https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:10:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139790 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 15:46:06 +0000 viva 1139790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to laugh through this story because I am currently awaiting the arrival of something I bought in a similar scenario -- seems like just what I am looking for, but from a brand I am unfamiliar with, on final sale. I'm so tense about it! So stupid!!! I don't care how it turns out -- this agony is just not worth it!</p> <p>I'm so glad that you for, the blouse story had such a happy ending. it's a gorgeous color and such a fun print. I hope the online shopping gods look down kindly on me too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139756 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 15:10:01 +0000 Eliza 1139756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome look! &nbsp;Glad that luck was on your side. &nbsp;Final sales of internet unknowns are daunting, even if they are a bargain if they fit.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139580 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 08:15:38 +0000 Neel 1139580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Phew! I was sitting on my hands until I read it fit you perfectly! You look fantabulous!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139579 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 08:13:57 +0000 Lyn D. 1139579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great story Emily, and IKWYM about waiting, hoping and holding your breath over an internet purchase.<br />I am glad this one has such a happy ending, and I love the shirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139573 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 07:50:16 +0000 In My Joi 1139573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The tipped peacoat is all sorts of AWESOME! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139473 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 03:29:39 +0000 Sveta 1139473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That was indeed a risk but i love the happy ending! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139464 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 03:24:07 +0000 Peri 1139464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't see the bears! I wish I could, sounds adorable, but I just don't see them. I've checked on my larger monitor and on my iPad and just can't get the picture big enough to show bears. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139433 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:50:54 +0000 Janet 1139433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great and that is an adorable blouse. Glad that story had a happy ending! Waving at my coat twin. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139427 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:44:03 +0000 Jaime 1139427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can totally relate to the agony and the ecstasy of long awaited, long distance purchases! You look great - I love the blouse and the minnies with those shoes too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139424 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:42:56 +0000 Beth Ann 1139424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Phew!&nbsp; Great shirt -- a novelty print with subtle style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139409 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:38:03 +0000 Karie 1139409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so glad it all worked out! What a great shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139354 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 01:31:04 +0000 Sara L. 1139354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great top! &nbsp;I'm glad it worked out for you. &nbsp;Even with brands I've tried on in the store, I don't usually have much luck with on-line purchases. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139345 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 01:16:57 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1139345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and I want to pet your adorable dog! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139342 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 01:13:42 +0000 Thistle 1139342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely and fun button down. So glad it worked! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139326 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:54:01 +0000 Anonymous 1139326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great story! I was on the edge of my seat. Gotta love a tale with a happy ending. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139300 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:39:31 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1139300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What luck! Your outfit is fantastic. You look so pulled together, chic and professional. I love that peacoat over the outfit! (swoon) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139291 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:35:50 +0000 Gigi 1139291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great story! I'm so glad the shirt works for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139287 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:34:50 +0000 Anonymous 1139287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks like such a perfect work outfit -- a great balance between tailored and fun. I wish I could see the print better, but what I can see looks adorable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139285 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:34:24 +0000 Susie 1139285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You made me laugh, you're a good storyteller!</p> <p>Your outfit is terrific and I'm so glad the bear blouse found a good home. Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139283 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:33:19 +0000 Makrame 1139283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great story, and I am glad it has a happy ending! &nbsp;I love your blouse, and the coat looks great, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139279 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:31:09 +0000 K. Period. 1139279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha ha! How wonderful! And so cutely told too! I keep thinking of my favorite Shakespeare stage direction: "Exit, pursued by a bear!"&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139273 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:22:19 +0000 Caro in Oz 1139273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful! Had to laugh at your description that's&nbsp;exactly how I felt when I ordered Angie's pick -&nbsp;the SE booties. I didn't learn much though&nbsp;because I later bought the Okalas too Lucky for me they are both terrific </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139256 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:14:44 +0000 deb 1139256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a find and I am glad it fit. I had to laugh at the "girded my loins" comment trying to picture you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139243 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:06:23 +0000 Anonymous 1139243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, what a pretty shirt! I am so glad it worked for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139237 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:03:46 +0000 lyn* 1139237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful blue! :)</p> <p>The print is bears? How delightful. I think I have a bear blouse too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139234 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:02:38 +0000 gryffin 1139234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Emily - may the fashion odds be ever in your favor!!&nbsp; Serendipity is a fabulous thing!!&nbsp; Just meant to be.&nbsp; I am so glad it all worked out.&nbsp; Fab blouse and fantastic outfit!!&nbsp; Now it's time to enjoy your score but fortunately this lesson had a happy&nbsp;ending!!&nbsp; Enjoy!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139233 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:02:25 +0000 Suz 1139233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful shirt - and phew!! What luck. So glad it worked out for you!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139232 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 23:59:58 +0000 April 1139232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whew! &nbsp;I did something similar with a pair of white high-rise skinnies from J Crew (final sale, online&nbsp;-- WHY do they always do that?)&nbsp;and luckily they fit just right. &nbsp;But I'm with you -- never again.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139231 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 23:59:47 +0000 annagybe 1139231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hooray! That's a great shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-harrowing-tale-of-an-unwise-purchase-bears#post-1139228 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 23:55:05 +0000 Emily 1139228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had been eyeing this silk blouse from&nbsp;Fossil since the fall, when I bought my J.Crew heart blouse and fell in love with fluid button downs for work. &nbsp;I had been looking for a top in ink blue. &nbsp;The Bear print called to me. &nbsp;I pounced when it was marked down on boxing day, and&nbsp;immediately regretted the purchase.&nbsp;I had just ordered a non-returnable button down blouse I had never seen in person from a brand I have never even tried on for size. &nbsp;I have an hourglass figure, reasonably broad shoulders&nbsp;and a history of trouble fitting button&nbsp;down blouses. I am the poster girl for gaping buttons across the chest. &nbsp;Whoops!<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />As is usual with Borderfree the blouse was slow to arrive, allowing me&nbsp;plenty of time&nbsp;to be annoyed with myself for making such an unwise purchase. &nbsp;I snorted with derision when I saw the box on my doorstep and girded my loins for disappointment.</p> <p>I opened the box and removed the blouse from its cellophane sleeve. &nbsp;The colour and print were just as I had imagined. &nbsp;The silk was drapey, opaque and had a nice sheen. &nbsp;Goshdarnit, it&nbsp;<i>looked</i> like it would fit! &nbsp;I reminded myself not to get too attached, took a deep breath, and tried it on.</p> <p>It fit perfectly.</p> <p>I was darn lucky this time, but I am going to avoid taking this sort of chance in the future! &nbsp;I wore the bear blouse to work today with my J.Crew minnie pants and a zippered cardigan from Reitmans. &nbsp;For the commute, I wore slouchy leather boots and my J.Crew tipped peacoat. &nbsp;I swapped the boots for pointy flats at my desk. &nbsp;Beau stayed home today in favour of my everyday Calvin Klein hobo bag, since I didn't need to pack lunch or yoga gear.</p> </p> <p>(ETA the fossil website picture for a clearer view of the bears :D)</p> </p>