is there a brand that just WILL NOT work for you, no matter what?

amanda · Jun 21st, 2008, 07:41 PM

For me, it's Velvet. They're very much my style, and I've ordered their products or tried them on in person probably two dozen times, and no matter what, they just don't look right on me AT ALL! The only thing I've ever kept of theirs was a wrap cardigan from last winter, which only fit because, by nature, it was completely unstructured, stretchy, and wearable in a hundred different ways. I've tried shirts, dresses, tunics, leggings, everything. I own lots of stuff from similar brands that I wear often, and I really wish I loved Velvet, because they make some adorable stuff that I've gotten great deals on! But no matter what, it never fits me right.

Does anyone else have a brand like this that is just NOT meant to be in their wardrobe?

kara_n · Jun 21st, 2008, 07:46 PM

Tsubi jeans! oh my god...I got the largest size...like a 32 and still could not button them! They were low sitting skinny jeans so they sat the hips. My hipbone is big ..38" but still...it's depressing!

ImASadGiraffe · Jun 21st, 2008, 09:53 PM

Everything I've ever bought from bebe has been ill-fitting, I've just stopped shopping there altogther.

shallow-ish · Jun 21st, 2008, 10:54 PM

Victoria's Secret. No matter what size of bra (band/cup combination) I try, there's always something little bit off.

ItsMyWorld · Jun 21st, 2008, 11:06 PM

Citizens of Humanity. I actually own a pair or two but they aren't my favorite. I kind of got caught up in the hype a few years back but simple put, they don't work. I tried them again recently and they still just don't look good.

jan228 · Jun 21st, 2008, 11:27 PM

There are way too many to name. Most things just don't work for me.

drunky_krol · Jun 21st, 2008, 11:52 PM

True Religion and Miss Sixty jeans they just dont go through the butt!! geez!

Charlie · Jun 22nd, 2008, 12:10 AM

Anything that is not made in juniors size and anything tall (I am only 5') or petite size (usually the perfect long but two wide)

lesparkley · Jun 22nd, 2008, 02:24 AM

seven jeans and true religions. which is fine because i don't particularly care for either. =P

cakegirl · Jun 22nd, 2008, 02:54 AM

Another vote for True Religions. They make my butt look like it starts at my knees.

opinkflamingo · Jun 22nd, 2008, 03:40 AM

Oh God, so many. Saddest for me though is 3.1 Phillip Lim....LOVE Phillip Lim's clothes/aesthetic but his stuff is sized too big and is cut too boxy. I love the drapey, oversized, androgynous look, but I look like I'm drowning in his clothes.

cheburashka · Jun 22nd, 2008, 03:49 AM

Two jean brans - 7 jeans, the fit just isn't right, I must have tried on a zillion pairs and only one looked good but it was in a hideous wash.

Joe's Jeans - I'm definitely in between sizes - 28 looks huge on me, 27 is just a bit too tight.

Zophie · Jun 22nd, 2008, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ImASadGiraffe

Everything I've ever bought from bebe has been ill-fitting, I've just stopped shopping there altogther.

I have a lot of trouble finding things at Bebe to fit me correctly. I like a lot of their clothing and have a few things from there, but I have trouble finding items that are cut right for my body. I went shopping there with friends and they both seemed to have the same problem even though we all three had different body types. I don't know who Bebe makes the fit of their clothing for, but it's not for the average woman it doesn't seem.

I also have never had much luck with any Dolce & Gabbana fitting me correctly.

lesparkley · Jun 22nd, 2008, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Zophie

I also have never had much luck with any Dolce & Gabbana fitting me correctly.

d and g is soooo form fitting! only a select few items look good on me; i wish their clothes fit better because they look so cute in the ads!

mooks · Jun 22nd, 2008, 05:00 AM

Rick Owens.....I love the aesthetics of it on the runway and even on friends but somehow it just looks awful on me

DSquared.....I absolutely ADORE this brand but I've tried and tried and just can't make it work, the jeans are unbelievably low rise and everything is very narrow in the shoulders

Victorias Secret underwear.....I can't seem to find a bra that either doesn't gape at the cups or I'm spilling out of

Jun 21st, 2008, 07:41 PM	#1
amanda I Bleed Georgia Red Location: Athens, GA	is there a brand that just WILL NOT work for you, no matter what? For me, it's Velvet. They're very much my style, and I've ordered their products or tried them on in person probably two dozen times, and no matter what, they just don't look right on me AT ALL! The only thing I've ever kept of theirs was a wrap cardigan from last winter, which only fit because, by nature, it was completely unstructured, stretchy, and wearable in a hundred different ways. I've tried shirts, dresses, tunics, leggings, everything. I own lots of stuff from similar brands that I wear often, and I really wish I loved Velvet, because they make some adorable stuff that I've gotten great deals on! But no matter what, it never fits me right. Does anyone else have a brand like this that is just NOT meant to be in their wardrobe? __________________ PROUD TO BE A UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA BULLDOG! Read my blog: http://graduationday.wordpress.com

Jun 21st, 2008, 07:46 PM	#2
kara_n Karinka	Tsubi jeans! oh my god...I got the largest size...like a 32 and still could not button them! They were low sitting skinny jeans so they sat the hips. My hipbone is big ..38" but still...it's depressing! __________________ ~~My current wish list~~ 1. Chanel hot pink lambskin medium flap S/H 2. Hermes 25 cm Kelly in rose shocking chevre P/H

Jun 21st, 2008, 09:53 PM	#3
ImASadGiraffe Relax... Location: IL	Everything I've ever bought from bebe has been ill-fitting, I've just stopped shopping there altogther. __________________

Jun 21st, 2008, 11:27 PM	#6
jan228 très petite	There are way too many to name. Most things just don't work for me. __________________

Jun 21st, 2008, 11:52 PM	#7
drunky_krol on a marathon for 24 Location: Honduras	True Religion and Miss Sixty jeans they just dont go through the butt!! geez! __________________ ~WishList~ 1. In & Out Tote or PST S/H or a Portobello!! 2. Reissue 226 Navy Blue 3. Chanel Med. Flap S/H Bijoux Chain 4. LV Damiar Azur 5. Chanel Timless Clutch 6. Big 4k+ Reissue Tote (vanessa hudgens has)

Jun 21st, 2008, 10:54 PM	#4
shallow-ish Member Location: Sunny SoCal	Victoria's Secret. No matter what size of bra (band/cup combination) I try, there's always something little bit off.

Jun 21st, 2008, 11:06 PM	#5
ItsMyWorld Member Location: USA	Citizens of Humanity. I actually own a pair or two but they aren't my favorite. I kind of got caught up in the hype a few years back but simple put, they don't work. I tried them again recently and they still just don't look good.

Jun 22nd, 2008, 12:10 AM	#8
Charlie ♥CRYLATER3♥	Anything that is not made in juniors size and anything tall (I am only 5') or petite size (usually the perfect long but two wide) __________________

Jun 22nd, 2008, 02:24 AM	#9
lesparkley fight on, trojans! Location: sunny southern california	seven jeans and true religions. which is fine because i don't particularly care for either. =P

Jun 22nd, 2008, 02:54 AM	#10
cakegirl Member	Another vote for True Religions. They make my butt look like it starts at my knees. __________________ Wish List: the perfect big clutch the perfect grey bag

Jun 22nd, 2008, 03:40 AM	#11
opinkflamingo Meg Location: Palo Alto	Oh God, so many. Saddest for me though is 3.1 Phillip Lim....LOVE Phillip Lim's clothes/aesthetic but his stuff is sized too big and is cut too boxy. I love the drapey, oversized, androgynous look, but I look like I'm drowning in his clothes.

Jun 22nd, 2008, 03:49 AM	#12
cheburashka Member	Two jean brans - 7 jeans, the fit just isn't right, I must have tried on a zillion pairs and only one looked good but it was in a hideous wash. Joe's Jeans - I'm definitely in between sizes - 28 looks huge on me, 27 is just a bit too tight. __________________

Jun 22nd, 2008, 05:00 AM	#15
mooks Cool Britannia! Location: On The Thames	Rick Owens.....I love the aesthetics of it on the runway and even on friends but somehow it just looks awful on me DSquared.....I absolutely ADORE this brand but I've tried and tried and just can't make it work, the jeans are unbelievably low rise and everything is very narrow in the shoulders Victorias Secret underwear.....I can't seem to find a bra that either doesn't gape at the cups or I'm spilling out of __________________