https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:17:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141750 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:41:19 +0000 anchie 2141750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fashintern - jacket in #1 is very lightweight, it is more like cardigan out of sweatshirts fabric </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141737 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:14:45 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2141737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>4 &amp; 5 were my faves, but the choice has already been made. Amazing that you wore that jacket in August already! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141546 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 14:34:21 +0000 Angie 2141546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#3 and #4 are winners!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141539 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 13:02:51 +0000 Jessikams 2141539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For a while I was buying jackets and coats from the teen departments because they’re so much cheaper. But eventually I noticed they tended to be too short in the waist/body (maybe no space for boobs?) or too short in the sleeves. So look out for that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141508 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:59:08 +0000 anchie 2141508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for the feedback, it was very helpful for making the decision. I am letting go of plaid shirt and camo jacket, they don’t really feel like me and doubt that I would wear them. Two puffer jackets I may keep for a while but truth is, the space in my coat closet is at premium and I would probably need to let some of my jackets go to make room. And I don’t like belt on navy jacket so not sute if it is worth it. I don’t have a short puffer so I am most likely inclined to keep that one.<br /> I already wore the jacket in #1 last night, it was perfect thing to throw over jeans and a tee for neighborhood walk in chilly evening. But my DD kept teasing me that I look like a sushi waiter in it LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141503 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 06:18:14 +0000 Jane 2141503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The coats look good I think, so I might hold onto them, so long as they don’t take up valuable space. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141498 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 05:48:07 +0000 Anonymous 2141498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a hard question to answer, When I was 20 I started teaching 6th grade. Most of the kids were bigger than I was, especially girls. Although my best fit in those days was the girl’s department, I did not dare buy and weR clothes that the girls in my class would be wearing. In my 30’s I was still about 90 pounds on a good day and had lots of alterations done. I’d say ,be careful about wearing your daughter’s old clothes unless an adult would wear them. Everything in your photos looks ok for you to wear except maybe the paid shirt. That is really a young collegegirl look here., but usually worn with shorts or jeans and they look slept in.<br /> . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141493 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:57:51 +0000 rachylou 2141493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first seems a bit short to me, but all the others are good IMO! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141476 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:16:57 +0000 Anonymous 2141476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is so rare that I make a decision just "on principle" but I have never worn my daughters' clothing, cast off or otherwise. I would send these things on.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141469 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 02:02:35 +0000 Jaime 2141469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would save the puffers if they feel comfortable. The first others just don't look your style. My DDs raid my closet constantly and critically. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141468 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:16:27 +0000 JAileen 2141468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>None of the things are teen-ish. &nbsp;So if you like them, go for it. &nbsp;I have a couple things from my grown son - a sweatshirt and a down jacket I took to the Arctic a couple years ago. He had the jacket when he was the same age as your daughter. &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141467 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:48:19 +0000 DonnaF 2141467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them all except for the plaid shirt which I don’t think fits you as well. My DD has a different body type from me, but I still wear her Costco skirt from middle school when it’s very hot and I want a boho look — which is a couple times a year because we get few really hot days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141431 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:05:11 +0000 SarahD8 2141431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, no clothes trading here! We’re not the same size and we have different body proportions (daughter has a very long torso and I think narrower shoulders). Plus, her wardrobe is literally 2 black long sleeve tees, 2 gray, 3 navy, and 3-4 pairs of mid wash jeggings. She has zero interest in anything in my wardrobe. I do think that if we were in the dire circumstance of needing something dressy for her we’d cobble something together from my closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141417 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:57:30 +0000 slim cat 2141417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 and 4 the best and plaid shirt for "at home" use ( nice colors! ).<br />It doesn't look junior on you at all ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141411 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:29:42 +0000 Lucy 2141411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the first jacket and the 2 puffers! The fit looks perfect to me on all three. I don't think length is an issue as I'm sure you'll be wearing the first jacket with mid or high-waisted bottoms. The only tweak I would suggest is removing the belt from the black puffer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141400 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:45:58 +0000 anchie 2141400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>notsaf - they could be short, especially those items that are kids size 12 which is for 152-158cm hight, and I am 169cm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141398 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:42:00 +0000 anchie 2141398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>torontogirl and SarahDB - do you shop your daughter’s closets too, or do they shop yours? </p> <p>Here are my own jackets that are somewhat big at the moment, not sure if it is noticeable in pictures. Not sure which one I would choose to wear. Maybe just wait and see? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141397 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:40:34 +0000 notsaf 2141397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in the minority in thinking they look a bit short in the waist beside the plaid shirt, which I love on you and seems to suit your palette as a knock-around piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141393 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:30:43 +0000 SarahD8 2141393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, the blue jacket in #1 especially seems to have potential for you.</p> <p>2 and 5 seem a bit less sophisticated. But they might be fun to specifically create a contrast with more staid/classic items. You could play around with styling them, or just hang them in your closet for a bit and see if they get used.</p> <p>3 and 4 seem useful/serviceable but they don’t wow me like 1 does. I would think about whether they fill a functional hole in your outerwear capsule (when would I choose this over another jacket that I own) or if they could be more useful to someone else.</p> <p>Our daughters are very similar in age and style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141391 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:25:22 +0000 Vildy 2141391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The only thing that looks teenage to me is the plaid shirt but it looks so good on you it would be great for washing the car or dog - so you could look cute even when well-splashed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141388 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:17:24 +0000 nemosmom 2141388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They certainly don't look teen to me. I have the hardest time letting go of jackets, so I am far too biased to weigh in on whether you should keep them </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141386 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:07:10 +0000 Star (Lise) 2141386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They all fit well and and look fab.&nbsp; They don't look like specifically teen clothing at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141382 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 13:52:43 +0000 Helena 2141382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The plaid seems a little casual for your style, but other than that these look terrific. I'd save any that appeal to you and see if they earn their spot.</p> <p>Our DDs are the same age and grade! Wishing yours a wonderful return to school. Xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141379 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 13:32:46 +0000 Liz 2141379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>I would not think of these as teen clothes if you hadn't said they were. I can see the desire to "save" them and see that they get some use. On the other hand, would you reach for these rather than your other coats and jackets that you got to choose for yourself?</div><div><br /></div><div>ETA: Those pictures of your contrasting wardrobes makes me smile! (Yours is gorgeous, by the way. It makes me happy to look at it.)&nbsp; <br /></div><div><br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141375 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 13:20:50 +0000 anchie 2141375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>suntiger - I wear more dark colors in winter but mixed with light neutrals and my colors. On the other hand, my DD is allergic to color, plaid shirt was a gift that she never wore. See evidence:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141373 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 13:17:29 +0000 Anonymous 2141373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think they're too teen looking. That said, aside from the plaid, I'm used to seeing you in brighter colors. Would you wear those dark colors? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-dd-closet#post-2141358 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 12:52:49 +0000 anchie 2141358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>School here is starting on Monday, it will be fully in person. I spent morning with my DD (12 years, starting grade 7) going through her closet. We ended up with 2 full huge bags full of clothes that are past their prime or that don’t fit anymore. There were also a couple of items, mostly jackets that were still fitting and in good condition but she almost never wears them because she doesn’t like them any more. Some are kids size 12, some are XS in teen brands. I was curious to try them on to see if they can be saved and worn by me. But not sure, are they too small and teen looking? Should I just let them go to a new home? I am wearing a tee and ill fitting sweater under it, just to assess layering possibilities. </p>