https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-wiw-w-qs Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:05:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-wiw-w-qs#post-583923 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 11:15:16 +0000 Velma 583923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One of my favorite denim skirts (I have three--maybe too many) has a button front. I was able to find a photo of the skirt on ebay:<br /> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ralph-Lauren-Jeans-CO-Ventura-Denim-Skirt-size-10-NWT-/120753791032?pt=US_CSA_WC_Skirts&#038;hash=item1c1d7ca038" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ralph-.....1c1d7ca038</a></p> <p>I don't think the button front is "out"--it's just one of those style features that is sometimes more common and sometimes a little less so. My skirt is pegged, with interesting seaming in the back. The buttons are really sturdy and well-designed, so they don't pop open with wear or gap when I sit.</p> <p>Those possible negatives with the buttons would be my main concerns with your skirt. If it's comfortable to wear and the buttons behave themselves, then wear and enjoy! I don't like raw hems for myself, but I think it's fine on your skirt, and I'd hate to see you lose the length necessary to do a hem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-wiw-w-qs#post-583830 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 04:56:49 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 583830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everyone, thanks fir your thoughts. So far the walking/sitting issue has been ok (maybe because the skirt's longer?). Like someone else said I've seen button front skirts around in stores recently so that's one reason that I thought it might work.<br /> I have to admit that I almost always button cardigans somehow - otherwise they never stay put and flop around when you move. (am i the only one?) But I could button from the bottom instead. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-wiw-w-qs#post-583791 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 03:58:05 +0000 Vicki 583791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not a fan of the raw hem, but I do like your idea of a graphic tee and Cons or sneakers for an updated, fresh look with the button-front denim. That could work very well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-wiw-w-qs#post-583772 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 03:10:14 +0000 ManidipaM 583772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No idea about currency of button-front skirts or raw hems (disclosure: wearing raw-hem jeans myself); but had to pop in just to say I LOVE that sweater on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-wiw-w-qs#post-583750 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 02:28:59 +0000 Suz 583750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a poison eye for raw hems, so I will refrain from commenting on that feature! I also fear button front and even fly front skirts. In the past I have not found them comfortable. But if it works for you, a denim skirt is a great item to have on hand. </p> <p>The colour of the sweater is very pretty on you. I think I'd like it best open, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-wiw-w-qs#post-583747 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 02:16:13 +0000 missvee 583747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't love the raw hem, but I think the button front is ok. Banana Republic did a button front skirt recently and it looked quite nice to me. It's a style we haven't really seen much recently but I think it's fun in kind of a retro way. I think the sweater is pretty too and agree that it would look best worn open. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-wiw-w-qs#post-583682 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 01:22:14 +0000 Anonymous 583682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura, have you tried sitting in this skirt? Sometimes these front button or slit skirt styles reveal more than you'd like. The sweater color is very pretty on you. I think I'd like the sweater best worn open. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-wiw-w-qs#post-583680 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 01:20:32 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 583680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm. I've always liked button-front skirts, but I agree there could be a "homeschooling mom who wears sensible shoes" vibe to this one with the denim and all. Is that the kind of out of date you were thinking of? </p> <p>I wonder how it would look with more casual stuff, like a graphic tee and sneaks. ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-wiw-w-qs#post-583672 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 01:13:43 +0000 annagybe 583672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry of the skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-wiw-w-qs#post-583669 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 01:12:36 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 583669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of the sweater, or of the skirt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-wiw-w-qs#post-583665 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 01:09:34 +0000 annagybe 583665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's the button front that is more dated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifted-wiw-w-qs#post-583664 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 01:06:20 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 583664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recently thrifted this jean skirt for casual outfits - it's got an intentionally raw hem. Out of date or still a cute detail? (I could always hem it.) also, while I'm at it the sweater is also recently thrifted. It's not a color I would usually wear w my skin tone but to my surprise I thought it looked pretty good. Y/n? </p>