https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:25:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic/page/2#post-2013737 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:12:36 +0000 Anonymous 2013737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After thinking on this-I've decided that models, no matter size or shape, are professional coat hangers Basically their job is to fill out the garments so we can see shape or details we may miss otherwise. None of us will have the same proportions as the model-And sometimes the items look better on us regular folk!<br /> Shoes...that's another story! I've sent an ungodly amount of shoes back :p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic/page/2#post-2013630 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 01:43:14 +0000 Anonymous 2013630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t have the visual / spatial ability to imagine how something will look on me . I expect to magically look like the model and am perennially puzzled when I don’t </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic/page/2#post-2013625 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:56:55 +0000 Sal 2013625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find online styling/model choice perplexing in general.....There are a couple of retailers here that really let themselves down with their online shopping experience, pictures of pieces, information etc.</p> <p>I find buying shoes online my best bet....</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic/page/2#post-2013615 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:19:18 +0000 Anonymous 2013615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, many of those dresses I was referring to were shown off the models-so easy to see the shapes. For the others I try to look at the shape/ features/ drape of the garment-more than how it fits on the model (in theory). But, will observe more as I'm browsing and think on it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic/page/2#post-2013551 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 19:58:02 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2013551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suntiger, can you tell which body types a dress will fit from looking at it on those models? I swear I’m feeling more strongly about this in two directions: I want to see lots of different shapes and colors in ads, to show the array of people who can wear x. But looking at sales sites, I feel like I am really starting to appreciate the point of having all the clothes shown on women who all have the same body. No, curvy pants won’t fit a woman who doesn’t have a butt, but if it’s one of those standard sized/shaped models, isn’t it easy to see the gapping there and know whether you’ve what it takes to fill it? Now that some sites have the diverse models I’ve been saying I wanted, I find myself squinting at them and trying to figure out if that model really has whatever body feature, or if the garment just makes it look that way. I guess it’s the difference between advertising and the actual sales decision. But seeing as stores’ sites can be both, that line isn’t clear at all </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic/page/2#post-2013457 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 15:39:41 +0000 Anonymous 2013457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just looked back at site Lisa and yep, you're right, they should have more diverse models They do have things that would work on a range of body types, but the print dresses are mostly of the hourglassy variety. Honestly these are very forgiving-drapiness at hip disguises my dodgy bits!<br /> I'm wondering if some of their lbds, or something similar, could be great on you. They have many shapes including some with asymmetric hems, and many are clearly IT, apple, and pear shaped. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic/page/2#post-2013422 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:45:27 +0000 Anonymous 2013422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>May I vent a little bit here? &nbsp;I just went on the PC website to look at the dresses (out of curiosity), and I have to agree with Janet. &nbsp;The 2 models they use make me feel like I'd never be able to wear a dress again. &nbsp;Very tall, long bodied, small chested, and very thin women. &nbsp;This kind of presentation totally turns me off despite the fact that I know better than to let it get to me. &nbsp;This is precisely why I am scared to death of dresses, and cringe at the mere thought of having to buy one for any kind of occasion . &nbsp;I don't look like this (not many women do) and cannot relate. &nbsp;Where is the diversity on this site? &nbsp;Does this mean they aren't interested in me? &nbsp; This isn't the way I wanted to start off my day &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic#post-2013362 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 10:13:36 +0000 Anonymous 2013362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been considering Ainsley too, Gretchen-but may be impractical in my bipolar climate :(<br /> @Rain, they say these are based on Turkish rug patterns! I've always loved Mediterranean influenced patterns.<br /> @FashIntern, yep, I bet you're quite sorted for warm weather dressing I'm suspecting Germany is much less humid though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic#post-2013361 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 10:13:28 +0000 Style Fan 2013361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have only gone to the big mall once in Jacksonsville but I liked what I saw.&nbsp; The colours were mostly earth tones and there were lots of nice looking shoes for people with regular feet (that would not be me).&nbsp; Not sure why I torture myself looking at shoes I can't wear.<br />There were lots of cropped wide-legged jeans and pants in the stores at every price point.&nbsp; I am mostly covered in that area but it was nice to see something other than skinny jeans.<br />Of course, there were lots of skinny jeans and distressed jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic#post-2013344 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 07:18:39 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2013344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I didn't realize PC did more than heavy wool things. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm not having a hard time at retail right now. There were a couple of sweaters I ordered that got returned to sender because I never saw a notice to go pick them up. I like them, but can't get myself to order them. Just don't want to spend the money. Soon it'll be time to pull out spring /summer things, and that will be a change--without spending money!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic#post-2013337 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 05:43:04 +0000 Gretchen 2013337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PC is challenging for me. I love the cuts of the dresses — with actual long sleeves! But the coloring is often too muted for me. I picked up the dress and earrings in their Presidents Day sale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic#post-2013330 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 04:08:44 +0000 RainB 2013330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The PC dresses look beautiful suntiger. The print, the colours, the cut...everything. If they were sold here I would buy them too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic#post-2013248 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 19:50:04 +0000 Helena 2013248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree! I find retail mostly uninspiring and rely heavily on my personal style filter, and great advice from YLF </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic#post-2013192 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 16:02:42 +0000 Anonymous 2013192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Could always add a bit of lace at the bottom to add length too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic#post-2013190 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 15:56:49 +0000 Janet 2013190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great, suntiger, that really helps! Generally I need a dress length of 40" to cover the knee, and a couple I'm looking at are shorter than that. But if I size up for the hips of doom, perhaps I get a little more length that way. :-D&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic#post-2013189 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 15:55:13 +0000 Anonymous 2013189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They're covering knee length on me. I'm shorter, but my legs are long hip to knee. Climate wise definitely. We're more or less same climate and my rule is sleeveless, skirts, and sandals </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic#post-2013167 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 14:31:20 +0000 Janet 2013167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the info, ST and Brooklyn. I'm tempted to try ordering a couple, because the prints appeal to me and they look casual enough. It's so hard to tell when ordering online, since the models' bodies bear absolutely zero resemblance to my own. And the lengths of a couple are borderline for me (I prefer to cover the knees), and I'm unsure whether the fabrications suit our humid, hot summers. Hmm. Will ponder.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic#post-2013135 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 10:27:46 +0000 Anonymous 2013135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've only tried these (so far), Janet, but went with my usual small. The ones that are just cotton I'd probably size up, since they wouldn't have stretch. One way or the other, their fits in general look hourglass friendly.<br /> Hopefully they make this same dress in my sunset colors later! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic#post-2013085 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 02:02:40 +0000 jussie 2013085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve never heard of Peruvian Connection. Hmm going to look right now... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic#post-2013083 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 01:07:25 +0000 Brooklyn 2013083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sally, I wish we had something similar here.</p> <p>Janet, I tried on half the store when I was in NYC and I found their sizing a bit variable. In their more bodycon cotton jersey items that are fitted around the hips, I had to size up. But in their less fitted items like the Inez dress above I got my regular size. Because the dress has some draping/ease around the hips, it fit me fine. In the teal curator dress I also got my regular size because it is quite roomy around the hips. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic#post-2013078 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:15:47 +0000 Sal 2013078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a quick look - those Peruvian Connection dresses are lovely!!&nbsp; A nice balance between classic and interesting - and perfect for lots of occasions.</p> <p>I also find early in the season a bit hit and miss - sometimes there is great stuff but sometimes it is a hot mess. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic#post-2013058 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 22:22:19 +0000 Janet 2013058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I’ve just gone down the rabbit hole looking at dresses on Peruvian Connection thanks to you guys. How is their sizing? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic#post-2013054 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 21:54:49 +0000 Brooklyn 2013054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>High five ST! I have both those too! PC is fantastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic#post-2013041 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 20:08:30 +0000 Anonymous 2013041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are beautiful, <b>Suntiger</b>. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic#post-2013030 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 19:28:20 +0000 Anonymous 2013030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Quick chime in since its chore day-and will respond more later- but thanks all! I think it probably is due to all the leftover winter and the new spring-summer things all jumbled together. Too late to buy winter stuff, too early to wear summer stuff...and yep too many logos and colors that don't suit me.<br /> But happy update re: PC dresses (Inez and Sultanabad) They arrived yesterday and I Love them so much It's just not warm enough to wear them this week yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic#post-2012854 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 01:33:51 +0000 Brooklyn 2012854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am also liking what I see here. Longer dresses. More colour than usual. I would like to see more non-floral patterns (although I do like floral of course). I’ve just been looking at boots this morning because it’s a very wet day - and I can feel winter coming. And there are lots of things I like!</p> <p>ST, what did you get from PC? I got these 2 items in their sale and, my word, I LOVE them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic#post-2012831 Sat, 16 Mar 2019 23:05:57 +0000 Sal 2012831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am liking many of the fashions here this season - lots of great patterns and colour and awesome footwear that is wearable.</p> <p>I have been sitting on my hands though so far although ready to add a puffer and some new shoes...... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic#post-2012829 Sat, 16 Mar 2019 23:01:26 +0000 Anonymous 2012829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I finally had time (well, maybe 2 hours, tops) to do some much-needed shopping the other day , and decided I am so tired of the mall/chain stores and their relentless pushing of fleeting street -trends (huge Balenciaga sneaker knock offs, &nbsp;big ungainly sweatshirts, logos and more logos &nbsp;= &nbsp;looking at you, Michael Kors and Browns shoes ) . &nbsp;I don't live in a city big enough and adventurous enough to support better chain stores (like Eileen Fisher ) or really avant-garde and interesting indies. &nbsp;Everything in the indie stores looks the same to me : the same brands doing the same things . UGH. &nbsp;I blew through Aritizia because I really needed to refresh my black -only work wardrobe but even there I was buying re-issues of previous styles . I had more fun at Sephora than at any clothing shop . Oh, &nbsp;I also had &nbsp;fun at Lululemon, which does update colour stories and new silhouettes constantly. &nbsp;Ordering on-line is fine and all, but I like the thrill of discovery - in person. &nbsp;Maybe it's just too early here ? &nbsp;After all, there is still 3 feet of snow on the ground .... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic#post-2012825 Sat, 16 Mar 2019 21:59:03 +0000 Anonymous 2012825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Nemosmom</b> expressed my sentiments. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retail-a-little-too-hectic#post-2012794 Sat, 16 Mar 2019 18:06:36 +0000 Carla 2012794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was in a mall this week (on business unrelated to fashion) and did a bit of window shopping. If it wasn't ripped jeans, hoodies, motos, and ball caps - it was prom gowns! I figured it was in some part the demographic of the area where the mall was situated. </p> <p>On the other hand, I'm obsessing over a simple outfit in the window of a local shop - camel coloured jeans, small floral pattern on a navy shirt, with a red Jean style jacket over. </p>