https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-ended-up-buying Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:21:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-ended-up-buying#post-2142185 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 19:57:21 +0000 JAileen 2142185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firecracker, I am a living example of insanity - I keep buying trench&nbsp;coats hoping they’ll work, but they never do.<div><br />VintageDawn, the Halogen sweater was a wonderful fit for me, and lately I’ve been very attracted to pink. &nbsp;I hadn’t worn it since I was little.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-ended-up-buying#post-2142171 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 17:43:21 +0000 VintageDawn 2142171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the sleeve buttons on that Halogen sweater and such a pretty shade of pink!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-ended-up-buying#post-2142170 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 17:41:05 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2142170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These all look great, Janet. It seems Nordstrom's limited selection kept a lot of us from buying too much this year! I am also supportive of another duffel coat. It's too bad the trench didn't work out, but as Angie says, the duffel coat seems a signature style for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-ended-up-buying#post-2142127 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 14:44:19 +0000 JAileen 2142127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Staysfit, I’m sorry the coat didn’t work for you. &nbsp;I was slender in my 20s and 30s, and had the same problem, with sleeves often too short. &nbsp;Now that I am no longer slender, the problem is usually the opposite - sleeves are usually too long. &nbsp;When they are just right, it’s kind of surprising! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-ended-up-buying#post-2142101 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 10:20:53 +0000 Staysfit 2142101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JAileen, I tried the Pendleton duffle. &nbsp;I loved everything about it, so I’m glad it worked for you. &nbsp; &nbsp;The material was soft and not itchy even though it was wool. &nbsp;The lining was nice. &nbsp;The design was thoughtful and sleek. &nbsp;I liked the color. &nbsp;The fit in the size small was roomy and perfect on my shoulders. &nbsp;The only problem was with the sleeve length....too short....so I returned it. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>We purchased one of the cooling mattress pads also! &nbsp;I hope it helps with all these hot humid nights we have in the summer!</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-ended-up-buying#post-2141923 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 15:04:04 +0000 JAileen 2141923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Robin, I can’t wait until it cools off to wear the coat. &nbsp;I think I love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-ended-up-buying#post-2141891 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 12:09:41 +0000 RobinF 2141891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like some good buys! The coat looks great - I bet you'll love it. And water repellent is a good thing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-ended-up-buying#post-2141839 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:24:38 +0000 JAileen 2141839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy, I run hot when it’s hot, and cold when it’s cold. &nbsp;Right now the mattress pad feels fab. </p> <p>Bob Barker sleeps on the bed, too. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-ended-up-buying#post-2141838 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:22:59 +0000 JAileen 2141838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, I’m still waiting for the Halogen pink sweater to arrive, but the cream one is just lovely. &nbsp;I’m hoping that I have some opportunities to wear them in the near future, i.e., I’d like it to cool off!!</p> <p>Barbara Diane, we still have our old mattress pad. &nbsp;I’ll put it back on for winter, when I put the down comforter on. &nbsp;This one feels great for now. &nbsp;We have 100s in the forecast for Labor Day weekend. &nbsp;:( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-ended-up-buying#post-2141837 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:20:20 +0000 rachylou 2141837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Omigosh, you have reminded me I need a new mattress pad. I’d love one that is cool. Lilypup keeps scratching off the sheets and then attacking my current one. It’s now chopped foam. And boy is it hot to sleep on! Or I should say ‘was’. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-ended-up-buying#post-2141832 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:38:53 +0000 Barbara Diane 2141832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of success. Yay!<br /> I’m cold in winter and hot in summer. I wonder what happens in winter with the cooling mattress pad? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-ended-up-buying#post-2141825 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:09:00 +0000 Anonymous 2141825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your duffle coat will be perfect for your bird watching excursions. You can be out for a long time in all sorts of weather, That hood will help protect you from cold winds. Thank you for your reviews. I got some colorful sweaters last winter and enjoyed the colors. For some reason warm colors have been very limited. Lots of blues and berry colors. I wanted to upgrade my mustard sweater but it looks like my old cheapie will have to do for this winter. You did well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-ended-up-buying#post-2141780 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:40:13 +0000 JAileen 2141780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, my old duffle is kind of sentimental to me. &nbsp;I bought it on vacation in England, and I kind of baby it because it’s over 20 years old. &nbsp;I want this one to be a throw on and go coat, and not be too precious. &nbsp;Still, I think it’s kind of cool.</p> <div><br /></div><div>Nemosmom, I can see we’re of one mind. &nbsp;You really can’t have too many jackets. &nbsp;My husband disagrees, but oh well. &nbsp;I’ve never seen a pocket like this sleeve one before. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Bonnie, you and Nemosmom and I will start a club. &nbsp;:)</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-ended-up-buying#post-2141778 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:29:26 +0000 Bonnie 2141778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your new coat. I'm a fan of coats, too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-ended-up-buying#post-2141773 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:54:48 +0000 nemosmom 2141773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can NEVER have too many jackets, JAileen! With your new one, you can easily get longer life out of the workhorse one that you have.&nbsp; </p> <p><div>My winter parka has a little sleeve pocket like that! I put my car key fob in it (the fob doesn't insert into the ignition or the car door, so it's all hands-free) quite handy in the cold!</p> <p>I am off to stalk your mattress pad... SO sick of sweating in this heat!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-ended-up-buying#post-2141771 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:52:41 +0000 Suz 2141771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That duffle coat looks different from your other one, to me. It will be useful!&nbsp;</p> <p>Sounds like an up and down sale but you have acquired a few items that will fill some holes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-ended-up-buying#post-2141769 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:28:47 +0000 JAileen 2141769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kathie, I can’t figure out how the mattress pad works, but it is awesome!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-ended-up-buying#post-2141767 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:19:42 +0000 Kathie 2141767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love those pale pinks on you- the T&amp;B and Halogen sweaters will be gorgeous. I was very tempted by that mattress pad, too. Good to know that it lives up to the reviews. "Whatever my real life becomes."- Isn't that the truth! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-ended-up-buying#post-2141766 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:13:52 +0000 JAileen 2141766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, yes, exactly. &nbsp;This coat is the tech version of my other one. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-ended-up-buying#post-2141760 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:52:57 +0000 Angie 2141760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds good! And I'm not counting your duffle coats - they are signature for you :)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-ended-up-buying#post-2141749 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:28:27 +0000 JAileen 2141749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was very disappointed by what was available the day I could finally shop. &nbsp;Nearly everything was sold out. &nbsp;I bought the North Face hoodie, and several camisoles. &nbsp;I thought the camisoles were the same as the ones I bought before. &nbsp;They were a different brand! &nbsp;However, they’re fine. &nbsp;The hoodie took forever to arrive, but it’s a keeper. &nbsp;It’ll be nice for winter, as we keep our house cool.</p> <div><br /></div><div>I stalked sweaters, though. &nbsp;The Halogen sweater I wanted was the snake pattern. &nbsp;I finally got it, but it was brownish instead of grey, and sent it back. &nbsp;The fit was great, though, so I ordered it in cream and pink when they became available. I also ordered this Treasure and Bond sweater in pale pink when it became available. &nbsp;I sized down in it.<div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/treasure-bond-crewneck-pullover/5532557">https://www.nordstrom.com/s/tr.....er/5532557</a> </p> <p>I ordered the red Pendleton raincoat. &nbsp;It was beautiful, but didn’t fit across my shoulders. &nbsp;:( &nbsp; &nbsp;I should just give up on trench coats. &nbsp;I&nbsp;ordered the Pendleton duffle coat. &nbsp;I know, I already have a duffle cost. &nbsp;This one is pretty cool. &nbsp;It’s a little sleeker than my other one, and it has a membrane for wind, &nbsp;and it’s also water repellant (not waterproof). &nbsp;And it has a cool hidden pocket in the sleeve, for I don’t know - a key, money, a credit card? &nbsp;We’ll see. &nbsp;I think it’ll be very useful in my real life. &nbsp;Or whatever my real life becomes.</p> </div><div><br />Another thing I bought: &nbsp;a new mattress pad. &nbsp;This one is cool to the touch. &nbsp;We’ve been using it for the past couple weeks. &nbsp;I recommend it for those who have had just about enough of this hot weather! &nbsp;:)</div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/nordstrom-cooling-down-alternative-mattress-pad/5146904">https://www.nordstrom.com/s/no.....ad/5146904</a> </p> <p> </div></div></p>