https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 10:17:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk/page/2#post-487841 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:23:16 +0000 chellebrate 487841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for posting pictures of your scarf vest today, otherwise I'd have never known of this little gem. Anxious to try it with one of my scarves! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-409988 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:51:24 +0000 Diana 409988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am wearing a scarf vest today! (pics are on my camera, which I left at home, so I'll post my WIW this evening hopefully...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-409963 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:08:08 +0000 qfbrenda 409963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a cool idea! I've got to try this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-409878 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:04:47 +0000 Lisa 409878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome idea! Thanks for sharing, I'm certainly going to try this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-409188 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:19:46 +0000 AJ 409188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the nice remarks everyone!</p> <p>HeleenH - Yes, you are right. This technique is best on a thin, light-as-air type of scarf.</p> <p>April - You are not lame! Just not a picture lunatic like I am. : P</p> <p>Joy - The scarf in the tutorial is 18 inches by 76 inches.</p> <p>Aida - Thanks! I have tried that jacket technique but I find that it emphasizes my IT shoulders too much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-409069 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:05:31 +0000 Kari 409069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>April &amp; AJ, I don't know that I'd do it with this scarf in real life (as I love it and wouldn't want to get it sandy), but next time I'm at the beach (and especially in Hawaii) I'd certainly keep this technique in mind with a cheap, colorful pareo. A nice and breezy cover-up over a swimsuit!</p> <p>Anyway, AJ, thank you much for the tutorial. This was fun to try out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-409055 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:42:33 +0000 Aida 409055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooooo clever! I have not seen this tying technique before but I love it! Can't wait to try it when I get home tonight. I have done the style where you fold a square one in half and knot each end then wear as a jacket (I think it works best with large large silk scarves), I bet you'd look cute in that style too!</p> <p>EDIT: Have to add that you look lovely in blush tones </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-409048 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:32:21 +0000 Jonesy 409048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-408990 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:25:00 +0000 danza.armonia 408990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. That is absolutely outstanding! I've been looking for a vest for a long time, but now I think I'll try your technique with one of my many scarves! Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-408930 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:51:29 +0000 Anonymous 408930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AJ, what size is your scarf? I tried it and think it looks like your photo but is too small for even a bolero. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-408871 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:46:29 +0000 April 408871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Kari -- yours is a slightly longer and more opaque version of my "beach cover-up"!</p> <p>@ AJ -- see Kari's version. Yes, I am lame. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-408844 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:43:29 +0000 rachylou 408844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally clever. Am at work now and am trying to figure this out exactly in my head. I need to try it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-408828 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:11:13 +0000 Ginny 408828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>great tip!! so going to give that a try thanks!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-408816 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:38:35 +0000 kellygirl 408816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey, we can be dress quadruplets. I know several forum members with the same scarf/dress! AJ, the scarf vest looks amazing on you. Thanks for the tip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-408812 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:33:41 +0000 Carole 408812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! That is amazing! I can't wait to give it a try, but have to admit I'm a little confused, I learn by doing so I better get to it! Yours is just beautiful!</p> <p>Kari-you are too funny-I have that scarf too, but I never dreamed it could be a dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-408769 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:10:29 +0000 rute 408769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely ideia! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-408732 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:51:54 +0000 HeleenH 408732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It almost worked with my pashmina. Due to the thickness of the fabric, I loose too much 'length' in the knot which makes it very uncomfortable around the arms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-408730 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:44:52 +0000 AJ 408730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfortunately I did not come up with the idea for the scarf vest. The salesperson at Compass Trading Co. showed me the technique after I commented that their scarf vests were adorable. (Plus it sold the scarf!)</p> <p>April - FAB idea to use a large one for a beach cover-up! What, no pic? : )</p> <p>Angie - So I guess that takes away my royal title. Honorary points for finding an interesting scarf? : )</p> <p>Taylor - I know of one lovely blush dot blouse of yours! Let's see the other items, please. ; P</p> <p>Kari - Your pics make me smile! You rock for being the first to post your scarf vest experiment!</p> <p>clearlyclaire - Those were my thoughts exactly when I was contemplating the magic of the scarf vest! I already have an outfit planned for today with my two tone teal scarf, smokey blue tank, dark denim skirt and new denim wedges. </p> <p>Deborah - LOL, I'm not a morning person either. I hope your second attempt goes more smoothly. : )</p> <p>Anya - Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-408709 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:21:15 +0000 Anonymous 408709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-408665 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 02:42:02 +0000 Deborah 408665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari your scarf / dress looks fantastic. </p> <p>Aj thank you, this is genius. I tried quickly before I went to work today, but struggled so I will try again tonight to follow your very clear instructions (mornings not my best time:) and might post a pic if it works out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-408649 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:23:57 +0000 Kari 408649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AJ, I discovered that I don't really have the right weight/size of scarf to make this look work. (I know, out of all of the scarves that I own!) But I did find that my big floral patterned ATL scarf can make a dress! (Hehe.)</p> <p>Anyway, thank you for sharing your craftiness. I still think your look rocks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-408647 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:39 +0000 Anonymous 408647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, this is BRILLIANT. Though I have to admit the first time I did it wrong and had arm-hole openings that were about 6 inches in diameter, lol! </p> <p>I have a ton of casual scarves and had begun to stop wearing them because it is just too hot, but this way is cooler and breezier than around the neck.</p> <p>Saves money too because it's using something I already have to get the "latest" vest look. You rock! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-408645 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:55:17 +0000 Kari 408645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AJ, that is so incredibly creative. I love your scarf vest, and the way you styled it in this outfit is perfect.<br /> Also, I am so totally enamored of that scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-408639 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:17:47 +0000 taylor 408639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Crafty, cleaver little lady :)</p> <p>I am loving the blush on you...have collected a few pieces myself:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-408633 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 22:34:53 +0000 Angie 408633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You clever, lass! It's all in the right drape and texture of the scarf. You look fabulous, AJ :)</p> <p>You are Queen Creativity!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-408630 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:51:29 +0000 April 408630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW. I tried this with a particularly large but very light and diaphonous scarf, and voila -- instant beach cover-up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-408628 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:50:54 +0000 AJ 408628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, it's a very small knot and if your scarf fabric is thin and printed, then it's hardly noticeable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-408626 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:48:03 +0000 Sveta 408626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great idea, AJ. I wonder how this knot looks on the beck if your hair is short (like mine)... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-408625 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:47:08 +0000 AJ 408625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, QM and take a pic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/prepare-to-plonk#post-408623 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:46:04 +0000 Queen Mum 408623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>genius! I must go grab a scarf and give this a try. </p>