https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 05:43:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return/page/2#post-901897 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:30:13 +0000 Lisa 901897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Pretty dress but I adore the khakis on you in the one size up.&nbsp; I can't wait to see how you style these. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return/page/2#post-898858 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:12:35 +0000 K. Period. 898858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sveta, so glad to hear that I wasn't&nbsp;hallucinating&nbsp;about the pocket linings! &nbsp;Why do they do that?!? &nbsp;I have never been able to figure out why the insist on lining light pants and white pants with white fabric. It always shows through. Why not a mocha color? Granted, it would be hard to match a skin tone for everyone, but a mocha works pretty well and frankly, even a bad skin tone match would be an improvement over white, right? <br /><br />Okay, pocket lining rant over! I'm so glad you are going to be able to make them 100% perfect because they are gorgeous and that color is going to be great fun!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return/page/2#post-898815 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:14:35 +0000 Vicki 898815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the dress, and isn't that great when the universe gives you a little wink like that! &nbsp;So, glad the broken-in khakis worked for you and I vote one size up (smaller pair). &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-898209 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 02:24:51 +0000 Marley 898209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really like the dress.&nbsp; I'm not crazy about pastel khakis, so I'm withholding judgement on them!&nbsp; (As far as size goes though - I think the smaller ones look best.) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-898198 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 02:11:49 +0000 Sveta 898198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you for your feedback, ladies!<br />Rae, I appreciate your honesty, thank you.<br />k, I am going to cut of the pocket lining and sew all of them shut. The fabric of the pants is not see through and quite substantial but white pocket lining shows under the pink fabric. I don't know why wouldn't they use the same color lining on thinner fabric pants...<br />Nicele, you are right: Winners requires a lot of patience and persistence but sometimes they just pay off big time!<br />Day Vies, it is a very interesting comment. I always thought that longer torso makes the legs shorter...anyway I decided to stick with a smaller size because I am afraid they can stretch. There is something about the bigger size bothers me, maybe it is not&nbsp; obvious in the pictures but I feel they look a bit sloppy with too much slouch because fabric is very casual.. <br />Wearing them at home for a couple of days to see if they stretch too much.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-898051 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:55:14 +0000 Day Vies 898051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the dress. I have a couple of CK sheaths too.&nbsp;They are so well made I love where they place the seams -- makes a real difference on such a simple dress.<br /><br />The blush pants are a wonderful twist!&nbsp;I feel like I should kick myself but I can't help it I like the 2 size up pants better. There is something about the slouch that I completely appreciate and how it elongates your torso because they ride lower. It looks flattering to my eye -- somehow the "extra" torso space minimizes the hip.<br /><br />Now I will exit stage right before the rotten tomatoes start.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-897976 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:15:15 +0000 Parsley 897976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Two great finds, Sveta!<br />The dress should be great after some alterations (You're so lucky you have your mom to help!)<br /><br />The pants look wonderful.&nbsp;<u>Definitely</u> the smaller pair, IMO. That blush pink &nbsp;color is so pretty.<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-897942 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 23:49:59 +0000 Aida 897942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Another "yay dress" and "yay 1 size up pants" vote from me. FUN pants https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-897861 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:37:43 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 897861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I LOVE the dress!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I also really like the pants - but I am going against the general consensus and say I like the smaller pair on you.&nbsp; But I am Team Fitted (is there such a team?), not partial to the new baggier trend.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-897857 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:32:06 +0000 Nicole D 897857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Dress is fab! &nbsp;I like it with the oxfords. &nbsp;You could dress it up with a pump too I bet. &nbsp;Nice length too.<br />Way to rock the coral and blush. &nbsp;Agree&nbsp;with the consensus that the 1 size up best. &nbsp;I like them with the beige shoe but oxford looks good too. &nbsp;Nice haul from Winners, I rarely have luck there, but I think I just don't have the patience to look through everything. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-897848 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:23:48 +0000 K. Period. 897848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the dress! It has just enough pizzaz to keep it from being boring. Instead, it is fabulous.&nbsp;<br /><br />I like the trousers, and definitely vote with the bulk of the others for just 1 size up. &nbsp;The only question I have is about transparency. Are they very thin? I have this thing about pants that are too light weight and show the pocket liners. They just drive me nuts. &nbsp;If they do, I would pass. &nbsp;That doesn't mean you have to, though. ;0)&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-897816 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:50:07 +0000 rae 897816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the dress! The pants I didn't love so much, but that might be the wrinkling from being packed... https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-897813 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:44:11 +0000 Sveta 897813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, which size do you prefer - 1 size up on the left&nbsp;or 2 sizes up on the right? <br />Does it mean you don't like the dress? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-897792 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:19:09 +0000 Angie 897792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOVE the pants!! Amazing on you. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-897482 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:22:02 +0000 rachylou 897482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really like both the dress and the pants (smaller size).<br /><br />Re. the graphicness of the dress... you know, on lasses' with very blonde or very black hair, I think the dress would be boring. It would be more of the same. But against your softer colouring, I think it's striking.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-897408 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:32:29 +0000 catgirl 897408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great dress and I say one size up in the pants!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-897406 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:31:25 +0000 Sveta 897406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Karie, I LOVE online ordering from both BR and Gap! The store in our mal is really small and selection is not great. In addition Tall sizes are available online only.<br />The shipping is very fast: I placed my order on March 29 and it arrived on April 2 - and this is counting that March 29 - Apr 1 was a long Easter weekend in Canada!<br />They are also good if you have issues: I have ordered a sweater while thay had 30% off but when it arrived I required a bigger size. I called Gap and even with that sale ended already they send me another size for the sale price.<br /><br />I was leaning towards a smaler size initially so glad to see I was not off my rocker Somehow too much slouch in this very casual fabrication just does not appeal to me as much as in jeans or dressier fabric. Weird, ah?<br />Unless Angie pops in to tell me the dress and&nbsp; khakis should go back I am keeping the smaller size and taking the dress to my mom for altering this weekend https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-897287 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:29:16 +0000 Sara L. 897287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think the dress is great and the black is cool and graphic, not distracting.&nbsp;&nbsp;I prefer the smaller size, but they both look ok.&nbsp; I think it comes down to what sort of fit you are looking for - tailored or slightly slouchy. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-897227 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:36:50 +0000 Transcona Shannon 897227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Funny how that happens with returns, isn't it?<br /><br />The dress is gorgeous on you Sveta and I can totally see you styling it to perfection.<br /><br />I also like the khakis for you and know you will rock these many wonderful ways. As for the sizing, I slightly prefer the larger size but I'm wondering about the "bag out" factor for these. I had a pair of Gap khakis years ago and they bagged quite a bit during the day in the butt. Can you wear both pairs for a bit in the house to see how they hold up?&nbsp;<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-897118 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:27:32 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 897118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The dress is a great find Sveta.&nbsp; It hugs the curve of the derriere in a very flattering but not overtly sexy way.&nbsp; The best of both worlds.<br /><br />I am very tempted by the blush pants too.&nbsp; I prefer the smaller of the two pairs.&nbsp; The larger size looks too loose in the butt area and you still get the relaxed look from the front on the smaller of the sizes.&nbsp; Another best of both worlds - nice looking tush and trendy loose fit on the front.<br /><br />SCORE.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-897115 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:15:29 +0000 krishnidoux 897115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the dress! Absolutely beautiful.&nbsp;And like it better with the nude shoes. You are so lucky to have your own personal seamstress!<br /><br />I like the pants better with the yellow shoes. As for the fit, I think it should be up to you in terms of comfort. Both sizes work to my eye. The smaller size has a more tailored feel to it, while the one size up gives off a more relaxed, sporty look.&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-897103 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:39:47 +0000 Eliza 897103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the dress. &nbsp;I think you can really make it work in a lot of ways.&nbsp;<br /><br />I agree with others that one size up in the khakis works best.&nbsp;<br /><br />Here comes spring! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-897102 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:39:16 +0000 Karie 897102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the dress, the stripe makes it look chic and current. As for the pants, I would go one size up. How was your experience ordering from Gap? I am going to be ordering some pants from them in tall sizes - I wish they would carry tall sizes in their stores! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-897069 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:27:04 +0000 Lyn D. 897069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the dress Sveta!<br />Prefer the pant on the left-1 size up, and the colour is very pretty for Spring. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-896987 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 03:17:35 +0000 Suz 896987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, I know -- it is really the luck of the moment, at Winner's. And I don't get out there enough. But honestly, ours is not a very good one. Having said that, I did get my fab Vince Camuto pea coat there -- one of the best purchases of the year. And I got some great stuff at the Vancouver Winner's.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-896984 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 03:14:43 +0000 Sveta 896984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, ladies. I am glad I was not crazy in liking this dress from the first sign.<br />And the best part about khakis - they come in Tall sizes so they are long enough for me for a full length with some ankle slouch.<br />Suz, I have not seen this dress in the store a week ago. You need to check Winners regularly because they get stuff on the regular basis and good one is gone fast!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-896981 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 03:11:53 +0000 Anonymous 896981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I want that dress and love your ideas for styling it. &nbsp;I like the smaller sized blush pants. &nbsp;I'm considering blush a light neutral. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-896979 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 03:11:11 +0000 Anonymous 896979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am kind of drawn to the blush too! But I think navy and oatmeal will do for me. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-896975 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 03:10:04 +0000 Suz 896975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the dress, Sveta! It is totally you. Why doesn't my Winners stock this stuff.&nbsp;<br /><br />Hey, we will be broken in khaki twins...maybe literally, because I'm sort of attracted to that blush colour myself. Hmmm. You have got me thinking....<br /><br />I prefer one size up. I think they will be useful to you and I know you'll style them brilliantly.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/usual-story-i-went-to-the-store-to-make-a-return#post-896963 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 03:02:57 +0000 Carla 896963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The dress is amazing on you! &nbsp;I could see it styled with the lower heeled pointy toe shoe that is coming into vogue for the spring.<br /><br />I'm not so sure about the pastel pants, but like the closer fit better.