https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-does-sometimes-to-pay-off-to-buy-cheap Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 07:18:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-does-sometimes-to-pay-off-to-buy-cheap#post-772099 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:15:11 +0000 Carole 772099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find it a good way to experiment with a trend, color or style I'm not sure about. A chance to try something without a big investment can't be a bad thing, right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-does-sometimes-to-pay-off-to-buy-cheap#post-772057 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:23:25 +0000 Deborah 772057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's definitely worth not spending too much if trying out something new. I don't wear turtle necks either, I just don't find them flattering on me. Maybe you can pass them to someone who can provide a nice new home for them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-does-sometimes-to-pay-off-to-buy-cheap#post-772008 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 01:10:45 +0000 Kari 772008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me too.</p> <p>I generally don't wear turtlenecks due to the large bust issue. But in Fall 2011 I found a turtleneck by Halogen at Nordstrom that was on sale that I liked a lot, because it was more of a mock-neck (no bunchy fabric to fold over at the neck) and it also buttons down at the back of the neck so I can adjust how high I want it to be. That makes the concept of a turtleneck more versatile for me, especially as a layering piece.</p> <p>I'm sure I'll be wearing it more often as the weather is becoming increasingly chilly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-does-sometimes-to-pay-off-to-buy-cheap#post-771963 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 23:12:20 +0000 Ariadne 771963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep. I strongly prefer to buy an inexpensive item if I'm trying something new. I know Angie does this at times herself (I remember she bought GAP BF jeans, which are low end for her, to try out the trend) so we're in good company!</p> <p>I don't wear turtlenecks either, FWIW. I have one from the free bin in my complex that I'm playing around with and it never feels "right". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-does-sometimes-to-pay-off-to-buy-cheap#post-771951 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:55:42 +0000 N-Marie 771951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As an occasional (OK, maybe more than occasional) Target and Old Navy shopper, I must say that I find it helpful to "experiment" with styles from those stores and seeing how well I can incorporate them into my currently wardrobe and lifestyle before upgrading to a nicer version once I've proven that they can pull their weight as a wardrobe workhorse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-does-sometimes-to-pay-off-to-buy-cheap#post-771949 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:49:16 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 771949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ordered a black merino t-neck from Lands End this morning. The reviews said they were thin so I think it will make a good layering item for winter. I am not sure I would have tried it had it not been on sale for $40 and then 30% off and free shipping. I figure if it doesn't work, I am not out much.</p> <p>I did have one from Nygard that was a silk/cotton blend and I wore it to death - literally. Perhaps it is more the fabric weight and drape than price. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-does-sometimes-to-pay-off-to-buy-cheap#post-771928 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:05:28 +0000 Lyn D. 771928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seems that since you didn't reach for this top it is safe to say that it isn't going to work for you. I say pass it on so someone else can enjoy it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-does-sometimes-to-pay-off-to-buy-cheap#post-771927 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:05:06 +0000 Mo 771927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have 2 from Target as well! Tissue weight? I wore each a couple times in Tahoe this spring I think, but I will say a Land's End black ribbed one I had 20 years ago I wore to death. Might be that better quality makes us want to wear it more?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-does-sometimes-to-pay-off-to-buy-cheap#post-771921 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 21:56:43 +0000 annagybe 771921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie goes on about how important turtlenecks are to her. So last year I bought two at Target, one black and one white.<br /> I was putting away my neglected clean laundry pile and found the black one. I just don't wear them. I'm glad I didn't invest in a fancy one. </p>