https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sale-keep-or-returns-rack-anthro-pic-heavy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 23:04:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sale-keep-or-returns-rack-anthro-pic-heavy#post-442016 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:11:49 +0000 goldenpig 442016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just a quick update...I went yesterday and returned a bunch of the stuff (see my post above) to Anthro and Nordie's. I saw online that the camel cape is now on sale and so I took it in yesterday and they gave me a price adjustment--I saved $100! Woohoo, I love Nordstrom's! I also got price adjustments for the extra 25% off the sale price on the AG skinny jeans and denim pencil skirt at Anthro. I am so psyched...I love saving extra money on things I already bought! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sale-keep-or-returns-rack-anthro-pic-heavy#post-439867 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:50:43 +0000 goldenpig 439867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for your input! Funny how mixed the reactions were! I am ordering a size M in the wool moto jacket but I'm keeping the S to see which one fits me better. For now I'm also keeping the camel cape (my favorite of the camel coats), because I like the color best of all the camel coat options. I know it's not as attention-getting as my red trench and black ruffle trench, but I have an old camel coat that's too big and on it's last legs with a torn lining so I want something to replace it.</p> <p>I'm returning the black skirt (Rita from the 90's fashion police squad has busted me again LOL!) since I'm not too keen on having the buttons down the front. I'm also returning the camel trench, Dipped Nougat coat (sigh, what an awesome name though!), NYDJ clams (too loose and frumpy looking on me--you're right Rae about the mom jeans and thanks Suz for the tip about them getting too baggy), and donating the BR paperbag trench (since when would I ever pick it over my red or black ones?) I'm keeping the denim skirt and both skinny jeans. But I just bought a pair of Gap Real skinnys so I'll be able to compare those with the Seven black skinny (which looks more like leggings to my eye). And I'll keep the white jeans for now and try to have it hemmed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sale-keep-or-returns-rack-anthro-pic-heavy#post-439718 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:29:38 +0000 pastrygirl 439718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE 3-4 (esp the buttons) and 31-33. The clamdiggers look "old" to me. I'm ambivalent about the rest, which in my world means "return". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sale-keep-or-returns-rack-anthro-pic-heavy#post-439041 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:32:11 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 439041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1/2 - Love this. Hang on to the small so you can contrast/compare sizes. You don't want to loose the fitted look of this sweet jacket.</p> <p>3/4 - It looks good, but doesn't get a killer from me. But I am biased against midis so take that with a grain of salt.</p> <p>5 - 7 - not feeling it. I'm not wild about the length or the fit. Skip, IMO</p> <p>8-11 KEEP! I think you look fantastic in these.</p> <p>Of all the tan coats, I like the Halogen trench best. The old trench is very blah. I don't like it much. The Anthro coat is cute but I think the Halogen trench looks much sharper. The proper cape is not doing it for me. I don't like the color and it's just... Meh. Not bad just not fantastic.</p> <p>25-28 - Good but I actually like the other skinnies better. </p> <p>Denim pencil is AWESOME and I really like the white flares too. I say keep both for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sale-keep-or-returns-rack-anthro-pic-heavy#post-439026 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:29:50 +0000 Vix 439026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi GP --</p> <p>I know the blouses aren't on the list but just wanted to say how flattering the colors and styles look from here!</p> <p>I like both pairs of skinny jeans (the 1st for a straighter line, the 2nd for a curvier one). I prefer the sleeker single-breasted cape in 21 on to the double-breasted jacket and coats, but am wondering if the color is a good neutral for you? [Hard to tell from the photo.] </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sale-keep-or-returns-rack-anthro-pic-heavy#post-438961 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:47:28 +0000 catgirl 438961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Without looking at anyone else's comments:</p> <p>None of the coats are as good in color or fit as your red trenchcoat. They look either slightly big or the colors are not making you glow as the brighter ones do.<br /> The skinny 7FAMK look the best of the jeans. KEEP.<br /> I don't like the fit on the white clams around your wasit area - too poochy for you!<br /> I tried that same jacket (the moto one) at NAS and found it stiff and not very comfy though it looks much cuter on you than it did on me.<br /> I'm indifferent on the skirt - I'd like to see it styled.</p> <p>Sorry, don't mean to be harsh, just trying to keep you focused. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sale-keep-or-returns-rack-anthro-pic-heavy#post-438956 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:40:40 +0000 Suz 438956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Natalie, what a shopper you are! This is amazing. And SO interesting, not only to see your style as it develops but also to see the varying responses! </p> <p>I really love #1/2 but agree that if it feels tight, you should hold out for a better coat in a similar style. You will not wear it if it pinches and pulls. But try it on again just to be certain. </p> <p>I am ambivalent about the midi. It looks pretty on you, I think, and I can see you styling it a bunch of ways. But I am leery of skirts that button down the front because they sometimes do a weird puckery thing that I don't like. Or they gap. But if you like the look and quality is high, I say go for it. </p> <p>Forget the NYD clams. They are a nice length for your graceful gams, but my experience with NYDJ is that they stretch and bag out terribly. </p> <p>I like the Anthro jeans and if you plan to wear them on weekends at the park, the whiskering's okay. </p> <p>I don't think ANY of those coats are up to your fabness. </p> <p>White jeans look great! Black jegging/jeans also good, especially if tucked! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sale-keep-or-returns-rack-anthro-pic-heavy#post-438906 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:40:46 +0000 Aida 438906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me the 10s are: the jacket in #1-2, the black jeans in #25-28 (though these look like denim leggings to me), and the white jeans in #31-33 (my favorite of the lot, they fit you PERfectly!). The denim skirt in #29-30 is an 8-9 for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sale-keep-or-returns-rack-anthro-pic-heavy#post-438581 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:29:30 +0000 ironkurtin 438581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good heavens, everyone is saying something different! My turn...</p> <p>I love the moto jacket.</p> <p>Iffy on the first skirt, but have personal prejudice against skirts that button down the front.</p> <p>The AG jeans fit you perfectly. </p> <p>I don't care for any of the trenches or the capes. It is *just* my opinion, but I think the capes thing is going to date very quickly. You're better off finding either a deeply classic trench or a heart-pinging variation on one. It might take a while, but you look so great in your KS trench you might start there.</p> <p>The Seven jeans make you look skinny.</p> <p>Denim skirt - can you take a full stride in it? That's always my test.</p> <p>The last pair of white jeans look one size too big to me. Can you go up or down or try a different cut? I'd personally go with skinnies because otherwise the boot part will drag on the ground.</p> <p>Hope this helps! I continue to love your haircut. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sale-keep-or-returns-rack-anthro-pic-heavy#post-438495 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:46:50 +0000 cjh 438495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Natalie, what a try-on marathon! IMO, jacket #1 = fantastic. It doesn't look too small and a larger size you would swim in.</p> <p>Skirts#3 and #29 - borderline. They are not fab but if you need a basic skirt to pair with fab tops, you could go for either or both.</p> <p>Pants #5 - sorry, white jeans clams look frumpy to me. (no offense to those who like them but I'm a fan of either walking shorts, totally long pants, or ankle pants - and I know some folks hate those!) #8 - too big in seat and upper thighs? otherwise, they look good for body skimming leg-tightness, versatility, can wear with any tops. #25 - too tight for my tastes but with long tunic or big giant sweater may look fine as leggings. #31 - I like them. I think you could wear these a lot.</p> <p>Coats #12 - good fit, but I like your red fancy one much better. #15 - put in donate pile now. #18, too big and the retro-style looks like bad thrifting to me?? (sorry) #21 - much better for a novelty winter wrap. It will probably soften up and drape more closely after wearing a few times.</p> <p>As always, take with a grain of salt, and keep what you love and enjoy wearing. Don't let your own instincts be drowned out by the crowd! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sale-keep-or-returns-rack-anthro-pic-heavy#post-438450 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:09:10 +0000 rae 438450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1&amp;2. I love how this looks on you! I would not size up... if you have to, then I'd pass. </p> <p>3&amp;4. This falls really nicely - keep. </p> <p>5-7 Not a fan of the clams. This particular combo of fit, pulling, rise, and color says mom jeans to me... (ducking before you hit me)</p> <p>8-11 I like whiskering, personally. </p> <p>12-24: Eh.... I just keep thinking about your other coats. Those are so super fab that these don't look up to par to me. If it were me, I'd wear the others more often rather than switching out for one of these. If you really want to keep one, I like the cape best. </p> <p>The rest: All these look great to me, especially the two jeans, and especially the white! Woohoo, white jeans! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sale-keep-or-returns-rack-anthro-pic-heavy#post-438431 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:49:41 +0000 Jonesy 438431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Trina Turk skirt--very '70s to my eye. Maybe style it with a silky print top and some tall boots? I remember it was featured in the Nordstrom fall catalog, right around NAS. I like the jeans in 8-11. I think you're right to pass on the BR trench--I don't care for the fit and flare silhouette on you as much as the shape in 12-14. I don't really care for any of the capes/jackets. I guess I see you in a bolder color :). I like the white jeans in the last pics--they look great on you. Bootcut vs. skinny/straight is just a personal preference. I have learned that I prefer straight-leg to bootcut, because I don't like to fuss over PPL and I tend to like to wear skinny bottoms with more volume on top, but it's just a personal preference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sale-keep-or-returns-rack-anthro-pic-heavy#post-438428 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:45:58 +0000 Angie 438428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW! You look great, Natalie! </p> <p>Everything looks wonderful ACCEPT #12, #15, #18 and #21. </p> <p>The jacket in #1 is the best item I have seen on your fab bod. KILLER to the power of KILLER. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sale-keep-or-returns-rack-anthro-pic-heavy#post-438390 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:22:01 +0000 modgrl 438390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1) I like the moto jacket and I think it fits you well. I'd be worried about sizing up. I think it would be too big across the shoulders and all over. The style is seems tougher than your usual classic feminine pieces. </p> <p>2) trina turk skirt. It looks nice on you and it is a pretty length, but can I be completely honest, I think this look with the buttons down the front is kind of dated. You can totally wear it and be beautiful but I feel like it could have come out of the mid-90s.</p> <p>5) White NYDJ clams. These are cute on you and they are a good fit. White clam season is over, these are really for next year. I've heard some mixed reviews on NYDJ, so I would be hesitant to order multiples until you know that these are going to work for you, which will not be until you can wear them in alot next spring. The complaint some have had with them is that they stretch out alot and do not keep their structure. </p> <p>8-11) cute jeans</p> <p>12) the new trench is ok I think. There are some amazing trenches out there, they should make you feel as fab as your red one, I don't care how cheap it was, it should still be great</p> <p>15) your current trench is also ok, it seems kind of big on you across the shoulders</p> <p>18) is very nice on you and looks good with the shoes</p> <p>21) is amazing, I am dying, it is ridiculously fab with the skinnys and shoes, MUST KEEP</p> <p>25) Love them black skinny's!!</p> <p>29) Not that excited about the skirt,it looks like it is lumpy or is that the style? </p> <p>31) Nice white pants - wash and dry them before you hem because they may come up a bit. </p> <p>Before YLF, I was a sale rackaholic, I really wouldn't buy anything ever if it wasn't on sale. Full price retail clothes weren't even on my radar.... I would sometimes buy things just because they were on sale and almost the right thing or almost fit. That was a big steep learning curve for me. You have to look at things with the same critical eye, whether they are $10 or $100. They should still make you feel super fab... does it make you want to do a happy dance in the mirror? If not, then it's not even worth the $25 to become an orphan in your closet. My shopping habits have done a 180. My shoe and clothing sizes are impossible to find in stores, and if they do appear, they sell out first. If I see something in my size that I think is going to be a wardrobe superstar, and it is at least somewhat within my price range, I grab it at full price. I know that if I snooze it will be gone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sale-keep-or-returns-rack-anthro-pic-heavy#post-438388 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:17:56 +0000 Nakidra 438388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the cape for sure... It looks nice on you and is a great color for you. I don't hate the jeans, they look ok to me and since the price was right I'd probably keep those. I love trench coats, and like the shorter one best, but it may look better if you tied the belt around your waist.<br /> Looks like you are having fun!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sale-keep-or-returns-rack-anthro-pic-heavy#post-438373 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:43:28 +0000 znip 438373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love love love the second cape! And the shorter trench. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sale-keep-or-returns-rack-anthro-pic-heavy#post-438361 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:31:38 +0000 Queen Mum 438361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I made one quick pass through and the only items I didn't really care for were 5 and 18. I'll try to get back later and take a more thorough look at the rest, but at first look I liked everything else. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sale-keep-or-returns-rack-anthro-pic-heavy#post-438341 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:06:26 +0000 Isis 438341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the second cape (21-22)! I mention that it is full price, but if you return everything else, can you keep the cape? </p> <p>(for the record, I also like the white jeans (31-33), and would pass on everything else). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sale-keep-or-returns-rack-anthro-pic-heavy#post-438316 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:01:58 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 438316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I may miss some but here goes.,</p> <p>First jacket looks like a long moto to me and I think it is great. I have one in wool and wore it more than any other item in my closet last year.</p> <p>The skirt in 3/4 is nice on you. If you like the length and it adds versatility to your wardrobe, it is a keeper.</p> <p>Not loving the white pants in 5/6. they are doing a bum flattening thing and the rise is off. </p> <p>The skinnies in 8-11 look great on you. Definite keepers.</p> <p>Like the new shorter trench but it is similar in color to the old one. I would probably get it anyway because the fit is great and it is a versatile piece.</p> <p>I think both capes fit nicely. I can't remember what climate you are in but I find if I need the warmth, a cape won't work because of the sleeve issue. If that isn't a problem, then I like them both.</p> <p>I like the fit of the first skinny jeans better but have no reason why.</p> <p>The last skirt looks a touch bit in the hips in the pics but that could just be the pics. I am on the fence on the white boot leg pants too.</p> <p>Lots of nice stuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sale-keep-or-returns-rack-anthro-pic-heavy#post-438290 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:52:51 +0000 kimlee 438290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are my thoughts:</p> <p>1/2: Great jacket! I can see you get a good bit of mileage out of this piece. If things feel tight then sizing up sounds like a wise choice.</p> <p>3/4: I think this skirt looks fantastic on you. To me it has a bit of a vintage vibe, and I can envision you wearing this to work and in some MOTG looks. I vote keep!</p> <p>5/7: These jeans just seem off to me. There is a bit of puckering at the thighs, so I am not sure if that is a sign that the fit is not correct. Did you try a size 6?</p> <p>8/11: Fab jeans! These would be a great base for MOTG looks.</p> <p>12/14: Keep this trench!</p> <p>15/17: I think you can let this one go.</p> <p>18/20: Killer coat! Keep, Keep, Keep.</p> <p>21/24: Another keep in my book.</p> <p>25/27: Keep for sure!</p> <p>29/30: The skirt looks fab. </p> <p>31/33: I love these jeans on you. The flare gives it a vintage feel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sale-keep-or-returns-rack-anthro-pic-heavy#post-438286 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:26:25 +0000 Deborah 438286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Natalie, how much fun are you having:). </p> <p>1&amp;2. I would be concerned hat if you size up the jacket may endvup being too big elsewhere but could be worth a try. If the jacket is tight across the arms and not comfortable you won't wear it.</p> <p>3&amp;4. Ponti skirt looks really lovely on you. Nice midi.</p> <p>5-7 I reserve judgement on the clams as I have little experience with these.</p> <p>8-11 whiskering bothers me :(</p> <p>12-17. Neither of the coats look totally fab. My preference is for the second one because I like the color best.</p> <p>18-24. Thevsecind cape is lovely. Beautiful color and great cut. Very flattering and elegant. Could see dressed up or down.</p> <p>Not sure about the final three garments. Jeans do look like leggings is that what you are after? I like the skirt but is it a little big? Could just be the photo. White pants are whiskering so not sure. Leg line looks good tho.</p> <p>xxx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sale-keep-or-returns-rack-anthro-pic-heavy#post-438282 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:51:27 +0000 goldenpig 438282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's a random hodgepodge of things I am debating whether to keep or return. I got several things from Nordstrom Rack online but am not sure whether I need or look good in them...they were just things that I happened to see while looking at the website, not things I was specifically looking for. And then I also picked up a few things on sale from Anthro and Amazon. Input very much appreciated! Thanks for slogging through all these pictures!</p> <p>1-2. Halogen zip front peacoat black plaid size S.<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/halogen-zip-front-peacoat/3203494?origin=category&#038;cm_ven=Linkshare&#038;cm_cat=partner&#038;cm_pla=10&#038;cm_ite=1&#038;siteId=J84DHJLQkR4-0cVv75.LxGX_WE9qMaqpeA" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ha.....WE9qMaqpeA</a><br /> It looks nice and fitted when zipped/belted, but it feels a little bit tight when I try to cross my arms in front so I think if I kept this I might want to try a medium instead. I don't have anything similar to this in terms of black short jacket, but not sure I *need* a coat like this. I liked the idea of having a "moto" style jacket so that's why I ordered this, but I could return it and keep looking for a leather moto jacket.<br /> 3-4. Trina Turk Ponte Knit skirt in black size 6.<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/trina-turk-ponte-knit-boot-skirt/3181339?origin=category&#038;resultback=1569" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/tr.....tback=1569</a><br /> I ordered this because it was a black midi, which I don't have. But now I'm not so sure if this looks good on me and unsure about having the buttons down the front.<br /> 5-7. Not your Daughter's Jeans white clamdiggers size 4. Is this a good fit? It's only $25 so if this looks right I may order a blue and black as well.<br /> 8-11. Anthro Adriano Goldschmeid Farrah Skinny jeans size 28. I bought this on sale and then also got a price adjustment with the extra 25% off sale items, so it's pretty cheap. It's a lighter wash than my Gap Always Skinny pair. Is this whiskering OK though?</p> <p>Camel/tan coats: I would probably only keep one of these, so let me know which one you think looks the best on me.<br /> 12-14. Halogen belted trench S. Not sure if I need this since I already have a red and a black trench coat (how important is it to have a camel trench?). Also it seems a little short. But it was cheap at the Rack.<br /> 15-17. (Already own) I also have this Banana Republic trench coat that's over 10 years old but I never wear it because it's very thin and light colored. It kind of makes me feel like I'm wearing a paper bag though, so I might get rid of this one.<br /> 18-20. Anthro Dipped Nougat Coat in XS. Bought on sale because it's cape like but easier to use your arms than a real cape. Still, not sure about this one...which do you like better, this one or the cape in 21-24?<br /> 21-24. Helene Berman cape in XS--I like the color best on this coat. It matches my nude shoes. It takes a little getting used to in terms of using your arms while wearing a cape. This one is probably my favorite of the camel coats. However, it was full price at Nordstrom's (it was on sale earlier at NAS but I missed it then).</p> <p>25-28. Seven for All Mankind Gwenevere Skinny Jeans size 28. Bought on sale at Amazon. It's very stretchy esp around the waist, so I was worried it would get baggy and fall down as I wear it. But it's very comfortable and fits well otherwise so I may keep.<br /> 29-30. Anthro denim pencil skirt size 27. Keeping unless you think it looks bad.<br /> 31-33. Paige Hidden Hills size 28, white. I'd have to hem if I keep. Is it better to go with skinnies or flares for white denim?</p> <p>Thanks again for your help! </p>