https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-treating-gingham-as-tweed Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 04:18:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-treating-gingham-as-tweed#post-1975002 Sat, 17 Nov 2018 00:55:14 +0000 Jessikams 1975002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn67, sounds so smart, a “fake” tweed pleated skirt would certainly be more wearable and fluid than a true tweed. And more washable in case of gravy stains! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-treating-gingham-as-tweed#post-1974980 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 23:25:59 +0000 Anonymous 1974980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These outfits are delightful. I’m inspired. My favourites are 1 and 5. I don’t think the gigham is a substitute for tweed but it is great anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-treating-gingham-as-tweed#post-1974852 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 16:11:50 +0000 LaPed 1974852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super layering! I love all of these. I hear you on low-cost experimentation; it does usually lead to less-warm pieces. Fun but frustrating at the same time... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-treating-gingham-as-tweed#post-1974842 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:46:20 +0000 Barbara Diane 1974842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are very dramatic outfits.<br /> I too am craving some warmth. I was shocked yesterday at how thin a velour tunic was. I can’t do wool or many other fabrics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-treating-gingham-as-tweed#post-1974834 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:37:58 +0000 Angie 1974834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your make-shift tweed :)</p> <p>Rocking it in #1 and #2. KILLER layering and 2018 looks.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-treating-gingham-as-tweed#post-1974805 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 14:05:28 +0000 lyn67 1974805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Why not! Love seeing your outfits here, like a fashion magazine!!&nbsp; Brilliant fake textures but true bright colors and pleasing contrast, wow! I have a pleated midi of a glenncheck pattern but of poly so it does not crease AND is much thinner then tweed- but I love it so!&nbsp; &nbsp;I no way would have bought it in real tweed as too much volume, and&nbsp; would&nbsp; have probably made me fat and more prone to overheating,&nbsp; so this&nbsp; item creates a perfect optical illusion, which I love! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-treating-gingham-as-tweed#post-1974761 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 08:37:33 +0000 Jessikams 1974761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, I often veer into “wacky old aunt” territory myself. It’s quite dangerous because hubs’ mom is a retired art teacher— so the minute I put on too many beads/scarves, it’s game over from his perspective. :)</p> <p>This shirtdress was a random purchase from Target last year. Made by “whoWhatWear” and sized way too big but for some reason it seems to sorta work... in hot weather I wear it unbuttoned over shorts, and it has a big sash that adds some flair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-treating-gingham-as-tweed#post-1974759 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 08:29:24 +0000 Janet 1974759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really fun and creative layering! Whenever I try to layer like that I just end up looking like someone’s wacky old aunt. I love that shirt dress and want to steal it from you. I have been wanting a great shirt dress to wear the same way, layered over pants and jeans, and have not found one yet that isn’t a ridiculous price. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-treating-gingham-as-tweed#post-1974757 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 08:25:50 +0000 Jessikams 1974757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia it will be fun to see some of your thriftier “substitutions”.</p> <p>Cardiff girl, it must be so tough to find warmth without wool!! Obviously you can find warm “gear” tech fabrics but the look is so much less polished in most cases. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-treating-gingham-as-tweed#post-1974751 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 08:01:31 +0000 Cardiff girl 1974751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can’t tolerate wool so I’m constantly on the look out for winter weight clothes that have no wool in them but look like they do.Loving your style as usual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-treating-gingham-as-tweed#post-1974740 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 07:09:02 +0000 jussie 1974740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All these are very good. The pants kind of do look a bit like tweed. Great to see you getting use out of your gingham dress even in colder temperatures :). Why not? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-treating-gingham-as-tweed#post-1974735 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 05:55:36 +0000 Jessica Tailored 1974735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all your Outfits and I must say you have an amazing sense of dressing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-treating-gingham-as-tweed#post-1974728 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 05:24:26 +0000 Jaime 1974728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well excellent outfits, but I hear you about the problem with think layers that look good and are too cold. I love substituting vintage or thrift finds for current stuff, and it does take a bit of imagination. Next time I have some time I will try to find some examples.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-treating-gingham-as-tweed#post-1974726 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 05:16:31 +0000 Like the Season 1974726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! I'm totally digging your fall style! Love the interest you're creating with all these layers and colors and patterns. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-treating-gingham-as-tweed#post-1974716 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 02:33:21 +0000 Jessikams 1974716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, I love that animal print skirt! Texture texture texture </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-treating-gingham-as-tweed#post-1974715 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 02:29:02 +0000 rachylou 1974715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is really a brilliant thought. Love your outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-treating-gingham-as-tweed#post-1974712 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 02:21:04 +0000 Anonymous 1974712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exactly what Suz said. Got answer your question, I also love tweeds but have very little. I have used a black and white plaid wool skirt as tweed and worn it with a black and white tweed vest. ( finds 1&amp;2) Unfortunately, the skirt looks more grey than black and white. Now I think the vest may work with the third find...animal print as tweed? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-treating-gingham-as-tweed#post-1974708 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 01:37:57 +0000 Jessikams 1974708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Suz! I’ve been experimenting so much with fashion this year, so buying larger quantity but lower quality than ever before. You really notice it when it comes to WArMTH! That coat looks wonderful- I love the long, slim lines- but it is totally worthless as a “coat” since it is one thin layer of polyester. Time to switch back to some older, higher quality woolens as winter sinks its teeth in. The motorbike ride this morning was icy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-treating-gingham-as-tweed#post-1974704 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 01:22:30 +0000 Suz 1974704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are brilliant. I want to take lessons from you. Terrific layering.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think your coat actually gives a tweedy impression. The plaid and gingham are not really "tweedy" but they do offer a similar kind of visual interest. I love all these outfits on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-treating-gingham-as-tweed#post-1974703 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 01:19:47 +0000 Jessikams 1974703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve been craving tweed this autumn, but don’t have much of it in my closet. This week I experimented with using plaid pants or a gingham dress to create a tweed-like texture. Unfortunately they’re just not as warm as real tweed!</p> <p>Have you done anything similar lately? Substitutions using what you have instead of what you want? </p>