https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:06:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1534719 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:07:16 +0000 Robin 1534719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel the same way about not keeping something for months and then returning it. That just doesn't feel right to me somehow, mostly when it's done intentionally.</p> <p>I'm headed into my local store (Flagship, thank you very much!) to return and, I hope, exchange some items today.</p> <p>Your reply </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1534608 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 13:39:16 +0000 unfrumped 1534608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Already wore&nbsp;the skirt and cardi and am happy with those, proving trans-seasonal, &nbsp;but still have some footwear coming and decisions there that will involve both absolute fit and ? like, do I <u>need</u> it or put resources somewhere else. <br />Am planning on keeping the burgundy coat, but it's too hot to do much try-on's, and as Angie said, the mood is not right, so will keep tags on just in case either way, if it seems even more "yay" when I pull out more fall items, or if for some reason it's not working. It's a fun item but I want it to be fairly versatile, maybe best with some outfits but pretty good with others, so I'll grab it and use it, not baby it. Will also try it with scarves, for cool weather, and it's way too hot to get that vibe yet.<br />Other items were just definite no-go's so that was easy to do the returns right away. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1534477 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 04:54:08 +0000 Marley 1534477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I only p<i></i>urchased one item - the Treasure &amp; Bond patchwork jeans - which I lov<i></i>e - definite keepers! &nbsp;My only regret is that I didn't buy the burgandy Vince dress - and I'm still trying to come up with some plan/plot to still get it on sale! &nbsp;(I know - I'm dreaming.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1534424 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 02:58:27 +0000 barbaraq 1534424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is very interesting to me. &nbsp;I have a friend who worked parttime for the NAS sales every year for several years. &nbsp;She told me that nearly half of NAS purchases were returned every year. &nbsp;This was some years ago and I don't know if this is true now. &nbsp;But, nevertheless, a startling statistic.</p> <p>I think we get into a now-or-never mode re NAS, tending to forget that there will be other opportunites to acquire fab fall clothes at good prices.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1534396 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 01:59:20 +0000 frannieb 1534396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am also waiting for the last of my boxes to make my final decisions. One big try on and decision session this weekend and then get the returns out of here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1534382 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 01:32:28 +0000 Susie 1534382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia, I think I feel motivated to make my returns promptly by the thought of some fab woman out there who would be thrilled to see it come back in stock! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1534328 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 00:46:34 +0000 Jaime 1534328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will not get to see my purchases until the end of the month like Suz. And would have never ordered so much (and a couple in two sizes) if it weren't for the return policy. Frankly, I haven't the least hesitation taking advantage of it in terms of the store - it is clearly built into their marketing plan.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1534323 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 00:40:28 +0000 Windchime 1534323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ordered, returned, and kept more items than last year, which was my first NAS. Definite keeps are the Cole Haan perforated oxfords, the NYDJ ponte ski pants, and a Halogen long cardigan. </p> <p>I'm still on the fence about the Munro Lexi booties and the Vince poncho. I got great forum feedback about the poncho but am asking myself if I would wear it enough to justify the purchase.</p> <p>I sent back eight items a few days ago. It felt good to have most of my decisions made at that point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1534154 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 21:40:11 +0000 Beth 1534154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Susie, I'm doing the same thing, and for the same reasons: Sale prices! Merchandise for my favorite season!</p> <p>I think it's smart. Once the steady flood of boxes slow, you can really assess what you absolutely love. I'm down to about 4 pieces that really ring my bell!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1534152 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 21:37:19 +0000 JAileen 1534152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ended up returning nearly everything. I do feel kind of bad about that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1534145 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 21:29:26 +0000 Suz 1534145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I still haven't received mine. And won't for a couple of weeks. But I like your attitude and will be eyeing my own haul with care. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1534112 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 20:15:07 +0000 shedev 1534112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I waited for the HL hoody to come back in stock and now it is a 10. Keeping the Guess anorak. Keeping the EF tee.</p> <p>On the fence about the EF sweater. </p> <p>Returned the shrouded cons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1534083 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 19:20:10 +0000 Anonymous 1534083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Reassuring to hear that so many of you are also making sure your purchases are 100% keepers! &nbsp;Elly--Looking forward to what you say about the pointe pant as I passed on it and am still wondering if it would be a good fit for me. &nbsp;I really like the Diana Skinny Jeans, Kut from the Kloth, and had to size down (one size) to get the good fit. &nbsp;Otherwise, they stretched out too much. &nbsp;</p> <p>Returning one pair of shoes so far, the wine booties, because they are way too big and so far my new size is out of stock, sadly. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1534026 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 18:13:24 +0000 Anonymous 1534026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm on the fence regarding two pieces: the colorblock poncho (because I found something I like better yesterday) and the mysterious Vince sweater I didn't order. &nbsp;There's a whole lot of new merchandise arriving in stores, and I am making triply sure I am buying only the right things. Not just things that were on sale. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1534014 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 18:00:55 +0000 Elly 1534014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm still working through mine. I have one order of bras and sneakers coming still and an order with additional sizes and colors of tops I like. I will keep at least 3 tops-- just want to make sure I have the best fits and colors possible. I also kept a pair of ponte pants and will do a forum post to make sure that they will play well with my wardrobe before cutting the tags.&nbsp;</p> <p>However, I also ordered some other items during the same period that I'm waiting on (40% off at Gap and BR) and hope to have a few keepers there. I NEED summer tops and shoes and replacement winter tops and sneakers.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1534008 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 17:54:10 +0000 Susie 1534008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, it IS good to know that pieces can still be returned, in case I do change my mind on my "final" decisions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1534003 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 17:40:06 +0000 Angie 1534003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good idea, Susie.&nbsp;</p> <p>Be careful not to judge the pieces in the hectic heat of Summer, though. Give it a little while. You can ALWAYS return later.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1533967 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:51:01 +0000 Colette 1533967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In the same boat here. I've already returned the first round NO's and I'm still waiting on deliveries. I'm with you about appreciating Nordstrom's generous return policy but I prefer to return items as quickly as possible. I'm giving myself one week to evaluate everything once it has all been delivered. If I'm still on the fence, back it goes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1533951 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:37:29 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1533951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, yes. I am still debating the NAS coat below. I was going to return it, but it has grown on me. I have in mind a long coat I'd like to make, but I have more sewing projects than I can realistically complete, without adding more.<br />I'm pretty sure I'm going to keep the non-NAS navy trench (second Find), but I haven't yet taken the tags off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1533946 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:32:50 +0000 catgirl 1533946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't cut tags on anything but the two bottoms I had altered and the Zella capris.&nbsp; Still mulling because my impulse purchases are often regrets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1533937 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:20:15 +0000 kkards 1533937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>yes, i returned the definite no's....but I have a couple of maybe's i'm still thinking on, and 2 items that are still on there way to me. and I have an item I picked up during&nbsp;NAS, but was not a NAS item, that I&nbsp;need to decide on.....but over all, I think I was much more disciplined than last year, so there's at least that&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1533928 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:07:31 +0000 Susie 1533928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just for the sake of keeping it real, I bought:</p> <p>2 jeans (skinny and boot/flared)<br />2 black pants (bootcut dressier and ponte skinnies)<br />1 knit tunic top<br />2 cashmere tunic sweaters<br />4 toppers<br />1 silk scarf<br />1 cropped legging (lounge wear)<br />1 silk tank</p> <p>AND, because there is shopping beyond NAS...over the last few months I've added some other new pieces too:</p> <ul> <li>Black and floral pattern woven tee (BR)</li> <li>Black and gray pattern drapey tank (Dillards)</li> <li>Green velvet skinnies (JCrew)</li> <li>Navy tweed boxy top (BR)</li> <li>Ted Baker floral scarf (Amazon)</li> <li>Pewter booties (Nordstrom)</li> <li>Tom's nude booties (local shoe store)</li> </ul> <p>AND, I&nbsp;ordered but have not yet received three tanks/tops that I would wear as a layer with a topper, all from BR:</p> <ul> <li>Wine crepe cap sleeve</li> <li>Black drapey cami</li> <li>Grey drapey tank</li> </ul> It's time to make smart choices, put on the shopping brakes, and then happily wear what's in my closet rather than adding any more! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1533907 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:46:20 +0000 carter 1533907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right there with you! And...I still have purchases coming. Yikes! I have returned the first two rounds with no lingering regrets (well, maybe the blue EF dress), but I still added way more than I really need for my minimal cool weather..particularly shoes/booties and pants. Hopefully I'll have everything in by next week and can do a final "love" cut. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1533904 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:46:04 +0000 AviaMariah 1533904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I returned a bunch of stuff yesterday and I still have a few items that I'm undecided on. &nbsp;I decided I was only keeping 10's so that why some more items may go. &nbsp;I also need to have a try on session. &nbsp;I'm in agreement with you about the return policy. &nbsp;I've always made my decisions in a relatively short amount of time. &nbsp;I wouldn't feel right holding on to items until fall for example, although their return policy allows that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1533893 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:38:16 +0000 abc 1533893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Susie, I think this is disciplined purchasing. &nbsp;Smart and responsible. I wasn't always this way and easily got (and sometimes still get) caught up in the frenzy, as you mentioned. &nbsp;I think you are doing the right thing and are even being considerate of the retailer. &nbsp;I applaud you for this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1533889 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:36:12 +0000 Joyce B 1533889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Makes sense. I still have to do my final rounds as well, particularly before paying the bill. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/second-thoughts#post-1533887 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:33:50 +0000 Susie 1533887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I decided over the last few days that I am going to do one more final assessment of every item I bought during NAS. I hope to have time this weekend to try it all on again.&nbsp;It's not that I am having second thoughts about any particular item per se, but now that&nbsp;the order/return frenzy is done, I just want to&nbsp;be sure that I LOVE each piece, that it makes sense to add it to my wardrobe (my love of fall and winter clothing makes it easy to&nbsp;over purchase) and that the sale goggles are OFF. </p> <p>While I appreciate Nordstrom's generous return policy, I don't feel right keeping something for weeks or months before returning it so I want to be 100% sold on everything that I allow to stay.&nbsp; </p> <p>Anyone else still debating NAS purchases?</p> <p></p> <p></p>