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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: What’s the bane of your clothing existence? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:14:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Kari on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence/page/2#post-2334635 Sun, 13 Aug 2023 19:15:47 +0000 Kari 2334635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Limited clothing size ranges, both those that only offer straight sizes/stop at about a US 16-18, AND those that grudgingly offer plus sizes but smaller sizes only (stopping at about a US 24 or so), charge more for plus sizes, and only offer a small sliver of their range for those of us in large bodies. Janet on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence/page/2#post-2334575 Sun, 13 Aug 2023 11:15:09 +0000 Janet 2334575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Indigoprint, bras, yes, 1000%. You have no idea how deeply envious I am of people who can go without, or get away with little scraps of fabric cut into a vaguely bra-like shape. Getting the right fit, lift, shape, some semblance of comfort, and maybe if it’s not too much to ask, a bit of sexiness or prettiness, in a bra of my size requirements is an exercise in frustration. My last bra stockup (from about two years ago) is starting to get worn out, and I am hoping to change size a bit so I’ve been putting off a refresh, but it’s getting a little dicey, and I dread it. marija on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence/page/2#post-2334573 Sun, 13 Aug 2023 11:00:36 +0000 marija 2334573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Why don’t manufacturers listen to the people! Anyway, mine are shoes.  I have large feet.  It’s almost impossible to find comfortable and particular for an occasion shoes. Sigh.  Indigoprint on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence/page/2#post-2334464 Sat, 12 Aug 2023 15:13:57 +0000 Indigoprint 2334464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Bras in general....getting the right fit, comfortable, style that you like, fabric that you want, reasonable price and then they quit making it anne on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence/page/2#post-2334431 Sat, 12 Aug 2023 09:46:34 +0000 anne 2334431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What was annoying me today was that I am looking for a floaty shirt dress, and I want one with a proper full collar, not just a band collar. But hearty amen to most of the above. I only buy padded exercises bras when the padding is stitched in. (from Cotton on, for the Aussies) I need all the padding I can get! Cee on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence/page/2#post-2334416 Sat, 12 Aug 2023 03:19:06 +0000 Cee 2334416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes to all of the above posts ! Style Fan on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence/page/2#post-2334391 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 23:19:00 +0000 Style Fan 2334391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Those itchy labels on the back of shirts.  Why do they do that? Chicken cutlets!  I cut them out or don't buy them.  Annoying.  What is the point? But the best one I read here is delayed disaster items.  I have had too many of those. Bee on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence/page/2#post-2334306 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:26:47 +0000 Bee 2334306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thick elastic waistbands on my yoga short that I usually wear under short dresses and skirts. They’re almost always too loose, causing visible lines/bulk under my clothes, or too tight, causing extreme discomfort and even digestion issues. Over the knee socks that simply won’t stay up. I’m taking about the thick cotton or woolen ones, not the lacy lingerie thigh-highs that usually have some kind of plastic lining at the top that makes them adhere to your skin (although I do have issues with those as well due to my chicken legs) . Carol on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence/page/2#post-2334262 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 23:05:53 +0000 Carol 2334262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I had to fix the pads in my bathing suit the other day, and it was like an IQ test. The bane of my clothing existence is proportions. I just don't pay attention on a daily basis, and so I am forever making my legs look short with flat shoes and untucked shirts.  BrieN on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence/page/2#post-2334214 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:46:22 +0000 BrieN 2334214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Agreeing with all the previous comments especially the itchy labels one. As a rule I take them all off. If I forget a couple of bandaids over the label has done in a pinch. Adding low/wide arm holes on garments to the list, especially sleeveless garments. I wonder if they get the proportions right on their size 0 fit model and then size up everything including the arm holes? Idk but it’s very annoying. lyn67 on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence/page/2#post-2334213 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:40:08 +0000 lyn67 2334213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hah, with  'delayed disaster items' Helena covered them all!:-) I'm tired to match my DH's 100+ socks every 2 weeks-all navy and/or black! Like- does he  really have all that many feet, or what!!!:-))) Barbara Diane on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence/page/2#post-2334148 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 01:02:40 +0000 Barbara Diane 2334148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Finding shoes that fit my toes and stay on my heels. Staysfit on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence/page/2#post-2334144 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 23:05:46 +0000 Staysfit 2334144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, ditto the chicken cutlets in sports bras!  I have learned to avoid them…. Falling between sizes is probably my #1.  Short sleeves on the small size and too wide a torso on the larger size, etc. cjh on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence/page/2#post-2334143 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 22:38:52 +0000 cjh 2334143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Logo tshirts, or brand names on lots of things. As my mom used to say, if they put the logo on the front, they should pay the wearer to be the walking advertisement. Also, unisex tshirts which are too tight in the neck and hips and too wide in the shoulders, but they have cute designs. Poppy K on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence#post-2334136 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 20:40:08 +0000 Poppy K 2334136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Find the right underwear for the right outfit Helena on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence#post-2334121 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 18:24:05 +0000 Helena 2334121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Unfrumped, can I build on your brilliant idea and say 'delayed disaster items' in general? Shoes, shirts that right up, knickers that ride down, pants that pull knicks down lol ... all these things that are undiscernible until you can't return anymore ... sooo annoying!! DonnaF on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence#post-2334119 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 18:07:54 +0000 DonnaF 2334119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Seams that pucker, especially after the first wash even without a trip through the dryer. Suz on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence#post-2334116 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 17:26:13 +0000 Suz 2334116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ OMG.  Delayed disaster shoes!  That is a perfect description.    Anne on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence#post-2334105 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:12:49 +0000 Anne 2334105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Maybe not a bane with any of my actual clothes, but it certainly has made clothes shopping difficult lately: I'm going to go with all the cut-outs, overly-puffed sleeves, bows, and general "little girl" aesthetic plaguing women's dresses. And if it's not the little girl aesthetic, it's often plunging necklines and backs, and thigh-high slits. When a dress is so bold as to combine elements from both of these categories ... HOLD MY BEER. :) Angie on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence#post-2334100 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 14:21:36 +0000 Angie 2334100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ "Delayed Disaster Shoes" That wins best comment of the day. Thanks unfrumped!  unfrumped on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence#post-2334099 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 14:12:53 +0000 unfrumped 2334099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lot of ditto. Delayed Disaster shoes. Like, whaaat? Tags sewn in seams in a way that deforms the seam. Brand logos! I have at times found an otherwise perfect handbag or clothing item or shoe but just have to walk away. Even with considering various possible removal or concealment strategies. Being “ between sizes” or things either shrinks or not shrining as planned for- especially tops. Apparently I am super- sensitive about some aspects of fit and when that goes off the tiniest bit I won’t wear it any more. “ Crew necks” that actually have a degree of scoop in front. So many T style tops have that. RobinF on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence#post-2334094 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 14:02:09 +0000 RobinF 2334094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Haha yes to all of the above! Definitely with you on the itchy tags. Sometimes it is the edge of the tag and sometimes the thread they use is pokey (plastic maybe?) but they drive me crazy. And don't get me started on pilly sweaters! Angie on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence#post-2334088 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:46:45 +0000 Angie 2334088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ HAH :) I echo all of you! With Bijou on the knitwear pilling at #1. Uncomfortable shoes that you thought were comfy, so with Suz at #2.  LaPed on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence#post-2334072 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:03:53 +0000 LaPed 2334072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lint magnet fabrics and fabrics that pill when you look at them… Dee on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence#post-2334071 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:02:19 +0000 Dee 2334071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, Rachylou, those darn scarf tags, just hate trying to remove them. Haha Allora yep those extensive multi labels in every language known to man. Ugh!! Yes, pilling on sweaters, just makes them look so cheap and also getting snags especially in fine merino wool sweaters. Shoes that were comfortable in the store and on a trial run at home but fail when you actually wear them for real. Anonymous on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence#post-2334068 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:56:51 +0000 Anonymous 2334068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ To me, modesty is the entire purpose of a bra- so why on earth would I want the fussy cutlets to be removable??? Agreeing about the heel sliding shoes. Many feet are naturally much narrower in the heel than the toes- Why Aren't Shoes??? While on the topic of feet- Socks!! I'm so tired of sorting my washed socks in the winter. Linings that do not shrink at the same rate at the rest of the garment. I've tossed So Many nice things because of this. Anonymous on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence#post-2334067 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:50:05 +0000 Anonymous 2334067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Bad quality fabrics (agree about that dang pilling!) Tags that are in every language known to man and beast (I’m sure they’ll add washing instructions in Klingon next.) Those things can sometimes rival the size of War and Peace (large print version). Seams and stitching that come undone. Buttons that fall off after a couple of washes.  Janet on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence#post-2334066 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:43:49 +0000 Janet 2334066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOL at the cutlets! I don’t buy anything with those that can’t be removed and thrown away, because any garment with them is clearly not made for me (real bra always required, sadly)! Pretty much all of the above. Tags bug me on the back of my neck way more than they used to, so I’m forever reaching for my tiny manicure scissors or seam rippers to remove them. Even on high end garments. And yes, Rachy, on scarves! I just did careful surgery on my new McQueen scarf to remove one of those darn tags. And yes, the full booklets that are included in the side seam of every garment — I’m looking at you, Zara. Shoes that slide off my heels, like Suz. I lament that I will never find loafers again to suit me. Pilling fabrics drive me crazy. Especially when it’s not even a knit and seems like pilling would not even be feasible. Almost always discovered too late to return but too soon to feel the item has gotten sufficient use to deserve to be thrown away. Olive Green on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence#post-2334063 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:15:43 +0000 Olive Green 2334063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Not sewing down plackets on shirts. I have to spritz them and settle them after taking button downs out of the dryer. One seam would eliminate this.  Not sewing down pockets in pants, so they need to be settled every time you visit the necessity. Just tack, people.  Not sewing down linings, so they ruck and ruin a fit. Making linings too light for the purpose, so they fray and look all polyester on an otherwise decent garment. Etc. Missing steps in construction make for a very cheap experience.  Star (Lise) on "What’s the bane of your clothing existence?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what%e2%80%99s-the-bane-of-your-clothing-existence#post-2334045 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 07:13:57 +0000 Star (Lise) 2334045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ooh yes Rachy tags on scarves, eeek!   Runcarla only in the last couple of years plaids and patterns that do not line up started bugging me too. I used to cut all tags out of clothes for years, but now only the enormous ones.