https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 28 May 2026 07:26:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts/page/2#post-702051 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:14:43 +0000 Ornella 702051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anything that has "perfect fit" in its description has my attention. The fact you're considering it tells me that even for you those $10 are a risk worth taking :-)</p> <p>Shoulderpads can be easily fixed.</p> <p>Now, let's see you in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts/page/2#post-701967 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:56:47 +0000 rachylou 701967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If the fit is great, I'd go for it... after you get your answer back from your tailor.</p> <p>Shiny, I LOVE your stripey jacket. Where was I last year? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts/page/2#post-701849 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:53:57 +0000 Mo 701849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a certain amount of risk. You have to decide what amount you are comfortable with. I view my non returnable eBay purchases this way. I assume about 25% of them won't work out. But that 75% that do are usually awesome things at even better prices, so it's worth the risk, to me. Of course, I have a mental dollar limit that's worth risking. It rarely goes over $20 lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701842 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:45:50 +0000 Suz 701842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny - that's a great jacket! But your picture made me laugh so hard. </p> <p>You are so right. It makes sense to consider it that way... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701837 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:43:05 +0000 shiny 701837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's how I'd rationalize the $10: I'd tell myself I could always wear this for Halloween or some other costume event (surprisingly we attend a lot of these... maybe it's LOA in action). </p> <p>I made that justification with this striped jacket from H&amp;M. And yes I wore it for Halloween -- see pic. Unfortunately I never think to wear it normally, because this is now all I see in my head ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701773 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:06:48 +0000 Deborah 701773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a great jacket Suz. I would either get pictures for us or bite the bullet and purchase it. If you don't mind taking a risk, in the event it doesn't work you can re donate and consider it a charitable contribution. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701729 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 09:00:52 +0000 harmonica 701729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>what IK said if you can afford to lose $10 - go for it. my experience with thrifting is that you loose some and gain some. sometimes you figure out it is not the right item, but if you can afford to loose the cost, it is ok to try. other times you hit the nail big time and just the thought of spotting a great item with great fit from poland (or whatever) is love than finding the right designer item let's see pics! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701600 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:24:53 +0000 Vildy 701600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Better check our Links Love for that reference to Edwardian fashion coming by. :)<br /> Me, I'm intensely frugal but I would spend ten dollars for a jacket that sounds like<br /> so much fun to wear. I don't think a pad-ectomy is anywhere near the worst of shoulder<br /> alterations, either. If it involves any sleevecap reshaping, give a thought as to whether<br /> you might like a little puff there, either feminine or space age, depending on what designer you like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701573 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:01:36 +0000 ironkurtin 701573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>$10 is gamble money. I look forward to pics, but $10 - come on! That's like two coffees at Starbucks! Go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701552 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:22:00 +0000 Thistle 701552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like it fits in with the Edwardian theme from today's blog post. Excited to see it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701544 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:13:03 +0000 rae 701544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, if you like the strong shoulders, $10 isn't a huge risk. Shoulder pads are so iffy for me, though, so I would personally pass. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701528 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:01:02 +0000 JR 701528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like a lot of fun. Looking forward to pics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701523 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 23:54:05 +0000 Suz 701523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's long. I think there are FIVE buttons - really more coat-like or Edwardian than regular jacket. Almost steampunkish. </p> <p>I'll get a pic tomorrow and see how I feel about it then! </p> <p>Shoulder pads are not fused. I could feel them - it would just be a case of opening up the lining and taking them out and either switching them out for smaller ones or leaving off entirely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701516 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 23:43:54 +0000 JR 701516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Could you give it metal buttons and tap into the current trend for military-style coats? Then maybe the shoulder pads would work. That is, as long as it doesn't make you feel like Sergeant Pepper... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701505 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 23:30:18 +0000 Anonymous 701505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds interesting, especially the length. I like the idea of wearing it with skinnies/jegs and tall boots. It's a good idea to ask your tailor about the shoulder pads. If they are fused, they can be almost impossible to remove without wrecking the jacket. Do you remember what the stance is like or how many buttons it has? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701487 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 23:18:33 +0000 Echo 701487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like an interesting and high-quality piece. I would certainly be willing to risk $10 on it. I love jackets/blazers with something unexpected about them - a longer length, unusual buttons or closure, interesting lapels, etc. It sounds like this jacket has several, making it well worth the risk of a relatively small amount of money. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701471 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 23:05:16 +0000 Suz 701471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great thought, Shannon. I'm going to ask if the store owner will take a pic in the light! Assuming I like it enough on a second visit, that is... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701470 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 23:04:35 +0000 Transcona Shannon 701470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It does sound interesting Suz - any chance the store would let you step outside into the light to take a picture with it on for us? Just a thought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701466 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 23:00:06 +0000 catgirl 701466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd do it, as long as you're not compromising on anything just because it's $10. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701462 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:55:42 +0000 Suz 701462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great thoughts here, YLF friends! </p> <p>Know what I am going to do? I am going to ask my personal wonderwoman how much it would cost to change out shoulder pads and/or take off the sleeves (LOVE that idea, Diana!). I am pretty sure the pads need to go, but I will ALSO wear something like skinnines and go try the jacket on again tomorrow and see if I can get an actual pic for your approval. </p> <p>It is very true that $10 here and there can add up ridiculously and if it turns out to be something I won't wear, it's not worth it. </p> <p>Zap, you are right - I was excited because it was a bit different from what I usually find in that thrift store (i.e. the fabric and cut was much higher quality). But good sense DID prevail and I didn't buy without consultation, and now that I cool down I can see that my $10 might be better spent. But tomorrow (or Saturday) will tell the tale for sure. </p> <p>Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701450 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:43:53 +0000 annagybe 701450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to say no because you already own a long black fitted jacket. Plus I think alterations will be spendy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701448 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:41:20 +0000 Mona 701448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you think it is an interesting piece, get it for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701446 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:40:23 +0000 Teresa 701446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, go for it. You say the fabric is lovely and the fit is perfect; all for a ten dollar risk. Consider it a couple of cappuccinos. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701441 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:32:21 +0000 Anonymous 701441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a risk. Would you wear it even if we end up giving unfavorable feedback? If so, I'll say go for it. You seem excited about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701428 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:15:55 +0000 Anonymous 701428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely get!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701427 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:15:28 +0000 K. Period. 701427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd spend $10. Absolutely swear, however, that if you do get it, you won't go down the road of professional alterations unless you are absolutely sure that you'll love it. I can't count the number of times that I've tried to save something with professional alterations and only found myself spending good money after bad. $10 is a gamble, but a fun one. More that that is too much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701421 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:09:44 +0000 Diana 701421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say go for it! I'm wondering if the shoulder pad removal goes poorly, you might be able to salvage it by removing the sleeves and making what Angie called a "gilet" on my post yesterday about long vests.<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-inspiration-bf-jeans-with-a-long-vest-and-sleeveless-top" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....veless-top</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701416 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:03:52 +0000 Anonymous 701416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would go for it but then I am really bad with thinking "it's just $10". Those ones,fives and tens can add up really fast. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701412 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:59:28 +0000 Marley 701412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes - I'd give it a go for $10.00! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-buy-request-your-thoughts#post-701407 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:53:10 +0000 Suz 701407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chuckling, Angie. That's why I left it in the store today! </p> <p>Maybe I'll go back tomorrow and try it again. $10 is not a huge waste and I am pretty certain those pads can come out without loss to the jacket's integrity. These aren't linebacker pads. Just a bit more than I would ideally like. </p>