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Do you ever covet things that you know are so wrong for you?

modgrl

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Like this Free People dress type thingy...
http://www.freepeople.com/marc.....9dfd512722

15 years ago

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kellygirl

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Mmm, never ; )

ETA: Okay, I'll fess up, this happens all of the time. I'm getting better about not buying them though.

15 years ago

chewyspaghetti

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All the time! Of course, I don't buy them, but I always hope someone here will so that I can see them have a good home.

15 years ago

Vani

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Alll...the...time! Like cargo skinnies and...hmm...can't seem to think of many others. Maybe I've just made my peace and obliterated them from my consciousness

15 years ago

MsMaven

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All the time--really short dresses. I've bought a few things because I just couldn't stand not to. They took up closet space until they were donated.

Cute skirt though probably hard to wear for most of us.

15 years ago

rae

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YUP: shirts/jackets with chest pockets, super short shorts, spaghetti straps... the list goes on and on.

15 years ago

TravellingTam

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I covet clothing with ruffles. It usually looks so feminine. Unfortunately, as soon as I put on something with ruffles, I look like a football player in drag. The purses and shoes with ruffles have helped to soothe my longing.

15 years ago

biscuitsmom

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Most of the shoes and booties that I *dearly* love have heels that are impossible for me to wear Yet I keep looking at them....sigh

15 years ago

MNsara

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Yes, and it often is because someone here at YLF looks so amazing in *it* that I find myself tracking it down to try. . .

15 years ago

Mac

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All the flipping TIME!

15 years ago

Queen Mum

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the story of my life!

15 years ago

annagybe

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I'm with Rae, short shorts
Exhibit A

http://www.shopbop.com/sequin-.....shopbysize

15 years ago

taylor

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Yep, I see some things that if ONLY I was 20/30 years younger I would be all over

15 years ago

Stephanie

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Fill me in, ladies: who can/can't wear short shorts? I honestly have no idea, beyond that you have to be comfortable with your legs--but I bet Anna and Rae both have fab legs.

15 years ago

annagybe

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Angie said they were age-inappropriate for me.

15 years ago

sinead

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Oh, yes, yes. 'Polish, quality, and structure' is the mantra Angie suggests for the over-50 crowd. And what am I drawn to? Loose, flowy, wispy peasant tops and dresses.... Ah, well. I get my fix with loose, flowy scarves.

15 years ago

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I guess either I don't have a good "don't go there" filter or I'm not that imaginative, because I'd have to say no. My real roadblock is price when it comes to coveting

15 years ago

Barbara

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Absolutely! As a write this, I'm looking at ALL my Spring fashion issues of VOGUE, ELLE, IN STYLE and BAZAAR and every other page has a sticky note on it! LUCKY magazine even has it's own stickers for marking favs. WHAT FUN.

Some of those beautiful flights of fancy MIGHT be right for me, but most aren't and that's okay. Fashion should always be fun and part fantasy!

15 years ago

nicoleb

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All. The. Time. In fact i seem to be drawn to them like a moth to a.....lightbulb.

Even my favorite era, the 1920s is probably the one era that i would look like complete crap lol.

15 years ago

Aziraphale

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Yes, I often find see belted outfits that I like, but I can never pull them off. Ever.

15 years ago

Maya

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Only all the time. I'd love to wear super wide corset belts, dramatic flared legs with high heels, and tucked in tops.

Not happening though.

YLF has made me realize that despite all the things I can't wear, there are still plenty of things I *can* wear, so no need to dwell on the negative.

15 years ago

Heather

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Constantly.....*sigh*

15 years ago

Anonymous

I'd like to be able to wear wrap dresses and scoop necklines. I covet nice white blouses and shirts, but need to stick to cream and ivory.

15 years ago

Refugee

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What?!?!? There are people that don't?

15 years ago

lyn*

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Things that need big boobs to look good in *sigh*

15 years ago

Annie

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Funny thread! It is a laugh to read everyone else's weaknesses. Mine are age-inappropriate clothes, shoes that are too narrow for my C width feet, and fun colors that look make me look like I have the life sucked out of me.

15 years ago

Janet

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Lyn, that cracked me up because so many times I've lamented that something (usually involving spaghetti straps) would be so cute, if only it could accommodate my boobs! The grass is always greener...

Yeah, I know salespeople in stores have heard me sigh in frustration as I look at something and mutter, "if only..."

When I'm drawn to something that's too young for me, I will sometimes get it for one of my nieces, so at least I can live vicariously!

15 years ago

Lisa

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Yes all the time. I spend half my time shopping trying to convince myself that I can't buy it because it's not right for ME despite how cute, fab, badly I really, really want the item.

15 years ago

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