https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attn-thrifters-do-you-have-one-that-got-away Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 17:15:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attn-thrifters-do-you-have-one-that-got-away#post-371689 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:37:28 +0000 rosee 371689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>...Armani, Missoni, DVF, Veronika Maine, Helmut Lang, Coach, Dior, etc. etc., ... almost sounds too good to be true at those prices. ...Wait, it was, in our cases. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attn-thrifters-do-you-have-one-that-got-away#post-370917 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 02:33:47 +0000 lyn* 370917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There was a beautiful purple Armani gown for $35. I only had $30. I still cry for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attn-thrifters-do-you-have-one-that-got-away#post-370801 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:57:52 +0000 rosee 370801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all your responses -- misery loves company. Thank you Modgirl and MaryK for the sobering voice of reason to my otherwise overly-idealized situation (it could've fit, I have others clothes in that size too). Just liked it a bit too much after the fact.</p> <p>Sometimes when thrifting, if I see something great that doesn't suit me, I immediately try to think of whom I know that could wear it and buy it for them. Didn't do that either. Someone is enjoying the jacket -- and all those great pieces that got away -- let's be happy for them at least.</p> <p>@Rae: I knew that if you responded, it would be something fab for $1.</p> <p>@Patty: hope you get your piece! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attn-thrifters-do-you-have-one-that-got-away#post-370710 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:45:02 +0000 Anonymous 370710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I passed up a DVF midi dress at a consignment store that I've often wished I had. At the time it seemed a bit too figure hugging, but I've lost more weight since. The midi (about an inch below the knee) length also wasn't "in" then and it was still quite expensive. Still, it was the style of dress that could be worn almost anywhere and a great color and print. I felt fab in it and didn't want to take it off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attn-thrifters-do-you-have-one-that-got-away#post-370645 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:47:41 +0000 catgirl 370645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I passed up a $10 Missoni sweater because I didn't like the cut... of course, by the time I regretted it and went back, it was gone. MISSONI. Grrrr. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attn-thrifters-do-you-have-one-that-got-away#post-370592 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:24:03 +0000 Patty 370592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nicole you've had me in Goodwill two days in a row now looking for a good pair of dressier pants or two to cut into shorts--I don't have to worry about length just waist-half the battle.<br /> I set the pleated pants free this morning--I tried them on but not as long as maybe they should be--but man did they feel cool! Swish swish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attn-thrifters-do-you-have-one-that-got-away#post-370576 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:02:05 +0000 nicoleb 370576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes. I once tried on a beautiful vintage dress that was just the *tiniest* bit too small. I immediately started bargaining with myself in the dressing room but ultimately put it back for someone who could fit into correctly to enjoy. </p> <p>However if i ever run across a big name item in excellent condition fit or not i am ebaying that shi...um item. The last time i was at Goodwill the lady in front of me had scored some Coach shoes that still looked amazing. </p> <p>Thinking outside the box at thrift stores is the biggest help though. Recently i ran across a pair of pink skinnies with a black chain link pattern all over them and i thought, "wow. those are some tacky pants." and then after i got home i realized, "ugh. those could of made an awesome pair of shorts!" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attn-thrifters-do-you-have-one-that-got-away#post-370560 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:11:41 +0000 rae 370560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>$1 Helmut Lang cocktail dress. I thought I'd have no place to wear it... :T </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attn-thrifters-do-you-have-one-that-got-away#post-370531 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:02:12 +0000 Sally 370531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah I found a gorgeous Veronika Maine dress in a thrift shop...just didn[t fit across the bust. I did hesitate thinking I could lose weight and then it would be perfect...but I followed the rule of only dressing the now body...so left it on the hanger...it was only $8 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attn-thrifters-do-you-have-one-that-got-away#post-370474 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:50:24 +0000 Patty 370474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no use for this thing but I saw it today and it's been imprinted on me---very wide leg, very thin pleat pants in black. I repeat I have no use for it but WOW! they are really wide like a maxi skirt and is in a nice flowy material---it is in the skirt section so it is sorta concealed--I may have to go back tomorrow just for another look. I don't even know what to do with it except that it seems so adult and showy I guess--and black and pleated.....from waist to floor........So I guess until I go tomorrow it hasn't gotten away yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attn-thrifters-do-you-have-one-that-got-away#post-370471 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:39:14 +0000 MsMary 370471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, same here. I absolutely refuse to buy anything that doesn't fit me perfectly right now, or can be altered to fit me perfectly, right now.</p> <p>Other than that, I do have one item that got away. It was a fab 80s or 90s woven blouse with a great white, orange, blue and red geometric print. It fit beautifully and I just loved it, but I discovered a stain around the elbow and invoked my "don't buy anything that isn't in perfect condition" rule. After the fact, though, I decided the stain was inconspicuous enough, and the print busy enough, that nobody but me would ever have noticed it, and I really regretted leaving the blouse in the store. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attn-thrifters-do-you-have-one-that-got-away#post-370455 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:18:16 +0000 modgrl 370455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love shopping for vintage clothes, but I only buy things that fit perfectly or can be easily tailored if it is a high quality piece. I wouldn't cry over a jacket that was too small, not much can be done about that... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attn-thrifters-do-you-have-one-that-got-away#post-370401 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:39:40 +0000 rosee 370401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are always deals in thrift stores that are great, but some things don't exactly fit. I still buy fabulous /I-am-in-love items if they are a little bit small at the moment b/c I know I will be losing weight and I know I won't find the item afterward -- besides, it's usually only a few bucks (one less grande latte or something).</p> <p>One recent item I didn't purchase is still haunting me a bit: I tried on a black Christian Dior tuxedo jacket (for $20) that was too small for me. I decided to buy my size only, but after I placed it on the return rack and then changed my mind, it was gone. I figured I could have consigned it or sold it on ebay if I didn't wear it in the future. I know I should let go but I keep thinking of outfits I could have worn with that type jacket. Perhaps it's just a short period of mourning...</p> <p>What about you? Anything that you now wish you bought? </p>