https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-shopping-report-and-wiw Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:58:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-shopping-report-and-wiw#post-1918306 Thu, 10 May 2018 22:38:45 +0000 Aida 1918306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woohoo! GREAT denim skirt and ruffly jacket. Styled super fab. The other pieces look good too. I <i>much much much </i>prefer shopping in person but the options have definitely been on a steady decline as online takes over. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-shopping-report-and-wiw#post-1918234 Thu, 10 May 2018 20:28:09 +0000 Anonymous 1918234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DIANA- score. Score, score!<br /> It is such a great feeling when you find something that has been on the list for a while. Skirt looks great. That gray jacket if beyond fab and you will get lots of wear with the olive one too- great casual style.<br /> Congratulations on your B&amp; M store shopping expedition </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-shopping-report-and-wiw#post-1918223 Thu, 10 May 2018 20:06:41 +0000 LaPed 1918223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice refresh! I love the Anthro jacket on you and can't wait to see the blush sneakers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-shopping-report-and-wiw#post-1918216 Thu, 10 May 2018 19:53:04 +0000 cindysmith 1918216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! You look so pretty, and I love that blue floral top on you &lt;3 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-shopping-report-and-wiw#post-1918126 Thu, 10 May 2018 15:32:56 +0000 Diana 1918126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all! &nbsp;I'm glad you all seem to like the new pieces! &nbsp;I've been really trying to do more brick and mortar shopping lately (not just for clothes) both to support local businesses and just because I'd forgotten how fun it could be. &nbsp;</p> <p>Rachy and Janet, I hadn't been to H&amp;M myself for ages either although I've had good luck there at times in the past. &nbsp;I decided to just pop in because it was next door to the Rack (where I was returning something) and because I think someone had mentioned it as a potential source of black denim skirts on my earlier post. &nbsp;It's one of those stores that only works for me when shopping b&amp;m - the website is a mess and the sizing/quality is so erratic that I absolutely have to try things on in person. &nbsp;I do go to Anthro more, because there's one on my way home from work. &nbsp;=P &nbsp;</p> <p>Angie, I didn't realize the jacket was a top pick! &nbsp;I'd actually gone in to Anthro hoping to try a couple of your other top pick jackets (the olive and black motos) but they didn't have either one in stock. &nbsp;</p> <p>Carla, I actually did try the blouse and skirt together in the store (since I bought them at the same time) and will definitely be doing that combination for an outfit sometime soon!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-shopping-report-and-wiw#post-1918111 Thu, 10 May 2018 14:31:54 +0000 Janet 1918111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all seriously great items! And I love your outfit in #1. The really pretty blue and white blouse makes me want to check out H&amp;M. I think I buy maybe one piece every couple of years from them, but when they work, they can be great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-shopping-report-and-wiw#post-1918109 Thu, 10 May 2018 14:27:41 +0000 viva 1918109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What great finds, Diana! I’m still a fan of B&amp;am when I can make it work - my local Rack, which is usually just an in-and-out check of recent arrivals, and then big city shopping when I travel. There is something luxurious about being able to instantly try lots of sizes, colors, and oh - that piece that just catches your eye.<br /> I love all of these items but particularly the skirt and the jacket. All look amazing on you, actually. You’re making me want to refresh my athletic sneakers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-shopping-report-and-wiw#post-1918085 Thu, 10 May 2018 13:44:24 +0000 Carla 1918085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The blue and white top is my favourite - and blue and black together is a favourite combo. You could try the new shirt with the black jean skirt, maybe? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-shopping-report-and-wiw#post-1918080 Thu, 10 May 2018 13:34:00 +0000 Sara L. 1918080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you had a successful shopping trip.&nbsp; I love the patterned blouse and the denim skirt.&nbsp; The jacket looks great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-shopping-report-and-wiw#post-1918039 Thu, 10 May 2018 08:33:17 +0000 Liesbeth 1918039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like you had a good shopping trip! Big fan of the anthro jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-shopping-report-and-wiw#post-1918036 Thu, 10 May 2018 08:18:08 +0000 Cardiff girl 1918036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good haul!I especially like the blouse it’s very pretty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-shopping-report-and-wiw#post-1918033 Thu, 10 May 2018 07:22:59 +0000 rachylou 1918033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great report! Thank you! I haven’t darkened the door of H&amp;M in awhile. Nor Anthro. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-shopping-report-and-wiw#post-1918026 Thu, 10 May 2018 04:52:12 +0000 Sal 1918026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all these pieces and this is why in store shopping is great:)&nbsp; Sizing is so erratic that I have also had to go up and down one or two sizes often....</p> <p>I especially like the first look!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-shopping-report-and-wiw#post-1918019 Thu, 10 May 2018 03:11:29 +0000 Greyscale 1918019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The skirt is perfect. I'm glad your hunt was successful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-shopping-report-and-wiw#post-1918013 Thu, 10 May 2018 02:37:35 +0000 Jaime 1918013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It all looks great and great on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-shopping-report-and-wiw#post-1917993 Thu, 10 May 2018 01:44:20 +0000 Suz 1917993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous top and the skirt is equally fab. Nice to hear you had a good shopping outing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-shopping-report-and-wiw#post-1917945 Wed, 09 May 2018 22:54:34 +0000 Angie 1917945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun to see you in an Anthro top pick, <b>Diana.</b> Gorgeous jacket isn't it. You had a fabulous Spring shopping season. LOVE seeing the pink.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-shopping-report-and-wiw#post-1917921 Wed, 09 May 2018 21:21:07 +0000 texstyle 1917921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great finds Diana - I like them all but I esp. love that floral blouse on you and the light jacket. Yay to spring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-shopping-report-and-wiw#post-1917920 Wed, 09 May 2018 21:15:40 +0000 Ledonna N. 1917920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awe I like the detail on your jacket.&nbsp; The cut is very nice and not boxy.&nbsp; I still like shopping in B&amp;M but am becoming a fan of online because of better return policies </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-shopping-report-and-wiw#post-1917850 Wed, 09 May 2018 18:06:07 +0000 Thistle 1917850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a really successful shopping trip!</p> <p>I haven't been to a B&amp;M store to clothes shop in... when was my first child born?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-shopping-report-and-wiw#post-1917836 Wed, 09 May 2018 17:37:35 +0000 Diana 1917836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I went shopping at actual physical, brick-and-mortar stores last week for the first time in a while, and it was great! I'd been looking for a black denim skirt for a while, tried a few from online that all got sent back for one reason or another, and then stumbled upon the perfect one (a little distressed, not too short, really inexpensive) at H&amp;M. &nbsp;This is definitely something I would never have gotten right had I ordered online - I had to go up two sizes because it has no stretch and is cut very narrow in the hips. &nbsp;Sizing up had the added benefit of making the waist sit a little lower, which I prefer as well. &nbsp;<br />Also picked up the blue and white blouse from H&amp;M that I showed in my last bunch of WIWs - reposting the photo here for convenience. &nbsp;</p> <p>I also found two jackets. &nbsp;First, a lightweight hooded olive utility jacket, which is an item I've specifically been looking for for a while now. &nbsp;This Levis one is from the Rack and fits the bill perfectly. &nbsp;Haven't worn it yet but I'm sure I will soon. &nbsp;</p> <p>The pale grey jacket from Anthro was a bit of an impulse buy - I'd gone in looking for a different Marrakech jacket which they didn't have, so I figured I'd try this one while I was at it. &nbsp;It's fantastic - a very dense knit that looks almost woven/has some structure but feels like a sweatshirt. &nbsp;It's the perfect cropped length for me. &nbsp;The arms run quite long - this is actually a petite, which I usually can't wear because my arms are too long. &nbsp;</p> <p>Also purchased (this one was online) the blush version of my teal New Balances. &nbsp;A new pair of sneakers in a light neutral (for me blush is neutral) was on my shopping list. &nbsp;</p> <p>All in all, I'm very happy with these spring refresh purchases! &nbsp;A good mix of planned items and impulse purchases and they all work with my lifestyle. &nbsp;I don't think I'll be doing a ton more spring shopping (although I wouldn't say no to a new dress or two for spring/summer, and I am considering replacing my black combat boots). &nbsp;</p> <p>WIW today: the new skirt and jacket, a hand knit striped top, and my Frye moto boots. &nbsp;Loving the way this skirt works with boots. &nbsp;=) </p>