https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-actually-went-thrifting Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 13:58:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-actually-went-thrifting#post-617352 Fri, 11 May 2012 13:07:49 +0000 anne 617352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww Deborah, I hope so!</p> <p>Glad that the jacket seem current. I thought so, but wasn't sure</p> <p>And yes, I knew the skirt was dated, but for $1 I didn't mind, because, as you said, it suits me. I can always wear it around the house (besides trends don't move that fast down here, and lots of women are still wearing this sort of skirt!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-actually-went-thrifting#post-617281 Fri, 11 May 2012 06:57:57 +0000 Deborah 617281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne what a lovely Mothers Day treat:) </p> <p>I love the jacket. The fit is lovely and I think this look is very current based on what I have seen in the stores.</p> <p>The skirt to my mind is dated, but that doesn't mean it wont look good. I think its often in the styling. The A line suits you and and I think you will make this work beautifully.</p> <p>One day we will go thrifting together!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-actually-went-thrifting#post-617206 Fri, 11 May 2012 03:16:28 +0000 Fruitful 617206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, adorable Anne! Glad you had a special day. And yes, cold houses and sunny outdoors makes dressing a schizoid experience! I want to put on my turtleneck now. I might then need aircon in the car... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-actually-went-thrifting#post-617200 Fri, 11 May 2012 03:12:22 +0000 anne 617200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It was so cute! They were our "beauty therapists" and they smothered our legs with shaving cream then wiped it off with pop sticks, then sat with a warm bath for our toes while they massaged our shoulders, followed by a hand massage and finished off with serving us morning tea!!!</p> <p>But oh boy was I hot in my boots and turtleneck jumper. I had dressed in my cold house and we were out in the sun.</p> <p>Glad you like the jacket Fruitful </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-actually-went-thrifting#post-617171 Fri, 11 May 2012 02:25:56 +0000 Fruitful 617171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shaving your legs but not - how? That is a great jacket Anne! The skirt looks great on you too. I remember floral appliqued skirts from a couple of years back, so in that sense it is dated, but it still looks good and would be freshened by the red turtleneck and tan boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-actually-went-thrifting#post-617140 Fri, 11 May 2012 01:47:20 +0000 anne 617140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Krish! I am wearing the skirt today with a fitted red turtleneck and my new tan boots - am going to a mother's day thing in DD4's class. Apparently they are going to shave our legs (but not really!) and give us a leg massage as well as a morning tea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-actually-went-thrifting#post-617037 Thu, 10 May 2012 23:32:49 +0000 krishnidoux 617037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great buys! I love the skirt too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-actually-went-thrifting#post-617031 Thu, 10 May 2012 23:24:52 +0000 anne 617031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Velma - yes I can turn back the sleeves, in fact I think I was doing that today<br /> Inge - Thanks. I think the skirt is bengaline - a firm stretch woven fabric</p> <p>Rae - I could get hooked!</p> <p>Re wearing with trousers - is a bit unfortunate I only wear have one pair of trousers! Maybe I'll have to venture into denim with denim, new territory for me!</p> <p>Julie - there were no truly winter dresses or pinnies in DD4's size in the 3 op shops we looked in, but we found a lovely, purple short sleeved shirt dress in a slightly bigger size that she can wear a top and tights/leggings under. I was surprised at how little kids stuff there was! Must go fast (I also found a great tunic for DD8! she can wear it over a top and leggings and have adequate coverage; plus she loves it and was very complimentary about my taste!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-actually-went-thrifting#post-616907 Thu, 10 May 2012 19:32:45 +0000 RoseandJoan 616907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love you in a polo neck Anne and this mimmicks the shape.</p> <p>Did DD4 find another dress? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-actually-went-thrifting#post-616840 Thu, 10 May 2012 18:13:23 +0000 rae 616840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that new jacket, and I definitely think pairing with trousers is the way to go. Welcome to Thrifting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-actually-went-thrifting#post-616828 Thu, 10 May 2012 18:00:52 +0000 ManidipaM 616828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice find, that jacket! And the skirt looks versatile too. The jacket may be a bit long for *this* skirt, Anne, though I suspect the photo angle is also muddying the waters. Try and take a longer shot? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-actually-went-thrifting#post-616807 Thu, 10 May 2012 17:29:25 +0000 christieanne 616807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it! That jacket is a find indeed. I like the a line skirt too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-actually-went-thrifting#post-616736 Thu, 10 May 2012 15:52:34 +0000 Angie 616736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the new jacket quite a bit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-actually-went-thrifting#post-616733 Thu, 10 May 2012 15:51:31 +0000 cheryl 616733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great buys and I like the skirt as well as the jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-actually-went-thrifting#post-616715 Thu, 10 May 2012 15:37:09 +0000 Inge 616715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore the silhoutte and the collar of your new jacket, Anne. We were on the same wavelength, I see, I think it will also look great with wide-legged, bootcut and flared pants.<br /> What fabric is the skirt? You always look great in A-line skirts, and this one is lovely with your tall boots.<br /> Great score, indeed:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-actually-went-thrifting#post-616707 Thu, 10 May 2012 15:25:15 +0000 Patty 616707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Indeed good scores!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-actually-went-thrifting#post-616703 Thu, 10 May 2012 15:15:36 +0000 Velma 616703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both items a lot! I don't think the skirt is dated. The sleeves on the jacket look a bit long on you--can they be turned back to reveal the lining? Good scores! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-actually-went-thrifting#post-616688 Thu, 10 May 2012 14:50:57 +0000 anne 616688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have written before how I am not much of a thrifter, but went out to get something for DD4 and got a $1 skirt and a $4 denim jacket.</p> <p>I suspect this skirt is dated but I still like it.</p> <p>Styling suggestions for jacket welcomed - too long to wear with skirts?</p> <p>I wore it today with loose trousers. </p>