https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:29:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian#post-1404239 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 05:32:22 +0000 tulle 1404239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lucky find, Tania!&nbsp; (Ralph Lauren ca. 1970s--a fine vintage.)&nbsp; This jacket shape is truly fabulous on you.&nbsp; You might try a black (or maybe dark chocolate) turtleneck sweater &amp; skinnies under it for a moodier effect a la Angie--great in Winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian#post-1402090 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:29:26 +0000 rachylou 1402090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well then, nevermind! Lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian#post-1401860 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 14:57:04 +0000 jackiec 1401860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say keep. You have a great equestrian look right here. Nicely done </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian#post-1401840 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 14:02:37 +0000 Jules 1401840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another way to frame "highlights shoulders and tush" (not that there's anything wrong with those!) is "highlights the waist". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian#post-1401774 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 05:21:37 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1401774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely LOVE this! You have a cute little figure and I think Karymk's idea for suede elbow patches is pure genius. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian#post-1401739 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 03:27:25 +0000 Sharon 1401739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's gorgeous. And it does highlight your shoulders and tooshie, which is exactly why it looks so fab. Gotta make the most of those curves! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian#post-1401727 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 03:01:10 +0000 Anonymous 1401727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a really nice score! The shape and colors look great on you, and it works really well with the brown boots</p> <p>BTW, I don't think&nbsp;the word&nbsp;"tooshie" gets used nearly enough, and that's a shame! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian#post-1401697 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 01:44:48 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1401697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It does fit you nicely, and I find it very flattering on you. Great find! The shoulders look a wee bit wide, but not extreme (as in an 80s way), so not a deal-breaker in my opinion. I'm wondering about the cuffed sleeves--it's a detail I haven't seen on a blazer before. You might hem the sleeves to remove the cuff, to bring it more in line with current looks. Or just go with it as a unique feature that you won't see on others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian#post-1401687 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 01:27:44 +0000 Jeanie 1401687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this jacket on you. &nbsp;What a great find! &nbsp;It really does highlight your shape in a good way and looks great buttoned. &nbsp;I like kary's idea of adding elbow patches. &nbsp;Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian#post-1401648 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 23:56:28 +0000 Tania 1401648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, I pretty much fill the shoulder line!&nbsp; lol.&nbsp; I think it is a miracle that it fits my waist too.&nbsp; </p> <p>Unfrumped, very true.&nbsp; This was inexpensive.&nbsp; In fact, I found one of the buttons on ebay selling for more than what I paid for this jacket.&nbsp; I'm definitely keeping it as a vintage piece, and as a nod to a thrifted blazer that I wore through my graduate school years, and maybe a gateway.&nbsp; At a&nbsp;minimum, I can get it out of my system as I play with it.&nbsp; When I went for a walk, I popped the collar and put a scarf/handwarmers/hat on in colors that matched.&nbsp; It is lucky that I had those since I am down to just a couple of items on that front.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian#post-1401645 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 23:48:24 +0000 tricia w. 1401645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great find; and it looks terrific on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian#post-1401613 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 22:19:24 +0000 thimblelina 1401613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE that jacket on you!! Keep keep keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian#post-1401609 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 22:06:46 +0000 kkards 1401609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab, what a lucky find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian#post-1401607 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 22:02:58 +0000 unfrumped 1401607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it because it does fit your shape well-- --but has the one button, not a super-low stance but not buttoned-up, either.<br />Then the color looks fab with your coloring and the boots with the jeans.<br />I'd wear it open as a nod to more fluid fits, but it will still follow your curves.</p> <p>One way I look at these items is whether they "make" an easy outfit or whether I've got to put a lot more into it--does it drag me in the wrong direction or lead me to add the wrong colors or styles to make someting work. To me it seems like you've got a fab outfit right there, and so if it were not expensive, it works well.<br />Sometimes also an item like this can serve as a trial or "gateway" item. If you really enjoy it and there turns up a new jacket that is similar but with improvements, you may feel like investing more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian#post-1401479 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 17:43:52 +0000 Diana 1401479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep! I love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian#post-1401474 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 17:18:22 +0000 rachylou 1401474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You really look wonderful in this outfit. I suppose you could have the shoulders taken in a little, but I doubt it's worth the trouble. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian#post-1401473 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 17:17:39 +0000 deb 1401473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote keep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian#post-1401464 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 16:53:59 +0000 karymk 1401464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a find! I like it a lot on you. &nbsp;fix the lining so you don't feel you are wearing &nbsp; used goods, and I can see you making some sort of suede elbow patches in a contrasting color to modernize the jacket. What do you think of that? You could buy the ultra suede at a fabric store, then take it to your tailor and tell her what you want. &nbsp;What do you think? Could be fun!</p> <p>OR: You could sew on some neat crest over one bust. &nbsp;Find something old, or quirky, or metallic!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian#post-1401424 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 14:33:54 +0000 Karie 1401424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cool retro vibe! A great find, no doubt. I like it best opened. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian#post-1401420 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 14:25:44 +0000 marianna 1401420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it, and it looks like a great fit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian#post-1401418 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 14:23:10 +0000 Jules 1401418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh and I like it buttoned! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian#post-1401414 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 14:13:39 +0000 Jules 1401414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with DH and I think you look great. The proportions are pretty much an hourglass. A local designer is selling something very similar right now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-thrifted-equestrian#post-1401409 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 14:07:32 +0000 Tania 1401409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I stopped by a thrift store yesterday and found a Ralph Lauren jacket.&nbsp; It was in the small section, but the shoulders look like they were cut wide.&nbsp; I took it home since it seemed to fit when I was in the store, and it&nbsp;even buttoned ok, although I would leave it open.&nbsp; It is 100% wool and it has these little buttons on it with a fox and a horn.&nbsp; I would need to stitch part of the liner, but otherwise, it seems in good condition.&nbsp; It was made in the USA, so based on a quick internet search, it is probably from the 1970's.&nbsp; </p> <p>I think it highlights my shoulders and tooshie, but DH says I need to embrace my shape.&nbsp; lol.&nbsp; </p> <p>Thoughts?&nbsp; I could try to play with it, or I can return it. </p> <p>Gorgeous day here today!&nbsp; </p>