That looks like a perfect treat to me. Nothing better than a positive input from DH[emoji41].
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That looks like a perfect treat to me. Nothing better than a positive input from DH[emoji41].
I think your attitude is very European. This is one of the many reasons that you dress better than we do. You don't let things like this bother you. You buy well fitting well made clothes and then use them as much as possible in whatever combination. Having to match everything is what led me to have 12-14 black skirts in my closet. [emoji849]
Maybe, but it's also something a little underdeveloped in my case. DH is so much more critical about color matching. I see that as a gift. In Europe Italians were always the best dressed, I have no Italian roots.
My DH is an art director so he's very visual and notices things that I don't. He's also very good with colors and he has an eye for clean contemporary things. He's a great resource if he's patient enough to put up with my questions. I have to bother him in small doses with these things.
I'm headed to Chanel today. I'm so excited. Yesterday I received the invitation to the Cosmopolite collection cocktail party. Since I'm so down on Boston I will say that our store is the most luxurious and beautiful Chanel that I have seen other than rue cambon. I think it has spoiled me for shopping anywhere else. I'd love to move in there as my apartment. The draperies in the dressing room even have degrade pearls. [emoji7]
Good to have a husband with good taste you can occasionally ask for second opinion.
Enjoy your cosmopolite party and I'm very curious what your choices will be!!
PbP, ari and Pqp - the Dior jackets look fabulous on you. I love the cut of this jacket.
PbP, if you're looking for a classic black jacket and love the fit, I think it's a keeper. You could wear it with so many outfits. I don't think it's essential to have perfect match of color and fabric of jacket and pants.
PbP, if you're looking for a classic black jacket and love the fit, I think it's a keeper. You could wear it with so many outfits. I don't think it's essential to have perfect match of color and fabric of jacket and pants.
Thanks everyone especially prepster for your advice on the Dior pieces.
I went to my local Chanel yesterday to see the fall collection. The theme is Paris in the jazz age and the show was at the Ritz. Totally me! So I thought there would be a lot that I loved. There was nothing that really appealed to me as being different or better than what I already have from Chanel. There is one other piece that I'm waiting to try.
It made me appreciate that while the Dior is a bit of an adjustment for me, it adds something new and versatile for my wardrobe. So I'm going to keep the pieces and work with their tailors to make them perfect for me.
While I was in Boston I picked up my mother in law's Carter Tank Louis that she has given me. I had it restored and a new band put on it. I am over the moon about how it turned out.
I went to my local Chanel yesterday to see the fall collection. The theme is Paris in the jazz age and the show was at the Ritz. Totally me! So I thought there would be a lot that I loved. There was nothing that really appealed to me as being different or better than what I already have from Chanel. There is one other piece that I'm waiting to try.
It made me appreciate that while the Dior is a bit of an adjustment for me, it adds something new and versatile for my wardrobe. So I'm going to keep the pieces and work with their tailors to make them perfect for me.
While I was in Boston I picked up my mother in law's Carter Tank Louis that she has given me. I had it restored and a new band put on it. I am over the moon about how it turned out.
It pairs so nicely with the chaîne d'ancre bracelet[emoji173]️[emoji173]️ Enjoy it!
May I ask a dumb question about returns at H? I purchased one scarf in a design that I wanted, but not my favorite colorway, then found it in the cw I wanted. The scarf is new, I have the receipt, but I took the tag off. Will that be a problem? I have to stop in to pick up an online order and will probably spend an equal amount or more on other things.
I don't have an SA and the one time I was in my local store the service was not particularly friendly, well, until I said I'd take the mousseline, which I also want to return because as stunning as it is, I like one color in it and hate the others. At that point the champagne came out, but the SA still didn't give me a card.
I don't have an SA and the one time I was in my local store the service was not particularly friendly, well, until I said I'd take the mousseline, which I also want to return because as stunning as it is, I like one color in it and hate the others. At that point the champagne came out, but the SA still didn't give me a card.
It's a good question. I dont know the answer. My Bride de gala love was ordered online and did not have a tag. The worst they can say is no. Don't be intimidated. No matter what the nonsense you are the customer.
This turned out so beautiful, and it really glows next to your hermes bracelet.
In looking at the Chanel jacket thread, I was surprised at how different the RTW turned out compared to the runway looks. The embellished jacket everyone was interested in (that is way above my price range anyway) is a perfect example. What happened? Does translating runway to RTW now mean taking away the magic? I'm glad the disappointment has allowed you to reconsider the Dior pieces as the sunny side of though.
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This! I totally agree.
I tend to get...not really intimidated, but feel shy or ashamed anticipating how I might be treated, when my request is totally reasonable and it is only the store atmosphere created by some SA that makes me feel ashamed sometimes. I admit that I mostly shop at H.com or resellers for B or K because I spent a long time dreading going into the store.
Fizzywater, just go in and ask for an exchange as if you are at any other "luxury" store. You have a reasonable request and don't let prior bad experience make you feel otherwise. If they say no, you can decide if you want to sell/give away your current CW to buy the preferred one or not.
I used to hate going into my store because my SA always made me feel bad and her response to any inquiry or problem was to say "no" and pressure me into making a new purchase to solve the problem. I switched to a new SA (which is also awkward due to hovering and long looks from SA#1 when I come in to the store), but now my problems are solved with grace and the experience is fun again as long as I avoid SA#1.
Examples: wanting to exchange NWT silk item with a run in it. SA#1--> skeptical, "it's ok, no one can see it, you have to exchange for the exact same one and we don't have any more, you need to buy this scarf ring so you can't see the run..." to SA#2-->"I'm so sorry that happened! I have reserved it for you with another new CW that just came in that I think you might like, I know it's hard for you to make it in to the store so no rush!" Another example: wanting to spa an item: SA#1- "I don't think you want to do that....It would take too much time...It would be too expensive...Just keep using it...Buy this twilly to cover the mark..." SA#2- "That is so beautiful (shows other SAs). It will have to go to Paris but I definitely think it is worth it, it is so special, you want to make sure it lasts forever."
Fizzywater, when you go in, if your unkind SA asks to help you, just say "I'm just looking around right now, thank you." Walk around until you find a newer SA who seems friendly and doesn't know you/your relationship with unkind SA, and when they offer to help you say Yes! That's what I did
This! I totally agree.
I tend to get...not really intimidated, but feel shy or ashamed anticipating how I might be treated, when my request is totally reasonable and it is only the store atmosphere created by some SA that makes me feel ashamed sometimes. I admit that I mostly shop at H.com or resellers for B or K because I spent a long time dreading going into the store.
Fizzywater, just go in and ask for an exchange as if you are at any other "luxury" store. You have a reasonable request and don't let prior bad experience make you feel otherwise. If they say no, you can decide if you want to sell/give away your current CW to buy the preferred one or not.
I used to hate going into my store because my SA always made me feel bad and her response to any inquiry or problem was to say "no" and pressure me into making a new purchase to solve the problem. I switched to a new SA (which is also awkward due to hovering and long looks from SA#1 when I come in to the store), but now my problems are solved with grace and the experience is fun again as long as I avoid SA#1.
Examples: wanting to exchange NWT silk item with a run in it. SA#1--> skeptical, "it's ok, no one can see it, you have to exchange for the exact same one and we don't have any more, you need to buy this scarf ring so you can't see the run..." to SA#2-->"I'm so sorry that happened! I have reserved it for you with another new CW that just came in that I think you might like, I know it's hard for you to make it in to the store so no rush!" Another example: wanting to spa an item: SA#1- "I don't think you want to do that....It would take too much time...It would be too expensive...Just keep using it...Buy this twilly to cover the mark..." SA#2- "That is so beautiful (shows other SAs). It will have to go to Paris but I definitely think it is worth it, it is so special, you want to make sure it lasts forever."
Fizzywater, when you go in, if your unkind SA asks to help you, just say "I'm just looking around right now, thank you." Walk around until you find a newer SA who seems friendly and doesn't know you/your relationship with unkind SA, and when they offer to help you say Yes! That's what I did
Wonderful advice. Your experience sounds familiar.
Isn't that Albert Elbaz in the audience in your first picture?
Well, then, I'm neurotic, too. I will search hi and low to find a black that matches another black if the original fabric is matte with a plain weave (like a crepe). It's kind of fun to do that in an OCD kind of way. (I maintain that a dribble of OCD is fun to have in a "quest that never ends" kind of way.