https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rocker-ladies-where-do-you-buy-your-clothes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 10:49:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rocker-ladies-where-do-you-buy-your-clothes#post-506135 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:22:37 +0000 banananutmuffin 506135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome advice, everyone. Thanks! It really gives me an idea what to look for when I shop. I LOVE the rocker chic look, but I have a hard time finding pieces that look put together without looking costume-y. I really appreciate all the suggestions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rocker-ladies-where-do-you-buy-your-clothes#post-505936 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:49:45 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 505936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elisabeth, you can be Buffy if I get to be Tank Girl! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rocker-ladies-where-do-you-buy-your-clothes#post-505697 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:19:55 +0000 nicoleb 505697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think i have any new stores to add that haven't already been mentioned so i'll just say one of my favorite things to do with i'm looking for a specific style is to type in key words on Shopstyle, Ebay or Etsy. And you can set your price point too. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rocker-ladies-where-do-you-buy-your-clothes#post-505689 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:13:22 +0000 Aziraphale 505689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*chuckle* oh dear, that doesn't bode well. For starters, I'm not Japanese. Although if we could pick fictional characters whom we'd love to look like....can I be Buffy? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rocker-ladies-where-do-you-buy-your-clothes#post-505620 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:58:55 +0000 catgirl 505620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right now I'm picturing you as some manga heroine, so how could you disappoint? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rocker-ladies-where-do-you-buy-your-clothes#post-505609 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:48:11 +0000 Aziraphale 505609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HAHAHAHA!!! Una, you're so funny. I'll get around to it one day, I'm sure. But, see, now the pressure's on. What if I end up being a disappointment?</p> <p>BTW I don't wear a black leather duster and studded belt every day, that's for sure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rocker-ladies-where-do-you-buy-your-clothes#post-505606 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:46:08 +0000 cciele 505606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everyone has some great advice! I echo it being an accessory kind of thing. You can pick up pieces at thrift shops, Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom, ASOS, All Saints, etc. The kind of things I have that go with rocker chic:<br /> - Black anything<br /> - Distressed denim<br /> - Stompy boots<br /> - Studded jackets, belts, bracelets, cuffs<br /> - Leather and metal (silver, pewter, stainless) accessories </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rocker-ladies-where-do-you-buy-your-clothes#post-505602 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:41:39 +0000 catgirl 505602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elizabeth, what will it take to get you to post a picture? A gift card to Fluevog? WHAT? </p> <p>Sorry, your descriptions are just so tantalizing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rocker-ladies-where-do-you-buy-your-clothes#post-505600 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:39:32 +0000 Aziraphale 505600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dressing a little rock n' roll doesn't require a specific shop -- as others have pointed out, it's in the silhouette and accessories. I would also argue that edgy shoes or boots are key. </p> <p>Oh, that's not much help. I do have a rocker element to my style, so let's see if I can do better:</p> <p>I wear a lot of black and gray, and a lot of skinny jeans. My hair is (intentionally) scruffy. I've got five silver rings in my ears that have been there for decades. I sometimes wear a studded belt slung low on my hips. I prefer silver and leather jewellery, chunky rather than fine -- I usually wear a couple of thick silver rings and a leather wrist cuff or five-wrap bracelet. No tiny pendants on a fine gold chain! I wear a lot of tops that show my whole arm, shoulder and all, with the cuff bracelets -- this is a very rock n roll look in my mind. If I wear wear button-front shirts with my tight jeans, I roll up the sleeves to my elbows.Sometimes I wear my black leather duster. I like dark or very red lipstick. I don't do a lot of black eye makeup because it looks god-awful on me, but I like the look on others. </p> <p>And I always pay attention to my shoes. They've got to be cool, and not at all preppy! Like RandomThoughts says, Docs or other laced boots scream rock n roll. Also true of black boots with buckles or other hardware! Oh, coats or jackets with hardware are just the ticket, too. </p> <p>This doesn't help you with where to shop so much. I pick up things here and there. I don't shop in junior stores as a rule, but I don't shop at department stores much, either (except for bras and makeup). Usually I get clothing and jewellery from local boutiques. As for bags, I have no idea -- I'm not a bag girl and I need a new one myself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rocker-ladies-where-do-you-buy-your-clothes#post-505558 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:54:46 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 505558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm an aging rocker chick, I guess, and not nearly as rock n roll as I used to be. I think it's in the details - accessories and such. </p> <p>Black is a big one but not always necessary. Chunky jewelry, especially silver. Nothing too dainty or fussy. A leather jacket always helps. Docs or other laced boots SCREAM rock n roll. Denim is great. Look for fun, funky details. I don't feel band shirts are necessary, though they can be fun. I only own one kinda bandish shirt (CBGB's) but I only wear it to bed!</p> <p>RATE hairstyles can be very rocker, long or short.</p> <p>Uhm.... maybe listening to some great music while getting dressed will help! I don't think it matters where you buy your clothes. I buy at Macy's, Nordstrom's, Allsaints, Etsy, Target.... Wherever. When I was truly rock n roll it was all cheap stuff from thrift shops or crappy shops on 14th St or Canal St in NYC. ;-)</p> <p>ETA - Natalie, I am STRONGLY considering waxed jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rocker-ladies-where-do-you-buy-your-clothes#post-505552 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:47:09 +0000 Anonymous 505552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Check shopbob and urban outfitters as well. My daughter has a bit of a rocker edge. She is able to find really amazing pieces there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rocker-ladies-where-do-you-buy-your-clothes#post-505542 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:30:42 +0000 goldenpig 505542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not really a true rocker chick either but I'm a tiny bit punk rock in my fantasy style so I'm bookmarking this thread for ideas! :)</p> <p>H&amp;M and Forever 21 are good for inexpensive clothes and jewelry. I got my black leather jacket and moto-style wool peacoat from Nordstrom, and black Frye boots from Zappos. I got some plaid pants from ASOS but they didn't work out for me. But I'm still trying--I ordered a pair of red sateen snakeskin pants on sale at Anthro--keeping my fingers crossed!<br /> <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=A23887755&#038;catId=SHOPSALE-PANTS&#038;pushId=SHOPSALE-PANTS&#038;popId=SHOPSALE&#038;navCount=7&#038;color=060&#038;isProduct=true&#038;fromCategoryPage=true&#038;templateType=D" rel="nofollow">http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....lateType=D</a></p> <p>I also bought a bar of Otter wax and am contemplating trying to DIY waxed jeans with a pair of black skinnies:<br /> <a href="http://the-coveted.com/blog/2011/10/04/video-diy-waxed-jeans-in-10-minutes/" rel="nofollow">http://the-coveted.com/blog/20.....0-minutes/</a><br /> but I'm not sure if I could really pull off this style...I might look really silly. Does anyone wear waxed jeans IRL? I know Rute had a cool brown pair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rocker-ladies-where-do-you-buy-your-clothes#post-505527 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:14:46 +0000 rae 505527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also don't know if I qualify but, like Una, rock and alt. rock has always been a big influence. I get a lot of my "rock street cred" items either as hand-me downs from my husband, from the swap meet, or from thrift stores (concert tees so worn they are now tissue thin and nice and flowy, chunky chain jewelry, etc.) </p> <p>The rest can really come from anywhere. Favorite brand is AllSaints, of course, but they are spendy. Recent UWP items purchased were by these brands:<br /> Heed (UWP sweater)<br /> Fergie (spat boots)<br /> AllSaints (leather jacket)<br /> Dr. Martens (wedge combat boots)<br /> Old Navy (fishtail hem anorak)<br /> Free People (fishtail hem dress)</p> <p>For inspiration, I like to check out images from:<br /> ann demeulemeester<br /> anna sui<br /> yoox.com<br /> L.A.M.B<br /> G-star<br /> Christopher Kane</p> <p>ETA: Karmaloop, Etsy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rocker-ladies-where-do-you-buy-your-clothes#post-505514 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:00:39 +0000 HelenInCanada 505514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not a rocker chic, but from what I've observed, they wear a lot of genuine concert Ts (you know, from rock shows. ;)), leather, silver rings/jewellry bought at random flea markets/motorcycle trips, and thrift store finds. The other ladies' suggestions sound good too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rocker-ladies-where-do-you-buy-your-clothes#post-505502 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:47:19 +0000 Aida 505502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get my stuff all over (though I'm not incorporating as much rocker as I used to these days). Thrift shops, Nordstrom, Target, Etsy shops, Forever 21, outlet malls, various online stores... no retail stone left unturned :)</p> <p>EDIT: H&amp;M and Zara have some great items too. I especially like H&amp;M's blazers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rocker-ladies-where-do-you-buy-your-clothes#post-505245 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:20:07 +0000 catgirl 505245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure I'm rocker chic (although it's one of my style inspirations!) but I think a lot of these items can be found at varying price points. F21 is a cheap fix, but there are items at Nordstrom that would fit the bill also, and lots of rocker chic items are thriftable (black concert t-shirts, flannel shirts, faded black jeans). Shoes seem like a key element of this look too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rocker-ladies-where-do-you-buy-your-clothes#post-505116 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:50:15 +0000 citygirldc 505116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh and I shop anywhere. There really isn't any place that I specifically go to dress rocker chic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rocker-ladies-where-do-you-buy-your-clothes#post-505114 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:49:17 +0000 citygirldc 505114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just wear black. Also maybe wear some cool retro t's with a leather jacket and high heel boots. </p> <p>To me accessories are key to a rock n roll look with lots of bracelets and maybe a long necklace or earrings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rocker-ladies-where-do-you-buy-your-clothes#post-505080 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:01:59 +0000 banananutmuffin 505080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Although Hubby prefers me to dress "bombshell," for an everyday look I think I prefer a rocker edge. However, the only place I know that sells these types of clothing and accessories tend to be juniors stores, where the quality and fit isn't great.</p> <p>So rocker ladies... where do you buy your clothes and accessories? </p>