https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 11:46:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year/page/2#post-807012 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:19:17 +0000 jenanded 807012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A black and grey floral moto jacket - 2 sizes smaller than I need.... bought in the 2hour dash out from a conference out of town. Always amazes me that I can even get them on in the store... have done this with shoes before today as well... ?!?!? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year/page/2#post-806976 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:58:44 +0000 Amy 806976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wanted a cool shearling jacket and bought the one pictured below at a super discount. When it arrived, I was surprised at how atrociously fake it looked in person. I love a good faux shearling, but the fuzzy part was REALLY shiny. When I put it on, tons of the fuzz fell out...all over me and my bedroom floor. I'm still vacuuming it up. The pocket linings were unfinished and the seams were coming apart. To make matters worse, the jacket had the temerity to look good on me, when I squinted my eyes and ignored the quality issues.</p> <p>I stupidly had not checked the product information closely enough to notice that the company from which I bought it was located in China. To return it, I would have to pay half the price of the coat. The declared value of the item is only $5. hahahahaha!</p> <p>My husband thinks I should just wear it and toss it when it falls to pieces. I think I will. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year/page/2#post-806954 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:51:46 +0000 DonnaF 806954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My expensive full price Dansko sandals that got great reviews for comfort and style. The style and color are fine and the left side feels great. But my right foot is the fussier one, and I think the angle is too steep and the forefoot a bit too narrow for me. I bought and returned something like three pairs to find the loosest ones. And I've already tried stretching them, adding inserts to lessen the angle, etc. I will continue to try to stretch this baby because I'm stubborn. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year/page/2#post-805665 Mon, 31 Dec 2012 12:59:30 +0000 Mochi 805665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Krishnidoux, I never would have suspected those pretty, low-heeled shoes would cause such problems. </p> <p>I didn't think I could squeeze in a second stupid purchase right under the wire, but now I have to include the too-tight Cole Haan boots I would look at every couple of days, thinking, "I'd better ship them back," and then of course the 30 days passed and they're now mine to figure out how to deal with. Gah, procrastinator me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year/page/2#post-803049 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:36:24 +0000 krishnidoux 803049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Then there were Beautifeel kitten heel patent sandals (on sale, still expensive):<br /> <a href="http://www.justourshoes.com/shoes/21-929/beautifeel-khloe.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.justourshoes.com/sh.....khloe.html</a><br /> Straps dig perfidiously into my feet! They only feel as beautiful as their name promises when sitting down. </p> <p>Funny how we want to forget these things... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year/page/2#post-803042 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:28:47 +0000 krishnidoux 803042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun!</p> <p>By far, my worst mistake this year was this skirt. Maxi (I'm short) and transparent with a ridiculous mini opaque slip... full price!!! What was I thinking?</p> <p>I tried to have the slip changed: impossible. Then to have it shorten: would cost about double its original price. </p> <p>Then, not long after, this sweater: shape is blah and colour is not good for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year/page/2#post-803002 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 10:52:34 +0000 fashionista 803002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One black and white vertical stripped blazer that when I wear makes me look like a zebra, if not that a clown. I hate that model who wore that and lured me into buying it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year/page/2#post-802904 Tue, 25 Dec 2012 21:42:25 +0000 Caro in Oz 802904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't buy for this season but last winter I bought a wool sleeveless vest - which itches no matter what I wear under it. No. More. Wool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year/page/2#post-802903 Tue, 25 Dec 2012 21:41:50 +0000 rute 802903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gold oxfords. So comfy but they are just not me.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year/page/2#post-802839 Tue, 25 Dec 2012 16:51:10 +0000 christieanne 802839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know if they were bad purchases but some of the things i bought early on in my new job, i don't really wear much. I should have waited longer to see what I really needed and would be right for work. None of it was big $$ outlay and I think I will consign a few items now -- a cashmere sweater with monet-ish design that just isn't my style, a couple of skirts that I just won't wear (too dressy) and some wrap style tops that are too fussy for my bustline. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year/page/2#post-802834 Tue, 25 Dec 2012 15:37:29 +0000 ManidipaM 802834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>::blush:: Might be the pair of maternity sleep bras I bought on sale because they *seemed* to be my size (didn't try on) --- which I couldn't grapple myself into even in month 1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year#post-802749 Tue, 25 Dec 2012 03:16:24 +0000 Jaime 802749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh boy, luckily I can't remember all the stupid things I dragged home from the thrift store, although much less than in the past, still too much. But most of that is long gone and I conveniently forget it as soon as it leaves the house. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year#post-802739 Tue, 25 Dec 2012 02:10:30 +0000 Mochi 802739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I think that blue tunic you mention got a KILLER rating, no? I like it...consider it the item out of your comfort zone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year#post-802738 Tue, 25 Dec 2012 02:06:15 +0000 Mochi 802738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hate to say it, but while perhaps not well-considered, none of your purchases rise to my level of stupidity and suckerdom. Nice tries, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year#post-802737 Tue, 25 Dec 2012 02:06:11 +0000 modgrl 802737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A white jacket. I "needed" it. Still haven't worn it. </p> <p>Seychelles heels. They killed my feet and broke on the first wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year#post-802722 Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:54:40 +0000 Mia 802722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A black sweater dress on sale. Like I needed another black item. Still not worn..<br /> Hoping that because it is classic and great quality that it will come into its own soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year#post-802712 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 22:54:26 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 802712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can think of two: a pair of Tom's aztec print cross strap wedges that are just too narrow for my feet. I convinced myself that the fabric would stretch, and then it was too late to return them. And a horse print skater dress from ASOS that is adorable, but it's really too young for me. Also waited too long to return that. I think the two items total $100. Could be worse, I guess. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year#post-802708 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 22:50:13 +0000 Anonymous 802708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A really beautiful pair of low-heeled dress pumps. They are gorgeous but I have exactly zero need for them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year#post-802700 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 22:26:33 +0000 lyn* 802700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I learned my lesson. It wasn't ebay. It was that stupid Etsy seller. Also same thing happened with eShakti. The things that did arrive were terrible quality, stained my washing machine, and I got dinged on customs from India. Never again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year#post-802681 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:45:01 +0000 Suz 802681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, thanks, Deborah! I do love the colour and that is what convinced me to buy it. I hope I'll get a bit more wear out of it over the winter. Sigh.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year#post-802674 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:40:00 +0000 ironkurtin 802674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty sure I can't name just one.</p> <p>Also, Mochi - ebay is totally tipped toward the buyer these days. As a seller, I should know. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year#post-802673 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:38:20 +0000 Deborah 802673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I still think that blue tunic is stunning...I just don't see it as a mistake at all:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year#post-802668 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:32:34 +0000 Transcona Shannon 802668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Probably the floral skinny jeans. What was I thinking??? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year#post-802667 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:30:40 +0000 Suz 802667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gah, NOW it comes back to me. My stupidest purchases were a black dress and a teal tunic/dress. The black one just looked DUMB on me; I don't know what I was thinking. Actually, I DO know what I was thinking. It looked fantastic on another woman who was trying it on at the time. I wanted to look good in it, so I persuaded myself that I did. It was costly, too, even on sale. I wore it twice, hated myself in it, and promptly sent it off to Mo. I'm so relieved it looks good on her. She got a Killer rating in it, in fact. </p> <p>And the tunic? Well, I have managed to wear it once so far.</p> <p>Note: I bought BOTH these items on the same day. What did my horoscope say? </p> <p>I'll add that I was wearing sale goggles. </p> <p>Also, I had just come to some sort of so-called epiphany about my new style direction and I think I wanted to go out and fill my closet with clothes that matched my aspirational style. Not that these garments DO, exactly. Which makes it all even weirder. The sale prices convinced me that they were great items for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year#post-802662 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:09:12 +0000 Lyn D. 802662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A bit like Zaps; a pair of wedged sandals that were so tall that I could not drive in them. They also flop around when I attempt to walk! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year#post-802658 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:56:11 +0000 Keix 802658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been wanting a colorful pencil skirt from J.Crew for years, and I finally bought a purple double-serge no. 2 this spring. It fits exactly, but it's not comfortable at all once I sit down and the cotton wrinkles a lot. My lifestyle is too casual in the first place for pencil skirts, and a non-stretch cotton pencil skirt that only looks good standing up is a closet orphan that I can't quite give up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year#post-802650 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:40:58 +0000 Karie 802650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A blue beaded peasant skirt with an elastic waist. Ick! Even the description sounds awful. Originally it appealed to my boho side, but the elastic waist with all those gathers makes me look like I've gained about 50 lbs. It's by a designer that I don't really even care for, so I don't know why I was looking at that clothing rack in the first place.<br /> New Year's Resolution: No stupid purchases! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year#post-802649 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:35:05 +0000 Mochi 802649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no, lyn!</p> <p>I hate hate hate hate hate ebay when it comes to disputes--this was a few years ago so don't know if it's changed, but they told me that as long as the seller had a working telephone number or email then ebay wasn't going to get involved because technically I had direct access to the seller to "work things out"....I stopped ebay purchases from that time on. </p> <p>At least I got my fake shoes. I'm really sorry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year#post-802645 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:25:18 +0000 lyn* 802645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A custom grey wool coat.</p> <p>$300 ... and the seller will not respond to me; and $50 shipping = down the drain. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-stupidest-thing-i-bought-this-year#post-802638 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:09:17 +0000 Janet 802638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, it's probably a good sign that nothing is springing immediately to mind -- I think I was pretty smart about returning most of my mistakes quickly. Oh! No, wait, I did think of one. A cute pinstripe spring blazer that ended up being not quite boyfriendy enough and not quite fitted enough. I dont know what i was thinking -- must have had the sale goggles on. I bought it at a boutique with a tight return policy and forgot to return within their window of time, so the jacket is hiding in a bag for consignment. </p>