Comments on: The return rut http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/03/24/the-return-rut/ Free advice from a fashion pro Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:25:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Beware the skinny mirror | youlookfab http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/03/24/the-return-rut/#comment-30271 Beware the skinny mirror | youlookfab Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:15:40 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/03/24/the-return-rut/#comment-30271 [...] sure that the skinny mirror phenomenon is fueling the return rut. No doubt retailers that employ this tactic have done a calculation showing that the additional [...] […] sure that the skinny mirror phenomenon is fueling the return rut. No doubt retailers that employ this tactic have done a calculation showing that the additional […]

]]> By: Anna http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/03/24/the-return-rut/#comment-23916 Anna Fri, 16 May 2008 20:49:50 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/03/24/the-return-rut/#comment-23916 I don't return things unless I bought the wrong size or it looks bad on me. I try to be careful when buying online so as not to have to return anything. I don’t return things unless I bought the wrong size or it looks bad on me. I try to be careful when buying online so as not to have to return anything.

]]> By: Angie http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/03/24/the-return-rut/#comment-16325 Angie Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:21:46 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/03/24/the-return-rut/#comment-16325 Post this question on the YLF forum and you'll get a whole slew of responses, Athena. http://www.youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Post this question on the YLF forum and you’ll get a whole slew of responses, Athena.

http://www.youlookfab.com/welookfab/

]]> By: Athena http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/03/24/the-return-rut/#comment-16292 Athena Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:12:12 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/03/24/the-return-rut/#comment-16292 I hope this is okay, but if you would consider writing a post about how larger women could dress to flatter themselves, that would be great! I think this is a common problem. I outlined my dilemma here: http://1001petals.blogspot.com/2008/02/dressing-as-new-mother.html I hope this is okay, but if you would consider writing a post about how larger women could dress to flatter themselves, that would be great! I think this is a common problem.

I outlined my dilemma here: http://1001petals.blogspot.com.....other.html

]]> By: Athena http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/03/24/the-return-rut/#comment-16286 Athena Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:09:23 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/03/24/the-return-rut/#comment-16286 I used to never have to return items until after I had my daughter a few months ago. My body has changed so much, in size and shape, that I really have no clue what will look good. Because she's with me all the time, even while shopping, I don't get a chance to try things on properly and rush through purchases. At a time when I have less time than ever, it's annoying to have to go back to get another size or return the item completely. I need to figure out what clothes work for my current shape. I used to never have to return items until after I had my daughter a few months ago. My body has changed so much, in size and shape, that I really have no clue what will look good. Because she’s with me all the time, even while shopping, I don’t get a chance to try things on properly and rush through purchases. At a time when I have less time than ever, it’s annoying to have to go back to get another size or return the item completely. I need to figure out what clothes work for my current shape.

]]> By: cathy http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/03/24/the-return-rut/#comment-16097 cathy Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:13:58 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/03/24/the-return-rut/#comment-16097 I am the worst returner. I made returns a way of life the last several years. It's all I did-- buy and return. Now I've gotten pickier and frankly am not buying that much. I'm trying to only buy things I know I want. I'm staying out of the stores and away from the online sites at the moment. I didn't return something I was supposed to recently... and so I've had to crack down. I am the worst returner. I made returns a way of life the last several years. It’s all I did– buy and return. Now I’ve gotten pickier and frankly am not buying that much. I’m trying to only buy things I know I want. I’m staying out of the stores and away from the online sites at the moment. I didn’t return something I was supposed to recently… and so I’ve had to crack down.

]]> By: Ana Ortiz http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/03/24/the-return-rut/#comment-15768 Ana Ortiz Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:43:34 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/03/24/the-return-rut/#comment-15768 I rarely return cloth. Specially after I registered to yr blog. I am more aware of what I get now. I rather spend the time in the stores trying on cloth and getting only the items that I love how they fit, instead of returning and all the inconveniences that represents. If at the end I decide I don't like a piece I usually end up giving it to someone else because I usually don't have the ticket anymore. I rarely return cloth. Specially after I registered to yr blog. I am more aware of what I get now. I rather spend the time in the stores trying on cloth and getting only the items that I love how they fit, instead of returning and all the inconveniences that represents. If at the end I decide I don’t like a piece I usually end up giving it to someone else because I usually don’t have the ticket anymore.

]]> By: jen http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/03/24/the-return-rut/#comment-15755 jen Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:21:06 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/03/24/the-return-rut/#comment-15755 I'm like Nicole: I rarely return anything, even when I should. The only exception is online purchases - if I order online and it doesn't fit or isn't quite as I thought it was, I have no problems popping it back in the mail. The reason I rarely return is because the store clerks make you feel so darn guilty!!! Especially since I have a habit of taking off the tags immediately. I will still have the tags and receipt, and it's obvious all I've done is try it on at home with other items in my closet, because it's not like I've taken it to be hemmed (a major step of commitment!!). The second reason I rarely return is because I have a habit of procrastination and if it's been months with the bag sitting in my trunk and me forgetting to return... then I feel too guilty. Plus I figure if so much time has gone by it's now a different season, it's not fair to the stores because they can't resell it. Incidentally, twice now I have purchased dresses that were on the sales rack and had obviously been worn and returned. One had lipstick on it and smelled like perspiration and perfume. I took it home, had it drycleaned, and then wore it to get married to my second husband. One was not only worn - but ALTERED. When compared to other dresses in the shop, it was very clear it was altered at the bodice, and along the sides. Worked out great for me because the alterations made the dress fit me perfectly!!! I’m like Nicole: I rarely return anything, even when I should. The only exception is online purchases - if I order online and it doesn’t fit or isn’t quite as I thought it was, I have no problems popping it back in the mail.

The reason I rarely return is because the store clerks make you feel so darn guilty!!! Especially since I have a habit of taking off the tags immediately. I will still have the tags and receipt, and it’s obvious all I’ve done is try it on at home with other items in my closet, because it’s not like I’ve taken it to be hemmed (a major step of commitment!!).

The second reason I rarely return is because I have a habit of procrastination and if it’s been months with the bag sitting in my trunk and me forgetting to return… then I feel too guilty. Plus I figure if so much time has gone by it’s now a different season, it’s not fair to the stores because they can’t resell it.

Incidentally, twice now I have purchased dresses that were on the sales rack and had obviously been worn and returned. One had lipstick on it and smelled like perspiration and perfume. I took it home, had it drycleaned, and then wore it to get married to my second husband.

One was not only worn - but ALTERED. When compared to other dresses in the shop, it was very clear it was altered at the bodice, and along the sides. Worked out great for me because the alterations made the dress fit me perfectly!!!

]]> By: Meg from The Bargain Queens & All About Appearances http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/03/24/the-return-rut/#comment-15699 Meg from The Bargain Queens & All About Appearances Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:12:59 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/03/24/the-return-rut/#comment-15699 I used to return a LOT of stuff. I'd often buy stuff with the idea that I would try it again at home with other stuff to see if I could make it work. I would often return half of the stuff I got. Nowadays, I'm more confident about my purchases, but I still return a quite a few things, especially tops. I used to return a LOT of stuff. I’d often buy stuff with the idea that I would try it again at home with other stuff to see if I could make it work. I would often return half of the stuff I got. Nowadays, I’m more confident about my purchases, but I still return a quite a few things, especially tops.

]]> By: Wendy http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/03/24/the-return-rut/#comment-15695 Wendy Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:47:18 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/03/24/the-return-rut/#comment-15695 I hardly return things at all. Actually, I don't even remember the last time I returned an article of clothing. I mostly shop in stores as opposed to online (although browsing online is pretty addictive). I'm such a picky, anal-retentive buyer that there's no way I wouldn't try on something before I buy it. Actually, I'll probably put that article of clothing on hold or something and run to some other stores just to see if I'm getting the best thing possible. Yes, it makes for a longer shopping trip, but I love the fact that each piece of clothing in my wardrobe was chosen with intense care. I hardly return things at all. Actually, I don’t even remember the last time I returned an article of clothing. I mostly shop in stores as opposed to online (although browsing online is pretty addictive). I’m such a picky, anal-retentive buyer that there’s no way I wouldn’t try on something before I buy it. Actually, I’ll probably put that article of clothing on hold or something and run to some other stores just to see if I’m getting the best thing possible.
Yes, it makes for a longer shopping trip, but I love the fact that each piece of clothing in my wardrobe was chosen with intense care.

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