https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 21:47:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan/page/2#post-605333 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:04:17 +0000 Fruitful 605333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't believe there's a question mark over this, Una! It is an amazing piece that seems to fit right into your style. I'm fascinated by the sculpability. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan/page/2#post-604688 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:43:26 +0000 Heather 604688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Um, so it has been decided that your consignment shop is Designer Heaven, right? Or it's a magic hat. Hmmm, with the magic hat theory.....jury is still out....</p> <p>SCORE! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan/page/2#post-604684 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:40:36 +0000 Angie 604684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice Summer cardigan. I don't mind it matched with darker things, although light would be fresher to my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan/page/2#post-604676 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:31:46 +0000 lynne 604676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That cardigan is absolutely awe inspiring. Helmut Lang!? Steel!? Too cool for words. Thank you, Diana, for posting the link to the yarn. I'm a knitter and had no idea such a thing existed. I'm off to look for patterns. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan/page/2#post-604520 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:09:22 +0000 catgirl 604520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, I was waiting to hear from you too! I agree Allsaints steals a lot of the Helmut Lang and Rick Owens vibe so to find anything affordable with this look is enough to make me style around it. I could certainly use a couple of lighter colored items in my wardrobe!</p> <p>Shevia, thank you for the validation. I can see why army cargo pants might not be the thing for you there. You would rock these shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan/page/2#post-604517 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:34:11 +0000 rae 604517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, keep keep keep! This is so very UWP to my eye - AS-ish meets gossamer-spiderweb-ish meets total awesomeness. And it can really lighten up some of the darker stuff from winter, too. Maybe over the Heed sweater? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan/page/2#post-604515 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:27:23 +0000 Jaime 604515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my! A Helmut Lang sweater? How did I miss this? I am sorry but it is NOT POSSIBLE for you to have not bought it, and now wear it. I actually think it looks wonderful on you and you will use it a lot. Ok, I will take a deep breath and try to make a more sober assessment. Be back soon.</p> <p>ETA - I have looked again, and read the comments. Well, I stand by you and your sweater. Perhaps I am just having extreme thrifter empathy, but I would flip if I found that sweater. Frankly, I would snap up the shoes in an instant too. Ever since the skinny cargo fad of a few seasons (years?) ago I have kept an eye out for them, but never really found the right ones. In truth I don't think I would have worn them if I had - but army cargo is not really the vibe I want to express here. I am not sure about the flowered shirt. But the sweater and shoes - sorry, I feel you must KEEP (if the shoes are comfortable). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan/page/2#post-604506 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:51:39 +0000 catgirl 604506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This cardi is so finely knit, I don't see how you could knit it except with actual sewing needles! But I am going to make my BFF who knits track some of this yarn down and try it out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan/page/2#post-604504 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:49:27 +0000 Diana 604504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Velma (and other knitters): this yarn will produce this kind of sculptural fabric. It's best knitted together with a strand or two of merino lace weight. Surprisingly airy and light given that it's metal!<br /> <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-20" rel="nofollow">http://www.habutextiles.com/A-20</a></p> <p>(sorry for the derail, Una) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan#post-604501 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:45:20 +0000 catgirl 604501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shamelessly bumping for Angie and anyone else who wants to comment for better or worse. I see this combination is not a favorite, but the sweater itself? I really had fun wearing it today, at least. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan#post-604157 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:31:15 +0000 Velma 604157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a knitter, and I would just LOVE to feel what that fiber is like.</p> <p>I think the cardigan is a keeper, although I might try steaming it just to see if some of the balled-up-in-the-donation-bag wrinkles fall out with a bit of help--so that your own "sculpting" efforts can show. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan#post-604126 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:56:36 +0000 texstyle 604126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But isn't it terribly wrinkled?</p> <p>Kidding! It looks fun and interesting and def. RATE. I'd like to see it with a different top too - not sure about the floral, seems like it needs something more streamlined under it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan#post-604067 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:44:28 +0000 catgirl 604067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, this cardi reminded me of you! It seems ruffled but is really just rumpled. It's not totally sculptable but it does hold shape if you twist it or pull (like, the sleeves stay pushed up!). I am really having fun wearing it today and can see using it in Hawai'i and New York this summer in the evenings. </p> <p>Styling suggestions welcomed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan#post-604052 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:29:46 +0000 Jem 604052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's pretty cool cardigan! I've never seen a piece of clothing that you could sculpt! I love your shoes, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan#post-604033 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:03:12 +0000 jayne 604033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whew hew, now that is a RATE cardi! I would probably drive myself batty playing with it all day</p> <p>love those cargos and the SHOES! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan#post-604013 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:35:10 +0000 Mo 604013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE this cardi! Sculptable?! Are you kidding me?! How awesome is that? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan#post-603983 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:49:46 +0000 catgirl 603983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sona, I kept the ON skinnies and returned the j. brands. Are you thinking this would go with white bottoms? That scares me as it's so out of my comfort zone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan#post-603982 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:49:22 +0000 Sylvie 603982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the cardigan. I think the sculptural quality you get from the steel wool is great and it does fit into your RATE style.</p> <p>I vote for keeping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan#post-603978 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:46:53 +0000 Sona 603978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>great thrift find. will look great for summer. did you decide to keep the white skinnies? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan#post-603968 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:42:44 +0000 christieanne 603968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not loving the floral blouse - maybe it's just with the cargos and sweater though. Would like to see that without sweater to get a better look.<br /> Sweater is cool topper for summer.<br /> Cargoes seem to fit you well - they are pretty casual and we all have casual needs so could go in a MOTG/weekend capsule.<br /> Shoes do look comfortable - great brand for a dependable shoe. </p> <p>I am thinking some guy donating soon to be ex-wife's closet to VV? I can't imagine someone purging this stuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan#post-603958 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:35:47 +0000 catgirl 603958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, Rachylou! I'll be on guard! These were my favorite shoes for a couple of years and are actually very versatile! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan#post-603935 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:15:44 +0000 rachylou 603935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry Una, I can't get past the shoes. Those are so awesome! If you lived closer, I'd steal them... no matter what your shoe size! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan#post-603928 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:10:20 +0000 catgirl 603928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Manidipa, LOL - I'll add Indian Schoolboy to my inspiration list!</p> <p>I actually think this is a pretty basic and versatile item. I'd probably mostly wear it like this (over top and skinnies), but I can see it over the right skirt or dress too. And it's a good chance to play with a lighter color. </p> <p>Waiting for Angie's verdict, though! *bites nails* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan#post-603924 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:06:39 +0000 ManidipaM 603924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Una, that is beautiful! I think you have a keeper there. And for all your unusual-for-you palette, this is a FABULOUS look. LOVE those red brogues (reminds me of the Naughty Boy shoes that are the usual school uniform for boys in India) with that floral top! And the UWPness of the cardi really ties them together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan#post-603916 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:02:29 +0000 Anonymous 603916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That looks super-fun! I love it with the floral top and loafers too, actually! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan#post-603912 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:58:30 +0000 catgirl 603912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I think it will fit nicely into my summer casual wardrobe as a light topper. I am always looking for lighter long-sleeved pieces to throw on over tanks and tees. Please let me know if you think it's not a good addition after seeing my picture! </p> <p>IK, it is very much like an Eileen Fisher piece, actually. Sort of easy-breezy in a cool fabric. And for $10, it's another consignable item if it gets voted down here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan#post-603909 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:56:47 +0000 Diana 603909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds cool! I have knitted with steel thread before (held along with another yarn) - it makes a very cool fabric, which can be pulled into shapes and will hold them to some extent, but is still a bit drapey as well. It should be washable as long as you are gentle - I would give it a gentle soak in the sink w/ gentle detergent or even shampoo, DO NOT wring or scrunch too much, and spread it out flat on a towel to dry. I actually wouldn't do dryel or anything that requires the washer/dryer because I think it will be too much agitation and wringing.</p> <p>ETA: just saw the pictures and I think it is exactly like the knit fabric I was describing. It's a lot of fun to play with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan#post-603907 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:55:53 +0000 ironkurtin 603907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know I love things like this! Can't answer as to how it fits into your wardrobe, but I'd wear the heck out of it for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan#post-603904 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:50:39 +0000 rae 603904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, it *sounds* very UWP with the STEEL and all! If it doesn't fit into your wardrobe, consign it and make some $$$ to spend elsewhere. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-helmut-lang-cardigan#post-603902 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:45:54 +0000 Sveta 603902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How exciting - and you are such a tease, Una! PICTURES!!!! </p>