https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:52:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970935 Thu, 01 Nov 2018 01:04:28 +0000 Susie 1970935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried Everlane? Or maybe COS? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970918 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 21:43:33 +0000 Sal 1970918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa I have a couple of black fishnet socks/knee highs.....&nbsp; I suspect they were Columbine brand which is my most common brand of hosiery. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970905 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 20:53:58 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1970905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suntiger, that’s absurd! Other brands are proudly expanding their lines of “skin” color to be more reflective of reality. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970804 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:29:24 +0000 Anonymous 1970804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can the simple shop please stock great looking black trousers? &nbsp;And leather jackets all the time? &nbsp;And black lace-up oxfords? And fishnet knee hose (my current hewi) ? &nbsp;And crew neck silk blouses with an easy fit? &nbsp;Ok, I'm opening my own Simple Shop . &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970796 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 14:57:41 +0000 Style Fan 1970796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Simple things are always difficult for me also.&nbsp; I am picking about the fabric, colour and fit.&nbsp; Uniqlo looks good from the pics but when I was in the store I realized the fit was not for me.&nbsp; It might work for you.&nbsp; Everlane is great for simple cuts.&nbsp; Not sure what the fit is though.</p> <p>I may open that store with TG. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970640 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 02:58:04 +0000 Jaime 1970640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I thought of Uniqlo also, but don't know what they have right now. Or Everlane maybe? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970634 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 02:40:01 +0000 Gigi 1970634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, nice basics can be really tough. I am holding on for dear life to my white tee from BR from five years ago maybe? Thick, substantial fabric (not see-through at all), flattering cut, great length, just great all around. They don't make them like that anymore. Although Madewell might have some nice ones. I bought a striped tee from Madewell this past spring that was a suprisingly substantial fabric and was not see-through (it was white with black stripes).</p> <p>You could maybe try Express for the type of shirt you're describing...though I'm not sure they have navy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970632 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 02:21:21 +0000 Sal 1970632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do agree and TG I think your shop has a future.....&nbsp; Although Uniqlo is a bit like that?</p> <p>At various times the things I have found really hard to find</p> <p>- denim shorts that are not too short, not too long and not too tight<br />- white tees that have a tailored fit but are not body con and not see through<br />- racer bank tanks that have a tailored fit but are not body con<br />- 100% cotton popover lightweight shirts</p> <p>I can't help with the navy shirt sorry but I share your frustration! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970630 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 02:15:27 +0000 Cee 1970630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It just is, Kik'.</p> <p>If there's a God, he/she's having fun messing with us ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970600 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:54:46 +0000 Staysfit 1970600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I understand your dilemma. I have been looking for simple long sleeve grey crew neck tees, I have tried 4-5 versions but haven’t liked any. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970593 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:23:03 +0000 Alexandra 1970593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about getting something made to order? Do you have a good dressmaker in your town? Or can you sew?</p> <p>I share your frustration with trying to find just the right thing. I recently made a fairly rare trip to a nearby mall and couldn’t even find anything worth trying on. The Nordstrom store there was the weirdest Nordstrom I’ve ever seen - more like a rundown Macy’s. (The actual Macy’s there looked and felt like a Walmart.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970587 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 23:55:19 +0000 Anonymous 1970587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In the simple shop can i request underwear for medium skinned people? Soma told me the ones that looked like my color were discontinued due to being "a fashion color ". Light brown... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970582 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 23:40:49 +0000 Anonymous 1970582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The simple things are harder to find, always! It's like finding a good quality leather jacket takes a long time....but worth it! or finding a good quality pencil skirt...fashion is patience :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970551 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 21:13:27 +0000 cindysmith 1970551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I hate having to shop for something specific. It's never just right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970533 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 19:58:00 +0000 KikiG 1970533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>torontogirl, YES!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Black socks--Smartwool for the win.&nbsp; I've solved socks.&nbsp; Tights, Spanx seem to be indestructible.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm, oh, 10 years into the search for a white tee shirt with a flattering cut and a decent, not tight, neckline.&nbsp; Possibly, my whole life.&nbsp; At this point, I'd take short, 3/4 or long sleeves.&nbsp; I just don't want to be able to see my freckles through it, kwim?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970514 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 19:07:06 +0000 Helena 1970514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My joke has always been I should open the "simple shop" ... it would only carry non-see-through white t-shirt, white button ups, and black socks. I'll have to add a simple navy blouse to my fantasy inventory!</p> <p>It IS amazing how hard simple things are - I think it's in part because simple pieces that are not well-made really show their flaws ... and also, since they don't go out of style quickly, they don't feed the fast fashion beast. Good luck in your hunt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970501 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 18:02:12 +0000 rachylou 1970501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. This is THE worst. Curse you fashion gods! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970488 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 17:36:48 +0000 unfrumped 1970488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No great examples, but I sympathize. I have a bad tendency to buy random ( nice) tops and not focus on the hunt for a very specific style, length. Then it is hard for me to cull “ nice” items to keep wardrobe size in check. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970469 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 17:06:27 +0000 kkards 1970469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>maybe this one from uniqlo? its a rayon/poly blend, but they are marketing it as not needing ironing</p> <p>the one from kohl's is cute, but maybe not what you are looking for</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970435 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:51:29 +0000 KikiG 1970435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are the Wit and Wisdom pants I mentioned:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/wit-and-wisdom-ab-solution-ankle-skinny-pants-nordstrom-exclusive-regular-petite/4961484?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&amp;color=expresso">https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/w.....sive-regul</a></p> <p>On my body, they help with the lower tummy without creating a muffin. I really like how they fit at the hip.&nbsp; I really feel great in them, and feeling great is wonderful.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I have them in mushroom, which is more like a bronze with a green undertone, and this is nice because I have several black tops and blouses to put with them (see above, lol) and they would also look nice with navy, see lament also above.&nbsp; &nbsp;The fabric is a nice twill with no wear or distressing so it reads slightly dressier than just a colored jean.&nbsp; The 6P is a good fit on me.&nbsp; (For the purposes of comparison, I have to size down to a 2P in NYDJ which seems to run crazy large, but am a reliable 6P in Ann Taylor regular, or a 4P in their Curvy fit.)</p> <p>I also have the side zip ones in a navy and black plaid (that color isn't available but the same pant is available in a black plaid) I got in the NAS, and I love them too.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/wit-wisdom-ab-solution-side-zip-plaid-skinny-pants-regular-petite-nordstrom-exclusive/4652501?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&amp;color=black">https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/w.....tite-nords</a></p> <p>I tried and sent back the ponte ones--too legging-like for my current needs.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970431 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:25:09 +0000 Jules 1970431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you. You could go ahead and get another duplicate of that black sweater, to have it in reserve. Totally annoying you can't count on better quality though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970425 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:13:11 +0000 Angie 1970425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES, <b>KikiG</b>. I hear you on how hard it can be to find the simplest wardrobe items. It's annoying.&nbsp;</p> <p>Please share those Wit &amp; Wisdom pants.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970424 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:12:30 +0000 Elizabeth P 1970424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>It's soooo hard when you have something specific you need.&nbsp; No solutions, just good wishes.&nbsp; And you never know, somebody here may find you something now that you've asked the question!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970418 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:05:29 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1970418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought this shirt in navy with red polka dots. But it comes in a solid navy. It's jersey but it looks dressy. I was so fond of it, that I got the ivory one as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970412 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 14:43:39 +0000 Sara L. 1970412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems like basics can be hard to find.&nbsp; I will admit that I don't usually hold out for 10/10.&nbsp; Perfect is just too difficult a standard for some items. If something is 8/10 and hits the important points, I'll stop looking.&nbsp; I don't enjoy shopping all that much so don't have a lot of patience to endlessly search for something. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970409 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 14:35:49 +0000 Bijou 1970409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KikiG - You are not alone! I think most of us find those hardworking essentials the hardest to replace too. I had to laugh at the "mullet of fashion" because that is so true!<br />I really hope other forum members can suggest some good options for your navy shirt hunt. Well done on holding out for the 10/10 rather than settling for a lesser option. I know whenever I settle, I live to regret it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-are-simple-things-so-hard#post-1970405 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 14:30:02 +0000 KikiG 1970405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All I want right now is a cute, nice fitting, fluid, solid navy blouse with sleeves that can be worn out or tucked in, in a "dressy" looking, washable fabric, probably polyester. Not keen on rayon, not excited by "mixed media" which usually seems to mean it is nicer in front than in the back, the mullet of fashion.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I interviewed 8 black sweaters to get two that are adequate, and I'm wearing them a lot, because they are so useful.&nbsp; My fear is that the fabrication isn't wonderful, and I'll get to do the same thing again next year because of pilling.&nbsp; &nbsp;(My other fear is that Nordstroms will ban me for too many returns, but you all set my mind at rest on that fear.)</p> <p>I am so frustrated by wanting to fill holes, but not wanting to settle for "adequate." I really try to apply the standard, like Angie seems to, that it is either a clear 10/10, or it is a zero, and to hold out for the 10, but that is a hard position to sustain in my closet at 6:20 AM trying to create a credible outfit to go to work in.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>My current happy spots are my Ecco Soft 7 sneakers, and the delightful fit and tummy magic of the Nordstroms Wit and Wisdom pants.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;</p> <p> </p>