https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 19:18:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos/page/2#post-1573456 Sun, 18 Oct 2015 22:16:13 +0000 unfrumped 1573456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I kind the look when they're worn " on the go". Amazingly I saw some out&amp; about this weekend in my small city and the wearers had great style.<br /> It sounds like its very person- specific. I've so few occasions I can wear that I'm not determined enough to sub it for something else. To me they look best standing and walking, so perfect for fall strolling or errands or maybe sitting as on s mild football or barbecue event. It would bother me more sitting and arm- desk and getting to the Ladies'!<br /> But others seem to find that no problem. An open front style might be less fussy as it becomes a version of cardigan and can be easily removed.<br /> If you're pretty interested you could<br /> order a couple and try around home for the " fussy factor" and mimic computer work. As above, perfect layering is hard and you could take it in a work tote- same principle as footwear. You could almost get that figured out even with one that isn't the perfect color, though styles and fabric weight are part of the equation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos/page/2#post-1573455 Sun, 18 Oct 2015 22:15:48 +0000 lisaflex 1573455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i love ponchos! have a few...wear them often. i wear as a coat even when its cold as i am usually always hot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos/page/2#post-1573442 Sun, 18 Oct 2015 21:28:03 +0000 Susie 1573442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle, if it's an awkward fit with your coat, couldn't you just carry it to the office and put it on when you get there? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1573408 Sun, 18 Oct 2015 19:31:58 +0000 Staysfit 1573408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the poncho's you have selected. &nbsp;I think there is a distinction between indoor and outdoor poncho's. &nbsp;The weight of material makes a big difference, and also the design elements can determine how warm the poncho will be. &nbsp;Two years ago I purchased this poncho. &nbsp;It is obviously for outdoor use, but I end up wearing it inside when I get cold at work, or when I am at a conference and the room is too cold. &nbsp;The poncho is sewn closed around the arms so it stays put at my arms, wind does not blow through it, and if I need to do something that requires my hands the poncho doesn't drape in the way. &nbsp;The fur is clearly a matter of taste, but it makes the poncho very warm. &nbsp;In fact this poncho is warm enough to wear in a light snowfall if I wear a merino wool turtleneck underneath.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1573360 Sun, 18 Oct 2015 17:33:17 +0000 Deb Fiend 1573360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found a site with a few options, I haven't bit the bullet myself.&nbsp; I like the one that looks like the old fashioned picnic blanket.&nbsp; Free shipping in the US though.</p> <p><a href="http://eclipserevolution.com/" rel="nofollow">http://eclipserevolution.com/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557586 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 15:39:03 +0000 AviaMariah 1557586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they could be very practical at work if you're often cold. &nbsp;I don't have a problem wearing very warm items in the winter at the office so I think one would work for me as long as it wasn't too drapey in the arms so as to hang on my keyboard. &nbsp;I've steered away from them because I'd have to find the perfect one to work on my short self. &nbsp;I think trying an inexpensive one to try it out would be a good idea. &nbsp;I'll be curious to see how one works for you if you decide to try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557545 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 14:50:18 +0000 JAileen 1557545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love ponchos but can't figure out how to wear them. I like a crossbody purse, for example. How would that work? And my climate is rarely temperate so there seems to be few days that a poncho would be just right. Anyway, I'm still pondering. I've been thinking of knitting one for awhile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557510 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 13:56:48 +0000 Angie 1557510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Big thumbs up. Perfect over a fitted T-neck, which you love to wear, Thistle.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557449 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:52:00 +0000 donnat 1557449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love ponchos . I have 2 and 3 cape type ponchos. Wear them in cooler offices. In fall, with skinnies and tall boots. To the movies, like a blankie. Cooler summer evenings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557441 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:44:58 +0000 Deborah 1557441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love ponchos! And this post has inspired me to wear one over a dress tomorrow...thanks;). I find them quite easy to wear in most situations but I wear a lot of drapey clothing and I think I have gotten used to the feel of these type of garments. Does that make sense? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557430 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:30:33 +0000 lyn67 1557430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would kinda like to find one sleeveless poncho for indoors office wear, is there such a thing?:-) </p> <p>These from below are IMO the easiest to be worn indoors.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557426 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:14:01 +0000 Aquamarine 1557426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a more streamlined and shorter one could work for you...if there is such a thing as a tailored poncho. I would avoid bulky fabrics too. I'm kind of liking the thought of one at work, like a warm hug on a cold day. </p> <p>I guess it depends on the outwear you have and if you can tolerate the discomfort for your drive to work. One hour drive vs, eight-hour wearing of the garment, you know? Dressing in the winter is always more cumbersome than in the summer, no matter how you look at it! The things we do for fashion, LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557414 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 11:58:44 +0000 Thistle 1557414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, wondering if I should try a less expensive option and see if I like them first . . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557307 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 04:01:16 +0000 Suz 1557307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, it seems to me they could fill a role at the desk (keep it at work) as Glory says, or at home, as lounge wear.&nbsp;</p> <p>Not that I have one. For exactly the reasons you mention -- fussy factor, plus limited season for wearing. Yet I can see in theory how I <b>could </b>use one in the above restricted situations.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557305 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 03:46:11 +0000 Glory 1557305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love ponchos in winter for working at my desk. Cozy but not restrictive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557285 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 03:10:13 +0000 Jenn 1557285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b></b>They seem crazy-cozy for travel and work-at-home. Hmmm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557282 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 03:04:05 +0000 catgirl 1557282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This seems to be for men but I love the look - it's worn over outerwear in the pic!</p> <p>And I adore this skull poncho. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557270 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 02:45:30 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1557270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a couple. I wear them both outdoors and in the office (my manager does too). I just push them up my arms a bit or fold them back when I'm using the computer. True, on a super cold day you would need better arm coverage, but we get enough mild winter days and cool fall days to get decent use out of ponchos and capes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557238 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 01:51:25 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1557238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love ponchos and in fact just made a poncho board of my outfits and ones I liked on Pinterest two days ago...<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/traceyliz65/poncho-outfits/">https://www.pinterest.com/trac.....o-outfits/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557237 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 01:46:53 +0000 frannieb 1557237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So - I love a poncho and have several. I actually find them wonderful for Minnesota winters and wear one at least weekly during the winter. I also adore a great cape.<br />I find they are a nice change for my work look. I like to have some classic drama when dressing and find poncho's fit the bill perfectly.</p> <p>Seriously I love a poncho and don't care if they ever go out of style I will keep rocking them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557225 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 01:16:57 +0000 Thistle 1557225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like these are a no go. They don't come warm enough for outerwear for me, as Anne noted. So they'd have to fit under a coat to be useful. And they don't like coats, and I don't like fussy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557221 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 01:13:04 +0000 Anonymous 1557221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>...I'm thinking you can wear the poncho OVER a light jacket, like a leather jacket for instance.<br /> Nice poncho AK! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557218 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 01:08:53 +0000 Anonymous 1557218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a big "meh" on the poncho. I love the look, but they aren't practical for the Wisconsin weather (where I live, too). Or rather, their usefulness stops as soon as you need to wear a warmer layer on top. I bought two poncho-ish sweaters at a NAS several years ago and ended up not wearing them much. In my experience, the arms are awkward to wear underneath a jacket, no matter how lightweight the poncho. So, if you're okay with limited wearability in our climate, give them a try! Maybe you can find one that's more comfy under a jacket than the ones I had?!?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557214 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 01:03:46 +0000 Anonymous 1557214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a few - if there are no side seams creating an arm opening, they work best when rectangular shaped &nbsp;and shorter. &nbsp;(they can be worn sideways, front to back etc etc when they are rectangular, which is sort of cool) . &nbsp;I wore a plain black knit one with a bit tassel at the long front and back points all day at a trade show over top a dress, and it was great! &nbsp;That size works for working at a desk - the big ones wouldn't though. &nbsp;I really like them and think they are different, interesting and often a bit of a conversation starter, if you will..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557206 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:54:03 +0000 catgirl 1557206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one and I wear it on planes and for travel! I got it made on Etsy - it's an asymmetric grey cashmere. I wore it in Seattle! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557197 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:32:31 +0000 always trying 1557197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>had one a few years back-they didn't stay around long-too much fabric, too cumbersome--but I kinda want a cape... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557183 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:13:31 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1557183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one I love, but admittedly it has a narrow scope of use. I take it off at work as it is too warm inside a heated building, but like it for Fall out on the streets or at home lounging.</p> <p>I use Finds exclusively on the iPad. Do you just not have the bookmarklet in Safari? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557179 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:03:49 +0000 Suz 1557179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie did a blog post about them last fall; I think it comes down to trying various ones. I like the idea of the ones with sleeves.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2014/01/06/the-pros-and-cons-of-ponchos/">http://youlookfab.com/2014/01/.....f-ponchos/</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2014/10/30/the-big-poncho-trend/">http://youlookfab.com/2014/10/.....cho-trend/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557170 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 23:52:21 +0000 Word Lily 1557170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a lot depends on the specifics of the piece, too; linear elements that are vertical or diagonal would help make such a voluminous piece more flattering, I'm guessing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-ponchos#post-1557168 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 23:50:40 +0000 Anonymous 1557168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just ponchoed yesterday!<br /> It's actually kind of more like a blanket. I love how versatile it is: I can wear it as a scarf or draped different ways.</p> <p>So the plan is to wear it as a scarf into work, with a heavy coat. Then at work, drape it around my shoulders.</p> <p>I'm not sure a poncho is really "me" but it seemed like kind of a fun wildcard </p>