https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/forum/everything-else Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:38:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415317 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:12:07 +0000 RobinF 2415317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful skirt! I'd love to see it with sandals instead of heavier sneakers, or maybe lighter sneakers. My favorite of your looks is with the tee.&nbsp;</p> <p>You had a great thrifting day! I have had a little luck thrifting but generally do better at Poshmark. DH and I stopped into a nearby Goodwill Saturday and it was very disappointing. I'd like to find some others besides the national chains anyway.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrunken-linen-blazer#post-2415292 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:58:19 +0000 elpgal 2415292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@KKards, that Boden blazer is perfect! Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415276 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:03 +0000 JAileen 2415276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Today I saw someone wearing a similar skirt with a lightweight patterned cardigan and flat loafers. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415274 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:06:43 +0000 L'Abeille 2415274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What amazing finds!</p> <p>Re: the skirt: my first thought is, what would the Gentlewoman do? I see her wearing it with a crewneck sweater (your seafoam green?) and the whisky loafers. Perhaps to take tea in the library?</p> <p>Is that too seasonally confused for you? Ie is the skirt summer-weight only and the sweaters too heavy and warm? (I was taken aback by the heat and humidity, last time I visited Ontario in summer -- you don't have our ocean breezes.) If so, I would prefer a banded top or a shell -- something with a finished hem that doesn't need tucking.</p> <p>My latest thrifting finds: white sneakers (an essential for me; both my pairs were disintegrating) and comfortable, good quality footbed sandals that made me break my No Brown rule. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415270 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:24:20 +0000 Kyle 2415270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s a beautiful skirt and when I see you in it my first thought is to lean into the softness, which is what I see with the lace, the white, your curls and delicate coloring. I also first thought of your yellow shoes and possibly a very soft blue, light shell pink, or even white top.i would love to see what a column of white would look like with this skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415269 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:52:40 +0000 Angie 2415269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I forgot to answer your question, <b>Carla</b>!</p> <p><b>ETA:</b></p> <p>I very seldom find perfect-for-me thrifted items! Personally, items need to be new - or worn once - for me to buy them, so I do much better on Poshmark and Ebay where I buy " NEW OLD STOCK" (a post about that is in the pipeline). I did however, begin consigning some items and receiving cheques from items sold for the first time. The cheques are welcome, and not insignificant! The new consignment boutique is in walking distance from our loft and very convenient. I do a good amount of passing on items for free to great homes too.&nbsp;</p> <p>A reminder that thrifting and consigning is a two-way street. It works when there are also people like me providing fresh stock to stores. That's my contribution to thrifting and consigning :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415252 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:59:00 +0000 Jaime 2415252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Coach bag was an excellent find! I like the skirt too. My best thrift find lately was a pair of brand new birkenstocks - I felt like someone had left me a gift. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415245 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:41:32 +0000 Angie 2415245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Coach bag looks like a smashing match with the loafers! SCORE :)</p> <p>The skirt is pretty and a lovely fit,<b> Carla</b>! I see it with a denim shirt (or your light blue shirts), scrunched sleeves and dainty sandals, or your new brown loafers and Coach bag!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415231 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:35:44 +0000 Irina 2415231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do like juxtaposition in an outfit and like this skirt paired with a t-shirt. Button down shirts, simple merino sweaters would work, too, I think.&nbsp;<div>I bought two second hand items, both from Cos. In the last couple of years, I bought very little from the current collections. I appreciate older pieces more.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrunken-linen-blazer#post-2415227 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:22:50 +0000 kkards 2415227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Boden has one. And in looking for something else I stumbled across this linen knit blazer from Poetry -I think a lot of colors/sizes might be sold out but wanted to mention it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrunken-linen-blazer#post-2415223 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:06:30 +0000 elpgal 2415223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, Wow. You’ve hit the jackpot with this one. I wouldn’t be able to tell it’s linen! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415217 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:40:18 +0000 Suz 2415217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Further ideas for things you might buy or thrift to add to the skirt's versatility:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>A more <b>faded</b>&nbsp;and slightly croppeddenim jacket so the colour contrast is not as extreme.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ditto a shoe that is a lighter colour, not necessarily white, but just something a bit softer. Could be another loafer, a sneaker, a sandal that is somewhere in between "heavy" and "delicate" in its presence, if you know what I mean. Not a dressy sandal but a kind of medium weight type sandal.&nbsp;</li> <li>White tee, could be a white graphic tee.&nbsp;</li> <li>A western style mid blue denim shirt with the mother of pearl snaps. </li> </ul> <br />(Sob, I had to let my beloved old J. Crew version of this shirt go this year because of severe fading on the shoulders and other wear, but it was SO versatile -- I recommend one for your style if you can find it.)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-levi%e2%80%99s#post-2415209 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:49:29 +0000 judy 2415209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are my only Levi's currently :&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/clothing/women/jeans/straight/501-original-selvedge-womens-jeans/p/A61670007">https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/.....eans/p/A61</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Bought last Fall, still breaking in, too hot of course for summer.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415198 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:47:52 +0000 kkards 2415198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That bag! Perfect and excellent with the shoes<br />the red top such a great color&nbsp;<br />I love the skirt as styled, because I’m a huge fan of dressing with juxtaposition. &nbsp;I’m also a huge fan of a column of color, so of course I’d wear a white tee and/or white sweater or sweatshirt and white sneakers (but any color footwear would work as well). Wondering how it would look with your burgundy floral sweatshirt and sneakers&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415191 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:49:54 +0000 Dee 2415191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great finds CARLA, I'm after a nice cognac crossbody myself.<br /> I like your stylings with the skirt so far, you might also try it with your new sweatshirt and coloured sporty sandals or maybe your stripe J Crew Breton top and black fisherman sandals too.</p> <p>I've been thrifting quite a bit so far this year. Found a grey Roots crossbody with zippers where I like them, a vingtage addidas striped hoodie, a Tahari fitted two-tone denim button-up and a Gap graphic heart sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415175 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:06:26 +0000 Star (Lise) 2415175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great finds. I would style it in the same way you style your fruits and flowers skirt as it also has a lady like vibe. Your ideas look good. I agree to play down the femininity. A denim jacket and sneakers does this perfectly.<br /> I had my first thrifting session this year this week. I have been restraining myself. I scored an unusual denim button down with neck ties, an olive and cream striped short boxy tee, denim jorts and a black grommet belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415170 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:15:59 +0000 Debbie 2415170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had no thrifting finds lately. Maybe soon.<br /> That skirt is beautiful. I like Suz idea of a chambray shirt. Also a slightly dressy blouse tied in the front would perfect to. I like the sneakers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415163 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:22:14 +0000 Suz 2415163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fabulous day of thrifting you had! Great fun and terrific finds. Each of these items will work so well in your carefully curated closet. the bag is a definite winner, the dark red top fits right in with <b>Angie'</b>s recent blog post (as well as Canada Day) and I'd be wearing those jeans for most of the summer!&nbsp;</p> <p>The skirt is beautiful and fits so well -- of <b>course</b> you had to have it! I like it with the tee and I don't mind the blue sneakers, either, but I might go with blue laces in that case, just to keep things more simple so as not to compete with the skirt.</p> <p><b>Couple of styling ideas for the skirt out of your wardrobe:</b> </p> <ul> <li>Skirt, pale blue Uniglo linen longsleeve shirt (possibly tied at waist and definitely scrunched) and yellow slingbacks.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Chambray shirt dress worn open from the waist over the skirt to show the lace in front -- whatever shoes you like, but I'd try the slingbacks again, or the blue sneakers or maybe your whiskey loafers and some other whiskey item (maybe the bag or a scarf around your hat that pulls in whiskey tones.)&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Worn again with one of the pale blue linen shirts, plus the Hermes Nuba Mountain scarf tied triangular at waist (as they do, you know) and your whiskey loafers/ bag?&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Black sleeveless turtleneck and black fisherman's sandals (this might be too heavy looking -- hard to say in advance.)&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>New sweatshirt and whiskey loafers.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br />In answer to your question, I have had zero luck thrifting lately. I went to a bunch of my favourite haunts when in Vancouver and found nothing I was looking for and nothing serendipitous that I wasn't looking for, either. :(&nbsp;</p> <p>Haven't found anything in Victoria lately either. It's been too long since I had a great thrifting find.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415162 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:55:41 +0000 Roberta 2415162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That skirt - wow! It's really a beautiful piece. And the coach bag is lovely, too. I also would go lighter with shoes and the jacket. I love the red top with it, but would be interested in a bright patterned scarf instead of the jacket. </p> <p>My thrifting was mostly early in the year, sweaters and corduroys, and cold weather shoes. I haven't seen anything lately that I've liked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415157 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:37:56 +0000 LJP 2415157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all your thrifting finds ! The Coach bag in particular is a great score . The skirt is very pretty and seems to fit you well but it does look a little delicate for your everyday style . I do like Jenni and Cookie ‘s collective idea re your yellow slingbacks , and I might try a less contrast- y top like one of your sleeveless linens in pale blue ? I’m not a huge fan of denim jackets over everything - I think it’s no longer the style “ surprise “ it once was . A cotton or linen sweater in yellow or pale blue would be pretty . </p> <p>The only thrifting I do is done for me , so to speak . There’s a local woman who scours the thrift stores and personal collections of friends for interesting things , then cleans and presses them to look like new . She posts them on IG and I find the odd piece that way . Otherwise I can’t deal with thrift stores - they are pretty junky looking in Winnipeg . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415154 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:26:50 +0000 Lisa 2415154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First, what great new additions to your wardrobe. Each piece is lovely and I look forward to seeing how you style them into outfits.&nbsp;</p> <p>Now on to the new skirt, what a divine piece. I like how you have styled it here. The denim jacket and graphic tee tie together the dark blue sneakers so I don't see any bottom heavy-ness for these outfits.</p> <p>For additional styling, I think a black sandal and a black or dark top would create contrast against the skirt, while also complementing a dark theme for top and shoes. Similar to what you've already done with blues.</p> <p>I also really like white and yellow for summer. I think you have yellow shoes if I recall correctly. A column of white (maybe the peasant top you posted recently?) with the skirt and a yellow shoe could be lovely.</p> <p>When it's topper weather again, your whiskey crop trench might be nice paired with the skirt. Whisky and white are a chic combination.</p> <p>This skirt has lots of styling potential and was a beautiful wardrobe addition. Bravo!</p> <p>Oh and for your question on thrifting so far this year, I added two tops. The off white pairs perfectly with both my cowgirl boots and the pink plaid I just wore this week with JCrew chino shorts in this <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---im-on-team-chinos">post</a>. :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-on-sizing#post-2415152 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:20:47 +0000 Lisa 2415152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415146 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:02:49 +0000 Sal 2415146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great finds! I love the skirt especially just with the tee and sneakers. I also can see your yellow flats and a tee working. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415140 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:01:44 +0000 Cookie 2415140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an amazing and enviable thrifting day! I love your finds. </p> <p>The skirt is sooo beautiful. I think it is super cute with the superhero T-shirt and sneakers, but in general I would go for less color contrast and also mostly less style contrast. I love Jenni’s idea of the yellow shoes. Maybe a sleeveless top in light brown or light blue. The new Coach purse would also be nice with it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrunken-linen-blazer#post-2415138 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:52:40 +0000 Suz 2415138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The last shrunken linen blazer I found was at consignment, which is not much help to you! But it might be worth checking if you do have a good consignment store nearby.&nbsp;</p> <p>I really love this one. It is a designer item I otherwise could never have afforded. It is unlined, linen/lightweight wool (believe it or not.) It does not wrinkle, stays crisp looking.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415134 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:26:01 +0000 JAileen 2415134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the bag, of course, being a big Coach fan. &nbsp;Most of my Coach bags are thrifted. &nbsp;I&nbsp;have no ideas about the skirt, at all, sorry. &nbsp;<div><div>I’m sticking to my idea of an all black outfit for Fourth of July.</p> <p>I haven’t been thrifting, per se, but I did buy a couple of things on Poshmark recently, a dress and a jacket. &nbsp;</div></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415131 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:09:02 +0000 Jenni NZ 2415131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Carla what a beautiful skirt! Adore!<br /> I would be wanting everything in the outfit to be delicate, so the juxtaposition doesn’t make me happy personally but I totally understand that our styles are different. What about your yellow slingbacks and find a more delicate top? I love your new red top too and how the Coach bag matches your loafers. I am Mrs Matchy-Matchy along with Lisa and others.<br /> I’m doing badly with thrifting I can’t find the white pants I need at several thrift stores I have tried and no new ones either. It is the wrong season for them here of course but I nursed along my old ones last summer and really want to replace them before next summer. Most new ones I have seen are crazy expensive for what they are or the fabric is too thin and see-through. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrunken-linen-blazer#post-2415128 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:45:23 +0000 elpgal 2415128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Kkards, @JAileen my workplace is too stuffy for these cool jackets. And I new, so I have make an attempt. I need a blazer for meetings but can wear what I want at my desk.</p> <p>@Mary, thanks. Some of those may work! I’ll take a look.</p> <p>@cookie These look promising to wear with dresses. I have had good luck with Nic+Zoe items so I’ll look for these. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415127 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:26:24 +0000 Carla 2415127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With two things on my fashion list, I decided to do the rounds of the thrift shops to see if I could cross them off my list. &nbsp;</p> <div><br /></div><div>First - a bag/purse to match the whisky loafers I bought new last fall. I’ve had no luck in the regular shops, but found a cool little Coach cross body at ‘Second Helpings’ (supports Big Sisters, Big Brothers). &nbsp;See Finds below. ($35 CAD) </p> <p>Second - a red top for Canada Day. &nbsp;My last thrifted top gave me two good years, but was looking tired after last summer, so I said ‘thankyou and good-bye’. &nbsp;Earlier this month I realized I had red accessories, but no red clothing items! &nbsp;It’s been my habit to thrift my Canada Day outfit - so, found a red lace sleeveless top at ‘Repurpose’ (supports a women’s shelter) ($4 CAD) &nbsp;Picked up a pair of light weight summer denim cropped pants in faded blue ($8 CAD) as well.</p> <p>’Antiques on Queen’ is my go-to for silk scarves, but has been getting some very cool clothes recently. &nbsp;You have to move quick ‘cause the theatre costumers from Toronto know about this place, and clean it out regularly. &nbsp;My purpose was to pick up two 100% silk Tommy Bahama shirts for the menfolk (at $20 CAD each, but I found a Badgley Mishka skirt that was so beautifully made - I had to have it ($15 CAD). 10% cotton, lined, with French seams on both the skirt and the lining. Gorgeous work!</p> </div><div><br /></div><div>Style challenge. &nbsp;The skirt is not really in my wheel house. Too delicate, too boho. &nbsp;If I was 20something I would wear it to Coachella &nbsp;with a spaghetti strap tank top and rubber boots! &nbsp;Below a quickie styling sesh with items from my closet. &nbsp;I think the navy leather sneakers are wrong/too heavy, but my chunky Ecco sandals might work - with a different top. &nbsp;I’m trying to be irreverent and juxtapose the delicacy of the skirt. &nbsp;I think the denim jacket works. &nbsp;Not ure what else to try.</div><div><br /></div><div>Do you have any ideas/suggestions?</div><div><br /></div><div>Have you done any thrifting this year? &nbsp;Any ‘scores’? </p> <p>Thanks for reading!</p> </div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-on-sizing#post-2415121 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:43:46 +0000 Angie 2415121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That looks awesome! Thanks, <b>Suz</b>! Will have a peek on Sunday when I have a moment.&nbsp; </p>