https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:54:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120552 Thu, 14 May 2020 16:40:29 +0000 always trying 2120552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Things are just so confusing about how long this virus lives on things, on what surfaces, and transmission.&nbsp; Stores are afraid, employees are afraid, and shoppers are afraid.&nbsp; It is different in different areas.&nbsp; News and info are so different from different sources.&nbsp; This is all such a mess.&nbsp; I am health compromised so soon I may not even be able to get groceries if the mask requirement is lifted.&nbsp; So no need for fashion.&nbsp; The last thing I am concerned about is what to wear.&nbsp; If it is coming down to survival for enough people it will impact a lot.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120546 Thu, 14 May 2020 16:14:33 +0000 nemosmom 2120546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think these pants are great, Liesbeth! The shopping experience sounds very unfun </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120545 Thu, 14 May 2020 16:14:18 +0000 slim cat 2120545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice fit! I love it with your printed blue blouse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120541 Thu, 14 May 2020 16:09:03 +0000 Angie 2120541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just thought of something else that is very difficult to control. You try things on as you browse and look at it in the mirrors on the shop floor . Then you hang it back, if it's not suitable.&nbsp;</p> <p>VERY HARD to control that!!! In the Rack? Impossible..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120536 Thu, 14 May 2020 15:24:47 +0000 Suz 2120536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The new pants look fab and I am also intrigued by the balloon pants.&nbsp;</p> <p>But wow, shopping does not sound like a fun experience at all -- this is really going to hurt!&nbsp;</p> <p>We still don't have retail stores open where I live and probably won't for some time. And if it is like this...well....not sure I'll want to bother!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120533 Thu, 14 May 2020 14:33:34 +0000 Angie 2120533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The new pants look great! You are very leggy!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120511 Thu, 14 May 2020 11:58:49 +0000 Inge 2120511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you, and it can be very frustrating having to try on that many items before finding "the one". I'm definitely hesitant to order trousers online for that reason too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120504 Thu, 14 May 2020 11:01:34 +0000 Liesbeth 2120504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Rachy, Sal &amp; Bijou! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120494 Thu, 14 May 2020 09:44:51 +0000 Bijou 2120494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the pants you got. Uniqlo is one of my favourite stores for great quality basics and a reasonable price. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120490 Thu, 14 May 2020 09:28:53 +0000 Sal 2120490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look great Liesbeth!&nbsp; Nice choice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120486 Thu, 14 May 2020 06:24:51 +0000 Liesbeth 2120486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As my original post may have been confusing: here are the pants I did get, in a smaller size for a fitted look. A classic style in a breezy fabric, that I'm sure I'll love come summer. The high rise may not be the best proportion on me but I can always untuck, or half tuck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120485 Thu, 14 May 2020 06:22:35 +0000 rachylou 2120485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the style for you a whole lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120477 Thu, 14 May 2020 05:05:32 +0000 Liesbeth 2120477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks lisa, I had the same doubts.<br /> Inge, I'm so with you on having to take different sizes. Also, I have pretty good luck with Uniqlo pants fit and it still takes me at least 8 try-ons I estimate to find 1 pair with good fit. Which is also why I don't easily order pants online.<br /> Carla, Ophelia, I'm unsure if they're doing that here, and yeah that would be very hard logistically.<br /> TG, I know, it's just not done picking stuff up and back yet.<br /> Sal, thanks. Many are staying away here too yet.<br /> Shevia, I regret not trying the balloon style in the smaller size when I was there. Don't foresee going back soon ;). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120470 Thu, 14 May 2020 03:44:51 +0000 Jaime 2120470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the style on you a lot. Hope to see the smaller size. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120396 Wed, 13 May 2020 22:07:25 +0000 Sal 2120396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing Liesbeth.&nbsp; Our shops, cafe, hairdressers etc all open up today but I am yet to do anything other than click and collect (two things) or grocery store shopping.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the pants and I think a size down will look great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120370 Wed, 13 May 2020 20:05:08 +0000 ophelia 2120370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, studies so far have determined that the virus can stay active on cloth for 48 hours; I think keeping them out of rotation is a wise strategy but don’t see how it will actually be put into practice if stores get busy. </p> <p><a href="https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-lifespan-on-surfaces-graphic-2020-3%3famp" rel="nofollow">https://www.google.com/amp/s/w.....20-3%3famp</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120363 Wed, 13 May 2020 19:29:08 +0000 Helena 2120363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing this Liesbeth - I know what you mean about fun shopping vs. run shopping ... I was just thinking today I am just dying to go to the drugstore and spend 15 minutes browsing at nail polish or something ... but that's going to be a no-no for some time!</p> <p>I hope the pants end up working out for you! Very fun and fresh style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120360 Wed, 13 May 2020 19:24:32 +0000 Angie 2120360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES, <b>Carla. </b>I thought the same thing. Read this:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/c/nordstrom-covid-19-hub?campaign=0512storereopening&amp;jid=j011535-12886&amp;cm_sp=merch-_-corporate_communications_12886_j011535-_-freelayout_corp_p01_details&amp;"><a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/c/nordstrom-covid-19-hub?campaign=0512storereopening&#038;jid=j011535-12886&#038;cm_sp=merch-_-corporate_communications_12886_j011535-_-freelayout_corp_p01_details&#038;amp" rel="nofollow">https://shop.nordstrom.com/c/n.....s&#038;amp</a>;</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120346 Wed, 13 May 2020 18:58:24 +0000 Carla 2120346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DH read me an article yesterday that retail clothing stores have to hang clothes that are tried on, but not purchased, for 48 hours before they can be put back on the floor. &nbsp;That is going to take a lot of stock out of rotation at any given time. &nbsp;Sounds like a real hassle. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I started thinking about tomorrow’s trip to the grocery store&nbsp;<i>yesterday</i>! &nbsp;I need to get psyched up.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120333 Wed, 13 May 2020 18:08:26 +0000 Inge 2120333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I like the pants, Liesbeth, and would definitely try the balloon pants in a size down too.</div><div><br /></div><div>Good to know that the stores are taking great precautions. Re maximum items in the fitting room: I seem to remember that 4 items has always been the maximum at Uniqlo (I remember finding it very annoying because I usually want to try on 2 sizes of every item as I'm never sure of the right size...).</div><div><br /></div><div>Fun striped tee too;-)<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120332 Wed, 13 May 2020 18:04:11 +0000 Angie 2120332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Liesbeth</b>, YES. Washington, California and New York state are re-opening very cautiously and more slowly than many of the other states.&nbsp;</p> <p>YAY, you sized down. So cute! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120325 Wed, 13 May 2020 17:30:13 +0000 Anonymous 2120325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of the pants, but not sure about how low the crotch point is - on both the model and on you. &nbsp; Shopping is so subversive right now - and I totally understand feeling like a criminal. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120318 Wed, 13 May 2020 16:55:32 +0000 Liesbeth 2120318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Angie. With being able to size down in the pants I took home, I've thought maybe I needed to try the balloon pants in a smaller size too.<br /> Washingon seems one of the strictest regions I've heard of yet. I wish you strength, and hope you can start your stylist sessions at some point again too, as that kind of elaborate shopping trip is still a far off prospect alas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120316 Wed, 13 May 2020 16:52:27 +0000 Angie 2120316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the concept of the pants! So NOW. Did you try a size down, <b>Liesbeth</b>?&nbsp;<b></b></p> <p>Thanks for sharing your shopping experience today. I've been VERY curious. I am though on top of how things are in Belgium, the Netherlands, London and South Africa because of family we chat to daily. We are still on Stay At Home Order till May 31st here in Washington State.&nbsp;</p> <p>As weird as it all seems now, I suspect we will get used to the new normal.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120271 Wed, 13 May 2020 13:26:05 +0000 Liesbeth 2120271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks robyn.<br /> Always trying, you're so right. I'm myself very confused and ambivalent about the whole getting-out-of-lockdown plan. Trying to make sense of how I feel and how I can make myself feel better while following the rules as best I can. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120267 Wed, 13 May 2020 13:17:01 +0000 always trying 2120267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All retail is having a rough time and this will continue.&nbsp; Stores that open will just try to follow some guidelines, and do the best they can to do what they think is following confusing guidelines.&nbsp; None are open in my area yet, and even DSW was allowed to do curbside is not actually doing it.&nbsp; Fashion is going to be one of the hardest hit areas of the economy.&nbsp; Many stores will never reopen. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120257 Wed, 13 May 2020 12:46:54 +0000 RobinF 2120257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cute but it does look like the rise fits the models oddly. Sizing down makes sense. I haven’t shopped in a store in so long. Unfortunately doesn’t sound like it was much fun </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-experience#post-2120255 Wed, 13 May 2020 12:37:44 +0000 Liesbeth 2120255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Our stores have opened again on Monday, though with strict security measures like maximum capacity and hand gel everywhere. I went shopping for a bit this morning as a distraction, and because I wanted to try some of Uniqlo's summer collection. I'm so happy with a pair of their linen pants last year I wanted to see if I could find another, similar pair.<br /> 'Fun shopping' is supposedly not allowed, they prefer you go 'run shopping': in and out to quickly get what you need. Though in that case all fashion stores might as well stay closed. Uniqlo had this weird rule that I could only bring 4 pieces into the fitting room - even though there were perhaps 3 other customers in the entire store. It made me feel like a criminal to try and enjoy finding a pair of pants I love.<br /> Still, I'm glad I found a nice breezy pair of cotton/linen pants. I sized down for a fitted look - the slouchy way these high rise pants sit on the model looked very unflattering on me.<br /> I also surprisingly liked their balloon style pants on me. But not the color range. The light color was most appealing but it would show dirt too quickly. I wondered about the peach znd noted down the style and size for later consideration. What do you think?</p> <p>(Here's a link to the balloon pants EU store: <a href="https://www.uniqlo.com/eu/en/women/bottoms/trousers-leggings-sweatpants?quickView=427862" rel="nofollow">https://www.uniqlo.com/eu/en/w.....iew=427862</a>)</p> <p>Edited: forgot to add fitting room pic of balloon pants, in a not so great shade of olive) </p>