https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:38:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos/page/2#post-1417161 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 20:21:43 +0000 Jules 1417161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the look generally, but I don't think they are terribly practical unless one has endless dry fall weather. Same with those trendy long cardis. I did have a shorter fur one passed on to me that I kept at work for when I got cold. It didn't get in the way of typing or annoy me generally. I didn't try to wear it under coats or make it part of my outfit though, it was just something warm and cozy to keep at my desk. I can see it for lounging-by-the- fire-type lounge wear but not very practical for being busy around the house. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos/page/2#post-1417157 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 20:14:08 +0000 thimblelina 1417157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS: purely an aside, but about 10 years ago when my husband was doing a week of work in DC the kids &amp; I were all about town from our hotel I was repeating a lot of mini skirt/boot combos due to some bad weather. A friend in Pittsburgh had knitted me a poncho and we learned if you pop a poncho over yourself &amp; let just the legs hang out men will dog you to see what's under the poncho... call it the poncho effect! You're welcome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos/page/2#post-1417154 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 20:09:24 +0000 thimblelina 1417154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>TracyLiz wears them well; check out her posts. I had the great ruana debacle, so for me they are definitely a 'no' for hands free classroom teaching -- too floppy, too twirly. I did see a cute cropped poncho here in Ashland OR this week that was more appealing but I'm a large big boned woman and worry that cropped things on me skew more toward looking tragically ill-fitting than delightfully winsome. (Ironically, the day I picked up my butchered ruana scarves from the seamstress I was going to a party in an outfit that would have been perfect for a ruana... sigh). I say if you're jonesing after one, try a starter example at a lower price point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos/page/2#post-1417129 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 19:15:11 +0000 trekkiegirl 1417129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The other day a coworker of mine wore a houndstooth poncho with black skinny pants and stiletto booties - that outfit was absolutely killer! I don't have any though, I have issues with things that aren't even/symmetrical and I can never seem to keep the poncho straight. Plus the whole non-sleeve thing is annoying to me. But I think they are adorable if done right! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos/page/2#post-1417105 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 17:58:12 +0000 Elizabeth P 1417105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they would be great for the fall, as an outside layer.&nbsp; I like them, but have always questioned how many wears I'd really get in.&nbsp; I think they would drive me nuts to wear at work.&nbsp; But never say never! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos/page/2#post-1417102 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 17:43:56 +0000 Louise 1417102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wore mine the other day instead of a coat. Big chunky jumper with long sleeve t underneath then poncho over the top I was lovely and warm x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos/page/2#post-1417037 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 14:26:15 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1417037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! I knew responses would be varied on this question and you ladies have not disappointed :)</p> <p>I didn't think of the annoyance factor under a coat so that is definitely a consideration. The handbag problem is not relevant for me - I don't use a shoulder or cross body bag, only a satchel held by my hand or a clutch. So a non issue there.</p> <p>Hmmmm.....problem with desk job such as typing...another consideration. Although if the sides are not too long, could be ok.</p> <p>I honestly have no idea whether I'm going to pursue trying one or not but I have thoroughly enjoyed the discussion </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos#post-1416960 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 04:37:56 +0000 Anonymous 1416960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the look of them on others but do not have one myself. I like the ones that you are thinking of and think that they would stay in place over a sweater of similar fabric as they are light weight. They seem like a refined version of a pashmina. For proportions you need to try it. I suspect that those who are tall and slim have the easiest time styling them. They are not a good style for the flat of chest as they just create a large flat focal point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos#post-1416958 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 04:31:01 +0000 Sveta 1416958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they may work Shannon as long as they are on the shorter side for you. These 2 are pretty attractive and I am not a poncho gal </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos#post-1416956 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 04:21:38 +0000 Karie 1416956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love ponchos. They are a pain when wearing coats, so I tend to wear them when I'm not going to have a coat on for long - like going to a friend's house, or places where I might leave my coat in the car, like the movies or the mall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos#post-1416946 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 03:24:45 +0000 K2 1416946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like them, like a cardigan, but edgier. I have several, but do find the heavier ones difficult to wear under a coat and rarely is it the right weather for them on their own. My fav is a v-neck cashmere cotton one from Spendid. It light, easy to layer under or over and can be dressy or casual, depending how I style it. I travel a lot, so also find it easy to travel in, pack or take along with me during the day. Lol, I sound like an ad for it. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos#post-1416943 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 03:16:24 +0000 Jaime 1416943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have noticed lately that ponchos are super popular around here. The mornings start in the 50s and can be quite warm by mid-day and apparently ponchos work well in that sort of weather (no need for another coat). I recently thrifted a (brand new)&nbsp;poncho that is sort of similar to ones you posted. I must get my camera set up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos#post-1416915 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 02:10:19 +0000 Echo 1416915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love the look of some of them, but without fail, they make me look like a marshmallow with legs. I have always blamed it on my (lack of) height, but then again I have seen shorter stature women wear them beautifully, so perhaps I have to blame my proportions instead.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am not quite as fond of the ones you have posted here as I am of the ones in Angie's first link. I prefer the look of the longer ones that could double as tops/tunics/dresses. I have a poison eye for anything shorter than what you have posted here, though, so perhaps I am not the best judge.</p> <p>But I have learned through experience lately that sometimes the things I hate on the rack look great IRL (and vice versa), so the only true way to know is to try it.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos#post-1416899 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 01:27:28 +0000 Thistle 1416899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the ones you picked, and until recently, only ever thought of ponchos as something Clint would wear or if you were living in a commune. Not really sure how well they would work at a desk job where your arms need to be up, so to speak. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos#post-1416897 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 01:26:38 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1416897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I may be one of the few in-betweeners. I like the look of them, but I don't have one (yet). Unless you count my shoulder cozy, which is like a very small-scale poncho. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos#post-1416894 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 01:17:22 +0000 Anonymous 1416894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are ridiculous. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos#post-1416891 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 01:09:04 +0000 Debbie 1416891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon I have the 2nd one and I love it. I bought it thinking I might not get much use out it but I have and it is truly is a great piece. Mine is a golden beige color.<br /> I say try it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos#post-1416884 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 00:42:36 +0000 Angie 1416884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might find these posts helpful, Shannon:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2014/01/06/the-pros-and-cons-of-ponchos/">http://youlookfab.com/2014/01/.....f-ponchos/</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2014/10/30/the-big-poncho-trend/">http://youlookfab.com/2014/10/.....cho-trend/</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos#post-1416882 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 00:08:01 +0000 Dimity 1416882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them too. I used to have a crocheted multi coloured one when I was a kid in the seventies and don't have any at the moment but they are on my wish list. I think they're most useful when you don't have to wear a coat as well. What to do with a handbag can be an issue. Do you hold it on top or underneath? It probably depends on the size of the bag. I also love capes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos#post-1416870 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 23:37:36 +0000 Erikajl 1416870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love ponchos. I have seven of them. Two light sweaters, one heavy sweater, one hand woven and very artsy, a teal one for spring, and a soft metallic one for summer.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos#post-1416856 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 22:52:48 +0000 Susie 1416856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am wearing a poncho today! Mine is charcoal cashmere and I love it- it was my favorite purchase last winter. This one does sort of&nbsp;have sleeves so it is very easy to wear. It comes to about my elbows so I wear a long sleeve tee with it. I'm a petite (read as&nbsp;short but because I'm not little!)&nbsp;apple and the length comes to about mid thigh front and back and a bit longer on the sides.</p> <p>I also have a lightweight cashmere one in black that does not have sleeves, just a small opening at the neck. It's a bit longer than either the ones you have pictured. I wear it as a lightweight outer layer. Like yesterday, when my mom and I were out shopping, I wore it over a cashmere sweater and was warm enough. And to deal with the purse issue, I used my new clutch!<br />&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos#post-1416854 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 22:48:29 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1416854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say try them and see... they come in such different lengths, going for a shorter version would be better. &nbsp;I like the options you've pictured. &nbsp;I love a poncho and do wear them with a coat.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos#post-1416853 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 22:46:58 +0000 Classically Casual 1416853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In the last month I scored my very first poncho ever. It's EF, sort of a marled color knit, with some yak wool. It's sleek, soft and I love it. It forms an asymmetrical hem, which I happen to like. It folds into a flat square in my drawer. So far, I've worn it to an indoor party, where I didn't need a topper for the car. I wore a turtle neck under it. The only downside I noticed is that it slides around a little. I think you should give one a try if you find the right one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos#post-1416848 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 22:33:23 +0000 Anonymous 1416848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a good poncho and have two in fact. &nbsp;I don't wear mine indoors though, as I can't imagine having all that extra yardage to fix and fuss with all day long. &nbsp;I will say though that the whole purse issue is really annoying. &nbsp;Obviously, a shoulder bag doesn't work . &nbsp;I'd love to have the asymmetric Helmut Lang one that's floating around in the Finds somewhere though:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos#post-1416839 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 22:19:28 +0000 Peri 1416839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a cashmere wrap similar to #2 and I love it. It can be worn at different angles and as such it does have a tendency to slide around. There is some fussing involved. I like it anyway but it might be too much for a busy work day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos#post-1416833 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 21:48:01 +0000 Nebraskim 1416833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the streamlined ones shown here, the boho horsey ones not so much. I have two poncho like tops that are essentially pashminas with a seam partially up one long side, leaving a neck hole. They are lightweight and warm and I liked them for my office. Because they are thin and drapey, they could be manipulated to look like scarves so they were great under coats. I got them at an art fair and am glad I have them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos#post-1416828 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 21:28:01 +0000 ATLynn 1416828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both of those. &nbsp; But I can't wear ponchos without sleeves - too much fussing. &nbsp;I do&nbsp;wear this Alfani "poncho" that has sleeves (find below), and it is my dream item when worn with skinny jeans/pants on my most apple of days. &nbsp;It covers up all my body image issues, and the slim bottoms provide structure. I would think that the ponchos you've selected would work in much the same way.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos#post-1416827 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 21:27:08 +0000 deb 1416827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not fond of them. I was not fond of them in the 70's either so it is just my poison eye perspective. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos#post-1416818 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 21:02:41 +0000 Helena 1416818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the look of both of those and I think they can look very chic, if not overly practical! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/out-of-curiosity-what-do-you-think-of-ponchos#post-1416813 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 20:56:19 +0000 Gail 1416813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a really soft navy poncho with a cowl neck. I cannot wear it under a coat &nbsp;unless I want to look like the Michelin man. Mine is not a bulky poncho by any means. I also find that it gets in the way if I am using my cross body bag. The strap on my bag seems to trap the poncho so it's hard to move my arm. Does any of that make sense ? I find that I am not wearing it as much as I thought I would . </p>