subdued, dark plaids are my favorite on you. Or perhaps you need to hold out for one that will make your eyes pop. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision/page/2#post-1335731 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 10:20:52 +0000 crutcher 1335731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am late to the dance to comment...Love the Target shirt..Envy..serious envy..your flannel shirt collection...I just love mine and it is so much fun to wear...I don't blame you for sending back the mismatched pattern..That my dear Nordies is just not acceptable... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335366 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 22:47:45 +0000 Gigi 1335366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would return it. To be honest, out of all the shirts you pictured here, it was my least favorite. The Target one was my favorite, ha ha!&nbsp;</p> <p>Of course, maybe you could keep it and just button the buttons incorrectly so as to match up the plaid. :P</p> <p>Seriously, I think you can do better, especially for $80. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335281 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 21:14:31 +0000 Anonymous 1335281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're on the right track Janet. Any little niggling feeling you have about a purchase from the outset will only grow larger with time. You've got some great plaid shirts. So sad about the Nordie's one though. :(<br />&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335259 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 20:44:12 +0000 Janet 1335259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Anna -- I'm more likely to give myself a small indulgence during an "austerity" month than a big one! It's really easy to, um, let a shirt end up in your cart when you're already spending $100 on necessities at Tarjay. I've carefully avoided stores where other temptations would be higher. No Nordstrom, etc. </p> <p>Besides, I'd already bought a badly-needed new sports bra, so it's not like I'm taking AusAug tooooo seriously.  </p> <p>ETA: It occurred to me that using "girl math" I can justify the Target shirt during AusAug because the Nordstrom one is being returned, so I'm actually coming out ahead, money-wise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335250 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 20:34:09 +0000 Elle 1335250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would return the shirt since it is obvious the mismatched plaid bothers you (me too.)&nbsp; LOVE your Target plaid shirts.&nbsp; They look great on you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335241 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 20:15:50 +0000 JAileen 1335241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mismatched plaid is a deal breaker for me. Even on a thrifted shirt, much less an $80 shirt. Same with stripes and even placement of large patterns such as flowers. </p> <p>I used to sew more than I do now, and that was one of my pleasures, making sure the patterns (plaid, stripe, etc) lined up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335234 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 19:58:10 +0000 Suz 1335234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am glad you are sending it back on account of the mismatching, but I really love the colours on you. And like your plaid collection!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335224 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 19:39:46 +0000 annagybe 1335224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wait, you broke Austerity August for a Target shirt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335211 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 19:22:46 +0000 jennifer 1335211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd return it . For $ 80!!!! Not matching? Nope . It should go back . I'd review the shirt online too to warn other potential buyers too ( what I did for some poor quality dresses from Belk recently). Have you looked at Eddie Bauer or Lands End yet ? Their shirts aren't as pricey as Nordies but probably higher than Target. I peeked over on their sites and some look like they might really speak to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335209 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 19:11:35 +0000 texstyle 1335209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The mismatched plaid would also bug me I think. As I go to look at my own plaid shirts to see if they all match or I somehow missed it... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335196 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 18:48:58 +0000 unfrumped 1335196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you're giving it the heave-ho. <br />I assume it's more costly to match, and also to quality-control over final product. I wouldn't put it past some company to mis-match and declare victory over stuffy plaid-matching and hope to start a new trend. I'm sure I have a "conditioned" eye, but I like plaids and stripes matched. I have often "loved"&nbsp; a patterned item, sometimes as you see there, a not low-level item, &nbsp;where you assume they should be doing it better, and had to grit my teeth and pass over because of poor seam matching. Even if the color and fit were great, &nbsp;I knew it would bother me in the long run.<br />I suppose if it's really worth&nbsp; it, you could call a SA&nbsp;to contact someone IRL&nbsp;to look at some stock and see if there is one that is done right--if the size is available. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335175 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 18:25:46 +0000 rachylou 1335175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favourite shirt is #2, but I think maybe I find #1 and #5 most flattering to you... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335157 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 17:59:18 +0000 Vicki 1335157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The mismatched plaids would be a deal-breaker for me as well, Janet. &nbsp;You know how to pick colors that work for you, so well, but until you have them in hand, it's hard to know. &nbsp;Something similar happened to me with a pair of Matisse booties, where one was completely different in its pattern and almost like I was wearing two different pairs of shoes. &nbsp;Fortunately, the second pair was perfect. &nbsp;Hopefully, you'll find a well-matched plaid down the road. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335141 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 17:44:50 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1335141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are the super-trendy plaids I'm seeing all over this season <a href="http://www.railsclothing.com/collections/plaids" rel="nofollow">http://www.railsclothing.com/collections/plaids</a> and I thought I'd look to see if the mismatch was a trend with them. Nope. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335130 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 17:30:17 +0000 Anonymous 1335130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It would be hard to convince me that that was intentional. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335129 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 17:29:43 +0000 EveningMood 1335129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't mind mismatched, but I actually prefer the ones you have, especially the purple one! 5 is great too. I'd wear those ad libitum </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335128 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 17:24:46 +0000 Janet 1335128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glory, this is the second shirt I've seen, and they were both like this -- and considering the stock photo that Isis posted, I think this is just how they made the shirt, unfortunately. Perhaps it was deliberate, but if it was, I just don't get it. </p> <p>Ah well, it's just another bit of credit back to the Nordstrom account, which is not a bad thing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335126 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 17:22:01 +0000 Parsley 1335126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've got some great plaid shirts, and you wear them so well!<br />I love the colors of the T&amp;B shirt, but there's no way I would stand for the mismatched plaid. It's just shoddy.<br />I vote move on and enjoy the ones you have.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335118 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 17:15:25 +0000 Glory 1335118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well right out of the gate I love your plaid shirt collection. Blues are my thing! I have to be honest and say that the mismatch does bother me and seems like an error? None of the other shirts I have looked at do that. I wonder if you could reorder it and see if this one is flawed? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335102 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 16:55:55 +0000 Janet 1335102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, thank you! I'm glad to know it's not just me. I don't mind a little RATE, but it sounds like the mismatching is a deal-breaker for a lot of us. The T&amp;B is going back, and I'm going to keep the Target shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335094 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 16:49:03 +0000 Neel 1335094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought the mismatched plaid could be intentional but that stock photo kind of puts me in doubt!</p> <p>Plus I think you have better plaid shirts already :). I vote return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335092 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 16:48:19 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1335092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The mismatching is so extreme as to almost look intentional, but still it would drive me nuts. Tbh, I prefer the lighter colors on you anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335088 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 16:44:21 +0000 N-Marie 1335088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the same issue with mismatching plaid or stripes- to me it's a sign of poor attention to detail on the maker's part (so funny that Target did a better job, although it could have been luck of the draw). That would be a deal breaker for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335079 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 16:37:19 +0000 E 1335079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see how the darker neutrals of 1 would make it different from your current collection, but the mismatching plaids would be a deal breaker for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-with-plaid-shirt-evaluation-final-nas-decision#post-1335076 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 16:35:51 +0000 Isis 1335076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The mismatching would drive me crazy!&nbsp; Much prefer the Target plaid shirt and will keep my eyes out for that one.&nbsp; </p> <p>The Nordstrom site had the plaids matched up much more for this same shirt, sort of false advertising,&nbsp; yes? </p>