https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:51:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant/page/2#post-2315787 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:46:01 +0000 Janet 2315787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for that, Kyle. That is a cute suit! I’m going to try ordering it in blue even though JCrew has not been my best fit for anything traditionally — their cuts in clothing are often too straight for me. I looked at the one-shoulder suit on the Summersalt site but got scared off by reviews from large-busted women. I need a suit that accommodates and flatters a large chest but I am generally not fond of a lot of bra-sizes suits because they tend to have very moulded cups that look too bra-like and actually end up emphasizing the boobs. And with a short torso, it’s even trickier… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant/page/2#post-2315766 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 02:34:39 +0000 Kyle 2315766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet,&nbsp;</p> <p>This is the swimsuit I find so flattering and comfortable. The ruching is helpful in smoothing out the areas I want to smooth. And the long torso is a must for me in a one piece. Many color options!&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jcrew.com/m/womens/categories/clothing/swimwear/maximum-support/ruched-one-shoulder-one-piece/MP152?display=standard&amp;fit=Classic&amp;color_name=lemon-sorbet&amp;colorProductCode=BC108">https://www.jcrew.com/m/womens.....ulder-one-</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315756 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 01:56:47 +0000 Jaime 2315756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the color of the top Kate posted above. I am very picky about ruffles, tend to shy away from tiers, and very picky again about sleeves. And thrift stores are becoming more and more SHEIN overstock stores (but not entirely, thankfully).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315752 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 01:41:29 +0000 Anonymous 2315752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As much as I'm happy for the warmer weather and longer days- spring shopping is the worst. Every year about this time, I hate everything I own, but hate what's in the shops more! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315749 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 01:27:43 +0000 Angie 2315749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! I’m still in Michigan! Hanging with dear friends and their families. Back in Seattle over the weekend. It’s been absolutely fantastic to reconnect and be with friends again! Sooo missed it. </p> <p>Waving to all the Michiganders!!! Your Somerset Mall is the BEST Mall I’ve been to in the US! Very impressive - four department stores in one mall. Mind blowing. Detroit downtown is beautiful! And the food scene sublime.</p> <p>Thanks Carla! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315744 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 23:47:41 +0000 jussie 2315744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am real tired of puff shoulders and sleeves too. Also tired of racerback tanks, and dresses with a racerback tank style top half.<br /> You know what I miss? Dolman sleeves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315743 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 23:37:06 +0000 Carla 2315743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@&nbsp;<b>Sal&nbsp;</b>- I think you are on to something! &nbsp;I’ve tried on suits from&nbsp;<i>Nip Tuck’,&nbsp;</i>and wowsa! &nbsp;Label says made in Australia. &nbsp;If I could just find a pattern/colour - it will be my second vacation suit.<i><br /></i> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315730 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:18:13 +0000 Janet 2315730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice to know I’m not the only one!</p> <p>Swimsuits are just no fun to shop for.</p> <p>I’m set for lap swimming suits. What I need is a refresh of resort-ready suits. A lot of stuff I see is either matronly or too skimpy or with no support. Ugh! And the Everything But Water near us closed. I placed a big online order so we shall see if anything from that is successful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315729 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:16:57 +0000 AndiB 2315729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would have scheduled a person shopping day if I’d known Angie was in Michigan!!! Also ready to schedule a meet up at Somerset with any Michigan shoppers! It’s Michigan’s premier mall! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315725 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 21:59:39 +0000 lisaflex 2315725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>***poofy*** </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315724 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 21:59:20 +0000 lisaflex 2315724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>with you...no to the ruffle-y goofy 90's sleeve stuff. just nope!</p> <p>I love blue! any shade.</p> <p>try lands end for swim suits.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315720 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 21:48:42 +0000 Sal 2315720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I might be biased re swimsuits but I think Australia does the best swimsuits.... </p> <ul> <li>Speedo for laps</li> <li>Sealevel or Seafolly for resort wear</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315719 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 21:36:06 +0000 Carla 2315719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like&nbsp;<b>Angie’s&nbsp;</b>report! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315716 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 21:17:23 +0000 Kyle 2315716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, &nbsp;You may like this J Crew swimsuit. I have it and love it. Many colors and a long torso option, plus the most flattering ruching. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315707 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:38:43 +0000 MsMaven 2315707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also agree! I'm not a ruffle person and have decided against many a pretty top in a great color because of little ruffles, tucks, and even tiers.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have bought a couple of tops on sale that have sleeves that widen out below the elbow. Haven't worn them yet because it's still cool and rainy and I have to wear a jacket or cardigan. Maybe the pleated sleeve top could be tamed into a jacket sleeve. I'm waiting for the real spring.&nbsp;</p> <p>I avoid the malls--I haven't seen much in them for the last 3 years. Jeans, many pants, and tees and tops I can buy online just as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315705 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:21:51 +0000 RobinF 2315705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, you're in Detroit? I'm just across the state! Hope you are doing something fun!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315659 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:39:00 +0000 Cardiff girl 2315659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am With you on the ruffle puff thing.Lovely if it suits you,positively charming on teenagers but looks abit mad on me.It’s being going on for ages in the UK! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315640 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:31:09 +0000 Roberta 2315640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, now I want to drive to Michigan to see an entirely new mall! It's about 5 hours from me, so it won't casually happen, but I can still have it as a goal. Our Macy's and Nordstrom seem so messy (Macy's) or empty (Nordstrom) that it's hard to imagine anything new in them.</p> <p>I used to LOVE heading out in March to see bright colors and light fabrics, but I haven't had that experience in the last few years. The death of Marshall Fields was really a tragedy for us Chicagoans. Now I just go into my second closet and admire the spring fashions there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315633 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:05:26 +0000 April 2315633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since I'm trying not to buy new items this year, I had not seen all the ruffles and tiers and - ugh - puffed sleeves.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p></p> <p>ETA: Janet, I'm with you on the noise.&nbsp; Monday we started the process of having our roof completely replaced.&nbsp; This will take weeks.&nbsp; The pounding is tolerable so far but it's only been three days.&nbsp; Plus it's creepy to see ladders and legs at the windows.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315629 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:52:12 +0000 Angie 2315629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It happens that way, sometimes! You love stuff some seasons, and you don't love stuff other seasons.<br /> <b><br /> Janet</b>, as far as I can remember, you are not much of a Spring shopper! Summer is when you begin to shop more and enjoy it.</p> <p>I echo <b>Tanya</b> and <b>Suz</b>.</p> <p>I was at one of the biggest malls in the US yesterday (and today), Somerset Mall in Detroit, Michigan. Whole day! I saw EVERYTHING and went everywhere in person in stores. First time in 3 years, really. VERY FUN!</p> <p><u>What is extremely popular on the shop floors:</u></p> <ul> <li>cargo, parachute, utility pants</li> <li>long blazers </li> <li>very bright patterns - but not in classic patterns </li> <li>short above the knee hemlines </li> <li>oversized tops</li> <li>BOXY fits</li> <li>skimpy tight cropped tops</li> <li>Athleisure</li> <li>DENIM anything</li> <li>White </li> <li>glitz!</li> <li>sneakers</li> <li>jewellery!!!</li> <li>watches making a comeback </li> </ul> Still seeing lots of earth tones, greyed tones, black, ditsies, and ruffles - but not <i>as</i> much. </p> <p>Lots of blues and pinks coming through. Many more natural fibres coming through too. </p> <p>I love Spring shopping! I come alive in Spring! It's my favourite, and I know I am in the minority. </p> <p>I hope everyone finds what they are looking for eventually. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315626 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:24:39 +0000 LJP 2315626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's not like I'm not trying - but I can't find anything I want to buy either. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315623 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:01:39 +0000 RobinF 2315623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree. I don't mind a few subtle ruffles or poufs but enough already! It's not a good look for me.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315610 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:17:14 +0000 Tanya 2315610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;I am also tired of tiers and poufy sleeves, as I have plenty in those categories and do not want more.&nbsp; &nbsp;I don't mind seeing some in retail, as long as that is not the only option available.&nbsp; For ruffles it is more complicated - I was going to put them in the same category, but saw some new, fresh looking versions on runways for this year that I hope translate doing to regular stores, so there is that.</p> <p>I am joining the club of "Bring on all the Blues". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315609 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:08:27 +0000 Karie 2315609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you! I never was a fan of ruffles or poofs, and they seem to be the trend that won’t die. Brick and Mortar stores almost never carry what they sell online that I want (Athleta can you hear me?). It’s sad, really. Shopping used to be fun. Not so much anymore. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315605 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:57:51 +0000 Janet 2315605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can deal with blue trending! Also maybe a shoulder pad or two, if not too extreme. </p> <p>But retail is kinda sad in b&amp;m stores at the moment. And I need a new swimsuit….ugh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315604 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:22:59 +0000 Helena 2315604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you ... It seems to be either strict 90s minimalist, or else colourful chaos ... We need some middle ground in there!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315591 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 05:45:20 +0000 Kate 2315591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm feeling the blues as well. Last night I ordered a rich blue cropped shirt from COS.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315589 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:40:04 +0000 Suz 2315589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want <b>ALL</b> the blue but without the ruffles.&nbsp;</p> <p>Seriously, it is time, designers.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/28/style/big-shoulders-trend.html?unlocked_article_code=6jva_xVaTciQJKJXE86YSWXIrzNjCTIAFVizyMaEmalGD5ojM5x1ZOTiBMw0SS9pW9L6jDj2NJOeopTEIHQ8sQ_yt_JGOcpl1dYVLqxdrfcz5tZPhHT2CZR0DBbX4x8LAUfl4pMobMSeg7_i7IrIj9q8Mv6M51tjhMCSqlv9v0jb5BmNDgW05czvveF4r-qkcL8P0i3Prh6PMJSEdR6VMWEkuDStsTg_s7C6dZkWN9ZPeCYoZjZyTrXJnifRB8q_uGQlsp9Ipw7FEprw3hiD-UBdc1m9PczkXfOW__qFB_hY0H58XcNEhpU5wIEbWTPskNOn-0s2qkRcCLQ&amp;smid=url-share">I hear big shoulders are the next thing.&nbsp;</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315588 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 03:52:50 +0000 Bijou 2315588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, just wait for the blue invasion - it is supposed to be imminent!</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thelist.com/1207015/blue-set-to-be-fashions-trendiest-color-in-2023/">Blue Set To Be Fashion's Trendiest Color In 2023 (thelist.com)</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/small-shopping-rant#post-2315581 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 02:58:46 +0000 slim cat 2315581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Same - doll-like dresses , dresses with ruffles, cutouts, floral and just couple styles with some interesting prints. <br />And poliester...&nbsp; </p>