https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weird-shopping-at-br Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:06:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weird-shopping-at-br#post-2220438 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 04:37:38 +0000 Anonymous 2220438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So frustrating. &nbsp;I have not been in a mall in at least 2 years. &nbsp;That means BR., Chico’s, etc. I get to The Rack and TJMaxx about once a month, but do not see anything I want to buy. &nbsp;You need something that you will wear in that beautiful butterfly pattern. &nbsp;<div>One local store said they were told not to expect Halloween stuff and that it will sell out early, depending on if Halloween happens this year. The advice was to buy early. &nbsp;</div><div>I have said that I would buy second hand except for a few HEWIs&nbsp;</div><div>And so far I have stuck to that. &nbsp;I plan to refresh my fall/winter wardrobe by shopping second hand. &nbsp;The exception may be some browns or taupe. &nbsp; I don”t think I have enough pull on full length pants and will be looking for those in a nice heavy Ponte fabric or velvet.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weird-shopping-at-br#post-2220432 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 02:50:34 +0000 Jaime 2220432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The midi dress is gorgeous and I love a good zebra print! I do think it is a pandemic supply chain/labor shortage problem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weird-shopping-at-br#post-2220417 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:59:03 +0000 Debbie 2220417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>CocoLion-Vent anytime. Everything is so frustrating right now.i can’t imagine ordering for a restaurant right now.</p> <p>BR is knocking it out of the park but shipping is a factor. I can’t quite figure it out. My order was well over the limit so it shipped free but it looks like somethings don’t ship free. I don’t know. I am so tried of trying to figure it out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weird-shopping-at-br#post-2220397 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 22:43:13 +0000 Anonymous 2220397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great print! BR has been knocking it out of the park lately!<br /> I did notice that now they're saying free shipping over $50 with rewards. Hopefully that won't be the only way to get free shipping. Sick of the retail games :/ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weird-shopping-at-br#post-2220366 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 21:13:43 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2220366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coco lion, we all need to vent sometimes. Nuance dream had a great comment on the labor shortage in last week’s links post in the forum. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weird-shopping-at-br#post-2220349 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 20:08:58 +0000 CocoLion 2220349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That just seemed like a thread hijack.&nbsp; I guess I needed to vent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weird-shopping-at-br#post-2220348 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 20:08:12 +0000 CocoLion 2220348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have heard these are the things disrupting the supply chain.<br />1) Containers.&nbsp; Shipping containers are in short supply, and they are much more expensive that they used to be.<br />2) Staff shortages at ports.&nbsp; Ships waiting in the harbor to be unloaded.<br />3) Trucking labor shortages to bring items to warehouses.<br />4) Warehouse "picker" shortages.<br />5) Chip shortages.&nbsp; This affects many things from manufacturing equipment to trucks.&nbsp; For example, Diestel turkey farms is short two trucks because they are waiting for sensors to fix the trucks.&nbsp; This results in not being able to get the turkey products to market.&nbsp; I mention Diestel because it is in my county.</p> <p>As the person who does all of the purchasing for my restaurant, I spend an 2-3 hours each week just searching for alternatives to things that are out.&nbsp; Everything from chicken tenders to steaks to paper and plastics have been short this year.&nbsp; I will go to great lengths to find things so we aren't "out" of something on the menu.&nbsp; Customers have no idea the time and extra expense.&nbsp; I am exhausted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weird-shopping-at-br#post-2220283 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:19:46 +0000 VintageDawn 2220283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Def supply chain issues, plus maybe a combo of switching out to winter merchandise and back to school + college + work in person?&nbsp; &nbsp;I needed to buy an outfit for my daughter 2 weeks ago and stopped at Kohls, it was cleared out.&nbsp; Depressing even, went back Saturday to return one of the sizes and it was a completely different store full of merchandise. OTOH the Target chocolate chip section was totally empty...</p> <p>That print is beautiful, I can't decide if I like the teal or the mustard better, they are both great!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weird-shopping-at-br#post-2220237 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:45:51 +0000 lyn67 2220237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You scared me to death Debbie:-(, otherwise gorgeous print you could buy the blouse instead of the dress perhaps easier for you and more common(?) to wear...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weird-shopping-at-br#post-2220123 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 13:57:16 +0000 Angie 2220123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with<b> Suz, Helena</b> and <b>cat2. </b>Get the butterfly print! It will be gorgeous for you,<i><b></b></i><b> Debbie</b><i><b></b></i>! And good for TX. The weather is in your favour for a while. No need for toppers. Wait for the animal print to go on sale. </p> <p>I’m surprised at how well retailers are doing despite supply chain struggles! Online shopping cannot keep up with the demand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weird-shopping-at-br#post-2220110 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 13:33:08 +0000 cat2 2220110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Given we are in maybe the beginning of the second chapter of the pandemic — some vaccinations, but not on the global scale we need — it’s amazing our supply chain has held up as well as it has. The butterfly is a really unique print. I would spring for it now, and wait for the animal print to go on sale, because if you lose it there are likely to be similar pieces available. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weird-shopping-at-br#post-2220107 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 13:02:44 +0000 Helena 2220107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw some of those butterfly print pieces in store the other day ... They are really lovely. I say go for it!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weird-shopping-at-br#post-2220087 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 09:27:10 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2220087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Picturing Fabbers floating around the living room in that butterfly print, because where else to wear it, lol. It is pretty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weird-shopping-at-br#post-2220076 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:00:46 +0000 rachylou 2220076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The ports are truly backed up and thus so is trucking! It’s crazy. I personally have a situation with coffee cup lids… and many other things.</p> <p>Go for the butterfly print! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weird-shopping-at-br#post-2220070 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:07:25 +0000 Star (Lise) 2220070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I see the other colors show the front.&nbsp; Very short, yes as a tunic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weird-shopping-at-br#post-2220069 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:05:20 +0000 Star (Lise) 2220069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the zebra print shirt dress from what I can see.&nbsp; Only the back view is shown which is a bit weird. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weird-shopping-at-br#post-2220064 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 04:57:05 +0000 Debbie 2220064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Suz and MsMaven. I think it is the pandemic. I don’t think shopping will ever be fully the same.</p> <p>Tanya you are right. I have debated all evening about placing an order but that’s what’s stopping me. I don’t want to buy it and then Monday there be a coupon. It’s all so strange. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weird-shopping-at-br#post-2220063 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 04:23:53 +0000 Tanya 2220063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, very peculiar.&nbsp; &nbsp;Like Suz says, it must be related to the pandemic.</p> <p>I have noticed the butterfly print myself, it is simply stunning.&nbsp; I am quite set on getting it in the wrap top (wrap tops are my thing), and am waiting for a sale/promo to apply to it, even if it hasn't so far.&nbsp; &nbsp;I was thinking that BR is going to have a hard time getting customers like myself to pay full price when for years 40% off or similar was the norm.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weird-shopping-at-br#post-2220061 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 04:05:06 +0000 MsMaven 2220061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It has been so long since I've been in any store except the grocery store or drug store. I've thought about gong to the mall, a trip that would include BR, a usual stop, but I can't bring myself to do it.</p> <p>I agree, the butterfly print is gorgeous. Again, it doesn't matter what I wear these days. If it would make me happy to wear at home I'd buy it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weird-shopping-at-br#post-2220057 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 03:50:46 +0000 Suz 2220057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting. I guess this must be pandemic and possibly weather related? It must be awfully difficult for retailers now. I liked some of the new blouses (at least in theory, on line!)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/weird-shopping-at-br#post-2220055 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 03:26:09 +0000 Debbie 2220055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know we live in strange times but this has never happened to me on this scale. I was in BR this afternoon and the store was almost empty of merchandise. There were a few women shopping. A salesperson was keeping up with everyone. If you were looking at an item she looked on line to see if they had your size or similar. Another lady shopping was showing me something and when the saleslady came over she asked her what was going. There trucks have been delayed and they are just trying to help. It was a little distracting but I saw things I might not have seen otherwise. In these time I guess you have to do what you have to do to survive.</p> <p>This butterfly print is amazing. That midi dress would be mine if I could figure out where to wear it. I am thinking about buying the animal print and wearing it as a tunic. The jacket is very cute but none of this was in my size in the store. i really want a piece of that butterfly print.</p> <p>What do you think? </p>