https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/test-pants Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 03:17:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/test-pants#post-897755 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:43:41 +0000 Mo 897755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yep! &nbsp;Like Isabel, my first skinnies were $10 from Beall's Outlet. &nbsp;Non cargo skinnies I still wear. &nbsp;<br />I hope your Editors work out. &nbsp;I buy almost all my Express stuff off eBay to be honest. &nbsp;When you factor in shipping, it can add up fast. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/test-pants#post-897717 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:20:41 +0000 Thistle 897717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think I am all alone.&nbsp; I usually only test drive items I can return for free if they don't work out!&nbsp; Yep, I am spoiled in the US.&nbsp; Although, without a Danier! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/test-pants#post-897684 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:04:07 +0000 Anonymous 897684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've especially done this when trying a new color or style of bag before investing big bucks.&nbsp; Same with the Target neon green jeans.&nbsp; I'll get my $17 wear out of them but maybe not if I'd paid around $100.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/test-pants#post-897626 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:10:30 +0000 Suz 897626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yup!!&nbsp;<br /><br />This, to me, is one great use of consignment stores. I found my Theory pants there (for FREE!!) Well, not really free, of course. I'd "earned" them. But still. It was a way for me to try the brand, the style, and my comfort with them -- for very low risk. After that I felt more comfortable buying other things.&nbsp;<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/test-pants#post-897476 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:18:20 +0000 Isabel 897476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I do !!!! &nbsp;I especially did that when switching things up a little with YLF. I got a cheapo, really cheapo, pair of skinnies at Kmart &nbsp;( like $7 ) in oder to wear them around before "committing" ....the funny thing is the Kmart pair ended up being one of my favorites even after.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/test-pants#post-897424 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:47:14 +0000 Transcona Shannon 897424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The Jessica pants fit in the 12 petite but were like a skinny and because I wanted&nbsp;a slouchy look, I sized up to a 14 petite. The Express Editors I just bought off eBay are a 12 regular so it sounds like I might be on the right track size wise? If they fit, of course they'll need shortening but hey - I'm used to that.<br /><br />Thanks for the info Sveta - very, very helpful. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/test-pants#post-897416 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:42:45 +0000 Sveta 897416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yep, good idea. I just PMd you as well :-)<br />We can compare: which size did you get in Jessica pants? For me 12 was fitting like skinny pants - and 12 is my usual &nbsp;size in Express unless they are white so I size up to 14. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/test-pants#post-897410 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:35:22 +0000 Transcona Shannon 897410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Glad to hear I'm not alone! And if these don't work out, I promise not to have a melt down like I did with the white Danier leather jacket - lol! I don't have as much invested in these financially or emotionally, if you know what I mean. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/test-pants#post-897400 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:19:54 +0000 catgirl 897400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I do too.&nbsp; However, I happen to own a pair of thrifted Express Editors so I know my size and am considering trying them out in a different color.&nbsp; <br /><br />Hope they work for you! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/test-pants#post-897397 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:18:20 +0000 Sara L. 897397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, I do this at the thrift store all the time on styles or colors that I'm not sure about.&nbsp; For example,&nbsp;I recently bought a red clutch there for $5 that's a slightly dated style because I wasn't sure how much I would use it.&nbsp; I've used it more than I thought I would so now I'm on the hunt for a more modern rendition. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/test-pants#post-897386 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:12:55 +0000 Inge 897386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is great, Shannon! Please keep us posted!<br />And yes, I do that too, with my white pleather jacket, for example.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/test-pants#post-897376 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:03:39 +0000 Glory 897376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes I do this too. I like trying new trend items this way also. Hope these work out for you. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/test-pants#post-897375 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:01:29 +0000 Anonymous 897375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, I do!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/test-pants#post-897370 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:55:30 +0000 Transcona Shannon 897370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've been curious about the Express Editor pants before and Angie has mentioned them to me in a thread of my own that they might be worth trying. Then I read with interest Angie's blog post this morning and went over to the Express website to read and price.<br /><br />I don't know what size I take in these trousers (other than the&nbsp;<b>short</b> part - lol!) and shipping/customs, although nowhere near as pricey as FiftyOne delivery, is still an expense at $50 for trousers and a jacket. Hmmmm....what to do when risking a brand I've never tried before.....oh I know, check out eBay first.<br /><br />Yep - found a pair of Express Editor black trousers in what I think will be my size. eBay seller gave excellent measurements which I quickly did on myself (with my office door closed and window blinds shut, I assure you) and offered very inexpensive international delivery (they are coming from LA), excellent price point on the trousers and they are unworn with tags still attached. Yep - I pressed Buy Now and have ordered them. They are not the short length but it will still give me an excellent idea as to sizing. For the total of $39 (including delivery) I figured this would be a great way to test out the brand. And if they fit perfectly, I will have a fab pair of black trousers which are very versatile for my work and I will know what size to order should I decide to proceed with something else. And if they don't fit, not a huge dollar loss and I can donate them to my local battered women's shelter that is always looking for new corporate wear for their clients.<br /><br />So am I the only one that does this - look for "test"&nbsp;items before diving in and spending real money?