https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 04:36:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1782382 Mon, 27 Feb 2017 21:21:28 +0000 Lisa 1782382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay for a machine washable suit. &nbsp;I don't like taking my clothes to the dry cleaner anymore, I've had too many pieces get ruined. &nbsp;And those are some super fun shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1782227 Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:53:02 +0000 Bijou 1782227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Delurked, I am in Australia so when we get stock is often after those in the Northern Hemisphere. The quality of Zara can be variable. Some items are amazingly good and others not so much. If Angie recommends a Zara item, then that would be a green light to buy it. My suit was exceptional value, I just hope it washes well.</p> <p>Helen11 - thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1782221 Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:40:54 +0000 Anonymous 1782221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you ever thought you replied and then realized you didn't? I love this on you, and the concept of a washable suit. Even my favorite color as the pop with the suit. Sad it's not available online. I've never ordered from Zara, as there is not one nearby. How do you find their quality? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1782217 Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:19:27 +0000 Helen11 1782217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Terrific!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1782205 Mon, 27 Feb 2017 12:55:32 +0000 Bijou 1782205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lyn67</b> - Yes I agree that the brogues do steal the show - they are one piece that whenever I wear them, they get lots of compliments. The great thing is that they are super comfortable as well.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jenanded </b>- thank you for the compliment - glad you like this workwear look.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1782068 Sun, 26 Feb 2017 20:01:02 +0000 jenanded 1782068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And can we add this look to our ideas on workwear triggered by Rambling Ann's powersuit post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1782067 Sun, 26 Feb 2017 19:59:53 +0000 jenanded 1782067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So cute!, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1782047 Sun, 26 Feb 2017 19:28:12 +0000 lyn67 1782047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, washable suit, is a great option, but the tricolor brogues steal (and even amp up) &nbsp;the show! A really different look, so gorgeous!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1781927 Sun, 26 Feb 2017 05:31:58 +0000 Bijou 1781927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Susiecue - thanks for that feedback, it is great to hear that you have had success with washing tailored jackets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1781489 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 17:20:18 +0000 susiecue 1781489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the outfit!<br />I have successfully washed even tailored jackets; usually the fashion fabric is washable and the&nbsp;underlining or lining may not be. Manufacturers recommend dry cleaning to avoid any problems with the differences so if washing is recommended, I'd go for it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1781387 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 12:19:19 +0000 Bijou 1781387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Diana &amp; Shedev</b> - I share your concern regarding shrinkage, because the jacket is lined. But I think it is worth the experiment - I will cold hand wash and report back.</p> <p><b>Shevia &amp; Joy </b>- so glad that you like this outfit. It was incredibly comfortable to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1781343 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 05:34:39 +0000 Anonymous 1781343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You put together a fabulous outfit. Love it all </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1781327 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 04:13:36 +0000 shedev 1781327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be following with interest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1781286 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 02:58:24 +0000 Jaime 1781286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks fantastic regardless of laundry instructions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1781270 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 00:37:49 +0000 Diana 1781270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you look great! I'm curious about laundering the suit too. That would be amazing if it works well! Is the jacket lined? I feel like it's harder to get away with washing lines jackets because of the possibility of different shrinkage between the main fabric and the lining. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1781266 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 00:04:57 +0000 Bijou 1781266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b></b>Thanks for the feedback, everyone on YLF is always incredibly kind.<b></p> <p>Suz </b>- I agree a dryer would be a bad idea. Living in a warm climate, I should be able to get the suit to dry easily.</p> <p><b>Ryce, Aileen &amp; Approprio</b> - Glad that you like the shoes. I do like how they echo a traditional menswear look.</p> <p><b>Sisi</b> - I would love to see your pinstripe suit.</p> <p><b>Angie </b>- I have looked on Zara's website and could not find the suit. I will take some photos later and put them in finds. It is part of the Zara basics range. Thank you for your lovely comments.</p> <p><b>Greycat6, Laurie, Always Trying &amp; kkard</b> - I will let you know how it goes once it is washed. I do plan to cold hand wash and the dry on hangers.</p> <p><b>Jill58</b> - so glad to hear that your coat laundered well. I agree that designers often put "dry clean only" on everything even if it is not required.</p> <p><b>Brooklyn</b> - yes Zara is a strange beast - some items the quality is great and others, they sort of fall apart after one wash. I am hoping this does not shrink - will keep you informed! Glad you like the fun shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1781261 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 23:48:41 +0000 Brooklyn 1781261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting. I would like to hear how this goes too. I have had some trouble washing Zara items. Beware shrinkage!<br />Great look for you Bijou with the shoes. I see your playful side again </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1781255 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 23:28:20 +0000 jill58 1781255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great find! The suit looks wonderful on you and the shoes are wonderful. Love that the suit is washable. I actually washed my wool blend winter coat in the washing machine (after researching a bit online) and tend to think that many things that say "dry clean only" could probably be put through the wash without any problems.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1781152 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:46:10 +0000 kkards 1781152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG...these shoes are just the best! </p> <p>please follow back up with us re the washable suit after you wash it...I don't iron, so I'm always on the fence about washable workwear...even if it say washable, I end up dry cleaning....</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1781140 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:05:56 +0000 always trying 1781140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice idea, and good luck with the washing. I probably would hand wash it too.&nbsp; The jacket probably would not need too frequent washing.&nbsp; Do you think pressing it would be a problem?&nbsp; </p> <p>Absolutely love those shoes.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1781133 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 16:36:39 +0000 approprio 1781133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Utterly delightful.&nbsp;If I saw you in the street, I'd follow you for a closer look at those shoes. </p> <p>I have half a dozen trophy blazers and my one and only pantsuit is Uniqlo +J. I love it, but it's not washable.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1781132 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 16:32:15 +0000 Laurie 1781132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i recently got a washable travel suit from Eddie Bauer, but this one looks less "sporty", which is the downside of the EB one, and more professional - do let us know how it launders and more pics! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1781119 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 16:07:20 +0000 greycat6 1781119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Very cute! </p> <p>I'll be interested in how the suit does launder. Please keep us updated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1781107 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:28:59 +0000 Angie 1781107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW. Killer. We need a pic of you outside in this. SOOOO gorgeous, Bijou. Shoes are sublime.&nbsp;</p> <p>Can you provide Finds to the Zara suit, perhaps? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1781103 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:17:08 +0000 JAileen 1781103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful outfit, fab shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1781099 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 14:44:16 +0000 Sisi 1781099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful suit and YLF. Hehe, it seems the time of pinstripe pantsuits here on ylf. I just bought one, but I do not have those fabulous shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1781096 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 14:40:10 +0000 Anonymous 1781096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! That's awesome. Dry cleaning is so bad for the environment - and of course the pocketbook!<br /> And bonus points for the fact it is also cute! Love those shoes - what a fun take on traditional menswear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1781087 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 14:09:30 +0000 Suz 1781087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super cute on you! That is amazing that it can be washed. I wouldn't put it in the dryer, though!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-washable-suit#post-1781078 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 13:43:37 +0000 Bijou 1781078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought this suit on the weekend from Zara and apparently it is washable. I don't think I have ever thrown a suit into the washing machine, but I will hand wash this one.</p> <p>It really is just a basic suit, but a nice addition to my work wardrobe for a low price. You can't tell from the photo, but it is a fine pinstripe. Unfortunately I could not find the jacket or pants on Zara's website.</p> <p>Worn with cobalt top, tri coloured brogues and pearls. </p>