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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:02:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Anonymous on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps/page/2#post-2038301 Wed, 26 Jun 2019 04:18:38 +0000 Anonymous 2038301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Such a lovely, colorful skirt.. I like it best with the simple black top Jenni NZ on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps/page/2#post-2038120 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 08:53:40 +0000 Jenni NZ 2038120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fair enough it goes back, it was interesting to me that lyn67, and myself, and now Laurie as well, all thought the same thing. I read the most fabulous children’s book once, by Australian author Emily Rodda, called “Something Special”, about how certain clothes just embody a person. This is many years ago, well before YLF and before much understanding of my personal style. I must have read it in the 90s because I know when Mum died in 1999 I thought of it when choosing how to dress her, I wanted her to be in a “special”. Somehow that combination was more “you” to us than the others. Laurie on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps/page/2#post-2038030 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 22:38:03 +0000 Laurie 2038030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ denim top looks super cute on you, and is actually the thing I like best with that skirt. glad you are keeping the top.  Suz on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps/page/2#post-2038008 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 21:54:56 +0000 Suz 2038008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Jenni  :)  I *think*it's because it's more relaxed and less full-on preppy, there's juxtaposition between the texture and formality of the denim and the shiny skirt, and also denim blue is one of my best colours. The others were a little "soft" for me and/or too pure prep. But it's going back anyway!  Jenni NZ on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037874 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 10:05:55 +0000 Jenni NZ 2037874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Exactly what I thought lyn67! Great minds and all that... I thought it looked way more “Suz” than with the lilac or white tops. As often happens though, I don’t understand why. Not my day job is my excuse lyn67 on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037871 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 09:58:36 +0000 lyn67 2037871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the tops-and was so-so with the skirt, but then saw it styled with the denim shell in nr 6-and there is perfectly yours! Suz on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037836 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 01:34:21 +0000 Suz 2037836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, you are kidding! I took some returns back there about two weeks ago and they just processed it without any fee at all! Yikes.  I'll keep you posted for sure. If that happens, goodbye J. Crew!  Roxanna on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037828 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:10:44 +0000 Roxanna 2037828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz - I heard a mom at my daughter's baseball game yesterday saying that she took her J Crew returns in store and they still deducted $15 shipping to ship them back to the warehouse! That has never happened to me but she saI'd it was a new policy (maybe because they shut down so many of their stores in Canada?) Keep us posted.... Suz on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037822 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 22:56:06 +0000 Suz 2037822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ These are great suggestions -- thank you! I'll check out Topshop, Judi Rosen, Frame, etc.  And maybe Citizens will come out with a style that suits this year. They're my go-to brand because they always fit me well.  Fashintern, yes, that is the J. Crew top. Colours can be deceiving in online pics!  Jenni -- yes, I figure it's good to show that we all strike out. There is nothing technically "wrong" with these pieces but they're not special enough to keep.  Thanks Bennett and all!  kkards on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037743 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 15:00:17 +0000 kkards 2037743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ love the plaid midi, but i can see why you don't love it, its very NE prep, in fact my 1st thought was that skirt reminds me of Mrs Mallet who was a neighbor from my childhoodand the very defination of preppy... and the quest for the elusive boyfriend/slouchy highrise skinnyish jean....i have bought and returned 6 pairs....i love my Levi 501 but they are distressed so not appropriate for work, i've tried other 501s but they don't fit the same ANNOYING! but i ended up with the RE/Done pair in  finds, probably a little more slouch then what you are looking for...it might be worth trying the Topshop editor Stagiaire Fash on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037718 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 13:33:35 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2037718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Are you wearing the J Crew top in the find with the skirt in #1? It looks like a very different color. nemosmom on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037711 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 13:18:38 +0000 nemosmom 2037711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, those tops are fab on you! Jenni NZ on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037654 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 00:11:01 +0000 Jenni NZ 2037654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for showing us pics of what you don’t think is right. It can be helpful applying to our own situations. I did think the skirt looked really pretty with the denim top... bj1111 on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037649 Sat, 22 Jun 2019 23:44:03 +0000 bj1111 2037649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Judy Rosen. Ridiculously expensive. They make your ass look outrageous. Only jeans mr bj approves of. <a href="https://www.judirosenny.com/collections/denim" rel="nofollow">https://www.judirosenny.com/collections/denim</a> I have the straight with stretch in indigo and the skinny with a front seam (no longer offered). I wanted a pair of all cotton. She wouldn’t even let me try them on. She said they wouldn’t flatter. Bossy mcbossy but she was right. Jaime on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037646 Sat, 22 Jun 2019 23:34:21 +0000 Jaime 2037646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The tops you kept are clearly the right ones to keep. Too bad you can't size up from the white top. I just wrote on Lisa's thread that slim boyfriend jeans are my high waisted. As it happens I have a pair of the Frame Le Garcon (consignment store find). I like them a lot but they are actually a bit big in the waist for me and would size down if that were an option. Hiked up bf jeans are where I'm at. Bennett on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037447 Sat, 22 Jun 2019 12:04:50 +0000 Bennett 2037447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really like the second pair of jeans on you, but I totally get it about the distressing. That side view makes you look so long and lean!  I take a pass on a lot of jeans that have the exact silhouette I am attracted to, but  too much 'positioned' fading and whiskering, plus always with the damn holes!!!!! OK, rant over! Love that silk shirt, my colors too! Anonymous on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037445 Sat, 22 Jun 2019 12:04:33 +0000 Anonymous 2037445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Really sad about the J Crew pajamas.  I looked at them many times in the past.  You saved me the trouble of ordering and returning.   On the positive side, J Crew has really improved this year.  I have been impressed and happy with much of their offerings.  The denim shell top should be a winner for you!  YAY.   Staysfit on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037431 Sat, 22 Jun 2019 11:26:34 +0000 Staysfit 2037431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It’s nice for me to see another person reasoning through their choices when eliminating items that look nice but are still not perfect enough to make the grade! Thanks for sharing Suz! Laura on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037426 Sat, 22 Jun 2019 10:46:55 +0000 Laura 2037426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Here's the thing: you managed to narrow down your options and know exactly what you want, and that's a good thing. About the PJs, you might check Target. I just got a cute set from their new Stars Above brand. Style Fan on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037423 Sat, 22 Jun 2019 09:30:53 +0000 Style Fan 2037423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ha Ha Rachy!  I think you are wise to take the skirt back.  It does not look like your style.  I am also looking for the holy grail of jeans - high rise BF jeans.  I thought the Frame ones I bought were pretty good.  They are close but not perfect.  I might try Mother.  I don't mind spending $ for great jeans because I wear them so much. rachylou on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037413 Sat, 22 Jun 2019 06:29:36 +0000 rachylou 2037413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, you look great in all the pics... but I will say I get serious Preppy Handbook flashbacks... Sal on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037411 Sat, 22 Jun 2019 05:53:00 +0000 Sal 2037411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the tops and think you are right on the others. No particular advice on jeans - always tricky!! They will turn up though- I do plan to try the Wedgie at some stage. Suz on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037409 Sat, 22 Jun 2019 04:58:19 +0000 Suz 2037409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, all. Cardiff Girl, luckily in this case, the returns are not too bad -- I don't have to mail them back but can deliver them to a store. Yes, it's a trip downtown, but that's about half an hour away only.  Re jeans...I will check out Jag and Pilcro and Madewell. Brooklyn, thank you for the visual -- helpful!  I'll check out the BR ones, too -- thanks Roxanna. At minimum they might work as a stopgap -- not that I am in dire need. I tend to wear my white jeans more in summer anyway.  Lisa, the second jeans are good, just not good enough. I know I won't reach for them. I bought a pair of AG jeans at Anthro mid-winter and ugh ugh ugh. They seemed great at first, but they bag out something awful. These J. Crew ones wouldn't do that (not as much stretch) but something about the fit is a bit off for me.  I don't think we can get Peruvian Connection or Bedhead. But I will check it out! Thanks Bijou and Lucy and Lisa P and Angie and all in confirming the tops. They will work into rotation easily and the shirt won't date.  Brooklyn on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037406 Sat, 22 Jun 2019 04:32:05 +0000 Brooklyn 2037406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lucy, I have those jeans too. Here is a find for visuals. Lucy on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037405 Sat, 22 Jun 2019 04:26:18 +0000 Lucy 2037405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That silk shirt is absolutely perfect ! Wonderful find. I agree with returning the skirt - it’s not quite right ! For jeans, do you have access to Jag Jeans - they are an Australian brand but I’ve seen them in the US. Not sure about Canada though . I bought some high waisted straights that are really fab (and not distressed!). Looking online I think they are these ones <a href="https://www.jag.com.au/bianca-high-rise-slim-straight-9332767800526.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.jag.com.au/bianca-.....00526.html</a>. I found they bag out after two or three wears but I just wash them and they are fine . They are not too expensive so I don’t mind washing them more often . Bijou on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037393 Sat, 22 Jun 2019 02:26:19 +0000 Bijou 2037393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I LOVE the silk shirt on you, absolutely stunning and so very you. I have to love jeans to wear them, so if these are not love, then pass. Roxanna on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037391 Sat, 22 Jun 2019 02:15:17 +0000 Roxanna 2037391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Echo Lisa's comments above re skirt and jeans. LOVE the silk blouse. I bought the BR high rise medium wash cropped straight legs that were Angie's picks a couple of months ago and I am really actually loving the denim - not too stretchy but hugs the body and keeps its shape. Anonymous on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037380 Sat, 22 Jun 2019 01:26:52 +0000 Anonymous 2037380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ As for skinnies/slim jeans that have higher rises? It seems to be all about the brand Mother these days. Expensive, but really nice looking jeans.   Anonymous on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037379 Sat, 22 Jun 2019 01:25:11 +0000 Anonymous 2037379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmm.   I agree with you about keeping the little denim top : it's super cute. But I want you to keep the second pair of jeans; they are uber-flattering.    I'm not in love with the skirt - I think you are wise to return it. It's pretty summery and although in wild-card territory, it doesn't seem quite you.nn Angie on "The Return Cycle. Plus a couple of keeps." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-return-cycle-plus-a-couple-of-keeps#post-2037378 Sat, 22 Jun 2019 01:24:16 +0000 Angie 2037378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good job listening to your feelings. You and Mr. Suz crack me up... I LOVE the silhouette of the skirt - especially with the jacket and sneaks. Pretty, chic, flattering. But get that the print isn’t quite right for you. Patterns are emotive. You either love it or you don’t. You don’t. Next. The tops you’re keeping - one classic and one classic-esque. Makes sense when the trends aren’t our friends. KILLER tops for your style. Score. The jeans are good, but not good enough! Good job being fussy. Have you tried Pilcro and Madewell jeans? Maybe we can look see in store on the 15th? Pjs......have you tried Bed Head?