https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/very-happy-with-my-br-purchases Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:55:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/very-happy-with-my-br-purchases#post-1878558 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 02:43:31 +0000 Linda 1878558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too warm for me, yes <b>Zibbets.&nbsp; </b>Oh no, great in store sale prices?&nbsp; Must. resist. temptation!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/very-happy-with-my-br-purchases#post-1878372 Sat, 13 Jan 2018 14:58:10 +0000 Suz 1878372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you found success with these. I had success at BR also this winter. </p> <p>I got the merino turtlenecks as well (3 of them) but I am seem to be the exception on these...I ordered a size up for a bit of fluidity (my regular size felt a bit snug and too thin/ transparent). But I find them itchy as all get out on my neck (and I'm a huge turtleneck lover as a rule!) Oh well. It's like footwear -- you don't know until you try it out sometimes.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also got a merino pullover with a scallop neck. It is a bit better, but still much itchier to me than my previous BR merino. So I'm disappointed with the merino quality this year.&nbsp;</p> <p>Meanwhile, I <b>ADORE</b> and am getting lots of wear from my Sloan plaid pants, my red military jacket, and my plaid jacket.&nbsp;</p> <p>Love the items you purchased!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/very-happy-with-my-br-purchases#post-1878305 Sat, 13 Jan 2018 10:04:16 +0000 jussie 1878305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow I love that mini capsule.<br /> Just perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/very-happy-with-my-br-purchases#post-1877684 Thu, 11 Jan 2018 15:51:50 +0000 K.M. 1877684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Zibbets</b>, that was going to be my next question... how much was the discount... I should HURRY to my local BR!!!! I've been dreaming of this scarf for a long time! And I love your description of how you styled it. I find that look just so, so naturally chic.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/very-happy-with-my-br-purchases#post-1877674 Thu, 11 Jan 2018 15:07:23 +0000 Zibbets 1877674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Linda</b>, cashmere can be too warm sometimes. Is that what you have found? <br />Thanks, <b>Angie</b>! I'm wearing the magenta sweater today. Maybe I can get someone to take a pic. I'm having trouble finding time to do it. It's so dark in my house before I leave and again by the time I get home.<br /><b>K.M.</b>, the sales are way better in store than they are online. I scored mine at 60% off sale prices. Too good to pass up.<br />Thanks <b>Windchime</b>! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/very-happy-with-my-br-purchases#post-1877539 Thu, 11 Jan 2018 02:14:39 +0000 Windchime 1877539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great mini capsule, and the faux fur scarf is just wonderful! How fun! As you said, a little frivolity is welcome in winter.</p> <p>Glad you found some things that you're enjoying a lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/very-happy-with-my-br-purchases#post-1877533 Thu, 11 Jan 2018 02:04:14 +0000 K.M. 1877533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What great pieces, alone and together! I had seen this scarf but in a different color on their website a while ago and I even marked it as a Find here. It's gorgeous... I love the different textures and the "pull through" fastening. On their website it doesn't seem to be on sale, but maybe I should go check my local store... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/very-happy-with-my-br-purchases#post-1877422 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 19:47:43 +0000 Angie 1877422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm happy you're happy, and hope to see you model your wears soon, <b>Zibbets.</b>&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/very-happy-with-my-br-purchases#post-1877404 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 19:06:46 +0000 Linda 1877404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to read more raves for the washable merinos from BR.&nbsp; I'm waiting on 2 V necks this week.&nbsp; I'm not a fan of cashmere (I know, weird, eh), but love merino wool for cold weather wear.&nbsp; </p> <p>The navy fur is a very cute accessory!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/very-happy-with-my-br-purchases#post-1877394 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 18:15:45 +0000 Zibbets 1877394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Toban</b> and <b>Katerina</b>, thanks for the kind words!</p> <p><b>Beth Ann</b>, I love lined trousers, don't you? A few years ago I was shopping with a friend whose first language isn't English, so when she suggested some plaid pants for me and I asked, "Are they lined?" she looked confused and said, "Yes, they are lined." She thought I was talking about the lines on the outside. They are unlined, but I bought them anyway.</p> <p><b>Lisa P</b>, I saw a scarf like yours when I went back the second time! It was too late for me to swap, but yours is definitely more versatile than mine. Our scarves are cousins maybe, instead of twins. Fun!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/very-happy-with-my-br-purchases#post-1877341 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 16:30:17 +0000 Anonymous 1877341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried on the tie-sleeve sweater too, but sadly, on my body it's super-frumpy. &nbsp;I wish their sweaters fit differently. Glad to hear you found all of those winners though! &nbsp;And I too bought a different version of the navy fur - mine is long and narrow and can be wrapped around my neck a few times. &nbsp;Love wearing it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/very-happy-with-my-br-purchases#post-1877334 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 16:23:31 +0000 Beth Ann 1877334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't had lined trousers in years, but they feel so yummy, when the fit is right!&nbsp; Thanks for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/very-happy-with-my-br-purchases#post-1877329 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 16:17:48 +0000 Katerina 1877329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, great pieces all of them!! Love especially the pink sweater. Thanks for the review! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/very-happy-with-my-br-purchases#post-1877297 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 14:59:51 +0000 Toban 1877297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for this review! The sweaters go lovely with the plaid pants. Cozy winter chic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/very-happy-with-my-br-purchases#post-1877294 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 14:48:36 +0000 Zibbets 1877294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When Angie raved about her washable navy merino turtleneck from Banana Republic, I thought it might work for me too and wow, does it ever! I'm wearing it for the first time today with the plaid pants and blue suede flats and I feel fantastic. Both pieces run true to size and are itch free. The pants are lined and very comfortable. They're a little different than the photo - they have a concealed closure at the waist instead of the exposed button shown. </p> <p>The pink sweater and navy faux fur scarf were on sale after Christmas. As soon as I got them home, I styled them exactly as BR had in the store, with dark, straight leg jeans and blue suede wedges, and headed out for a casual date night with DH. I felt cozy, trendy, a little glitzy, and fabulous and he loved it too. The sweater is wool and cashmere so it feels like wearing a cozy cloud. Sleeves are full length - the bow is right at my wrist bone, and the sizing is pretty true or a little generous. The only one they had in the store in the bright magenta color was an XS and I almost didn't try it on since I usually wear a small. It fit perfectly. A few days later, I tried on the XS in the navy and it seemed a little short in the body so I bought the S. All three tops will go with the plaid pants. The scarf was way on sale in the store, otherwise I probably wouldn't have considered it, but it's well made and feels cozy and delicious around my neck. The color works with my two dress coats which are camel and charcoal. I welcome a little frivolity in the dark and cold of winter and the warmth and wearability make it practical. </p>