https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:43:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415175 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:06:26 +0000 Star (Lise) 2415175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great finds. I would style it in the same way you style your fruits and flowers skirt as it also has a lady like vibe. Your ideas look good. I agree to play down the femininity. A denim jacket and sneakers does this perfectly.<br /> I had my first thrifting session this year this week. I have been restraining myself. I scored an unusual denim button down with neck ties, an olive and cream striped short boxy tee, denim jorts and a black grommet belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415170 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:15:59 +0000 Debbie 2415170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had no thrifting finds lately. Maybe soon.<br /> That skirt is beautiful. I like Suz idea of a chambray shirt. Also a slightly dressy blouse tied in the front would perfect to. I like the sneakers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415163 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:22:14 +0000 Suz 2415163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fabulous day of thrifting you had! Great fun and terrific finds. Each of these items will work so well in your carefully curated closet. the bag is a definite winner, the dark red top fits right in with <b>Angie'</b>s recent blog post (as well as Canada Day) and I'd be wearing those jeans for most of the summer!&nbsp;</p> <p>The skirt is beautiful and fits so well -- of <b>course</b> you had to have it! I like it with the tee and I don't mind the blue sneakers, either, but I might go with blue laces in that case, just to keep things more simple so as not to compete with the skirt.</p> <p><b>Couple of styling ideas for the skirt out of your wardrobe:</b> </p> <ul> <li>Skirt, pale blue Uniglo linen longsleeve shirt (possibly tied at waist and definitely scrunched) and yellow slingbacks.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Chambray shirt dress worn open from the waist over the skirt to show the lace in front -- whatever shoes you like, but I'd try the slingbacks again, or the blue sneakers or maybe your whiskey loafers and some other whiskey item (maybe the bag or a scarf around your hat that pulls in whiskey tones.)&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Worn again with one of the pale blue linen shirts, plus the Hermes Nuba Mountain scarf tied triangular at waist (as they do, you know) and your whiskey loafers/ bag?&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Black sleeveless turtleneck and black fisherman's sandals (this might be too heavy looking -- hard to say in advance.)&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>New sweatshirt and whiskey loafers.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br />In answer to your question, I have had zero luck thrifting lately. I went to a bunch of my favourite haunts when in Vancouver and found nothing I was looking for and nothing serendipitous that I wasn't looking for, either. :(&nbsp;</p> <p>Haven't found anything in Victoria lately either. It's been too long since I had a great thrifting find.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415162 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:55:41 +0000 Roberta 2415162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That skirt - wow! It's really a beautiful piece. And the coach bag is lovely, too. I also would go lighter with shoes and the jacket. I love the red top with it, but would be interested in a bright patterned scarf instead of the jacket. </p> <p>My thrifting was mostly early in the year, sweaters and corduroys, and cold weather shoes. I haven't seen anything lately that I've liked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415157 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:37:56 +0000 LJP 2415157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all your thrifting finds ! The Coach bag in particular is a great score . The skirt is very pretty and seems to fit you well but it does look a little delicate for your everyday style . I do like Jenni and Cookie ‘s collective idea re your yellow slingbacks , and I might try a less contrast- y top like one of your sleeveless linens in pale blue ? I’m not a huge fan of denim jackets over everything - I think it’s no longer the style “ surprise “ it once was . A cotton or linen sweater in yellow or pale blue would be pretty . </p> <p>The only thrifting I do is done for me , so to speak . There’s a local woman who scours the thrift stores and personal collections of friends for interesting things , then cleans and presses them to look like new . She posts them on IG and I find the odd piece that way . Otherwise I can’t deal with thrift stores - they are pretty junky looking in Winnipeg . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415154 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:26:50 +0000 Lisa 2415154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First, what great new additions to your wardrobe. Each piece is lovely and I look forward to seeing how you style them into outfits.&nbsp;</p> <p>Now on to the new skirt, what a divine piece. I like how you have styled it here. The denim jacket and graphic tee tie together the dark blue sneakers so I don't see any bottom heavy-ness for these outfits.</p> <p>For additional styling, I think a black sandal and a black or dark top would create contrast against the skirt, while also complementing a dark theme for top and shoes. Similar to what you've already done with blues.</p> <p>I also really like white and yellow for summer. I think you have yellow shoes if I recall correctly. A column of white (maybe the peasant top you posted recently?) with the skirt and a yellow shoe could be lovely.</p> <p>When it's topper weather again, your whiskey crop trench might be nice paired with the skirt. Whisky and white are a chic combination.</p> <p>This skirt has lots of styling potential and was a beautiful wardrobe addition. Bravo!</p> <p>Oh and for your question on thrifting so far this year, I added two tops. The off white pairs perfectly with both my cowgirl boots and the pink plaid I just wore this week with JCrew chino shorts in this <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---im-on-team-chinos">post</a>. :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415146 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:02:49 +0000 Sal 2415146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great finds! I love the skirt especially just with the tee and sneakers. I also can see your yellow flats and a tee working. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415140 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:01:44 +0000 Cookie 2415140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an amazing and enviable thrifting day! I love your finds. </p> <p>The skirt is sooo beautiful. I think it is super cute with the superhero T-shirt and sneakers, but in general I would go for less color contrast and also mostly less style contrast. I love Jenni’s idea of the yellow shoes. Maybe a sleeveless top in light brown or light blue. The new Coach purse would also be nice with it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415134 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:26:01 +0000 JAileen 2415134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the bag, of course, being a big Coach fan. &nbsp;Most of my Coach bags are thrifted. &nbsp;I&nbsp;have no ideas about the skirt, at all, sorry. &nbsp;<div><div>I’m sticking to my idea of an all black outfit for Fourth of July.</p> <p>I haven’t been thrifting, per se, but I did buy a couple of things on Poshmark recently, a dress and a jacket. &nbsp;</div></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415131 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:09:02 +0000 Jenni NZ 2415131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Carla what a beautiful skirt! Adore!<br /> I would be wanting everything in the outfit to be delicate, so the juxtaposition doesn’t make me happy personally but I totally understand that our styles are different. What about your yellow slingbacks and find a more delicate top? I love your new red top too and how the Coach bag matches your loafers. I am Mrs Matchy-Matchy along with Lisa and others.<br /> I’m doing badly with thrifting I can’t find the white pants I need at several thrift stores I have tried and no new ones either. It is the wrong season for them here of course but I nursed along my old ones last summer and really want to replace them before next summer. Most new ones I have seen are crazy expensive for what they are or the fabric is too thin and see-through. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-finds-and-need-help-styling-a-skirt#post-2415127 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:26:24 +0000 Carla 2415127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With two things on my fashion list, I decided to do the rounds of the thrift shops to see if I could cross them off my list. &nbsp;</p> <div><br /></div><div>First - a bag/purse to match the whisky loafers I bought new last fall. I’ve had no luck in the regular shops, but found a cool little Coach cross body at ‘Second Helpings’ (supports Big Sisters, Big Brothers). &nbsp;See Finds below. ($35 CAD) </p> <p>Second - a red top for Canada Day. &nbsp;My last thrifted top gave me two good years, but was looking tired after last summer, so I said ‘thankyou and good-bye’. &nbsp;Earlier this month I realized I had red accessories, but no red clothing items! &nbsp;It’s been my habit to thrift my Canada Day outfit - so, found a red lace sleeveless top at ‘Repurpose’ (supports a women’s shelter) ($4 CAD) &nbsp;Picked up a pair of light weight summer denim cropped pants in faded blue ($8 CAD) as well.</p> <p>’Antiques on Queen’ is my go-to for silk scarves, but has been getting some very cool clothes recently. &nbsp;You have to move quick ‘cause the theatre costumers from Toronto know about this place, and clean it out regularly. &nbsp;My purpose was to pick up two 100% silk Tommy Bahama shirts for the menfolk (at $20 CAD each, but I found a Badgley Mishka skirt that was so beautifully made - I had to have it ($15 CAD). 10% cotton, lined, with French seams on both the skirt and the lining. Gorgeous work!</p> </div><div><br /></div><div>Style challenge. &nbsp;The skirt is not really in my wheel house. Too delicate, too boho. &nbsp;If I was 20something I would wear it to Coachella &nbsp;with a spaghetti strap tank top and rubber boots! &nbsp;Below a quickie styling sesh with items from my closet. &nbsp;I think the navy leather sneakers are wrong/too heavy, but my chunky Ecco sandals might work - with a different top. &nbsp;I’m trying to be irreverent and juxtapose the delicacy of the skirt. &nbsp;I think the denim jacket works. &nbsp;Not ure what else to try.</div><div><br /></div><div>Do you have any ideas/suggestions?</div><div><br /></div><div>Have you done any thrifting this year? &nbsp;Any ‘scores’? </p> <p>Thanks for reading!</p> </div></p>