https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:24:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall#post-2293009 Sun, 27 Nov 2022 23:53:53 +0000 Jenn 2293009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your people-watching reports are always so fun and informative. I'm glad you chose to wear something true to your own style. &nbsp;I always find that helps me when shopping, because I have something solid to compare with anything new.</p> <p>When I bought my yellow Eileen Fisher dress, the SA told me that it had been "very popular." &nbsp;I wonder sometimes if people see bright color in the store and purchase it and then it sits unworn in closets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall#post-2293003 Sun, 27 Nov 2022 22:58:38 +0000 kkards 2293003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your fashion “what i saw” reports.&nbsp;<br />Sounds like the trip to the mall was a success. And so jealous about your planned February trip.<br />you will find your coat…its waiting for you somewhere.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall#post-2292997 Sun, 27 Nov 2022 22:24:47 +0000 Angie 2292997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Btw, may I suggest this long coat? I have it in navy and it's KILLER and an instant workhorse! Plenty of room, and good on your broad shoulders.&nbsp; </p> <p>Wearing it here:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matched-my-surroundings">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....rroundings</a>&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall#post-2292993 Sun, 27 Nov 2022 22:10:49 +0000 Angie 2292993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super cute! And you held your own at the mall. Stylish, trendy classic, pretty </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall#post-2292867 Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:01:39 +0000 Anonymous 2292867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am seeing a lot of khaki being worn now and way too many men wearing shorts and looking seasonally confused. &nbsp;There is snow on the ground. &nbsp;It is cold. &nbsp;I assume that someone forgot to do laundry and they are wearing what is clean.&nbsp;<br /><div>You look wonderful and happy with your trip. &nbsp;I love your smile. &nbsp;Stay well</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall#post-2292794 Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:46:56 +0000 Anonymous 2292794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I for one CanNot get on board with acid wash jeans- still scarred from last time they were in style- lol!<br /> YLF though- glad the pants worked out and your shopping trip was a success! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall#post-2292764 Fri, 25 Nov 2022 04:11:53 +0000 BlueJay 2292764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good you went midweek and early to Yorkdale! When the stores aren't open yet and it's empty I have the urge to rollerblade through the expansive space and smooooth floors! I imagine it would be amazing! Haha! </p> <p>Lovely pants and I like how your belt and purse work together.</p> <p>I will have to investigate the Uniqlo red merino sweater! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall#post-2292759 Fri, 25 Nov 2022 02:53:20 +0000 Jaime 2292759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great report! You look fab and I love your happy smile once home with the loot! Interesting about the contrast between the shoppers and the merchandise too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall#post-2292749 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 22:45:42 +0000 Carla 2292749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Suz - it’s a shoulders/arms thing. &nbsp;To get the shoulders/arms to fit, the body size is too big and hangs funny. &nbsp;Though my limbs (arms/legs) can rate as tall due to length, my height and shorter torso does not carry off a tall - the stance hangs low, the pockets are in the wrong place, and the length is overall too long. &nbsp;Tailored (wait for it - ‘classic’ lady cuts, and those with a tie belt(!)) look better - and I may have found one.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall#post-2292746 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 22:18:23 +0000 rachylou 2292746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have seen not-teens looking killer in mini skirt’s lately… are we ready ladies for this kind of age divide? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall#post-2292730 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 20:31:31 +0000 Irina 2292730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice outfit, Carla, looks sharp! :)<br />I haven’t been to the Yorkdale mall for a couple of years and I live in the city! Will go soon, there is only one Massimo Dutti store left and it’s located there.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall#post-2292718 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 19:47:55 +0000 Cardiff girl 2292718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a wonderful trip and great that you found a bikini in November! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall#post-2292713 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 19:07:57 +0000 Suz 2292713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you went to Yorkdale at sale time! Impressive indeed! Sounds like you did really well with the shopping, returning, and people-watching.&nbsp;</p> <p>It's too bad about the Aritzia coat. What is it about the cut that doesn't work, do you think? And did you find any contenders in the wool coat department?&nbsp;</p> <p>If black is the only thing selling now, then maybe those of us who like colour will be lucky in the post-holiday sales, LOL.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall#post-2292707 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:52:52 +0000 nemosmom 2292707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well it sounds like a super fun time! I love people watching!!! Bummer about the coat - the right one will come along, I know it. </p> <p>I love your outfit! And I love the Uniqlo merino for you, too. That color is stunning.</p> <p>Black is everywhere here, too, it seems. Leggings, coats, boots are all black, black, black. I am craving more color than before, but never really wore all black. It’s funny, I resonate more with the guys’ outfits in your description than the women’s acid wash jeans! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall#post-2292705 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:37:24 +0000 Carla 2292705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Helena - we usually go earlier in the month, but not this time. &nbsp;However, it was midweek and the morning. &nbsp;It was pretty quiet until the afternoon around 2 pm when things got busy. &nbsp;Lululemon and Crate and Barrel were packed, but other shops were easy to navigate.</p> <p>@ lyn67 - I know, right? &nbsp;Do colours lure shoppers in, but then people choose the neutrals? &nbsp;Interestingly, when I commented on the lone green Slouch coat (amongst a sea of neutrals) the SA said the green version was flying out of the store this year!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall#post-2292682 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:27:28 +0000 lyn67 2292682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy for your aquisitions, and I too often wonder about the contrast between the colorful window settings and the all dark merch and people around...like it's fantasy&nbsp; vs real life...(?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall#post-2292681 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:18:02 +0000 Helena 2292681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hahahaha Carla, you've captured the essence of Yorkdale so well - I find the style is so different too depending on <i>which </i>bit of the mall you're in ... I definitely feel out of place down the luxury boutique section! I will forever admire your bravery going during the black friday sales It is a sea of black and gold and Gucci for sure :D</p> <p>You look fab, classic and comfortable. Sounds like great purchases too and can't wait to see them in action! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall#post-2292672 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:38:30 +0000 Dee 2292672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh fun report, and a great photo of you smiling with your purchases.<br />Your outfit looks polished and comfortable for mall perusing.<br />Black still dominates in the real world despite all the colour options the retailers make available.<br />I visited Toronto recently as well, and yep, there was a lot of black and denim on people. I’m guilty of wearing the combo myself but I do change it up sometimes by wearing navy, burgundy, or taupe options as well.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall#post-2292671 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:31:10 +0000 Katerina 2292671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a fun shopping expedition. Thanks for the interesting report. You look wonderful in the new pants combined with the pea coat and the perfect classic colour palette. One of my favorite outfits of yours so far! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall#post-2292668 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:02:57 +0000 Star (Lise) 2292668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What <b>Slimcat</b> said.&nbsp; Love your smile in pic 2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall#post-2292659 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:43:15 +0000 Sally 2292659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely classic style… you wear it well </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall#post-2292657 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:39:19 +0000 slim cat 2292657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great trip and perfect new pieces! You look put together and comfy-polished - the ideal look for mall shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-a-day-at-the-mall#post-2292642 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 03:27:50 +0000 Carla 2292642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lists in hand, DH and I made our annual November pilgrimage to the Yorkdale Mall. &nbsp;It is as much a ‘destination’ as a shopping venue! &nbsp;Many of the stores are upscale and it is anchored by Nordstroms, Holt Renfrew, and HBC/Saks. &nbsp;The mall and all the stores were blinged out with Christmas decor, and there weren’t any empty storefronts that we could see!</p> <p> <div><br /> </div><div>I returned some Liverpool items to Nordstroms (kept the pants and jacket that fit) easy peasy, whilst DH perused the men’s department and had success with finding a HEWI. &nbsp;Shout out to the gracious staff who helped us!</div><div><br /> </div><div>After visiting Lululemon to pick up some things for DH, we did reconnaissance of the perimeter shops - stopping in several to browse the merch. &nbsp;I could have wept for joy when I scored a lovely ‘vacation’ bikini at Bikini Village. &nbsp;(We are going somewhere warm in February &nbsp;) </p> <p>We found a quiet cafe with a view, and&nbsp;took a break for lunch and people watching, before resuming shopping. &nbsp;I tried on a bazillion wool coats, including the Aritzia/Babaton slouch, once again. &nbsp;Alas, the cut of this coat just doesn’t work for me! &nbsp;Next! &nbsp;</p> <p> </div><div><br /> </div><div>I &nbsp;checked out the Uniqlo cashmere sweaters, but ended up more impressed with the light weight merino ones. &nbsp;A red one came home with me! &nbsp;</div><div><br /> </div><div><b>What I saw on a Wednesday afternoon…</b><br /> </div><div>Shoppers at Yorkdale ‘Dress Up’ for their trip to the mall. &nbsp;Stompy, lug soled, platform boots were&nbsp;<i>everywhere! &nbsp;</i>Round toed Chelsea boot with side elastics or combat boot versions. If not boots, it was ‘dad sneakers’ with the expanded foam soles&nbsp;in white, or multicolours. &nbsp;Lots of black - leggings (still!) and glossy puffers. &nbsp;Also, wide leg mottled acid wash jeans (full length or cropped) with black jackets. &nbsp;Men wearing ‘elevated’ athleisure. &nbsp;Instead of cotton sweats, bottoms were elastic cuffed scuba fabric with a bit of sheen, and satin bomber jackets or refined hoodies under leather jackets. &nbsp;Whereas women wore acid wash jeans, men seemed to have adopted black jeans. &nbsp;Beanies - not ball caps. Fanny packs worn&nbsp;bandolier style by the guys. &nbsp;I saw one (young) woman with a midriff baring crop top and baggy (acid wash) jeans, with a cream shacket, and one woman (my age?) in a red plaid mini kilt, black tights, black turtleneck, jean jacket and red stompy boots. &nbsp;They stood out against a sea of black with gold hardware! &nbsp;</div><div><br /> </div><div>However, the&nbsp;<i>stores&nbsp;</i>had lots of yummy rich colour combinations on the mannequins - especially&nbsp;<i>warm colours</i>&nbsp;like golden topaz, orange, crimson, and plum - but also Barbie pink, light sky blue, and hunter green. &nbsp;The merch seemed to contrast with all the black, black,black that I saw. &nbsp;I wonder if it sells?</div><div><br /> </div><div><b>WIW…</b>the new Liverpool pants and NAS peacoat, cream sweater, burgundy accessories, etc. &nbsp;My outfit was true to my style, but I felt like I belonged in a different mall! LOL! &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>#1 Nordstroms - waiting for DH to model!<br />#2 home with the loot…<br /></div></p>