https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-vest-project-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 20:33:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-vest-project-1#post-648072 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 19:22:57 +0000 Anonymous 648072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, I'm late to this thread, but what about having her change the shape of the bottom hem, since she's going to be shortening it? You could give it two points, a shirt tail hem, or even do a hi-lo hem. Do you think that might up the *cool* factor? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-vest-project-1#post-648063 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 19:11:13 +0000 Transcona Shannon 648063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie - a collared denim vest it is, and from a "regular" store to boot! I always appreciate it when you reign me in!</p> <p>Suz - good point about having two options. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-vest-project-1#post-648022 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 17:43:23 +0000 Suz 648022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But I will merely add...if the cost is low, it might be worth having two. Claire and I both have regular demin jackets and collarless ones, and wear both with delight. </p> <p>I had a consignment jacket this fall that Angie worried would be too "twee" when I bought it. But the way I actually styled it, she gave it a thumbs up time after time (and I wore it a LOT). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-vest-project-1#post-648020 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 17:39:27 +0000 Angie 648020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My vote is for a collared style in order to cover all bases with one item. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-vest-project-1#post-647977 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 16:33:56 +0000 Transcona Shannon 647977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - I didn't think about twee factor. Do you think that would be the case with any collarless vest? I'm not interested in putting money towards a vest re-do if I really should be looking for a more traditional denim vest. What are your thoughts? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-vest-project-1#post-647933 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:12:34 +0000 christieanne 647933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a collarless vest could work well over a collared shirt (or do they bother you in the heat too much?) too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-vest-project-1#post-647924 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:04:07 +0000 Angie 647924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the concept, Shannon. Clever! </p> <p>Not entirely sold on the collarless style of this vest, though. The "cool factor" is missing - and it looks more twee. But it could work better over dresses that are less contrasting than this green one. </p> <p>I look forward to seeing you complete this project. Nothing ventured, nothing gained </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-vest-project-1#post-647894 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:32:49 +0000 Transcona Shannon 647894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn - I like the dress on its own too but would like other options on how to wear it and think a vest could be the ticket!</p> <p>Manidipa - I agree, the vest is more tailored than the typical boxy denim vest. I'll ask Wonder Woman to pin it just at my high hip so that I can still have the curve of the vest. I love Una's cropped vest but agree that my vest would not look good at that short length.</p> <p>Sarah - yes, I am done thrifting for a while but have mentioned a denim vest a couple of times so really did want to see if I could find one because I knew I didn't want the "typical" denim vest.</p> <p>Sveta - yep, aiming for the same length as my denim jacket!</p> <p>Thanks ladies! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-vest-project-1#post-647849 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:46:37 +0000 Sveta 647849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the length of your cropped denim jacket would be perfect for this vest! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-vest-project-1#post-647847 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:36:47 +0000 Sarah A 647847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am sure wonder woman can do anything you ask! I like the wash and the fraying, but weren't you done thrifting for a while? *just teasing* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-vest-project-1#post-647793 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 08:40:04 +0000 ManidipaM 647793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wouldn't take too much off the length though give that this doesn't look like a boxy fit, more tailored. Maybe to the point where your middle fingers sit in #1? Or does that seem too long to work with the outfits you have in mind? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-vest-project-1#post-647778 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 07:52:52 +0000 lyn67 647778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It will work when vest cropped, but honestly, I loved the dress as in it's own very much, too! Great colour and a but different print never hurts!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-vest-project-1#post-647669 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 01:48:25 +0000 Lyn D. 647669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, definitely too long as is. But cropped- unique and FAB! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-vest-project-1#post-647655 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 01:29:17 +0000 Jaime 647655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is amazing how the pinned up version is so much better - go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-vest-project-1#post-647654 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 01:26:12 +0000 Transcona Shannon 647654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes she did Rae - here's Una's thread <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cropped-vests-are-back-from-the-tailor" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....the-tailor</a>. Definitely looks do-able for mine. Off to see Wonder Woman on Monday! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-vest-project-1#post-647615 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 00:25:09 +0000 rae 647615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it would look great cropped! Didn't Una just successfully crop a vest? Seems like it should be an easy alteration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-vest-project-1#post-647608 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 00:15:00 +0000 Anonymous 647608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's worth a try. I love my faded denim vest so much for a third layer in hot weather that i really want a white version for when I'd normally wear a white denim jacket. I'm hoping to find a white jacket at the thrift store or on deep discount that might be made into a vest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-vest-project-1#post-647606 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 00:07:46 +0000 Sveta 647606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it may work, Shannon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-vest-project-1#post-647585 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 23:29:13 +0000 Transcona Shannon 647585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I went to my favourite thrift store today deliberately to see if I could find a denim vest - and I think I might have, with some tailoring.</p> <p>It gets very hot here in the summer so I was thinking I would prefer a denim vest that did not have a collar - just holds in the heat on the back of my neck too much. This one has no collar, is a nice light weight stretch denim, underarm holes fit properly (sometimes an issue for me) and I like the frayed edges. The fit is fabulous as it is - I hope that shows in the photos...but it's too long. However, I think I could take it to Wonder Woman and have her crop it and fray the bottom to match. I have very crudely pinned it and I know it's not quite at the right length - I have it too short here (I would choose the same length as my light wash denim jacket) but it gives you an idea.</p> <p>Is this worth exploring? </p>