https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:34:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1133908 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 13:03:34 +0000 April 1133908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ordering online would be the easiest, except that I'm&nbsp;not sure the one I linked to&nbsp;is the same sweater. &nbsp;The one I tried on definitely said "Dry Clean" and the one I linked to says it's machine-wash. &nbsp;Two, the color selections are different, and the color I really wanted isn't online. &nbsp;</p> <p>Boo. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1133808 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 07:40:31 +0000 CocoLion 1133808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Their big, flagship stores are a cut above. &nbsp;Both in terms of merchandise mix and staff. &nbsp;Give Herald Square a try. &nbsp;I never have this problem with the Union Square store in SF, but then again it's probably a profitable store with all of the international tourists.</p> <p>At the Union Square store, you can go to the Visitor Center and if you have an out-of-town ID, you get a coupon for 10% off, valid for 3 days. &nbsp;They usually ask what hotel I'm staying in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1133789 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 07:06:16 +0000 Gigi 1133789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's worth contacting customer service and telling them what happened. Maybe it will at least get you a discount coupon on a future purchase or something. Gosh, that would make me infuriated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1133722 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 04:59:32 +0000 Michelle 1133722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is, without a doubt, the most frustrating story I've heard in ages. It's hard enough to find ideal clothing items, but then to be denied the chance to actually keep them???? Intolerable!<br />Gaylene: your story totally cracked me up. Like all Canucks, I can empathize with terrible customer service at the Bay. Though the situation is much, much better at the Toronto flagship location, which happens to be a 10-minute walk from my office. :)&nbsp;<br />Ariadne: I didn't know you lived up here too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1133702 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 04:42:14 +0000 Suz 1133702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Urhg!!! I am chortling at Gaylene's story. The Bay is Macy's north. I have had very similar experiences there. I can't tell you the number of times I have gone to buy something and left empty handed. Same happens when I visit their incredibly frustrating web site. I end up giving my business to somebody else.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1133645 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 03:50:00 +0000 marianna 1133645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ugh sounds like my typical Macy's experience. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1133620 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 03:38:20 +0000 Parsley 1133620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's ridiculous.<br />You should write to the manager about that. They should know that customers are being turned away.<br />Why don't you just order it online? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1133612 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 03:32:15 +0000 Ariadne 1133612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm laughing at Lyn and Gaylene's comments, because the first thing I thought when I read your post was "Are you sure you weren't teleported across the border to a Bay store?"! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1133344 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 00:23:38 +0000 Classically Casual 1133344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It was in the news today that Macy's is doing a big layoff. (I actually joked to myself, that the customers will never know...) However, layoffs are never funny, and it makes one wonder what retail will ultimately look like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1133339 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 00:14:33 +0000 Nicole D 1133339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dreadful. &nbsp;Would anyone have noticed if you had just walked out of the store with it? &nbsp;Not advocating theft.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1133331 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 00:09:19 +0000 April 1133331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Does anyone think The Macy's Problem (it sounds universal) is in force at the Herald Square location? &nbsp;Somehow I've imbued that branch with all kinds of magical properties because, come on, it's the world's largest store! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1133321 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 23:59:47 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1133321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Darn it! That's one of the reasons I don't shop at Macy's anymore, though. Too frustrating. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1133192 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 21:58:13 +0000 April 1133192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diana, that is very smart -- you're right, the jewelry counter is rarely left unattended.&nbsp; </p> <p>At my Macy's, all the misses departments are in the basement, and somehow it didn't occur to me that I could take the darn sweater upstairs to check out. &nbsp;I could have taken it to the same person who rang up my son's sweatpants! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1133150 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 21:29:09 +0000 Anonymous 1133150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, yes, Macys is horrible.<br />Have fun in town! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1133146 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 21:26:22 +0000 Greyscale 1133146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is so infuriating. I have become more and more irritable about that type of situation, sadly, and say something curt to the salespeople once they show up. I'm trying to chill out about it, but grr.</p> <p>At least I finally graduated from "kid who doesn't look like she belongs in this store" to "well-dressed potential customer." It's possible I have a chip on my shoulder still about all the anxiety I used to feel in department stores.</p> <p>On a brighter note, the sweater you linked looks lovely and cozy. And glancing at it, I'm sure that would be very cropped on me, too, despite how they describe it. I'd be tempted to just buy it online. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1133111 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 20:52:51 +0000 lyn* 1133111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>UGH! That happened to me at The Bay too - so annoying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1133105 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 20:46:08 +0000 K. Period. 1133105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ugh! I have that same problem too. &nbsp;And they have so much stuff on their floor that I have a hard time finding anything like the sales counter. &nbsp;Drives me batty. &nbsp;I only go there as a last choice anymore. &nbsp;Isn't that sad?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1133102 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 20:43:24 +0000 Diana 1133102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh boo.&nbsp; My trick is to go the jewelry counter.&nbsp; There is usually someone there.&nbsp; (I don't think you can go to makeup in most stores because those are generally independent of the main store). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1133083 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 20:26:23 +0000 Gaylene 1133083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Our Bay store is notorious for this kind of problem. The last time this happened to me, I marched over to the administration office with the item in hand (which was, of course, hidden away in a corner) and asked if their retail strategy included taking money from customers. The poor office assistant looked bewildered and said she didn't think so. That cracked me up so much I left, without the item, but laughing all the way home. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1133004 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:28:11 +0000 Thistle 1133004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Terrible!!&nbsp; </p> <p>Better service at Target. At least they will check you out even if no one in the store knows much else. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1132999 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:26:50 +0000 Glory 1132999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ugh that is terrible - good luck in NY </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1132973 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:14:26 +0000 Inge 1132973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is just beyond frustrating!! I am so sorry, April-((( And I'm holding thumbs that you'll still be able to get your dream sweater, it really does sound perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1132971 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:13:56 +0000 Anonymous 1132971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear your frustration! This has happened to me on several occasions and sometimes when the staff eventually appear it's as much as they can do to be civil. I'm in UK btw and I think our clothing assistants need lessons in being friendly and helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1132970 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:13:52 +0000 viva 1132970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ack! So frustrating. :(</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1132969 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:12:47 +0000 Aquamarine 1132969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Macy's drives me nuts! Boo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-perfect-it-sweater----and-no-one-to-sell-it-to-me#post-1132966 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:11:07 +0000 April 1132966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was in Macy's today to get sweatpants for my son and I decided to work on my shopping resolution (go into real stores; try on)&nbsp;by scouting the INC department.&nbsp;</p> <p>I found what may be the perfect IT sweater: soft, dolman sleeves, relaxed cowl, cropped length, long sleeves, beautiful neutral colors. &nbsp;Seems like it might have been&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/inc-international-concepts-long-sleeve-cowl-neck-sweater?ID=1108469&amp;CategoryID=260#fn=GENDER_AGE%3DWomen%26SWEATER_STYLE%3DCowl Neck%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D40%26kws%3DINC%20International%20Concepts%20Sweaters%26searchType%3Dac%26slotId%3D3">this one</a>&nbsp;but there's no way it "hits at low waist." &nbsp;On me it was a cropped length. &nbsp;&lt;happy sigh&gt;</p> <p>And then I tried to buy it.</p> <p>I went to one, two, three, FOUR sales counters and stood at three of them for a full minute, scanning the floor for a sales associate. &nbsp;Not a soul in sight.&nbsp;</p> <p>At that point I put it back and left. &nbsp;</p> <p>I may try again when I get to New York on Friday, since Macy's is right across from the train station. &nbsp;Surely the world's largest retail space will have someone willing to work a cash register... </p>