https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:27:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest/page/2#post-1179620 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 13:39:16 +0000 Helenedith 1179620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi lyn, yes there are several Trenery stores in WAust, my hairdresser is based at the Claremont Quarter, so have a look in Trenery at the same time. It is always an exercise in restraint </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest/page/2#post-1179561 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 11:39:27 +0000 leopardluxe 1179561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. Adding another enthusiastic "keep it!" to the thread. Love the color, the drape, the cut. It looks really fantastic on you and will be very versatile in terms of what you can style it with, imho. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest/page/2#post-1179560 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 11:37:17 +0000 Debra 1179560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn, you look fabulous what a great buy, you'll wear it forever </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest/page/2#post-1179468 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 06:33:12 +0000 Kiwibird 1179468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it Lyn! &nbsp;Keep, keep, keep it!! &nbsp;It'll make a great completer piece and I'm sure&nbsp;after the first five minutes you wear it&nbsp;you won't even think&nbsp;about feeling self-conscious! &nbsp;I need to pay a visit to our local Trenery.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest/page/2#post-1179446 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 05:35:40 +0000 Freckles 1179446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunning on you, I hope you keep it.<br />If it's any help boiled wool wears like iron and lasts a very long time... &nbsp;It repels water to some degree even after being washed. &nbsp;It is also imo the perfect weight for almost any occurance. &nbsp;I wear my old boiled wool blazer in all of our seasons and brought it travelling to Ireland last <i>August</i> and wore it every single day. &nbsp;Yet here I am at home in this blistering cold and also wearing it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest/page/2#post-1179401 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 04:44:12 +0000 Lyn D. 1179401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cross-posted Anne!<br />You are right- a previous similar styled knit I may donate for this newby had a self tie. I didn't use it, BUT it was quite narrow and insubstantial.<br />Gryffin posted a great link showing a similar style knit&nbsp;with a proper belt added- food for thought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest/page/2#post-1179396 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 04:40:02 +0000 Beth Ann 1179396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks amazing on you, and, while it is modern and strong, it doesn't read as "avant garde" to me -- and I live in the midwestern suburbs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest/page/2#post-1179394 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 04:38:34 +0000 Lyn D. 1179394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And Unfrumped- I like your idea of trying some different tops and bottoms with this to make myself feel more comfortable with the new silhouette. Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest/page/2#post-1179393 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 04:38:08 +0000 deb 1179393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I read the title and thought I would not like it but it look so good on you. I say keep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest/page/2#post-1179391 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 04:36:35 +0000 anne 1179391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I find this very appealling. For me, though, at that price (and you say it is pricy for you) I would have to wear it a LOT. Do you think you would</p> <p>Also, I have a bit of a problem ( in practice) with self fabric ties. I always feel like I have that bulky, dressing gowning LOOK though paradoxicaly I love the cosiness of how it FEELS! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest/page/2#post-1179389 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 04:36:16 +0000 Lyn D. 1179389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so grateful for all your input Ladies!<br />Helen- I didn't realise you are an Aussie too. Are there many Trenery stores in WA?<br />Unfrumped thanks- I like some of their stuff too, but always look for Navy, blue and grey amongst the black and white.<br />Parsley- thanks, I am leaning in favour of keeping now for sure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest/page/2#post-1179373 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 04:17:49 +0000 Helenedith 1179373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks so good on you. Trenery has some great styles available at the moment. I have been eyeing off the shoes they have on offer - and the boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest/page/2#post-1179352 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 04:04:21 +0000 unfrumped 1179352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And how cool is the other Trenery stuff! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest#post-1179343 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 03:58:21 +0000 Jaime 1179343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another big YAY from me - love it on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest#post-1179339 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 03:55:31 +0000 unfrumped 1179339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Caro said.<br /> Looks great! It's a wonderful fit on you, too, being drapey but with some sharp structured lines, too.<br /> If you feel awkward, spend some more time making possible outfits with different tops/ bottoms &amp; colors and see if you begin to "own" the look.<br /> I think it's interesting but approachable at the same time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest#post-1179327 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 03:47:54 +0000 catgirl 1179327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just adding to the chorus of yays here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest#post-1179272 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 02:59:56 +0000 Anonymous 1179272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh it's lovely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest#post-1179231 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 02:37:38 +0000 Parsley 1179231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it Lyn!<br />You&nbsp;<u>will</u> keep it, won't you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest#post-1179224 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 02:33:30 +0000 Greyscale 1179224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would steal this right off your back! (Or more likely, politely ask you where you got it and buy my own...!)</p> <p>I think that big wrapped sweaters like that have become mainstream enough that it won't read as too avant garde. But I love&nbsp;this one so much more than many in that category. The fold over collar is amazing and the overall fit is so flattering on you. Some wrap sweaters add bulk in all the wrong places, but this is the exact opposite. Fabulous.</p> <p>And it's perfect just as you've styled it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest#post-1179213 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 02:28:27 +0000 Karie 1179213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! It's a keeper </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest#post-1179117 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 01:10:29 +0000 Peri 1179117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Add me to the loves! So unique and cool looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest#post-1179095 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 00:48:19 +0000 Vildy 1179095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't expect to like it from the description - but like everyone else has said, It's great! Maybe it *is* your style now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest#post-1179090 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 00:45:35 +0000 JulieJohn 1179090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous. I love it from the back too, it's so flattering. "Casual luxe" is a new monniker to me, and now it is something to which I will gladly aspire. </p> <p>Suz, that was so funny, you crack me up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest#post-1179085 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 00:40:02 +0000 Jenny H 1179085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this! It looks great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest#post-1179084 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 00:39:52 +0000 Lyn D. 1179084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL Suz, thanks!<br />Penny et al, you are good at spending my DH's hard-earned $ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest#post-1179081 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 00:35:32 +0000 Lyn D. 1179081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Caro- I was struggling with naming the style and you are spot-on there. When I first put it on I wasn't sure, but it is growing on me as I look at the pics and read the comments.<br />Thanks for all the styling ideas Gryffin- fantastic ideas here!<br />Thanks for chiming-in Angie. I just put it on over the BF jeans I am wearing today The cropped pant I had in mind to wear with is winter wool and sits on my ankle bone- too tight/cool to wear shorter in my mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest#post-1179080 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 00:35:30 +0000 Lantana 1179080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A keeper with no reservations. I don't see this as terribly avant garde but no matter the adjective, you look good in this and it is eminently wearable.<br /> Penny </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest#post-1179075 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 00:29:32 +0000 Suz 1179075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is this even a question? My heavens, woman. I had to run out back for the fuchsia crash helmet and I don't know why you insist on doing this to me, because it fits very awkwardly over the toque that I need for our -35 temperatures today!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest#post-1179072 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 00:26:10 +0000 gryffin 1179072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn - I really love this on you!!&nbsp; I recently bought a very similiar sweater.&nbsp; The Helmut Lang sonar cardigan.&nbsp; Featherfactor has some styling on hers and I thought it might be helpful since the line is similiar.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.featherfactor.com/2013/11/helmut-lang-sonar-cardigan-review.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.featherfactor.com/2.....eview.html</a>&nbsp; I think this is so elegant.&nbsp; I am planning on wearing mine over tunic and leggings, leather leggings, over slim ponte pants, skinnies.&nbsp; You could also play by swapping out the belt (of course, I would pick black!!)&nbsp; I'd be interested to see this with a sheath dress and tights with boots or booties too.&nbsp; But you have to be feeling it.&nbsp; If the cost is dear you have to love it.&nbsp; But&nbsp;I&nbsp;think you look wonderful!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-boiled-wool-drapy-vest#post-1179071 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 00:25:21 +0000 Lyn D. 1179071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Deborah-&nbsp;Did you see the Ink/White version?<br />I was tempted by that when I first saw it. You would only need a medium though, and the smaller sizes are gone. </p>