https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-i-talked-myself-out-of-in-the-thrift-shop Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:59:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-i-talked-myself-out-of-in-the-thrift-shop#post-2384166 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 01:39:02 +0000 Cookie 2384166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ket, I feel guilty telling you that the bowls were $3.99 each and the plates $1.99! This shop is in a college area and for some reason they always have vintage china and kitchen stuff—just a little, but always some. So much fun to find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-i-talked-myself-out-of-in-the-thrift-shop#post-2384149 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 22:20:42 +0000 Ket 2384149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress and skirt are both perfect for you! Such a bummer they were gone today.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>PYREX! That is so expensive here, even for secondhand/thrift. I love that you got it! I also love the French dishes. (I love just about anything vintage... so...hehe!)</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-i-talked-myself-out-of-in-the-thrift-shop#post-2384113 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 02:58:52 +0000 Jaime 2384113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good thing I am just seeing this . I think the mixing bowls/dishes are fab as well as the beautiful purple sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-i-talked-myself-out-of-in-the-thrift-shop#post-2384100 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 23:55:06 +0000 Lisa 2384100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bummer about the skirt and dress but pretty plates and mixing bowls. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-i-talked-myself-out-of-in-the-thrift-shop#post-2384095 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 23:12:46 +0000 Janet 2384095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, my mom had those bowls! I think my sister has them now. We had sooo much Pyrex! I have the measuring cup. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-i-talked-myself-out-of-in-the-thrift-shop#post-2384081 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 21:52:36 +0000 Cookie 2384081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WELL the lovely velvet skirt and I are not meant to be. I went back and couldn’t find it OR the dress. I guess that’s the problem with having excellent taste, haha.</p> <p>To console myself, I acquired two vintage Pyrex mixing bowls and these delightful French porcelain tomato plates. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-i-talked-myself-out-of-in-the-thrift-shop#post-2384064 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 19:29:20 +0000 Lisa 2384064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have an excellent eye for thrifting! All items look lovely on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-i-talked-myself-out-of-in-the-thrift-shop#post-2384044 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:37:32 +0000 Janet 2384044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The skirt seems the more unique find to my eye — I would do as Brooklyn suggests and shorten it slightly to pair with boots and pretty much anything on top for a good winter outfit…IF I wore skirts in the winter, which I rarely do.</p> <p>The dress looks nice too, and I think it would be great with flats. It reminds me of something Boden would make. Is it useful for you? </p> <p>The purple of that sweater is really nice — not an easy color to find these days, so I think it’s a justifiable purchase! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-i-talked-myself-out-of-in-the-thrift-shop#post-2384031 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 23:16:28 +0000 Brooklyn 2384031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh, there is no way I would have left that velvet skirt behind. Is it a natural<br /> velvet (cotton or viscose/silk) or a poly version? That would influence me. Older items tend to be cotton velvet. You could shorten it slightly (maybe 2-3 inches) and wear it with ankle boots. I would wear it during the day (or at night) with a leather jacket. Why not. Velvet is The Best.</p> <p>I like the sweater and the dress too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-i-talked-myself-out-of-in-the-thrift-shop#post-2384026 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 22:46:07 +0000 Jenni NZ 2384026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s beautiful. I personally like that way better than the other two. Far more practical and yet very pretty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-i-talked-myself-out-of-in-the-thrift-shop#post-2384019 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 20:53:45 +0000 Cookie 2384019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla! That skirt is divine!! Can’t wait to see it on.</p> <p>In my heart I know you non-enablers are QUITE right. But. Sigh.</p> <p>I set out to go back to the store and got sidetracked by the OTHER thrift shop, which is at a church and only open a few hours Friday and Saturday but is excellent. And I came away with this (again badly photographed) vintage (??? But the best of my sleuthing suggests 70s or 80s) Henri Bendel Italian-made merino sweater. It does NOT have any holes, haha. I mean, it cost $4? Clearly I had to?</p> <p>Will see if the others continue to prey on my mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-i-talked-myself-out-of-in-the-thrift-shop#post-2384017 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 20:16:20 +0000 Carla 2384017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Dee&nbsp;</b>articulated it well. &nbsp;I shop from a list - even when doing ‘second hand first’. &nbsp;It takes discipline, but it also increases&nbsp;<i>my&nbsp;</i>shopping experience. &nbsp;I really do love looking at all the beautiful things, but recognize that they don’t need to come home with me. &nbsp;I want to get good wear numbers from&nbsp;<i>any&nbsp;</i>garment that comes into my closet - new&nbsp;<i>or&nbsp;</i>second hand.</p> <p> <div><br /></div><div>I’ve added 3 thrifted items to my closet this year, and they&nbsp;<b>all&nbsp;</b>meet my 2025 goals. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>1. Golden beige wool sweater made in the UK (a much finer replacement/upgrade of a cotton version that got 60+ wears and was wearing thin at the elbows)<br />2. Brooks Brothers woman’s white button down (a classic item I’ve wanted for a while, but couldn’t find the right one. &nbsp;This one ticks all the boxes and fits perfectly.)<br />3. Eggplant leather knee length pencil skirt (like-new condition). Experiments with pleather pants have been so successful, I decided to add a skirt - but go for the real (rather than faux) deal. &nbsp;A steal at $28CAD! </p> <p> </div><div><br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-i-talked-myself-out-of-in-the-thrift-shop#post-2384016 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 19:28:36 +0000 Jenni NZ 2384016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with Dee. You’re the one who knows if you would get enough use out of these pieces. You already have lots of gorgeous clothes to choose from. I can’t remember which stylist it was who kept saying “Where are you going in that?”<br /> The reason for my lack of enabling is having too much stuff myself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-i-talked-myself-out-of-in-the-thrift-shop#post-2384012 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 15:37:47 +0000 Cookie 2384012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some of you are enablers!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-i-talked-myself-out-of-in-the-thrift-shop#post-2384011 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 15:23:19 +0000 Angie 2384011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Cookie</b>, I'm with <b>Star</b>! </p> <p>Of course dress #1 will work with cute flats. Great frock :)&nbsp;</p> <p>The skirt can work like your other shirts. Dress it down with boots and a short jacket. Super duper fit!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-i-talked-myself-out-of-in-the-thrift-shop#post-2384005 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 14:23:27 +0000 Dee 2384005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress #1 is adorable, but perhaps some of your hesitation to make these purchases is rooted in something more. Thrifting can be so enticing because of the cheaper prices and the find of one of a kind items but if you don't have an actual need for these pieces they may just end up as clutter in your closet or kitchen. I've been seduced a few times thrifting items that I ultimately didn't need or had no real plan for and then I end up donating them back. That would be my concerns based on your hesitation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-i-talked-myself-out-of-in-the-thrift-shop#post-2384001 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 13:44:35 +0000 Star (Lise) 2384001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the dress will work with flats and is cool.&nbsp; The skirt should be treated/worn like any other skirt in Fall and Winter.&nbsp; Also fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-i-talked-myself-out-of-in-the-thrift-shop#post-2383998 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 13:15:41 +0000 Cookie 2383998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But I could go back!!</p> <p>1. Bravissimo dress. Tried on over tank top and thin stretchy skirt. I actually liked this a lot but felt it probably wouldn’t look good with flats, greatly limiting its usefulness.</p> <p>2. World’s worst picture snapped in haste as the store was about to close, but I can’t emphasize enough how lush and soft and luxurious-feeling the velvet is. I think this is from the 80s or 90s? Label says “Bruno Duluc KUSH.” Buuuut I could not envision what I would wear it with, or when or where.</p> <p>Also left behind: Small artsy clay vase, probably someone’s personal artistic effort, and small white rectangular Copco enameled cast iron baking pan, tempting but given my crowded kitchen probably not needed. I just knew it was worth more than it cost! </p>