https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-shop-finds-and-this-is-so-not-my-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 20:11:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-shop-finds-and-this-is-so-not-my-style#post-1694743 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 07:15:44 +0000 Sally 1694743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Maneera. I was not really styling the pants as I had been wearing that top all day but I think that you are right ...my black with white stripes would suit the mint or turquoise while the cobalt would suit a lighter top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-shop-finds-and-this-is-so-not-my-style#post-1694635 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 01:57:53 +0000 Maneera 1694635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the new pants! I think you've picked up great pieces to rebuild your summer wardrobe.<br /> Love the shoes here. And as another 'black lover', I think that's a fail-proof choice for tops &amp; blouses. I like 1, 2 &amp; 3 but feel that #4 can do with a different top. Perhaps white? Stripes? Or light chambray? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-shop-finds-and-this-is-so-not-my-style#post-1694285 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 19:07:50 +0000 Sally 1694285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't bold names as I'm on my phone. </p> <p>Thanks Joy, Helen,Akansha, Robin, Diane and Smittie.<br /> Tulle I think the turquoise pants fit better than the cobalt. I'm tempted to ask my American in laws to buy me some more when they come at Christmas. Do the sizes in NYDJ run consistently? I have a turquoise necklace..I even have turquoise wedges!<br /> Chris you were one that gave me the idea to buy chino pants. You don't know what you've started. I'm practically planning my spring /summer wardrobe around them.<br /> Meredith thanks so much for all your ideas and taking the trouble to look at what I already had. I love the pics you chose. I have white sneakers like that. I also have wedges but now i want those brown shoes with a bit of heel. They almost look wooden. I love them.<br /> So my next things on the wishlist are brown woodeny sandals and a light denim jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-shop-finds-and-this-is-so-not-my-style#post-1693959 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 14:06:28 +0000 Meredith 1693959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think cuffing is a good idea. Personally, I like the look of a higher cuff closer to 4" above ankle), but that's just me (see first pic) And that length might not work with the bagginess of the pant. You'll have to play around. I like your shoes and also think the pants would look great with sneakers. </p> <p>As for color, I looked through your other WIW posts. What about aqua pants cuffed with white striped shirt and white sneakers? Cobalt and black are always nice, so you could do your blacked striped shirt. Would your tweed blazer work? Personally, when I wear bright colors I have an easier time mixing them with middle contrast colors (gray, denim, etc) as opposed to black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-shop-finds-and-this-is-so-not-my-style#post-1693936 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 13:43:16 +0000 Chris987 1693936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great colors for summer! Black is always good, and I'd suggest trying them with some lighter and/or brighter colored tops&nbsp;to see how you like that. Maybe a white, tan, ivory or pale grey&nbsp;with the cobalt blue ones. Not sure what would go with the "aqua" ones and I'm not even sure what to call that color </p> <p>Another vote for cuffing or rolling the hems a bit. </p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-shop-finds-and-this-is-so-not-my-style#post-1693929 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 13:39:21 +0000 Anonymous 1693929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, yes. Great finds Sally! Love the colours! I agree with Smittie...love your shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-shop-finds-and-this-is-so-not-my-style#post-1693925 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 13:35:37 +0000 Anonymous 1693925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great pants! But I love your shoes!<br /> Yes, I think you should cuff the pants a little for summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-shop-finds-and-this-is-so-not-my-style#post-1693920 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 13:32:33 +0000 tulle 1693920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Three cheers for thrift shops!&nbsp; These should be great for your Summer. My only advice would be to play with the hems in front of a full-length mirror, experimenting with rolling &amp; turning under at different lengths, and with different footwear, until you find what works for you.&nbsp; I especially like the turquoise pants, which I would love to see worn with a loose white cotton shirt or blouse, and maybe a turquoise necklace, for a fresh summery look. The cobalt blue ones are just begging for a striped sailor tee and sneakers or espadrilles . . . Have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-shop-finds-and-this-is-so-not-my-style#post-1693876 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 12:13:56 +0000 RobinF 1693876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great finds! I love colorful pants and they look nice with the black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-shop-finds-and-this-is-so-not-my-style#post-1693862 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 11:31:14 +0000 akansha 1693862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your blue shades of pants are looking to good . Just loved your combination of wearing those pants. You are really rocking with this dressup. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-shop-finds-and-this-is-so-not-my-style#post-1693858 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 11:21:14 +0000 Helen11 1693858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The coloured pants are great with black. I just read your comment on Angie's blog about wearing black every day!<br />How are the high waisted pants for comfort? &nbsp;I think they'd look good cuffed a little shorter.<br />You have the knack for finding the gems in the op shops - I'm jealous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-shop-finds-and-this-is-so-not-my-style#post-1693796 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 04:07:16 +0000 Anonymous 1693796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great finds! The colors are fun and the fits look good on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrift-shop-finds-and-this-is-so-not-my-style#post-1693795 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 04:04:33 +0000 Sally 1693795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking to our spring and I didn't have anything that fits. After my rant about chino pants, I've ended up with 3 pairs!<br /> Last week I found these slouchy pair on sale. They are high waisted which I don't suit but they are so comfortable that I'm going to wear somehow. I'm going to hem them or cuff them higher.<br /> 2- 4 stopped at an op shop and found these colouted NYDJ pants. They are American sizes and both fit (one is a bit baggier) so I got both of them and the jacket is a NZ designer. They are all light weight and I thought they would be good for spring /summer. I just need to figure out what to wear with them. Ib would never have considered them before.<br /> Ideas, comments and feedback appreciated.<br /> Note. I'm starting from scratch as I don't have many summer clothes that fit. </p>