https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hk-thrift-finds-2-outerwear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:42:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hk-thrift-finds-2-outerwear#post-2129521 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 05:27:41 +0000 Zaeobi 2129521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for indulging my indulging, @Shevia Oh yes, I think you may be right - I didn't even pay attention to the shoulders in these photos! Hmm now I'm wondering if keeping it is worth it at all, since shoulders are notoriously the most difficult (&amp; expensive) part of a garment to alter (especially since it's lined)... Yes, maybe I'll try scrunching to see if that helps. </p> <p>Yes, the brand is new to me but I did a quick Google search &amp; I liked how most of their pieces have that architectural drape going on - I'm actually surprised at how fitted this jacket is, considering how loose &amp; airy most of their styles seem to be? But maybe that's because outerwear is usually more structured. I think leaving it open gives it more of that characteristic drape though, you're right. </p> <p>I guess the moral of this story is that I need to be a bit more discerning when I thrift items - I get so excited by the choices of things that I can physically see &amp; know will be big enough to fit me (rather than shopping online &amp; guessing). The low price probably doesn't help me to exercise restraint, either! The silk jumper is funny because I wasn't too sure about it when I saw it - it looked pretty 'plain' in the shop. But you're right, it's one of those good basics that I need - I'm too distracted by all of the colours &amp; more 'interesting' pieces instead. Maybe once secondhand shopping becomes less of a novelty to me I will behave </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hk-thrift-finds-2-outerwear#post-2129509 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 03:15:08 +0000 Jaime 2129509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh thank you for indulging me. It is a beautiful piece. This is my candid assessment of the fit - I think the shoulders may be too wide for you. The drape is characteristic of the brand and it looks best on you open, not buttoned. The lapels are great. I think you should try scrunching the sleeves and wearing it open and see how you like it. The scrunch may somewhat prop up the shoulders, if that makes sense.&nbsp;<br />Love the silk sweater. Those are the bread and butter of thrifting - high quality essentials that will make everything shine! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hk-thrift-finds-2-outerwear#post-2129315 Wed, 24 Jun 2020 02:25:23 +0000 Zaeobi 2129315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This post is for <b>@Shevia</b>, who wanted to see my secondhand Crea Concepts orange wool blazer jacket that was thrifted for £6! Oh, &amp; I believe <b>@Phoebe</b> also mentioned something on my other thread about wearing my thrifted animal print blouse under a jacket, so here you go too </p> <p>I'm not so sure about the fit, though. I think I'll have to shorten the sleeves (unless I always wear them scrunched or rolled up lol) but the waist fit is perplexing me. When I tried it on at first over my clothes, I thought it looked great. But after washing it &amp; trying it on again, I'm wondering whether the draped front hits at a weird place in the front. It follows the curve of my back but photos #5 &amp; #6 show the difference in the vent when the jacket is unbuttoned vs buttoned. What do you think? Was this jacket made for someone taller? </p> <p>The last two photos are a silk jumper I found. It may not be a 'wow' piece but I've been looking for a lightweight jumper that isn't too bulky so I can wear it in the summer evenings. I'm not so sure about how it looks left long (does it hit my hip at a weird place), but what do you think about the half tuck &amp; scrunched sleeves? Oh &amp; please excuse my creased cotton loungewear trousers - WFH dressing isn't too kind to my bottom half, haha </p>