https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:47:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for/page/2#post-2063942 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 14:48:33 +0000 bronx 2063942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>best: dresses &amp; t/shirts.&nbsp;</p> <p>jackets &amp; sweaters too. accessorizes if they count</p> <p>worst: personally everything else. especially shoes (cause i'm real life big foot) and jeans (have to try a few of them to find a match)</p> <p>i hate shopping in general </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for/page/2#post-2063936 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 14:40:44 +0000 Bijou 2063936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best - dresses, coats and bags usually easy to find things I love and fit me.</p> <p>Worst- bathers, bras and online shopping because for me it is soo hit and miss!<br /> I Really do not like change rooms and lighting in swimwear shops, always too bright and with happy skinny teens ready to rip open the change room curtain just to see how you are going. No wonder I get a new swimsuit every few years and put it off for as long as possible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for/page/2#post-2063874 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 11:25:34 +0000 Eva 2063874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best:<br /> Summer tops (summer is not my dominant season though)<br /> Scarves (have plenty, could always buy more)</p> <p>Worst:<br /> Dresses (so many things that need to be just right: fabric, colour, pattern, length, neckline, sleeves, shape...)<br /> Trousers (I don't currently own any, I live in jeans and don't really know how to find good trousers) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for/page/2#post-2063868 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 10:29:23 +0000 LaPed 2063868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoy shopping for everything, even the stuff that is hard to fit or very boring/practical.</p> <p>The top of my "fun" list is probably gear and knitwear. Gear is fun because the technology behind it is always changing. Knitwear (especially at secondhand shops) is fun for the opposite reason -- it preserves traditions! Even though I haven't bought much knitwear the past few years, I could spend all day looking at old fair isle and fisherman's sweaters. (I know <b>SarahD8 </b>gets it!)</p> <p>Shoes and jeans are the most difficult due to fit and comfort issues. It takes me a loooong time to find what I need, but when I do, it's very satisfying! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for/page/2#post-2063854 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 08:56:31 +0000 Jenni NZ 2063854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best: Shoes, of course. Always a huge choice available for me, mostly easy fit feet.<br /> Best: earrings, love them. Plenty of fun inexpensive styles in shops like Lovisa and Colette by Colette Hayman etc to update my look.<br /> Best: tops. Have to limit myself here.<br /> Worst: glasses. Small face means my features get overwhelmed so I don’t update as much as I could.<br /> Worst: skirts. If waistband fits hips do not or vice versa, hence I buy very few, but since I don’t like or wear them much it’s OK.<br /> Worst: Coats. Mostly far too expensive. Yay for recent cheap and cheerful puffy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for/page/2#post-2063849 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 08:01:24 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2063849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suntiger, try a 2-piece workout suit, by gear labels like Althleta, Title Nine, or Patagonia or a swimwear maker like Speedo, Arena, Tyr, or Body Glove. You can buy the top &amp; bottom separately. <a href="https://m.swimoutlet.com/p/the-finals-funnies-mermaid-workout-two-piece-bikini-swimsuit-set-8144525/?color=18473" rel="nofollow">https://m.swimoutlet.com/p/the.....olor=18473</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for/page/2#post-2063791 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:21:24 +0000 Anonymous 2063791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best:<br /> Skirts, dresses, gear-all easy to fit, and what I need most of. </p> <p>Worst: pants, shorts- cause hard to fit.</p> <p>And I decided today, while in desperate need of a new one for lap swimming-SWIMSUITS. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for/page/2#post-2063779 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 23:39:50 +0000 Sal 2063779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fascinating....I haven't done a tally (maybe I will one day) but I think</p> <ul> <li>Jackets</li> <li>Shoes</li> <li>Bags</li> <li>jeans</li> </ul> would the most favourite... <ul> <li>lingerie</li> <li>swimwear</li> <li>shoes</li> </ul> Would be the least favourite!!</p> <p>I would think that the least favourite is influenced by tricky fits (petite lengths, less available sizes, narrow feet,foot issues, lack of choice in bra size) and areas that we are less confident about.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Will come back later. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for/page/2#post-2063763 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 22:55:42 +0000 Katerina 2063763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I am going to exclude accessories, because it would be only accessories for the best category.</p> <p>Best: Blazers/Jackets<br /> Dressy trousers<br /> Boots</p> <p>Worst: Bathing suits<br /> Dresses<br /> Sandals </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for/page/2#post-2063742 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 20:56:09 +0000 Jane 2063742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Worst: shoes and trousers </p> <p>Best: dresses, skirts, lingerie, shirts, bags </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for/page/2#post-2063741 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 20:46:45 +0000 rachylou 2063741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bath suits are the worst because I look better in a one piece but then everyone says it’s so conservative of me :p</p> <p>But they’re not the worst because I’m old now and don’t have to go in the water if I don’t wanna, and I don’t </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for/page/2#post-2063735 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 20:38:40 +0000 Suz 2063735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Best: </b></p> <ul> <li>Jackets. (<b>LOVE</b> <b>nemosmom</b>'s comment that they feel like a brilliant hug!)&nbsp;</li> <li>Jeans. I'm not necessarily an easy fit in denim (sometimes I am, sometimes I'm not) but I love wearing denim and know I will get my money's worth out of the purchase.&nbsp;</li> <li>Footwear. I love shoes, find them a great wardrobe updater, and enjoy playing with them. Again, I'm not necessarily an easy fit, and my requirements are many. But the shopping is still enjoyable.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <b>Worst:&nbsp;</b></p> <ul> <li>Bathing suits.&nbsp;</li> <li>Bathing suits.&nbsp;</li> <li>Bathing suits. (Need I say anything more?)&nbsp;</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for#post-2063732 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 20:34:58 +0000 rachylou 2063732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best is probably sweaters. White/cream sweaters. There’s always one calling to me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for#post-2063731 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 20:23:38 +0000 cindysmith 2063731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Least favorite:<br /> Pants<br /> Shoes<br /> Handbags<br /> With pants and shoes, I have several fit issues. I have a long inseam and a short torso, so finding pants that fit is quite the endeavor. With wide feet and high arches, shoes are a total pain in the arse because it's so hard to find a shoe that i.like that deals with both issues at the same time. Bags are just a pain because I really put my handbags through the wringer, and it's so hard to find one that can stand up to the abuse I heap on them. I think my Celine Edge bag might outlast me, so thank heaven I'm set for handbags for a while!</p> <p>Favorite:<br /> Tops<br /> Jewelry (of the costume variety, not the fine jewelry items)<br /> Makeup<br /> Tops are a bit easier than pants for me. Knits are my friend, and my short torso means that Tall size tops that fit my arms are generally longer on my body, which I love. Knits are my arms and lat muscles' best friends, because they don't do that boa constrictor thing. Costume jewelry is a fun and inexpensive way to keep things feeling fresh, and I don't have fit issues with jewelry Makeup is fun right now because I have finally figured out my eye makeup, which is mostly the only makeup i wear. When i realized that my liquid eyeshadows didn't sweat off at the gym, i stocked up on my favorite colors. Now i just shop to restock my stash from time to time (which needs to happen soon, I think I'm running low on stash!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for#post-2063664 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:52:33 +0000 The Cat 2063664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best:<br /> Footwear<br /> Reading glasses<br /> Scarves/shawls</p> <p>Worst:<br /> Pants<br /> Sports clothes<br /> Beachwear </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for#post-2063646 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:40:01 +0000 Cardiff girl 2063646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A chance to rant ,how great is that!<br /> Worst:shoes.It never used to be but when shoe sizing went to continental sizing the manufacturers dropped half sizes so I can only buy shoes now from the glorious few who haven’t done this as I take a half size.<br /> Swimwear,l do not feel that this needs any explanation.<br /> Bras,massive groan on this one.l feel too tired at trying to explain why but it’s never a joy.<br /> Glasses,very expensive and never seem to suit me.</p> <p>Best:knitwear,it always fits , you can get some great colours and I know that I will always wear a jumper<br /> Handbags,they always fit and I will always use them .<br /> New season stock,exciting to see new colours and ideas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for#post-2063636 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:17:17 +0000 Janet 2063636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best:<br /> Footwear<br /> Jackets<br /> Jewelry/accessories </p> <p>Worst:<br /> Pants/jeans<br /> Bras<br /> Swimwear </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for#post-2063610 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:29:03 +0000 ophelia 2063610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun thread! What a great topic!<br /> Worst:<br /> Glasses--like Theodora, have to try on tons. I also have a small face, and many frames are too wide.<br /> Foundation--so many seem to oxidize. And orange skin is...let's just say, not my style. :)<br /> Shoes--I have small but wide feet, high arches, Morton's neuroma in one, and I don't wear leather. I wear a lot of flip flops and sandals--cuz Florida.<br /> Best:<br /> Skirts! Love them, have too many.<br /> Tops of any kind as long as they are in petite sizes to fit my shoulders and arms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for#post-2063592 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 13:33:37 +0000 Theodora 2063592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best-<br /> Pants, jeans etc. I seem to be easy to fit in that area, and hemming is usually the only adjustment I need.<br /> Skirts- again, my lower half. I wear skirts most days of the week actually!<br /> Don’t hate me- Swimsuits. I swim almost daily here in Florida, and have found the right size in one piece racing suits, so I just order online in different colors!</p> <p>Worst-<br /> Shoes- large and painful feet, back surgery mean many shoes are uncomfortable, especially the ones I would prefer (sobs).<br /> Glasses- I literally have to try on about 200 pairs to find even one that works with my smallish face. My daughter ‘s both have the gift of looking fab with almost ANY pair they try!<br /> Tops- not sure what my issue is here. I so want to get away from wearing tees all the time, but... Large swimming shoulders and smaller waist means woven tops are difficult, as what fits my shoulders is voluminous elsewhere. If I do get one, I often look like a sloppy mess then, and I prefer polished. Don’t want low cut, or see through, and patterns are hard .for me to carry off. So stretchy tees win, especially in my climate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for#post-2063560 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 11:59:27 +0000 RobinF 2063560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best - shoes by far, all kinds, love<br />Worst - bras (ugh!), pants (hard to fit) and coats (need petites and hate spending a lot so...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for#post-2063558 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 11:32:12 +0000 Preppy Pear 2063558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like shopping for everything, except bags. I’m too picky and indecisive, so I just don’t shop for them. I always need more than I have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for#post-2063557 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 11:19:32 +0000 anchie 2063557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it depends on the current trends too. Some years pickings are better in some categories, making shopping somewhat easier. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for#post-2063549 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 10:22:51 +0000 Sisi 2063549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Worst: almost anything. I hate shopping. </p> <p>Best: sandals. I like them and they tell me it is Summer! </p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for#post-2063542 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 09:10:15 +0000 Style Fan 2063542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like lingerie shopping too!&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />Here is my list:</p> <p><b>Best</b><br /><b>Jewellery</b> - I love all jewellery.<br /><b>Jeans</b> - Now, if you had asked me a couple of years ago my answer would have been different.&nbsp; I love the styles that are in the stores today.<br /><b>Blazers</b> - I love them.&nbsp; I haven't bought one in a very long time.&nbsp; I am waiting for a really good one (Veronica Beard or Smythe or something along those lines).</p> <p><b>Worst</b><br /><b>Footwear</b> - I love looking at footwear but I can't wear any of them.&nbsp; I have so many problems with my feet.&nbsp; I am very limited to what I can wear.<br /><b>Footwear</b><br /><b>Footwear</b>&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for#post-2063531 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 07:50:50 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2063531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I'm just returning to brick and mortar shopping. So far the worst seems to be anything that requires effort to try it on. I think my best strategy is to wear a skirt with a close-fitting under layer and topper. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I haven't bought a swimsuit for a while--got too many in Florida, in all sizes. But I admire the way German women wear bikinis that fit them well and look great, no matter what shape their figures. I'm watching for the best place to try them on, with helpful, knowledgeable sales people, whenever I'm ready. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for#post-2063525 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 06:18:29 +0000 Sal 2063525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I quite like lingerie shopping. I know Angie and I are in the minority here.</p> <p>Will respond more later when not on phone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for#post-2063522 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 05:47:14 +0000 Gigi 2063522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best: Shoes, casual tops</p> <p>Worst: Shorts (always too short or too long, do funny things at crotch area), jeans, pants, toppers/coats/jackets (not very many interesting styles in size PXXS, grr!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for#post-2063518 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 05:41:23 +0000 Anonymous 2063518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best- </p> <p>Jeans- I wear jeans so often I know what to pick out, so buying them is very easy except if my size isn’t sold.<br /> Belts- A stylish accessory, I also wear them often and it’s fun to shop for more belts to add to my wardrobe.<br /> Short sleeve tees- I love the heat so I wear short tees almost daily in nice weather, plus there are so many options to buy every trip to the store I find new ones I like.</p> <p>Worst-</p> <p>Bras- Nothing fun about buying bras, it’s more of a need than a want.<br /> Underwear- Same reason as bras<br /> Dresses- I hardly wear dresses and if I have to it’s always hard finding ones long enough for my tall height, they almost always are too short. I avoid them as much as possible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for#post-2063502 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 03:34:17 +0000 Anonymous 2063502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best : shoes , workout stuff , jewellery<br /> Worst : swim suits , jeans , trousers , blouses </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-and-worst-clothing-to-shop-for#post-2063490 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 02:28:46 +0000 deb 2063490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best - Shoes, bags, glasses<br />Worst - bras, bathing suits, bras. </p>