https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-20-outfit-challenge Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 11:31:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-20-outfit-challenge#post-66128 Tue, 19 May 2009 01:11:22 +0000 hanna 66128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>just wanted to say thank you to everyone for all the positive feedback :):)</p> <p>i'll issue another challenge soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-20-outfit-challenge#post-65985 Mon, 18 May 2009 13:36:56 +0000 Vani 65985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hanna, you are the queen of thrifting. What amazing outfits, plus all under $20 to boot! Amazing job (clap clap). And as always, you look fabulous in all of them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-20-outfit-challenge#post-65955 Mon, 18 May 2009 10:05:02 +0000 yublocka 65955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hanna you have done an AMAZING job to put together so many under $20 outfits. None of them look budget at all!! I really like your thirfting finds too - esp that red jacket. Please please sport pics of it soon!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-20-outfit-challenge#post-65817 Sun, 17 May 2009 20:04:09 +0000 sinead 65817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hanna, thanks, great advice. I'd never thought to ask about restocking days- I just assumed they kept that going daily, but I guess it makes more sense to have certain days when it's done.</p> <p>I love seeing your thrift finds! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-20-outfit-challenge#post-65777 Sun, 17 May 2009 13:49:17 +0000 hanna 65777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks guys! i actually usually just head to my local salvation army thrift store - there used to be one right near my usual grocery store, which made thrifting regularly a lot easier - but they've since moved, so i only end up going once every two or three weeks, if not longer.</p> <p>sinead - my advice is, in no particular order:</p> <p>- find out what day they stock up, and go then!<br /> - pick a thrift store in a good, upmarket area; you wouldn't believe what gets thrown out.<br /> - check by every mirror; people take the good stuff to mirrors to hold them up against themselves, and then leave them there if it doesn't work. and then it gets buried under other stuff people take to the mirrors. quickly glance through all the hangers by mirrors to see what people have left behind.<br /> - check for stains and smells.<br /> - thrift with an open mind. dowdy long dresses can be shortened; missing buttons can be replaced; sleeves can be removed; clothing can be dyed.<br /> - sale principles apply: don't just buy it because it's a good bargain, make sure it fits with everything else in your closet!<br /> - my salvation army thrift store has no changing rooms. make sure you're wearing a cami as your bottom layer so trying tops on is a breeze. for bottoms, you may either want to take a tape measure with you, or only buy what you're sure of. jeans and pants are tricky so i try to stay away unless they're brands i know the sizing for. skirts and dresses are easier to estimate.<br /> - be patient! thrifting can be very rewarding, but it can also be the most frustrating thing in the world. devote some time to picking through the racks. if you don't find something on a thrift trip, don't get frustrated - come back, try again. don't get suckered into buying a dress or top that's only okay and that you won't end up wearing.</p> <p>there's probably more i'm missing, but that's what i tend to keep in mind when i thrift; hope it helps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-20-outfit-challenge#post-65750 Sun, 17 May 2009 04:26:13 +0000 devin 65750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome finds and outfits! You look great! I need to know what thrift stores you shop at so I can get some cute stuff too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-20-outfit-challenge#post-65748 Sun, 17 May 2009 03:43:32 +0000 sinead 65748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, Hanna, I've gone back and forth to try and pinpoint my favorites and there are just too many- the blue dress, the cream cardi, the pink cardi... did you really put together that great outfit for under 8 dollars? Just amazing. BTW- I love that shade of pink on you. </p> <p>You always make me want to immediately head straight for the closest thrift store. Do you have thrift store advice? Are there certain times or days you go? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-20-outfit-challenge#post-65745 Sun, 17 May 2009 02:53:31 +0000 hanna 65745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>wow, so many positive responses! thanks so much guys! and a killer rating from angie - i'm blushing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-20-outfit-challenge#post-65714 Sat, 16 May 2009 19:25:28 +0000 Chris 65714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You did great! My faves were the blue dress/cream cardi and the clamdiggers outfit. The whole week was a win though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-20-outfit-challenge#post-65713 Sat, 16 May 2009 18:27:10 +0000 Maya 65713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I am really impressed. I wish I could look this good on a $20/outfit budget, but my feet won't hear of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-20-outfit-challenge#post-65710 Sat, 16 May 2009 18:13:04 +0000 Ariadne 65710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Hanna. All I have to say is A-MA-ZING! What glorious thrift finds and outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-20-outfit-challenge#post-65696 Sat, 16 May 2009 16:22:46 +0000 Angie 65696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous! You score KILLER for the week. Well done gorgeously adorable, Hanna. I am much impressed. You and Jean can shake thrift store hands </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-20-outfit-challenge#post-65679 Sat, 16 May 2009 12:37:04 +0000 greenglove 65679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you really are great at thrifting. I was too busy to post more than one outfit but could come up with more!!Ii love all the shoes that you found, I do not find many with my fussy feet.</p> <p>Beautiful and inspiring outfits!!<br /> I do not know how to link posts? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-20-outfit-challenge#post-65677 Sat, 16 May 2009 12:28:08 +0000 hanna 65677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks guys! this was huge fun and a real eye-opener as to how many of my favorite pieces came from thrift stores, and how i could put new combinations together. i'm glad the experiments met with so much approval! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-20-outfit-challenge#post-65662 Sat, 16 May 2009 09:59:02 +0000 Kristen 65662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You did terrific! Wow, do you score at the thrift stores! </p> <p>Every day is just great, but a few pieces that stood out to me were:<br /> the blue rose dress -- so pretty!<br /> the pink cardigan -- I LOVE the shape on you, that sweet tie just under your bust is pure perfection<br /> -the grey cropped jacket. Again, the button detail just under your bust flatters you SO much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-20-outfit-challenge#post-65648 Sat, 16 May 2009 04:59:25 +0000 cciele 65648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Hanna, I am impressed! You are great at thrifting and I love how you put together your outfits. You have a great sense of proportion and what works with your body. I like how the cream cardigan looks belted with the dress and the skirt.</p> <p>I don't think I could get dressed for under $20 -- it's my shoes that are the main problem! My only pairs that are less than $20 are flip-flops </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-20-outfit-challenge#post-65642 Sat, 16 May 2009 03:56:01 +0000 hanna 65642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hi guys! i am so sorry not to have been posting for the past week or so; i've really missed you guys! work has been hectic and i've been sick, so the combination of the two hasn't been terribly conducive to commenting and blogging :(. i hope to get to everyone's posts soon! in the meantime, here are my entries for kasmira's $20 outfit challenge, as posted on a previous thread:</p> <p><a href="http://ohhoneyno.wordpress.com/2009/05/15/the-20-outfit-challenge/" rel="nofollow">http://ohhoneyno.wordpress.com.....challenge/</a></p> <p>honest feedback appreciated; will you guys post links if you've done the challenge? i may have missed them in this ridiculous week! thank you :)</p> <p>p/s - new thrift finds are here - <a href="http://ohhoneyno.wordpress.com/2009/05/15/nifty-thrift-summer-lovin-edition/" rel="nofollow">http://ohhoneyno.wordpress.com.....n-edition/</a> - in case anyone is interested! </p>