https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 15:25:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find/page/2#post-614324 Mon, 07 May 2012 20:02:13 +0000 Anonymous 614324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good call. As I said, you have plenty of this type of blazer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find/page/2#post-614289 Mon, 07 May 2012 19:16:57 +0000 Transcona Shannon 614289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well ladies - this is the last bit I'm writing on this jacket (I promise!). I'm definitely returning it. Although it totally suits my style, I do find the boxy shape jacket difficult to work with. I already have a couple in this shape and do struggle with them - they are definitely a figure surrendering type of shape. I love the fabric pattern of this jacket but that's not enough of a reason to keep for me. I also had another bit of an epiphany when I grabbed my cropped fitted denim jacket at lunch time and realize I may actually be over the boxy and swing shaped jackets. I felt much more svelte in the cropped and fitted jacket. I'm also really liking the slimmer longer jacket (like my magenta one). </p> <p>So wave bye-bye to this pretty lady and hope that someone else grabs it who will love it. Now...on to hunt for blouses... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find/page/2#post-614281 Mon, 07 May 2012 19:08:51 +0000 Anonymous 614281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try the white jeans and the BF jeans from a few days ago, that should be interesting. I think any skirt or dress in a solid color is a safe bet as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find/page/2#post-614267 Mon, 07 May 2012 18:52:21 +0000 teeandcee 614267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooo, I too love the idea of the white jeans. Looking forward to seeing that combo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find/page/2#post-614083 Mon, 07 May 2012 14:43:30 +0000 Transcona Shannon 614083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, now you've all got me rethinking my jacket decision. Sometimes keep/return threads just make me more confused when there are such conflicting comments (and I mean NO OFFENSE by saying that - this is expected when we post something for K/R).</p> <p>If you can all bear with me and put up with some more photos, I might do a few more stylings tonight and post pics - with the white jeans (hadn't even thought of that Zap!), with my black midi and Doc Marcie's, etc.</p> <p>Rita - I really like your idea of the one in/one out if I decide to keep the jacket. </p> <p>Thanks for your patience and advice everyone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find/page/2#post-614068 Mon, 07 May 2012 14:15:38 +0000 Jem 614068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Shannon, I just had to sign in quick to say that I LOVE the jacket! I think if it wasn't that expensive and you love it, you should keep it. I don't think a jacket like this is meant to go with a ton of things, it's kind of a statement piece. Anyway, I'm no help, but I love it. I think the thrift store is the perfect place to get a fun piece like this that you wouldn't want to spend a lot of money on, but is "you" and super fun and cool! The shoes are great, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find/page/2#post-614066 Mon, 07 May 2012 14:11:57 +0000 modgrl 614066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the jacket with the skirt and your sarah's! When I saw this picture, I couldn't help thinking, wow! What a totally Shannon outfit! I'm surprised that you're returning this one. It just seems to fit your style so well. </p> <p>Perhaps one in/one out something from your closet to make this one work?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find/page/2#post-614050 Mon, 07 May 2012 13:21:42 +0000 Anonymous 614050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the flats. I do like the jacket, however, I think you have quite a good number of jackets in this exact shape or similar. I would suggest a more cropped, fitted jacket, if you were to add something new. You don't seem to have as much of that. </p> <p>ETA: I would love to see the jacket with your white jeans and the yellow top you paired with the shabby apple skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find#post-614047 Mon, 07 May 2012 13:13:39 +0000 Transcona Shannon 614047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have all provided me with fantastic insight and thoughts to mull over (of course, I've come to expect nothing less from you wise and wonderful women!).</p> <p>In the light of day, I have definitely decided to return the jacket. As much as I love the retro vibe of it, I just don't feel it working well enough to take up space in my closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find#post-614045 Mon, 07 May 2012 13:10:25 +0000 Sona 614045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not a fan of the fit of the jacket on you even though its meant to be boxy. Its interesting reading this thread- some love it, others not so much. I realize where my own prejudice comes from: I like things 'slim' in overall silhouette even if they are meant to be boxy. I think the length and pattern overwhelms you to my eye. But it all depends on how it plays out in real life and how you feel!! If you are 'feeling'it keep it if not so much return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find#post-614007 Mon, 07 May 2012 11:29:20 +0000 teeandcee 614007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a fool for metallic flats so those are a no-brainer. :)</p> <p>I vote keep on the jacket but I'm also a weakling for great finds whether I use them or not. Anyway, I think the jacket would look awesome in a thousand ways: with a longer pencil skirt in black (mid calf, well below the knee) and funky black boots, with jeans in one of the colors like red with heels, over a longer denim pencil skirt, etc. I guess I think the black skirt is too short for the bold jacket.</p> <p>Anyway, I adore it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find#post-613942 Mon, 07 May 2012 06:43:00 +0000 Deborah 613942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon the shoes are great! I have a similar pair in pewter and they are so useful:)</p> <p>Now that jacket! You either keep it, or send it to me lol. That is absolutely wonderful. I love it. Perfect over your sheath dress and I wonder how it would look over a straight leg pant rather than a skinny. Please note I have read your comments above but I have no practical bone in my body when it comes to items like this. I adore it and even if you only wear it occasionally I say it's a wonderful piece to have </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find#post-613924 Mon, 07 May 2012 05:46:19 +0000 CocoLion 613924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I still think you should keep the jacket. It just needs simpler shoes, the Doc Saras fight for attention. Let the jacket be the star. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find#post-613920 Mon, 07 May 2012 05:39:22 +0000 christieanne 613920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Honestly, I am not loving the jacket - I think the print is really overwhelming, I hate to say that because I love a well made vintage item and saving it for posterity but either you keep and then resign yourself to wearing every month or few months in cooler times (but for years) and it keeping a space or you return and keep looking.<br /> If you aren't bugged by keeping a vintage curator closet (and maybe you should do that since you love it) and not worrying about wearing it so many times, etc. then keep it. </p> <p>SHOES - YES! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find#post-613916 Mon, 07 May 2012 05:30:52 +0000 rae 613916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not in love with the jacket - I find the scale of the print to be too big for you (just my opinion). I would happily defer, of course, but since you are also having a hard time styling it, I vote to return. This situation very much reminds me of my recent green dress return - I came to the same conclusion that wearability was just as important as the fit and style. And just think: maybe something even better will be waiting for you later, as was the case when you returned your first pair of white jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find#post-613881 Mon, 07 May 2012 04:07:16 +0000 catgirl 613881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, the shoes are an obvious keep. </p> <p>The jacket to me falls in the category of "Thrifted Rescues", i.e., things you adore and want to preserve even though they are not easy to style. There's a thread on here somewhere with a gorgeous orange and purple canvas trench coat I thrifted, similar to this pattern you found. It is very "me", and I even had it altered. But I have yet to wear it once. It's just not an easy piece, and it's outerwear, which to me should be more of a no-brainer, not something to coordinate. I wish I had a museum for such finds.</p> <p>Anyway, take that for what it's worth. Possibly nothing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find#post-613877 Mon, 07 May 2012 04:02:15 +0000 Anonymous 613877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, you are being so brave in the face of temptation! I have been doing a bit of returning and trying again (returned the black tango shoes). Even if I get no money back from the store, I can trade them for something else that might be used a little more in my life. It must be hard for you, since it seems like you can do no wrong with these items! But good job keeping a clear head. It doesn't seem like your source is going to dry up any time soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find#post-613866 Mon, 07 May 2012 03:25:00 +0000 ironkurtin 613866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What does it look like over a column of another color from the mix? I like to wear tanks under jackets in the summer, so the jacket functions as a quasi-top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find#post-613862 Mon, 07 May 2012 03:18:45 +0000 Suz 613862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm. I was going to shout KEEP until you raised that question. I really love the jacket for you. Not so much with trousers but I adore it with the dress and would with a pencil skirt. </p> <p>But if it's not really practical and you have other needs, AND you think you can locate the blouses you want at thrift, that might be another matter. </p> <p>Speaking for myself, blouses and shirts are the one thing it's really impossible to find at the thrift stores here. They arrive in horrid shape for some reason and are too unsavoury to consider. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find#post-613860 Mon, 07 May 2012 03:15:13 +0000 ManidipaM 613860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, fwiw, I really enjoyed seeing the jacket on you, but I see you've decided... so! </p> <p>I know it's hard; be strong! I'm right there with you among the items we love that instantly call to our style antennae (psst! red loafers!) vs the items we need to be dressed from head to toe in that same style we love! </p> <p>Now go get those tops lest we find you in a fab skirt and fab jacket with nothing but a cami between, one of these days... That shoe is great, by the way, speaking as newly minted authority on metallic flats (got my very first pair, apart from my old gold sneakers, recently) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find#post-613835 Mon, 07 May 2012 02:23:37 +0000 Transcona Shannon 613835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well this is highly unusual for me and maybe a result of my May Madness SYC - but I'm actually thinking of returning the jacket. I totally appreciate the love it's gotten here and personally, it's very much my style BUT...I have several jackets already, this jacket can only be worn with a few items in my closet and really is more for cooler weather (so not the season I'm in/approaching) and what I really need is tops. I need tops to wear with my various skirts and few pairs of trousers, as well as my clams when the weather is warm enough. This is an area I'm a little lacking in - so perhaps my thrifting dollars should go towards blouses instead? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find#post-613822 Mon, 07 May 2012 02:07:55 +0000 sarah 613822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that jacket has your name written all over it! Oh, now that I look, I see it's actually an abstract pattern...</p> <p>KEEP. It's very you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find#post-613784 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:27:29 +0000 Meredith1953 613784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You OWN this jacket!!! It is distinctive and needs to be worn by someone who truly feels the vibe. It look gorgeous with the sheath! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find#post-613776 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:25:08 +0000 Jonesy 613776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The shoes are cute! Being perfectly honest: I'm not keen on the jacket. Sorry to be a wet blanket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find#post-613769 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:21:58 +0000 Anonymous 613769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them both! You have such great luck with shoes at your consignment store Shannon. They are fabulous and will go with everything this summer! The jacket is 100% YOU and it never occurred to me that the pattern was too large for petite you. I think your big personality can handle it just fine, and I love it over the dress. Score! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find#post-613767 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:19:32 +0000 christy 613767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wasn't sure at first with the black pants, but I think it looks GREAT open and over the black dress! For me, personally, I'd go with a daintier shoe, but take that with a grain of salt because that is likely just my own personal bias. Great flats too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find#post-613759 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:14:58 +0000 Transcona Shannon 613759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - I've quickly added a pic at the top with the sheath dress and left the jacket open. Better? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find#post-613745 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:04:12 +0000 Angie 613745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good thinking with the sheath dress! </p> <p>This is supposed to be a boxy jacket </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find#post-613743 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:01:29 +0000 Transcona Shannon 613743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm also thinking over my black sheath dress Angie - left open to have my column of colour? I am wondering looking at the pictures if the jacket is a bit too boxy? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-and-thrifting-find#post-613742 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:00:11 +0000 Transcona Shannon 613742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lamireille - this jacket is SOOOOO me it's ridiculous! I'm big into the whole retro kind of look and really enjoy "different" items that I know I will not see on anyone else. The colours are ones I wear often and feel good in. This jacket is very well made from the lining to the stitching to the buttons. I think my hesitation is if the pattern is too big and loud for 5 foot me? </p>