https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 02:06:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1445547 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 13:57:20 +0000 Mellllls 1445547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>for me, a denim jacket </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1445546 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 13:51:11 +0000 Mander 1445546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute jackets, texstyle! I haven't found one like it on this side of the pond. It's been nothing but thigh-length khaki or olive parkas in my size over here for some reason. </p> <p>I like this Barbour jacket, for instance, but they don't make them big enough for me. :(</p> <p><a href="http://www.barbour.com/uk/all-collections/womens/waxed-jackets/heath-waxed-jacket/p/LWX0412BK1110" rel="nofollow">http://www.barbour.com/uk/all-.....0412BK1110</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1445526 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 12:35:44 +0000 Anonymous 1445526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweaters that do not (1) contain wool, or&nbsp;(2) pill. &nbsp;I spent what seemed like tens of hours reading labels and online reviews. &nbsp;The vast majority of sweaters I liked contained wool. &nbsp;IF I found one that did not contain wool, the online reviews said it pilled terribly. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1445372 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 22:37:40 +0000 Thistle 1445372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ink booties</p> <p>Tall boots that fit muscular calves but little ankles.</p> <p>A baby dragon.&nbsp;I have wanted once since I was 8&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1445357 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 21:57:44 +0000 deb 1445357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect knee high black leather boots. With just the right heel heighth, calf size, and price range. Oh, and the perfect toe. Now, is that too much to ask of the shopping gods?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1445346 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 21:25:49 +0000 Staysfit 1445346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A blazer that fits properly and is in a good neutral color from my palette. The sleeves are long enough and the width isn't overly wide, the length isn't too short. I have yet to find one but I keep trying..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1445263 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 16:46:38 +0000 puppycat 1445263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>-Oversized sweaters that don't make me look like an old lady with Kleenex in her pockets</p> <p>-Boat neck striped top that doesn't fall off my narrow shoulders and expose my bra straps but DOES fit my DD bust.</p> <p>-Unicorns </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1445258 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 16:20:56 +0000 Anonymous 1445258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, ladies for your navy boot suggestions. Really thoughtful of you! &nbsp;I'm in Canada - and US ordering is not a smart option at the moment, given the current exchange rate and returns issues. But good to know there are options out there somewhere &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1445163 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 09:32:49 +0000 retailgirl 1445163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A pair of flat cognac shoes in a size 10.5 N or 11 N, either a ballet flat or a loafer, but a loafer with a low vamp. Major criterion: not frumpy! Hard to define but I know frumpy when I see it. I just returned four pair to Nordstrom for their high frump factor. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1445134 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:54:31 +0000 Jeanie 1445134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The perfect gray cardigan. &nbsp;Sounds easy but is so elusive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1445115 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 03:37:27 +0000 catgirl 1445115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>An edgy white button down shirt/tunic that works on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1445107 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 03:18:04 +0000 Sal 1445107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Winter coat that is dressy but reasonably priced, and not too glitzy!!</p> <p>An item like this will not get a lot of use every year, as our climate is temperate, and I wear my casual coats much more often. But it should last me 10 plus years. I probably need to up my budget... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1445083 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 02:13:23 +0000 Daria 1445083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>lisap -it's true that selection of navy booties is not great. Here are a couple of options though:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/seychelles-stay-gold-navy">http://www.zappos.com/seychelles-stay-gold-navy</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/nine-west-twasthe-navy-nubuck">http://www.zappos.com/nine-wes.....avy-nubuck</a><br />White jeans is one of my elusive items as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1445080 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 02:03:56 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1445080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blue suede booties:<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/franco-sarto-poker-suede-desert-bootie-women/3822303?origin=wishlist" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/fr.....n=wishlist</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1444990 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:46:25 +0000 old chic 1444990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisap, these are not high quality and the blue is probably too light for you, but I think they look cute:<br /><a href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/shoes---bags/woman/shoes/perforated-booties-c598019p2379669.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.zara.com/us/en/shoe.....79669.html</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1444979 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:32:00 +0000 Anonymous 1444979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Many things seem elusive to me. How about clothes in general? &nbsp;Navy booties, jeans, white jeans are a few that come immediately to mind . Navy booties just don't exists in stores, so it's not "me" and my issues; the jeans obviously are issues I have with fit and flattery. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1444976 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:24:13 +0000 Walkinthepark 1444976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Comfortable riding boots with a 13-14" tall shaft, 14"ish calf diameter, need to accommodate my custom orthotics and the icing on the cake would be if they were waterproof.&nbsp; Not asking much, huh...!!</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1444966 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:04:07 +0000 texstyle 1444966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mander - what about a coated cotton jacket? I thought there were a few of those out this season - I have one from last year I found via Ralph Lauren at Macy's.</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-blogger-look-from-yesterday-with-the-old-folks-sneakers--" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....sneakers--</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1444953 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 19:47:34 +0000 old chic 1444953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My still elusive item is the perfect extra-wide, shiny black belt with silver buckle(s) in a size large so that I can wear it over coats and jackets and tunics, camouflaging my spare tire while emphasizing my relatively slim waist. Oh, and I prefer it buckle in front.<br />For years, I searched for over-the-knee, low-heel, chanel-style boots that didn't cost $1600. Those finally turned up at Zara in 2014 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1444952 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 19:45:53 +0000 Jennifer 1444952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>White jeans. &nbsp;I keep trying them on but can never seem to find a pair that fit properly, are not see-through, and are the correct length. &nbsp;I have never yet managed to purchase a pair. &nbsp;I have high hopes again for this season but who knows.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1444947 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 19:33:37 +0000 always trying 1444947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree perfect jackets are hard to find.&nbsp; I almost always find it difficult to find something if I want it in a specific color.&nbsp; For me, as I know others on this board have, it has been a&nbsp;perfect whie, or even in light colors, t's that are not made of such thin fabric that they require a cami or something under them.&nbsp; just don't make them in any price range! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1444945 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 19:32:16 +0000 Anonymous 1444945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The perfect pair of navy dress pants </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1444944 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 19:31:36 +0000 columbine(erin) 1444944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can never find a flattering pair of pants. Just can't.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/that-eternally-elusive-item#post-1444942 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 19:27:50 +0000 Mander 1444942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have one item of clothing that you really want, but just can't seem to find?&nbsp; For me it's the perfect mid-weight black jacket. I want something that I can wear to the pub, a smart-casual restaurant, as outerwear in moderately chilly weather, but light enough to leave on indoors without dripping in sweat.</p> <p>I think I have been searching for this jacket since I was old enough to pick out my own clothes.</p> <p>A mid weight leather jacket is probably ideal but I have yet to find The One.</p> <p>What item have you been searching for?</p>