https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:28:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail/page/2#post-545374 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:34:52 +0000 DonnaF 545374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like hearing the details so I can become envious of the wonderful thrift/consignment *finds*. I get frustrated because Shannon's Cleo Petites aren't available in the U.S., but no doubt she is more frustrated because Nordstroms and the like aren't in Canada! Also, I think posting sources helps to counter preconceptions about the merchandise of certain stores. All in all, I find it very educational, even if I am never able to afford/justify spending on the higher end stuff. Doesn't bother me a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail/page/2#post-545273 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:02:23 +0000 Fruitful 545273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actively get frustrated when brand info isn't posted. I love learning more about how to shop. It also gives me a search term if I want to see the item on different body types etc. Even if it's thrifted or vintage, the brand is still useful information (perhaps even historical). I hate it when one blogger I know posts gorgeous outfits and just labels each piece "thrifted". I want all the deets :)</p> <p>Oh, and I'm a pain, but I don't want to have to ask for the details either. My feeling is if you haven't posted them, you don't really want to tell me. I know it's an assumption but that's my etiquette! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail/page/2#post-545228 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:36:17 +0000 keruchina 545228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the gory details because I like to be able to search the forum after purchasing an item to see if it has appeared in people's WIWs. </p> <p>I also like listing the price when it was a good deal! I find it inspiring but maybe others find it obnoxious. I like seeing when people thrifted something, too, because I so admire the patience it requires. </p> <p>If it seemed like this site was an environment in which people were bragging about status purchases, it would definitely turn me off. But I guess I don't get that vibe-- even from those making high end purchases. It feels like a safe space regardless of size, money, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail/page/2#post-535906 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:40:52 +0000 krishnidoux 535906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the details, although I am not entirely hot on stating how much one paid for it. </p> <p>But taking the time to name the brands or origins of my clothes on WIWs was an eye opener experience for me. I realized how much I prefer some brands over others, and had no idea. It's a good shopping guide. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail/page/2#post-535896 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:33:43 +0000 Angie 535896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FWIW, it makes no difference to me at all. I look at the overall effect of the outfits and take it from there. In fact, because I have to read SO MANY forum threads, I skip large pieces of text with that type of outfit info and prioritize. </p> <p>That being said, if you would prefer to include this type of information - that's fine too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail/page/2#post-535865 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:50:27 +0000 goldenpig 535865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PPL = Perfect Pants Length </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail/page/2#post-535862 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:42:32 +0000 Adelfa 535862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What is PPL? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail/page/2#post-535818 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:58:53 +0000 Jem 535818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay for the details for me, too. I like it when others do it, so I started doing it, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail/page/2#post-535804 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:41:13 +0000 biscuitsmom 535804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really appreciate when someone posts the brand, where she got it and the appx age, so if I fall in love, I know where to check! (store website/ebay) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail/page/2#post-535800 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:35:39 +0000 Transcona Shannon 535800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I post the source of my items and always indicate if it's thrifted or not - I thrift a HUGE portion of my wardrobe and accessories and like to illustrate that it is possible to find fabulous things without spending a fortune. I do not however include the dollar value in that information. But I have no issues with anyone else include the dollar value - doesn't bother me in the least! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail/page/2#post-535799 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:35:16 +0000 Isis 535799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, definitely don't feel "bad" about posting higher end or designer items.</p> <p>I never buy them, but I love to look! I don't think anyone here would judge you; this is a very accepting group. </p> <p>Similarly, I don't think anyone would judge a dumpster-diver as long as the pants she retrieved were PPL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail/page/2#post-535797 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:31:41 +0000 goldenpig 535797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Annagybe and Adelfa, don't be embarrassed about listing sources for your higher end stuff too! High or low, it's all good and I find it fascinating. I don't know much about the higher end designer brands so I love learning about them too, just to get a feel for what kind of clothes different designers make. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail/page/2#post-535783 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:23:05 +0000 Adelfa 535783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This money thing can be hard. That's why I asked--if I name higher end brands, will anybody feel bad?</p> <p>I love details in posts, even if it's a $1500 Chloe or Balenciaga bag--I love to look.</p> <p>Where I work and live I'm aware that I spend more on clothes than most people I know. I think my age and position (and hopefully understated good taste!!!) make this okay. But you see how I think I have to justify myself!</p> <p>I love hearing from Parsley, nancylee, and velvetychocolate that it's all good. Maybe on this forum it is! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail/page/2#post-535670 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:39:55 +0000 Jewell 535670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love reading the details in outfit posts! I find it very educational. I think I posted details on my first WIW but stopped mostly because it made for a lot to read since I tend to post my outfits weekly rather than each day. And I'm so glad you asked this question. It's good to know that others here appreciate details, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail/page/2#post-535637 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:10:44 +0000 annagybe 535637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is good to know. Sometimes I feel guilty posting my brand names, because much of it is high end. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail#post-535634 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:06:50 +0000 velvetychocolate 535634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really appreciate reading the details - and it doesn't matter to me if it's an expensive or inexpensive item. In fact, I particularly enjoy those outfits that mix it all up. Further...even if an item isn't available anymore (past season, from ebay or what have you) I *still* like knowing what brand the item is, because if something appeals - perhaps other items from that same brand will too. A good example is the Willow &amp; Clay jackets I've been seeing around here - I'd never heard of the brand, and will now look for them next time I'm shopping at Nordstrom. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail#post-535610 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:45:05 +0000 nancylee 535610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like knowing the details of each piece, and I always post details myself. I've discovered some new brands and gotten some good ideas of where to shop from the details in others' photos.</p> <p>That said, I don't think anyone should worry about the source of their items and whether they're discount or designer brands. It's all good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail#post-535499 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:37:58 +0000 Adelfa 535499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chico's is funny. My sixty-something year old boss dresses almost exclusively in complete outfits from Chico's, and she looks a lot more stylish than I do! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail#post-535440 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:52:07 +0000 Anonymous 535440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like to read the details and especially admire the way many members mix designer and Target. Sometimes I'm embarassed because an item, like the camel colored jeans I posted today, come from Chicos, which is generally thought of as frump city here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail#post-535422 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:45:04 +0000 rachylou 535422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I still read Lucky magazine, even tho I think it's gone downhill, because it does list all the shopping info. On the other hand, it can be a lot to type... So I say, only if you have the time and energy to type! ;&gt; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail#post-535361 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:08:20 +0000 Isis 535361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like details! All kinds, designer, thrifted, salvaged from a dumpster......</p> <p>I love to see how people put an outfit together and then I can picture it more completely.</p> <p>Also, I am a shameless copier!</p> <p>It is work, so I appreciate the extra time it take to write it out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail#post-535351 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:04:31 +0000 Parsley 535351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey, don't be ashamed of the expensive accessories, either! Plenty of people mix high and low end.</p> <p>I have to admit to not always listing when I wear a designer item, though. Not trying to show off... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail#post-535349 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:04:19 +0000 Mo 535349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see the value in listing items that are still available. I guess I have so many eBay and past season things that rarely are my items still on the market. But I have been super happy to point anyone in the direction of finding what is still available! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail#post-535345 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:01:26 +0000 Adelfa 535345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, everyone, thanks for the great answers. I may have given the wrong impression as it's not the Target and H&amp;M I'm ashamed of, it's the expensive accessories!</p> <p>I too love to see blog posts where bloggers create outfits for almost nothing. This is a skill that is still in development for me, but I am very encouraged to see that it's possible.</p> <p>The common thread seems to be that everybody likes finding out about a great piece that's currently widely available that doesn't cost a lot. So maybe I'll make sure to highlight those and make the rest "available on request" which I think is a great idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail#post-535343 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:59:50 +0000 Parsley 535343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the details! Partly because I like to shamelessly copy everybody- seriously, it saves so much time wading through all the stuff in stores! I consider you all my personal stylists!</p> <p>Also, it shows that really cool things can be found at places that I wouldn't usually think to look, like Kelly's great orange blazer from F21, for example.<br /> I think the very best ones are when people can put together a fabulous outfit from H&amp;M, Target, etc. It's proof that you don't have to spend a fortune to look great.</p> <p>I also love hearing when things are thrifted, because it gives me hope that someday I'll find something cool, too, even though it has never happened yet!</p> <p>Good idea, though, to put the details separately, and not in the body of the description. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail#post-535331 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:48:17 +0000 Mo 535331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto Queen Mum and Nakidra. Especially if there are 3 or more outfits in a post. I'm not one for poring through 4 or 5 paragraphs just to see what someone wore for a day or two! I like it short and sweet. Maybe a blurb about why they are wearing it, or where, and how they feel about it, but I lose interest fast as it goes on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail#post-535321 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:37:09 +0000 Nakidra 535321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with QM .... I usually don't have the time to give all the details, but I gladly would. I'll always provide any details if someone asks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail#post-535285 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:11:10 +0000 Queen Mum 535285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I usually don't post the details just for the sake of time, but I'm happy to share info when asked. I really like when people include the deets as a separate comment so that I can read their original post without having to wade through the details but it is there for easy reference if I want the information. (does that make sense?)<br /> But as always, everyone has different preferences and a different system for posting, and you're never going to please everybody so go with what feels right to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail#post-535278 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:07:31 +0000 MsMary 535278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do it, and I love it when others do it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-posts--gory-detail#post-535247 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:49:44 +0000 Jonesy 535247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting...I started a thread about this maybe a year ago, because I was wondering the same thing. I used to post all of my outfit details on my WIWs, then I stopped...maybe I will go back to it... </p>