https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:43:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find/page/2#post-1849409 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 18:48:45 +0000 gradfashionista 1849409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Footwear. At this point, I don't recall the last time I walked around without discomfort.</p> <p>And denim, surprisingly.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find/page/2#post-1849340 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 14:13:20 +0000 texstyle 1849340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just as I was saying tan sandals were my HEWI, I think I found my replacement pair. Funny how that works. Comfortable right out of the box and nearly identical to the old Clarks I needed to replace. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find/page/2#post-1849318 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 11:56:19 +0000 Style Fan 1849318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Footwear.&nbsp; I have very fussy feet and there only a few brands that work for me.&nbsp; I am making peace with that one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find/page/2#post-1849312 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 11:23:20 +0000 dakotacheryl 1849312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beige wool slouchy pants (not cropped)...these apparently do not exist. HEWI for years now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849305 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 10:33:43 +0000 anchie 1849305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dresses that have waist at the right place and are long enough. And tops that are not sweaters. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849303 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 10:22:27 +0000 viva 1849303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It used to be dresses but I've had more luck there the last couple of years. So, my HEWI has to be closed-toe, non-bootie work appropriate footwear that can be worn for hours and has style. I think maybe this really doesn't exist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849300 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 10:17:31 +0000 Adela 1849300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Footwear to wear with skirts, specially pencil skirts- my feet are very fussy, wide at the front and narrow at the heel. And dresses. Then tops, specially shorter and fitted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849289 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 09:15:08 +0000 Anonymous 1849289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Footwear. &nbsp; Definitely footwear. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849275 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 05:02:52 +0000 Lyn D. 1849275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another with a vote for dresses- they are usually too short for my liking.<br /> And leather jackets- I love the idea but they always seem too zippy and tough on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849271 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 04:52:38 +0000 Gigi 1849271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Leather jacket. I've been looking for a leather jacket for some years now. The problem is that I really need a small-size petite one, without too much hardware. Most of the jackets are too big (I have small shoulders and a small bust) or else are too "rough" looking.</p> <p>Knee-high boots are pretty much impossible, because I have 12" calves and also need a short shaft. I'll probably end up having a custom pair made or else splurge for a pair of Stuart Weitzman OTKs and not worry about the short shaft. In winter, the extra shaft height actually keeps me warm. :)</p> <p>Dresses, if not fit-and-flare type, are also tough, since I'm a size or two bigger on bottom than on top. So if I want something that isn't fit-and-flare, I'll have to have alts done. I'd love a jumpsuit, but that is tough for the same reason as a dress.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849261 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 02:31:40 +0000 jill58 1849261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pants/jeans. I hate trying them on and settle too easily.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849224 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 00:13:20 +0000 Sal 1849224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well cut perfecting fitting trousers......my issues can be pinching sagging gaping pulling....length, fabric etc..</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849221 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 23:48:42 +0000 gryffin 1849221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The perfect little black dress. You know. It's the one one everyone's list. The ever versatile, elegant, chameleon that you can wear everywhere. Does it exist. Perfect design-the fabric is cheap or too casual, too dressy, too casual, too memorable, too body con, too heavy, too light, too low cut.... where is it?!!! I look and look but it eludes me. </p> <p>Secondary hewis, dressy flats w arch support, dressy boots w arch support. The perfect shoes would go with the perfect LBD. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849219 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 23:37:07 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1849219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fitted dresses - being a larger size on bottom always makes them a challenge. And tall boots - they're usually too short, and too tight in the calves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849216 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 23:30:25 +0000 Dianna 1849216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I forgot! I am having trouble finding tall boots this year. It had not been an issue before, but changes in body weight and shape, and in boots shape are making it difficult to find a flattering pair. I have low to medium volume feet, narrow ankles (8 inches), and 15.25 inches calves. Most boots are too straight to fit me well. Either they are not wide enough for my calves or my ankles swim in them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849214 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 23:25:08 +0000 Brooklyn 1849214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jeans and dresses, similar to Janet. For dresses, I am picky about length, style, colour and fabric. For jeans, everything seems to be too tight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849212 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 22:49:49 +0000 Anonymous 1849212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Boots and booties and ankle strap flats that fit well on narrow calves and ankles but are not a small size.<br /> Pants other than jeans that do not bag in the back ( no hips).<br /> Sweater dresses that are in a color rather than a neutral, have sleeves and are about 40 inches from shoulder to hem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849208 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 22:15:58 +0000 BrieN 1849208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dresses that fit my semi-petite, short-waisted, round-middled, busty self. Followed closely by fall and winter clothing not made of wool, cashmere or acrylic (skin sensitivities) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849206 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 22:14:16 +0000 Dianna 1849206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pants and jeans, definitely.&nbsp;Pear shape, round butt, big thighs, and long rise make it hard for me to find a pair that fits well.&nbsp; Also, dresses that define the waist, since usually the waist of the dress is higher than my natural waist.&nbsp; It is way easier to find tops and jackets, and sack dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849036 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 15:01:09 +0000 Thistle 1849036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Comfortable, fashionable, footwear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849028 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:45:21 +0000 cindysmith 1849028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Part of me wants to say ARCH SUPPORT, but that's not my hardest item to find even though it is difficult. </p> <p>No, my real trouble is non-knit long sleeve anything. And just writing about it? without an epic bleepfest of the most original spanish&amp;English jumble of profanity any of you will ever come across (with a small bit of Finnish ugly words thrown in for flavor)? Is hard, y'all. Because I have so much love &amp; respect for members here, it's taking a lot of braining to make the words go (without resorting to curse words in multiple languages).</p> <p>If it is woven and goes on my top half, it's just a miserable experience trying on woven long sleeve items. Shirts, jackets, coats, whatever. If it isn't my chest, it's my arms. Anything with buttons probably gaps across my chest unless I size up to plus sizes, and I had this problem long before I gained this weight because of muscles in my shoulders and back. IF it fits across the chest without pulling/gapping, it is going to be ridiculously huge around my abdomen or heinously tight on my upper arms (or both). I have literally tried 3 sizes larger and STILL felt sleeves cutting off circulation to my hands. Sleeve length is a problem, too. Most non-tall long sleeves just feel too short (be they knit or woven), and I'm not even tall for heaven's sake! This means I LOOOOOOOVE me some extended sleeves.</p> <p>I gave up on shopping for woven garments for my upper half about a decade ago because it's just too frustrating. If I can find something that works, it's going to need some many alterations that it's stupid. If the alterations are possible (which is questionable because then you're completely remaking the garment), they're so expensive that I'm not even going there.</p> <p>So I'd say woven long-sleeved jackets, shirts, coats, blouses, and etcetera that actually fit are so hard to find that I will not be shopping for any of them unless it is the last available option. I had to buy a new winter coat a couple of years ago, and that was a soul-sucking experience that I am not eager to repeat. I am praying to the shopping gods &amp; goddesses that thestate coats I bought still fit in spite of the weight gain because I do NOT want to have to take money from the house budget just to go and be demoralized by the experience of shopping for a new winter coat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849023 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:39:47 +0000 Angie 1849023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Comfortable and fab looking footwear that goes the distance.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849021 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:28:30 +0000 Sara L. 1849021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't find brown dressy knee high boots for a narrow calf for a reasonable price.&nbsp; I can't afford to spend $400-500 dollars and that seems to be the price point for narrow calf boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849012 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:01:15 +0000 Bijou 1849012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would love a jumpsuit but I have yet to find one that fits me. It is really strange because I can buy dresses off the rack with a perfect fit - but I am yet to find that elusive jumpsuit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849011 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:00:24 +0000 Ginger 1849011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>texstyle, have you tried Poshmark for belts? I found a patent black belt in a particular size and width to replace one that's definitely bitten the bust. I haven't seen anything like it in store in years but there's a lot to choose from on Poshmark. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849010 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 13:56:14 +0000 Christina F. 1849010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need a trench coat but I'm pear shaped so the fit is tough. I finally settled for one, but after a couple of wears I realized I hated because the waist is too low and the top too large for me. I need a skirted trench coat, possibly in a petite size, to replace it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849008 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 13:51:12 +0000 texstyle 1849008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seems that a simple leather navy jeans belt with gold hardware is a HEWI for me. Can't find one anywhere. I don't want skinny belts or embellished or embossed, just nice clean style. Last one I got about 2 years ago and it's reaching it's end. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849007 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 13:50:13 +0000 Janet 1849007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm just the opposite -- I find amazing jackets that fit me well left and right, but have a much harder time with pants and jeans, and even harder with dresses. I am clinging to my well-fitting dresses because it's so hard to find ones that fit me well, are flattering, are long enough, and work with my style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849005 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 13:49:16 +0000 citygirldc 1849005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely pants and wide calf boots.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-most-difficult-items-to-find#post-1849003 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 13:45:01 +0000 Sisi 1849003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Summer dresses: I want natural fabric, modest neckline, knee-length, color that I like, fluid in the right way, practical but dressy. In a word, impossible.</p> <p>Also, woolen pullovers: true wool, modest neckline, not cropped, simple, no embellishments, color that I like. </p> <p>I understand that the right jacket is also difficult to find.&nbsp; Jackets have been one of my most frequent shopping mistakes.&nbsp;</p>