https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 01:22:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant/page/2#post-948559 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:40:12 +0000 Kristin L 948559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Which kind of AT Loft tee is it? I have one of their cotton tees and it's already piling on 1 hip, but on the other (odd?). I have 2 of their linen tops and just bought a third because they've worked well for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant/page/2#post-948491 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 22:52:32 +0000 nancylee 948491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Weighing in late, but I sure hope you decide to keep the cream kimono, Suz. It's so cute on you! &nbsp;And it would be such a fun element to add to your wardrobe. &nbsp;And I'm happy you're keeping the blue flowered jacket.</p> <p>Thanks for the confidence in my kimono rocking ability, btw!&nbsp; Mine came this afternoon...planning to post photos tomorrow.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant/page/2#post-947957 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:05:31 +0000 Mochi 947957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have not read the other replies (including any you may have made, Suz), and am coming very late to the game, but if you're referring the the second pic as the one you need persuading on, I will be honest and say I am not a big fan of it. Just my own poison eye, probably, but to me that red vertical border makes it look bathrobe-y, and also there's something really weirdly ethnic about it, but not Japanese ethnic, so the aesthetic is just jarring to me. Anyway, it is not up to your meticulous standards. I realize cut is important and very elusive, but you can and will do better.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant/page/2#post-947954 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:00:16 +0000 Karie 947954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would try to return the Loft tee - you'll be no worse off if they won't take it back, and better off if they will.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm glad you kept the blue floral jacket - it's so pretty. I don't know if you already answered this question, but are you wearing it to your gala?</p> <p>I vote keep the cream kimono - it'll be a nice summer addition to your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant/page/2#post-947876 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:18:28 +0000 Mia 947876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the kimono on you very much. &nbsp; Seems perfect for your skin tone.</p> <p>Also, so interested in the comment re the hole and some of the other comments re this pesky problem. &nbsp;I have had this happen on many of my "vintage cotton" ones from J. Crew including my favourite. &nbsp;It is very aggravating.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant/page/2#post-947601 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:01:52 +0000 Glory 947601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz I hear what you are saying regarding the kimono. I too am on the fence - probably for the same reason. I do think it looks fab on you - and it is such an interesting and wearable item. Having searched around, I haven't seen anything that merges the modern and kimono as well as these ones from Zara.&nbsp;<br />decisions...decisions </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant/page/2#post-947450 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:59:50 +0000 Hil 947450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I just love that kimono on you! The way you have styled it - well It's the first in the kimono posts that I have seen that I really really love! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant/page/2#post-947438 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:44:58 +0000 Gabrielle 947438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too am disappointed in the quality of the items I am finding in stores. &nbsp;I am not sure what to do about this because the quality seems iffy even in some of the better stores such as Nordstorms. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant/page/2#post-947322 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:28:42 +0000 Suz 947322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all again for your thoughts! I have until Friday to make my absolute decision, but now I'm leaning toward keeping the cream kimono after all, along with the blue floral jacket (which I am wearing right now!) It's not a big expense and will be a happy and useful summer item. Meanwhile, I will look for a real silk kimono for a dressier capsule that fits me better than the blue Zara.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Ruthe, I thought exactly the same thing about the colours and design of the print behind me! As a matter of fact, that print is not Japanese but comes from Israel!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant/page/2#post-947297 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:54:30 +0000 Astrid 947297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad that you're keeping the jacket and I think your reasoning for returning the other pieces is sound. I think I would wait for a different kimono. Maybe have a look at art shows and similar events, like Joy suggested? Chances are that the fabric quality is way better there anyway and it would be unique. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant/page/2#post-947292 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:48:58 +0000 lucyt90 947292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the Zara Kimono, I say, keep it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant/page/2#post-947289 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:44:37 +0000 ruthe 947289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I chuckled when I looked at the picture of you in the kimono. The little picture behind your right shoulder looks like a description of what you're wearing, lol, right down to the same design and colors. That's funny But, all aside, I like the kimono on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant/page/2#post-947270 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:15:29 +0000 Anonymous 947270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You will find a kimono jacket that you like better. I was at an art show this weekend where an artist was selling beautiful hand painted hand washable silk kimono like jackets at a good price. Unfortunately she didn't have many XS left and none in colors I could use but you may find something similar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant/page/2#post-947242 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:11:41 +0000 Mona 947242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I am thrilled that you are keeping the blue jacket. This was my favourite from your haul all along. Sorry to hear about Loft T. So annoying... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant#post-947236 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:11:19 +0000 Jjsloane 947236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the light kimono and beg you to keep. I ordered the M (since they ran out of L while I was shopping)&nbsp;with little hope it will fit. The blue floral blazer was my next favorite on you.&nbsp;<br />I'm with Marley and have avoided Loft and would be rather surprised if they take it back after the draconian way AT treated me for a return.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant#post-947219 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 08:55:28 +0000 annaj 947219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My vote is to keep the kimono, but you really should buy it in a size 6, so that when you find a better one in a month or 2, you can on-sell it to me!! (I can't order from Zara online and my nearest Zara is in Melbourne or Sydney and I'm a few months away from visiting there, by which stage, they won't have that kimono anyway - if they get it at all!). So I love it, and think you need it, so that I can live vicariously!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant#post-947215 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 08:22:35 +0000 harmonica 947215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it on you, but you don't seem super happy about the poly and the print. I'd vote return. PPP </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant#post-947207 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 06:55:23 +0000 CocoLion 947207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did I miss your Zara haul? &nbsp;I love the cream kimono jacket. &nbsp;Please keep it. &nbsp;If it is priced like the one I got, it is an affordable fun fashion splurge.</p> <p>I just ordered a bunch of things from Zara and returned all three pair of the pants and one top. &nbsp;I did keep 4 of the cotton tops, they are basically tee shirts in one form or another and I will wear them. &nbsp;So I guess I kept 50% of the stuff, which isn't too bad. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant#post-947180 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 05:37:00 +0000 AJ 947180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do think the lighter kimono is better in terms of proportions.&nbsp; Does a fun piece need to be PPP?&nbsp; Are you expecting this topper to last for years?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant#post-947173 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 05:16:36 +0000 Marley 947173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both of the kimonos on you - and, full disclosure here - I have ordered both of them to see if one of them will work for me.&nbsp; I need a casual throw-over-whatever-I-am-wearing type of everyday topper and I'm thinking that the lighter one will fill that hole.&nbsp; The darker blue one - I'm not so sure that it will fit into my wardrobe - but, I wanted to see it IRL in order to assess that!<br />Since you already have a dressy black kimono I can understand returning the blue one.<br />I completely "get" what you are saying about the ivory sleeveless top - and come to think of it, I bet I would feel the same way in it.&nbsp; That lacey panel thing definitely takes it into boho and/or little girl territory!<br />I also "get" why you are returning the Japanese print pull-over - its that coral color!&nbsp; - just doesn't work for us!<br />I haven't had good luck with Loft quality - in fact, I haven't shopped there in quite a few years because of that problem.<br />Zara quality is definitely hit and miss.&nbsp; I think that their on-line website is horrible in describing their items - so that does not help if you have to always rely on on-line ordering in order to get their items!&nbsp;Also, the leather that they use in their shoes is pretty stiff - I have loved some of the shoes that they have come out with this year - but they all hurt my feet because of the leather.&nbsp; I think that the quality of their handbags and belts are consistently good.<br />Good job on the PPP Suz! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant#post-947130 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 03:22:03 +0000 Tanya 947130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also really like the white kimono on you, it suits you so well. &nbsp;<br />Sorry about the tee, that is a bummer. &nbsp;It has happened to me many times, even with merino knitwear from decent brands like AT!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant#post-947112 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 02:34:32 +0000 sarah 947112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that kimono on you - it's so summery and fresh. But that's me, not you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant#post-947111 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 02:33:27 +0000 Agnes 947111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have only bought one thing from Zara: a classic trench coat which I am using heaps and it seems fairly well made. &nbsp;I have tried on loads of things and find all the jackets to small, like they are cut rather meanly in the arms. I have fairly skinny arms so I am not sure what that is about.<br />I like the white Kimono on you Suz but I dont like polyester especially for summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant#post-947108 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 02:28:24 +0000 krishnidoux 947108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry about the hole! If you do find the receipt, I encourage you to return it.</p> <p>About Zara: I always take a ton of stuff in the changing rooms and seldom come out with one thing. You have to be careful about the fabric, make, cut etc. I think you did well here. As for the light kimono -&nbsp;&nbsp;which actually is more like a yukata ("<i>bath</i> <i>garment</i>")&nbsp;if one wants to be very picky with words&nbsp;- I agree that the cut looks nice on you. It's a tough one. Worn with jeans, and with a white top,&nbsp;it's quite classy and unexpected. For this, I would keep. But really as a way to make casual wear more luxurious. I can see some nice jewellery accessorizing happening with this too. Such as a discreet pendant or bracelet.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant#post-947107 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 02:26:47 +0000 rae 947107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sort of feel the way Angie does, but if you don't love it then by all means return. but if you do love it and are just worried about it being from Zara, then keep keep keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant#post-947101 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 02:20:07 +0000 Angie 947101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b><i>Urgggh</i></b> on the Loft tee :(. Sorry, Suz. </p> <p>The kimono jacket is not a trend that wafts in and out of style. It's an avant garde piece with staying power and longevity - which I mentioned in my post. </p> <p>I vote keep the white kimono jacket. It doesn't need to be a good quality piece. Buying it from Zara is perfect! And it's perfect on you, Suz. Wear it in the Summer and make hay while the sun shines. </p> <p>So glad you're keeping the blue floral blazer </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant#post-947100 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 02:19:35 +0000 Echo 947100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am clearly outvoted here, but I really love the light kimono top on you. It looks fantastic, and I can see it working with a lot of outfits. Additionally, I am not sure how long the legs on the kimono trend will be, so I would enjoy it now lest your return it only to find that by the time your find the PERFECT one the trend is over and you actually don't really want one anymore.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant#post-947085 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 02:08:33 +0000 Deborah 947085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well Suz, I have to say that I adore that Kimono on you BUT you need to adore it not me!&nbsp; I do agree with you that if this trend continues, there will be lots of options at differing price points.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sorry about your other top that is so disappointing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant#post-947082 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 02:04:14 +0000 Anonymous 947082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are a wise woman. I hope you keep the blue jacket. It goes so well with your blue dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-zara-haul-and-quality-rant#post-947069 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 01:44:22 +0000 bj1111 947069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you let the white kimono go even if you did like it. Much better use of resources...like nas! </p>