https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:50:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96861 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:21:28 +0000 Louise 96861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a bit late to this one. i love these i bought some fingerless gloves which are just under elbow length. I also took to wearing wristwarmers last year as my coat cuffs never meet my gloves x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96812 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:40:44 +0000 medusa 96812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm. I'm going to try to think like Vera Wang on this - I think I could see Vera wearing the thumbhole warmers from Cciele's last link.</p> <p>Also - does anyone else here watch the new TV show Glee? (If you haven't you should try watching it, it's hilarious, I've become obsessed.) On this week's episode the character Tina wore arm warmers and looked great. Of course, she's a high school student so that doesn't help with the age problem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96800 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:10:46 +0000 chewyspaghetti 96800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks like some of those are just the sleeves cut off from a top. That would be a good project to scout the thrift stores for. I started knitting a pair in a denim blue to wear with my denim jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96728 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:51:14 +0000 cciele 96728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting interpretations of arm warmers! I'm digging the ones made by the Etsy seller treehouse28:<br /> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5003506&#038;section_id=5072303" rel="nofollow">http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?u.....id=5072303</a></p> <p>Like these ruffly ones:<br /> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31189838" rel="nofollow">http://www.etsy.com/view_listi.....d=31189838</a></p> <p>Or trendy thumbhole ones:<br /> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31334589" rel="nofollow">http://www.etsy.com/view_listi.....d=31334589</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96693 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:53:57 +0000 Danja 96693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an interesting concept! I kind of like the look. Definitely very cute, and something to think about. Thanks for posting the links Medusa. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96669 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:36:38 +0000 RoseandJoan 96669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've just come across this strange scarf/mitten hybrid and thought you might like to see<br /> <a href="http://www.asos.com/Manoush/Manoush-Textured-Knit-Scarf/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=709589&#038;cid=5524&#038;sh=0&#038;pge=0&#038;pgesize=20&#038;sort=-1&#038;clr=Black" rel="nofollow">http://www.asos.com/Manoush/Ma.....;clr=Black</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96607 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:33:27 +0000 Angie 96607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! I think there is absolutely a way of keeping this look sophisticated. That is what will keep it age appropriate. (Sorry to bring the sensitive issue of age in, but it’s a very real thing unfortunately). It goes the same for legwarmers and I would totally wear them VERY monochromatically and in a tailored way. Just like Vera Wang would :0) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96574 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:23:36 +0000 anne 96574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had never even heard of armwarmers before but I find this look quite appealing and functional given the continuing fashion of short sleeves in otherwise warm knits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96509 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:58:03 +0000 medusa 96509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, thanks for the pictures! Your daughter is adorable.</p> <p>Ele, have you seen any pictures of the wrist warmers on a person? I'm having trouble visualizing it.</p> <p>Khris, good suggestion about knitting. I'm not great at knitting, but maybe I could handle this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96407 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:11:36 +0000 chewyspaghetti 96407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are a really easy knititng project! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96402 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:07:12 +0000 Ele 96402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh San, I completely agree. I'm far too practical to actually buy them for that price- I'm just a sucker for the pretty muted colours and the nice branding/packaging! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96396 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:53:50 +0000 Anonymous 96396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ele, the preice on the wrist warmers made me stop and take a second look. This is really worth taking up knitting.<br /> Shiny, your daughter is ADORABLE! She cracks me up in her Turbi-Twist!<br /> I like the arm warmers on her. They're just funky enough for a teen, but still nice looking. You have a good eye for choosing gifts. Lucky daughters. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96388 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:51:43 +0000 Ele 96388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love armwarmers! I had a pair in university that was multi-coloured, made of vintage cachmere sweaters sewn into wide bands of colour. Sounds hideous when I describe it like that, I know- but they were nice, I promise! </p> <p>Not technically armwarmers and more like handwarmers, but I have been craving a pair of these cute Wrist Worms since I saw them on a design blog a while ago. <a href="http://sandrajuto.bigcartel.com/category/original-wrist-worms" rel="nofollow">http://sandrajuto.bigcartel.co.....rist-worms</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96306 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:31:52 +0000 shiny 96306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DD just modeled her arm-warmers for you!</p> <p>The turban is because she just got out of the shower. :-)</p> <p><a href="http://s386.photobucket.com/albums/oo309/lookingfabat43/fall%202009/?action=view&#038;current=september2009025.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s386.photobucket.com/al.....009025.jpg</a></p> <p><a href="http://s386.photobucket.com/albums/oo309/lookingfabat43/fall%202009/?action=view&#038;current=september2009026.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s386.photobucket.com/al.....009026.jpg</a></p> <p><a href="http://s386.photobucket.com/albums/oo309/lookingfabat43/fall%202009/?action=view&#038;current=september2009027.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s386.photobucket.com/al.....009027.jpg</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96296 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:21:24 +0000 shiny 96296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would love to hear Angie's thoughts too!</p> <p>I will try to take a pic of DD and her armwarmers. I actually think hers *could* work for someone more (cough cough) mature. But the devil is probably in the details! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96292 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:15:44 +0000 medusa 96292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, any thoughts on this? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96200 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:47:04 +0000 garmenta 96200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live in a frigid winter climate and I am seriously thinking about arm warmers and opera-length cashmere gloves. . .The polka dots and stripes do look young, but the chevron is neutral enough that it would work nicely with a 3/4 sleeve jacket or a coat with bracelet sleeves. If I remember right, doesn't Sock Dreams have plainer warmers too? Warmth, a fun factor, and a more sophisticated look (as sophisticated as you can get in cold weather, anyway). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96195 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:21:28 +0000 RoseandJoan 96195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Medusa, I really like the look when there is no skin on show between the sleeve and the start of the arm warmer. I feel that solid colours may make the look age appropriate. Definitely an interesting look.</p> <p>Shiny, this would not work with a tank but has DD tried cutting the feet of opaque tights to create the same effect as her arm warmers. I remember seeing Daisy Lowe use this technique on TV last year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96190 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:01:24 +0000 medusa 96190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, I have the same problem. That's partially why I started thinking about this.</p> <p>Shiny, I bet your daughter looks great with arm warmers. I worry it's more of a teenage look, though.</p> <p>Sandy, great idea! The corduroy Halogen jacket from Nordstrom has 3/4 sleeves. I'll have to try that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96127 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:20:33 +0000 Anonymous 96127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They sure seem like a good way to add color and they seem fun, just like your style is. I like arm and leg warmers because they are functional and colorful, or interesting and textural.<br /> Do you have a 3/4 arm length jacket? It would be cute to show off the arm warmers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96116 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:00:04 +0000 shiny 96116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh! When we were in Iceland, we brought back wool leg warmers for DD16 for xmas, and wool arm warmers for DD15. The arm warmer was particularly cool... it was like a shirt, sort of.. but without a front? Hard to describe - kinda like wearing a shawl, with arms? </p> <p>She rocks this look. She runs hot, and her school runs hot too... so she is apt to wear tank tops to school in the winter. She puts these over a tank top, so a bit of shoulder skin was showing. </p> <p>I don't know about the age thing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96107 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:42:32 +0000 Sarah 96107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, those would be great for my frigid office! Gloves would mess with typing, but those would help keep my hands and forearms a bit warmer. Hm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96106 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:36:16 +0000 chewyspaghetti 96106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've got several pair of these that I have knit or made from sleeves of thrifted sweaters. I'm curious to hear about the fashion factor. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armwarmers#post-96097 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:16:45 +0000 medusa 96097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loulou's posts about legwarmers reminded me that I secretly love armwarmers and wonder if I could wear them. Here are a few examples I found in a quick search:</p> <p>Polka dot:<br /> <a href="http://www.sockdreams.com/_shop/pages/accessories_detail_ProductID_1503.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.sockdreams.com/_sho.....D_1503.php</a></p> <p>Argyle:<br /> <a href="http://www.sockdreams.com/_shop/pages/accessories_detail_ProductID_1505.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.sockdreams.com/_sho.....D_1505.php</a></p> <p>Stripe:<br /> <a href="http://www.sockdreams.com/_shop/pages/accessories_detail_ProductID_1324.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.sockdreams.com/_sho.....D_1324.php</a></p> <p>Chevron:<br /> <a href="http://www.sockdreams.com/_shop/pages/accessories_detail_ProductID_1172.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.sockdreams.com/_sho.....D_1172.php</a></p> <p>What do you think? Am I too old for this? </p>