https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 04:38:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others/page/2#post-176375 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:27:23 +0000 Queen Mum 176375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>chelle has the best idea-- shop alone, and then gather for the "show me what you found" party the best of both worlds! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others/page/2#post-176372 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:20:16 +0000 Refugee 176372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For the most part, I shop alone these days. I will occasionally shop with DH but he doesn't like to do it nearly as long or as often as I do. My very favorite shopping partner, DD, is coming into town next weekend and shopping is definitely on our list of things to do. When we shop together, we have a few rules. 1.We always wait and go into the dressing room together. 2. you have to show everything you try on and 3.you have to try on at least one outfit the other person puts together for you (this last one is really fun). Can't wait for her to get here.<br /> My current shopping fantasy is an all day closed-door event at Nordies with all of you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others/page/2#post-176263 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 02:03:20 +0000 chellebrate 176263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Solo, but it would be great to meet up with girlfriends after for conversation about our shopping finds and drinks and/or dinner! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others/page/2#post-176212 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:03:38 +0000 Traci 176212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My oldest daughter is about to turn 13, and it is so nice to finally have a real shopping partner. She's honest, knows my style well, and knows about all my jiggly bits, so I don't have to worry about being embarrassed or modest with her. It's also fun to get to shop for the things she can pull off that are not age appropriate for me. Now that she can shop, I love having a partner. Before she became "of age", I preferred going alone. So, for those of you who are struggling with shopping with toddlers, get started now and maybe you can train them to be your perfect shopping buddy down the road. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-176208 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:54:06 +0000 morethanbeige 176208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'm better solo. When I shop with hubby, he can get impatient, tell me something looks great, and then before I can really think it thru, the item is purchased and we are headed back to the car! I end up coming back to return. What I love to do is purchase on my own and then if I am struggling with something I can show to hubby at home with no rush. And now I am showing to you all and it's so much fun. I can take my time and then return what doesn't work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-176204 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:25:20 +0000 Kristine 176204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's fun to shop with a friend, but I prefer going alone. It's just easier for me to get down to business and not worry if someone else wants to leave. I do like the input from someone else though, I hate it when I'm standing in a dressing room second guessing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-176178 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:44:39 +0000 AJ 176178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Before my best friend moved away, she and I would plan a weekend trip to our HUGE outlet center twice a year. We would even lodge at a hotel right across the street for a night. Even though we had different styles, we liked the same stores. She is a logical thinker so she would plan our attack route for the day. LOL! I would help her with color and pattern mixing. It was so much fun! I miss those shopping trips.</p> <p>When I have limited time and have a list to work with, I prefer to shop alone. When I'm just window shopping and need some social time, I go with friends. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-176111 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:18:39 +0000 Louise 176111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love social shopping (making a day of it luch and chat etc) with a friend I used to work with, we usually try to catch up and shop every couple of months. Most Saturdays me, mum and brother's girlfriend go shopping again not for anything in particular just a mooch and tea x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-176102 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:07:22 +0000 Lori 176102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When shopping for myself, I like to shop alone. </p> <p>Although, I do love to shop with girlfriends because I love to help them put outfits together, and come up with tweaked versions of what they think they want, and show them how little things can make such a big difference. My girlfriend told me last week I'd make a good personal shopper because I let my client (her) try what she wanted, then gently suggest what was better. She ended up not having to buy an entire outfit for an occasion because of suggestions I made about things she could put together from her closet. We did end up with a new top and two new pair of sandals though. It was so fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-176082 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:22:22 +0000 Michelle 176082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Given the choice I would 100% prefer to go with someone, but only if they are clued into my style and can give me appropriate advice. I usually wind up going alone and rolling the dice on finding a good sales associate.<br /> Any Ylfers would be so beyond welcome as shopping partners!!<br /> *waves to Mac* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-176035 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:29:34 +0000 biscuitsmom 176035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer shopping alone (but would love to go with any YLFers!) than shop with DH or far, far worse - my sister. She believes that if you can get it on your body, it fits fine and that Im ' an idiot/and or crazy' if I get even a *good* deal at any dept store..I should shop ONLY at thrift stores (which are fun, but not my first choice) and 'not be so fussy' if an item doesnt fit well...needless to say I rarely shop with her and am hesitant to show her anything I buy...she only asks how much I paid for something (we have seperate households so its not her money Im spending) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-176014 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:31:58 +0000 Aparna 176014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I generally shop solo but I would shop with someone who's fashion sense appeals to me...Definitely want to shop with Angie ..I'll add that to my wishlist </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-176013 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:28:06 +0000 Angie 176013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah! Fi, our husbands have their own style and shopping boundraies for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-175956 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:45:03 +0000 Katiepea 175956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, it absolutely would have to be solo! I love to be able to dart from here to there, go into the shops that I (and possibly only I(!)) want to and just have some time out from being touched, cuddled, dragged, bumped and "loved" by my children. Maybe this will change when they are older though, who knows?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-175944 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 06:45:16 +0000 londonkiwi (now back in NZ) 175944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So a wide variety of opinions!</p> <p>Angie - that is funny about Greg! I last about the same amount of hours with my DH too. He is actually a very good dresser, but he takes ages in the changing room, is very stroppy if he can't find exactly what he wants and isn't open to trying something just to see how it looks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-175920 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:44:13 +0000 SkiDiva 175920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I generally shop most effectively by myself, although I like going shopping with my Mom or sister when I'm back home or when they come visit me. And I do have friends that I shop with, but that's basically a social event. Sometimes it would be nice to have someone with me to give another opinion, though. And has anyone else experienced one of those times when you're shopping alone, get yourself zipped into a dress, and then find that even though you could zip it on your own it's almost impossible to get UNzipped? Nope, I've never had that happen either . . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-175912 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:20:13 +0000 crasdy 175912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do best shopping by myself, with my mom, or with a certain gay male friend. </p> <p>I find shopping with anyone else stressful, and tend to just treat those experiences as social events, rather than an opportunity to really find anything for myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-175909 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:09:28 +0000 Kate 175909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely solo, I hate feeling like someone's waiting for me, even if they insist that they don't mind. However, my mom can be good to go shopping with - she usually gives great advice and hangs everything back up for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-175895 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:25:36 +0000 NK 175895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Generally, by myself. I want to look at what I want to look at or spend 20 minutes trying something on if I want to without feeling like I'm inconveniencing anyone else. </p> <p>Although, lately, shopping with DH has been nice because if I'm even debating something, he tells me to go ahead and get it! I tend to be such a bargain shopper, I usually end up talking myself out of something, so it's nice to have him suggest I splurge a little.</p> <p>The other time I think it's nice to be shopping with someone else if when I'm undressed in the dressing room and wishing I had a different size from the rack....;) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-175867 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:44:02 +0000 Queen Mum 175867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>solo all the way!<br /> I will shop with a friend occasionally but I make much better decisions when I'm on my own.<br /> Shopping with a friend is more of a social event for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-175866 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:40:19 +0000 Lisa 175866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer to shop alone but would take anyone from YLF with me anytime. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-175850 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:18:32 +0000 Debbie 175850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would love to be able to shop with Sandy and Angie on a regular basis. I had so much fun. Would love to shop with anyone on YLF.<br /> My husband and girls tend to rush me when I go with them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-175842 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:00:12 +0000 yublocka 175842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I'm truly on a mission, then definitely by myself. I'm not patient when it comes to crowds or hassle, so I like to be able to take my time where I want to, and rush through where I want to.</p> <p>Otherwise if it's more for leisure I'm happy to catch-up with friends and browse through a few shops together. I'll also go shopping with my Mum but hate it when she tries to get me to try on horrifically coloured or patterned things that she loves.</p> <p>I'd love to have a ylf shopping pal though - how fun would that be!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-175834 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:50:58 +0000 Theresa 175834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely by myself!</p> <p>Although if I had the chance to shop with anyone of you, and especially Angie, I suspect I would love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-175833 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:50:04 +0000 crazyone 175833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>by myself, definitely. I'm a pretty fast shopper, and I find it supremely annoying to wait for someone who takes 40 minutes in say, Old Navy when I could have zipped through Club Monaco, J. Crew, Express, Banana Republic. in that time... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-175830 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:47:51 +0000 Angie 175830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote Sandy and Taylor should become neighbours. </p> <p>I like to shop with anyone who enjoys shopping so that means all of you on this forum! (Sandy and I really do have a lot of fun shopping together so right back at you Sandy). </p> <p>Loved shopping with my Mum. Also love shopping with friends and family members who appreciate style and fashion. My sister-in-law is fab to shop with! Greg is fab to shop with for 4 hours (2 sessions of 2 hours a year). I also like shopping on my own. I'm all over the place with this one, Fi. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-175829 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:44:34 +0000 marianna 175829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love shopping with my mom! But usually I go shopping alone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-175828 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:42:53 +0000 Maya 175828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hate shopping with other people. I will only shop with Angie, my mom, and other YLFers. I hate to be influenced by other people and I hate feeling rushed even more. I am a very strategic shopper and having other people messing with my plans really bothers me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-175823 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:30:45 +0000 Beth 175823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These days I do better going solo. I don't mind shopping with DH: while his taste is more conservative than mine (if that's even possible), he's fairly good at telling me if something is flattering or not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solo-or-with-others#post-175820 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:19:11 +0000 Sveta 175820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer to shop by myself. I do not like to be influenced by other's decisions if our styles do not match (and they do not match with my mom or my girlfriends). I also like to go on my own pace and not depend on others.<br /> Well, if any of you gals were living in my city that will be a different story. And shopping with Angie... a girl can dream, right?:-) </p>