https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dealbreaker Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 20:04:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dealbreaker#post-1696735 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 11:50:29 +0000 Jazzy Dance 1696735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Short poofy sleeves, any kind of back that requires a special bra, and obvious logos or branding. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dealbreaker#post-1696711 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 10:29:30 +0000 Sisi 1696711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A lot of things, but one above all:</p> <p>the ever-present too low neckline !</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dealbreaker#post-1696616 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 02:51:13 +0000 Gigi 1696616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dry-clean only.<br />Elastic waistband on pants (I like a more tailored look with belts).<br />High polyester content on jeans.<br />Huge logos or other branding (not my style; I like subtler details). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dealbreaker#post-1696197 Sun, 17 Jul 2016 12:46:01 +0000 Ivy 1696197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I'm still a relative newcomer to YLF, but clearly I have found my people You're all listing the criteria I've recognized over time that make me cringe and drop a garment back on the rack without a second thought.&nbsp;in particular,&nbsp;I recall the&nbsp;years when wearing branded Tommy Hilfiger shirts was popular and I flatly REFUSED to be a part of that trend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dealbreaker#post-1696074 Sun, 17 Jul 2016 02:31:15 +0000 Anonymous 1696074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I'm with *Anne* on the split backs. I often don't notice the split back until I almost have the top on! So annoying.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dealbreaker#post-1695969 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 22:55:24 +0000 DonnaF 1695969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1. Dry Clean Only tag unless it is outwear like a coat.&nbsp; I hate trips to the cleaners, and if something is DCO I somehow feel the item is too precious to wear and I *save* it.</p> <p>2. Necklines or armholes that hit me so low I have to wear a cami underneath.&nbsp; Nope; I want to have wearing a cami MY choice and don't want a garment bossing me around. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dealbreaker#post-1695937 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 21:33:07 +0000 Windchime 1695937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tacky phrases or pictures on the front of tee shirts. If they're displayed hanging on a circular rack, you don't see what's on the front until you pluck one for closer examination and then see it has some goofy phrase or some tacky picture on the front. Then I end up feeling embarrassed, wondering if anyone noticed me reaching for a dumb/tacky shirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dealbreaker#post-1695936 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 21:29:00 +0000 Anonymous 1695936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clingy, stiff or scratchy fabrics<br /> Necklines gaping open<br /> Arm holes too low<br /> Skirt part made in such a way that emphasizes my tummy<br /> Bling </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dealbreaker#post-1695934 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 21:23:55 +0000 Traci 1695934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me it's touching the fabric. Icky polyester crepe or stiff elastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dealbreaker#post-1695930 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 21:16:43 +0000 Nebraskim 1695930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sleeveless is a non-starter for me. Skirts must be at least 21 inches and dresses no shorter than 38 inches (which is too short but I wear them over full-length leggings). I also do not wear ankle-length pants, so I can no longer wear pants at all as I cannot find any that are 32-inch inseam or longer because full-length pants apparently are no longer made. I'm not a fan of rayon (aka modal) nor acrylic but will consider blends. Alas.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dealbreaker#post-1695904 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 19:57:41 +0000 Thistle 1695904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elastic is one.</p> <p>Acrylic is another. No matter how soft it feels, I will be scratching before the day is out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dealbreaker#post-1695902 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 19:55:47 +0000 Anonymous 1695902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anything sheer. &nbsp;I can't tell you how much tops I rejected this year because I won't settle on this front. &nbsp; </p> <p>Oh, and pet peeve, sales people that tell me "you can wear a camisole" or "it isn't that bad!!" &nbsp;I know from experience that I won't wear them and they are purged. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dealbreaker#post-1695880 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 19:34:01 +0000 Diana 1695880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elastic waists on dresses are always a huge dealbreaker for me. Even if they're not visible they're still so bunchy and uncomfortable!</p> <p>Also itchy anything, most particularly in pants. For some reason my thighs are the itchiest part of me, lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dealbreaker#post-1695878 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 19:32:06 +0000 Ivy 1695878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Susan, it's not the look of the elastic waist that I object to, it's feeling like my middle is being strangled. I want a dress to fit but not cling&nbsp;anywhere or I get twitchy. </p> <p>BrieN and Anne, I'm also on Team No Acrylic! Ditto Team No Itch. </p> <p>RachyLou, it must've been pretty bad! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dealbreaker#post-1695875 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 19:30:41 +0000 Maneera 1695875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elastic waist. Clingy fabrics. Anything that is sheer enough to require an under-layer in summer. </p> <p>Last shopping trip I found this super cute denim tunic/dress. Fit so well (longer on me than on the model) but that detail on the arm really rubbed against my underarm area. Was. Not. Comfy. I tried 2 sizes and still found that to be a stupid detail to run all around the armhole! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dealbreaker#post-1695843 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 18:45:30 +0000 BrieN 1695843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>acrylic. It makes me itch and I'm always amazed how they are using material that has small amounts of it in a lot of nice, nicer, and higher end items. I have to check all the tags.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dealbreaker#post-1695837 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 18:40:35 +0000 Anonymous 1695837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't like exposed zips in dresses. Was there a belt you could have worn to disguise the elastic waist? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dealbreaker#post-1695829 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 18:30:45 +0000 Anonymous 1695829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>- Being made of rayon.<br />- If a dress, being less than 38" long.<br />- Split backs (Free People, I'm looking at you).&nbsp;<br />- Racerbacks ... I guess anything that requires a special bra.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dealbreaker#post-1695828 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 18:28:55 +0000 rachylou 1695828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ohmigosh. I just did this recently. Pulled something off a rack and was 'Oh no no no.' Out loud. But I can't remember. My mind has blocked the horror. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dealbreaker#post-1695822 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 18:22:31 +0000 Ivy 1695822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was looking recently for a dress (thanks for the great ideas in my post on that topic!) and found one that looked&nbsp;terrific: good length, great color, appropriate fabric for being outside&nbsp;in the&nbsp;heat... and then I literally recoiled when I saw it has an elastic waist. NOPE. </p> <p>What's the one thing that makes you pass on an otherwise perfect item? </p>