https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-satisfaction-of-returning-purchases-that-are-not-perfect Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 17:45:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-satisfaction-of-returning-purchases-that-are-not-perfect#post-494471 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:44:46 +0000 Makrame 494471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Angie, I shudder to think what I would do if we did not have easy returns. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-satisfaction-of-returning-purchases-that-are-not-perfect#post-494469 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:43:15 +0000 Makrame 494469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire, since I am an apple, for me "fit well" means flowing and not emphasizing my belly too much, so this may not be much help for you.</p> <p>The pictures of polyester blouses are #1 and #2 below (Pleione from Norstrom and ATLoft), and the silk one in #3 is from JCrew. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-satisfaction-of-returning-purchases-that-are-not-perfect#post-494432 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:44:40 +0000 Angie 494432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The perks of living in the US </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-satisfaction-of-returning-purchases-that-are-not-perfect#post-494414 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:17:10 +0000 Anonymous 494414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know exACTly what you are talking about! I get the same rush from returning something *not-quite-right* as I do when making a purchase! It's like I get a new lease on life and I get to try again without losing any money.</p> <p>I'm making a mental note of the stores you mentioned that will allow returns even after trying the item and washing it. BTW, where did you get your new silk blouses that fit so well? Are they featured in a WIW? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-satisfaction-of-returning-purchases-that-are-not-perfect#post-494406 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:01:14 +0000 Amy 494406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree too! This is a new thing for me, because I used to feel guilty whenever I returned items. I felt like I must not have done a "good enough" job looking things over in the dressing room. Sometimes, you can only make up your mind about an item after trying it on with other things you own and sometimes, you just need to distance yourself from the store's environment where everything seems so exciting, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-satisfaction-of-returning-purchases-that-are-not-perfect#post-494385 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:22:31 +0000 Mochi 494385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally agree, Makrame--there's something equally as satisfying in returning something as there is in realizing you've bought something perfect that you know you'll keep! Just knowing exactly what is good enough for you...makes everything so cut and dried and confidence-inspiring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-satisfaction-of-returning-purchases-that-are-not-perfect#post-494383 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:19:21 +0000 Makrame 494383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been buying and returning a ton of stuff lately, and I find that it gives me a feeling of deep satisfaction. It's nice to feel like only things that will really get used and worn often are staying.</p> <p>This also slants my purchases more and more towards stores that have fairly lenient return policies. I want to be able to return something that is truly awful even after I cut off the tags and wash it.</p> <p>I ordered a lot of things from Lansend on a super-sale. All reasonably useful items - layering turtlenecks, button-down shirts - at unbelievable prices. All of them (except maybe one turtleneck) either have been returned to Sears already or are going back soon because they are pretty lackluster. </p> <p>The turtlenecks are fairly thin and slightly baggy at the same time. They don't give me any shape at all, just kind of hang loose - turns out, even for a layering turtleneck, it would be nice to have at least some shape, I can see this clearly by comparison with my Talbots turtleneck. The button downs, while fairly nicely fitted around the waist, have this overall stiffness about them - my new soft silk and polyester blouses fit so much better.</p> <p>I also sent back a pair of really nice boots that, after 4 or 5 wears, started really hurting my feet - thanks to Endless wonderful return policy, they were still returnable.</p> <p>The only dissatisfying return I have to make is sending back a pair of Paige Hidden Hills - 6pm sent me a 27 instead of 29 by mistake (I couldn't figure out why they were barely closing on my until I saw the tag). Now they are out of my size. I just might cave in and order them from Amazon at a higher price because my pair of Hidden Hills in size 30 is falling off of me lately.</p> <p>I know a lot of people mentioned getting really picky after joining YLF, so I just wanted say that it actually makes one feel pretty good - like you are adding new things with some thought and deliberation.</p> <p>Happy holidays, everyone, and I hope you all get gifts you like and don't have to return! </p>