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Returning it all!

catgirl

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Well, after subjecting you to a few of my recent purchases, I'm returning them all. I'm feeling incredibly finicky and out of sorts about summer style, and none of these are making my heart sing. If the kimono were a bit less material I would consider tailoring it, but that would cut much of the print on the sleeves and sides.

Oh, well - see my OT post for some fun non-style related news!

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Latest reply was from DonnaF

Elizabeth P

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Good for you! I say that because I'm impressed with your resolve. I personally liked all three pieces on you, and I know many others did too. But only you know what makes you truly happy.

Good luck with your continuing hunt for summer pieces...

rachylou

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PPP!

Anonymous

Alaska girl: I frequently end up returning all or most of an order. I guess I am finicky as well, but for my money, I want my heart to sing.

Summer pieces are all too challenging and I frequently end up settling. I'm glad you did not.

Staysfit

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I think I return around 2/3 of what I order online, maybe slightly more. I hate that I have to do that, but the mall near me doesn't carry much variety in my size.

crutcher

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This is the style point that I have learned with the help of Angie, YLF ladies and a wonderful stylist whose book became a small word on fashion for me...If you don't love it the first time you try it on, it won't get better...I am all for returning...Your heart must hit the high note the first appearence or let me tell you that fl doesn't sing...smile...

Glory

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I agree - keep only if it is perfect. I end up returning the majority of on-line purchases as well. Perfectly ok. When you consider how many items you may try on to find a single gem in a brick and mortal it makes total sense.

Anonymous

Loved that kimono on you, and the shorts, but it's not always about what looks good on you. Sometimes there's something amiss, and only you can tell.

I don't know about you, but I find returning things really liberating.

Transcona Shannon

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Bravo Una! If it doesn't feel right, it doesn't feel right.

Janet

(website)

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I hear you. I have a bag of returns for some things I tried from Anthro and Nordies. Feeling quite picky these days.

Sara L.

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I hope you find some summer items that work for you. If these don't make you happy, then back they should go.

approprio

(website)

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Well done you! I thought they looked nice, but if they don't make your heart sing they don't belong. Now go enjoy the contents of your fabulous closet.

catgirl

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I am grateful for all the feedback here which I consider strongly. Just not feeling the summer looks I'm finding right now.... Sigh.

kellygirl

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Ya, I hear you. At least it's easier on the wallet this way!

Joy

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Good for you! I'm not feeling this season's offerings either, although I am looking for very specific things, which doesn't help. I'm having some luck on eBay, but we will see. The quality in general out there at prices that feel too high for the product is keeping me from buying.

annabelle

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PPP is right, rachylou. Una, you have so many beautiful and flattering pieces that are "you" that you have time to be selective.

I find that I go through periods where I return 100% of yoox and shopbop orders, several in a row. I am trying to dissect what made me think something would work for me, so I can deal with fewer trips to the UPS store. However, when I try something that is a stretch goal that didn't work (for me: super skinny jeans, kimono (short and long), fuzzy coat / sweater), I consider it a success, not a failure. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. And I learn more about my style, real lifestyle, and what flatters in the process.

Sveta

(website)

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You go girl! There is no sense in keeping something if it does not make your heart sing!
Off to check the off topic post

Ledonna N.

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Just bumping what everybody else said " If it does not fit" etc, etc, etc....

texstyle

(website)

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I return a lot (okay most) of the stuff I try - most of my shopping is done online so I can't try it on in the dressing room at a store. I haven't found a lot of great things this season either (except sandals) but have stocked up on a few regular things like tees and shorts.

Thistle

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Good for you for holding out.

DonnaF

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Good for you!!! I have a ridiculous number of things -- even for me -- about to be delivered, so I may do a K/R after I've eliminated the obvious duds.