https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 18:15:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds/page/2#post-627981 Thu, 24 May 2012 21:25:44 +0000 Meredith1953 627981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super cute finds Suz! I love the jacket and the skirt! I also really love that crisp white shirt. I have yet to find one that I truly like on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627791 Thu, 24 May 2012 17:54:58 +0000 catgirl 627791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all of these, and the jacket has that bit of unusualness that makes it really cool. Nice denim haul! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627741 Thu, 24 May 2012 16:46:41 +0000 Anonymous 627741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL @ mrseccentric. I've been known to use a safety pin in place of a zipper pull. If your top or belt covers it, it works like a charm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627717 Thu, 24 May 2012 16:19:42 +0000 Vicki 627717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First off, have a wonderful time on both trips, Suz! You can never have enough denim IMHO and I love your new jacket and when it's closed, the style is just extraordinary and very unique! You've got stretch, scrunch and great color in the pieces so your "madness" is "brilliance." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627693 Thu, 24 May 2012 15:50:57 +0000 krishnidoux 627693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it all, especially the reversible jeans! Too bad for the zipper, but maybe it's easy to fix without having to change the whole zipper?<br /> And Wow, those heeled oxfords, they fit you so nicely. Congratulations on your purchases! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627644 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:57:56 +0000 Suz 627644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, Steph! That is what i'm going to call it; my utility jacket! </p> <p>Thank you everyone for the kind wishes and GREAT ideas. My problem styling the jacket is mainly that I have almost entirely denim bottoms!! (Especially for this casual Banff capsule). I do think I will get a lot of wear from it eventually (certainly its $7 worth) but maybe not right away. Unless you think I can successfully pull off denim with denim? What makes this work well, do you think? Anyone have inspiration? Never mind, I will start a new thread on that! </p> <p>Manidipa, you're right - the jacket does work with the white jeans. So that, at least, is one possible pairing! </p> <p>Manidipa, Sylvie, Steph, those are all fantastic ideas for the pull. Steph, you're right - the jeans go on and off without the darn zip anyway so I could just leave as is if I like. But even at a sale price they weren't cheap and I hate to have the risk that it might work its way down. </p> <p>Thank you again, everyone, you are all such funds of information and delight! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627618 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:31:13 +0000 mrseccentric 627618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>p.s. i call those type of articles 'utility clothing'. Although i actually once bought a gardening skirt from Smith and Hawken, go figure! i'm too much of a pacifist to call things military, myself. steph </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627612 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:29:23 +0000 mrseccentric 627612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Just fabulous all around! And the fit on those jeggings is totally killer, you look like you've been really working those legs ;)</p> <p>re: zipper pull-yeah, go to a shoe repair of fabric/sewing store and they should be able to fix you up (if the store won't exchange). Although in the same situation i've been known to just put a safety pin in the pull's place, same difference and less hassle!</p> <p>Or, as they are jeggings, just sew up the zipper and pull on and off. My jeggings don't have a zip, just a non-functional fly and functional button. I'm always reaching for the zip and realizing 'oh....'</p> <p>Awesome haul Suz!! You'll kill em at Banff! steph </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627610 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:27:33 +0000 Jonesy 627610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the jacket is fab, and I love the skirt and reversible pants! Rats on the disintegrating zipper, but I'm guessing that would be an easy thing for a tailor to replace?</p> <p>I love the jacket--can't you just wear it collar up (unbuttoned) with pretty much everything :)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627533 Thu, 24 May 2012 12:54:51 +0000 sarah 627533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great haul, Suz.</p> <p>*chuckling* at the "kiss of death" comment. I hear ya. Been there, done that... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627499 Thu, 24 May 2012 09:14:19 +0000 Mona 627499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>wonderful thrifted finds, Suz! Love the new denim jacket and leggings </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627484 Thu, 24 May 2012 07:03:58 +0000 Sylvie 627484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I understand correctly, the zipper pull broke off? You want to buy a reversible/flip over zipper pull.</p> <p><a href="http://www.therainshed.com/zippers.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.therainshed.com/zippers.htm</a></p> <p>If you find a fabric/sewing store that caters to the garment industry, they should stock them. Someone at the store or a tailor should be able to replace the pull on the zipper without replacing the whole zipper. They should have a special tool to remove and replace the zipper stops without damaging them. You could use needlenose pliers if you wanted to do it yourself, but it would be a finicky job.</p> <p>(I know about this because I had a "broken" zipper on my rain coat. I took it into a fabric/craft supply store in NYC and the lady there replaced the pull in under a minute and charged me $3 ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627457 Thu, 24 May 2012 04:37:16 +0000 ManidipaM 627457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, that is just awesome! Reversible jeans?? AND a great fit? I'm over the moon for you! Pity about the zipper but certainly worth speaking to the store. Alternatively, if you can thrift one of those shopping bags that zip up into their own pocket, they usually have reversible zips and maybe a seamstress can put it in for you?</p> <p>That jacket is going to be fabulous over your white jeans! Such a unique shape! And the skirt will be a workhorse, surely? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627455 Thu, 24 May 2012 04:32:26 +0000 Anonymous 627455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What great finds! My favorite is the jean jacket. It has that arty vibe that suits you so well. So does the purple side of your jeans. I hope that you can get the zipper fixed or replaced, even if you have to commit to one side only. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627424 Thu, 24 May 2012 03:36:00 +0000 K. Period. 627424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, what is your eye not liking about the jean jacket? I love that collar style. I usually have the best success with higher (classic crew or very very slight scoop or slash) necklines. What have you tried? I'm in love with the jacket. If it would fit me, I would beg you to sell it to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627390 Thu, 24 May 2012 02:56:41 +0000 Suz 627390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire, that is correct; it has a different kind of toggle, and the toggle snapped into bits! Seriously...it just...fell apart! It's not that it came loose; it crunched apart! The weirdest thing. </p> <p>And you have the greatest memory in the world. I do have a pair of black pants for winter (my only non-denim pants!!) </p> <p>I am having some buyer's remorse about the jacket, having tried and failed to style it successfully this evening. But at a cost of $7 I can hang onto it and figure out ways to wear it eventually. </p> <p>And tomorrow I am calling the store about the zipper! Fortunately, I can wear the pants anyway, it seems, but it would be much more convenient to be able to use the zip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627384 Thu, 24 May 2012 02:48:10 +0000 Amy 627384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic haul! I don't know what I'd do about the zipper. Call the store first and see what they have to say. Good luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627369 Thu, 24 May 2012 02:37:12 +0000 Deborah 627369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great find Suz. Each item looks really good. And it seems to me that there is no such thing as too much denim:) Looking forward to seeing these styled. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627361 Thu, 24 May 2012 02:26:58 +0000 Anonymous 627361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Come to think of it, zippers on reversible garments are a little different because they have to pivot completely to one side or the other, depending on which side you are using. Do you still have the toggle? If the store won't exchange, maybe a shoe/luggage repair would have the right tool to re-attach it.</p> <p>You must have some black pants for winter, right? Or just the low-rise black waxed jeans from Krish? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627360 Thu, 24 May 2012 02:25:50 +0000 rae 627360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it ALL. </p> <p>Though I insist that it is a crime to fold down that hot collar on #1 - pop that baby up up up!</p> <p>#3 is just too TDF for full words. Reversible jeans, oh my! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627307 Thu, 24 May 2012 01:41:24 +0000 Jaime 627307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great finds! Congratulations on the Banff award - I saw the other thread but had no packing advice, but the news is wonderful! I love your new jeans - I think talking to the store is your best bet. I am glad they are wearable anyway as they look great. I like the jacket too and the denim skirt is a total fit and flatter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627296 Thu, 24 May 2012 01:32:17 +0000 Sveta 627296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a nice haul, Suz! That jacket is super cool and will work great with trousers due to a longer length. The skirt is a great basic. A new pair of premium denim is always a plus especially on sale and if it fits well. I would take it back and ask to exchange for a zipper: even for a final sale they should be responsible for the quality. I had it once with shoes; they were final sale but I found some defect and they took them back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627292 Thu, 24 May 2012 01:30:04 +0000 Transcona Shannon 627292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*plonk*</p> <p>FANTASTIC! And really...can you EVER have too much denim??? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627280 Thu, 24 May 2012 01:17:05 +0000 Angie 627280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER x3. </p> <p>Fab haul gorgeous, Suz! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627279 Thu, 24 May 2012 01:13:30 +0000 Sara L. 627279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun finds! The jacket is unusual but will probably be fairly versatile since it's denim. I love thrifting and coming up with interesting finds. Those reversible jeans are great! I hope you are able to get the zipper issue resolved. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627277 Thu, 24 May 2012 01:12:02 +0000 HelenInCanada 627277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great haul Suz! The first three look perfect for Banff and Niagara-on-the-Lake! Totally sold on the jean jacket (Seduction does some great trendy pieces for smalllll sizes!), skirt, and blue jeans - I just can't really see the legging jean well in the pic! I hope you can get the zipper issues sorted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627272 Thu, 24 May 2012 01:07:52 +0000 Mellllls 627272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the new pieces. I'm sure you can fashion something to replace the zipper pull if they won't replace it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627268 Thu, 24 May 2012 01:03:16 +0000 K. Period. 627268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I love that denim jacket! Very fabulous. For the jeans, I would definitely see if the store will do anything. Often when something is defective, they get to send it back to the manufacturer and won't be out of pocket for it, so they will be way more flexible. If not, I've seen replacement zipper pulls at fabric stores. The link onto the part that does the zipping with a little metal jump ring. Would something like that work? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627252 Thu, 24 May 2012 00:41:57 +0000 Suz 627252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Claire. The zip is an odd one, in parts (which is probably why it broke). It's essentially the toggle that came off. The zipper itself stays up just fine and can actually still be moved up and down (with considerable effort). Nonetheless, I don't think I should risk it. I might go back to the store and tell them even though it is no returns. Maybe they have another pair that size they could exchange for. </p> <p>You are right that the jacket will work best with pants. Now, if only I had some non denim pants! LOL. </p> <p>By the way, the white shirt is by Jackpot. I still don't own a BB shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-madness-thrifting-premium-sale-finds#post-627240 Thu, 24 May 2012 00:31:22 +0000 Anonymous 627240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooooo! Nice haul! I like the funky new denim jacket on you. I think it will work really well with pants because of it's longer (non cropped) length. Awesome! The denim skirt looks perfect (I have several as well). I think the lighter wash will be different enough from your other one (as well as the shorter length). Perfect with those red flats. And your white BB (?) shirt can fill in for the elusive white denim jacket for now. The jegs are amazing! Lucky you were able to get them off again without resorting to scissors! Did the pull just snap off, or are the teeth jumping off track? I'd do whatever you can to keep the zip in the closed position if the latter is the case. You might be able to get a replacement toggle, but replacing a full zipper is a difficult and expensive repair. I think they're fun pants, even if you need to wait for cooler weather to wear them. I can't believe they're reversible! </p>