https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 07:15:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587475 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:28:28 +0000 Sylvie 587475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As soon as I saw the top, I thought it looked like a kurta/kurti (the length puts it sort of on the border). The top is definitely from the South Asian subcontinent as "Varnaki" is a dead giveaway.</p> <p>It's a beautiful top and looks great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587408 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:09:33 +0000 Carole 587408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it, Kelly! All the outfits are fab but my favorite styling is 1. What a great statement piece. But how could anything that fits you be XXL, even in Asian sizing? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587401 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:04:34 +0000 kellygirl 587401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank for sharing your thoughts, AJ, Deborah, Kirti, Mandipa, soobee, dianthus, JSloane, MNsara, Lisa, texstyle, TShannon, Suz, celia, SaraL, Jonesy, Angie and Isabel! I am thrilled that you like it! Definitely a departure for me but I love the drama of the cut and bold print.<br /> @AJ: You are another thrifting inspiration, AJ! I’m kind of amazed that I found everything I was looking for after two attempts. I’ll be posting the rest of my stuff later.<br /> @Jsloane &amp;TShannon: Thanks for the sizing info. I know I’m almost off the size charts when it comes to Asian sizing so that makes sense.<br /> @MNsara: $3.49 isn’t bad, eh? The dollar really goes pretty far at the second hand shops! Slim pants is a great idea.<br /> @Isabel: I thought the cargos had a harem/jodphur kind of vibe that would work well with the top. It’s not the most flattering silhouette but definitely something I would wear on a hot day when I need some coverage. I’m glad you like it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587363 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:10:26 +0000 Isabel 587363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it !! I can't believe how good it looks with the cargoes. Who would have ever thought to put that together ? Really nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587362 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:09:17 +0000 Angie 587362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587345 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:55:55 +0000 Jonesy 587345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeousness!! I love all of these looks with it, Kelly! I love that lightweight woven cotton for summer too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587335 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:43:54 +0000 Sara L. 587335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great find! I like #3 the best. The shorter dark bottoms show off the tunic really well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587334 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:41:19 +0000 celia 587334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the last look. Truly amazing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587330 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:33:36 +0000 Suz 587330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this! It looks like so much fun. and in the heat will be perfect because it is so flawy and loose, yet it makes a bit impression on its own! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587323 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:23:23 +0000 Transcona Shannon 587323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG!!! Fantastic Kelly! I love all three stylings of it and think this will be a beautiful spring/summer piece. I love the drapiness of it. As for the size, don't even think on it - that's the thing with thrifting, sizes are all over the place depending on the make and era. I don't even pay attention to it anymore...a lovely fit is a lovely fit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587305 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:06:40 +0000 texstyle 587305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great find! Looks SO GOOD on you too. I agree, it looks best in #3 and then #1. In my neck of the woods there is little in the way of thrift stores. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587300 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:02:02 +0000 Lisa 587300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great top! Very dramatic piece and lovely on you. All options are fab but I especially like the drama of the darker bottoms in #3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587288 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:41:41 +0000 MNsara 587288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now that's what thrifting is all about! It's super cute, different than anything you'd run across in your stores today (probably), and shouldn't have cost an arm and a leg.</p> <p>I like how you've styled it and it looks like it could become a go-to top for casual summer wear.</p> <p>If you have full length cigarette pants, it might dress up well too.</p> <p>About the XXL, I was thinking the same as Jcsloane - that it was Asain origin and the sizing would be much smaller than US sizing. </p> <p>It's treasure like this that keep fueling the thrifting fire </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587263 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:36:15 +0000 Jjsloane 587263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super find, I love it in #3. Looks like it will be great in the heat. I suspect it's an Asian XXL which from what my in laws bring back equates to a US S or M. No consistency, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587252 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:16:53 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 587252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very pretty top Kelly.. I am often amazed at what pretty things the thrift queens are able to find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587191 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:25:37 +0000 soobee 587191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, cool find! I really like #3 best also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587187 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:51:28 +0000 ManidipaM 587187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an exciting find, Kelly! And already so versatile! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587181 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:30:11 +0000 Kirti 587181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! It looks very versatile </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587138 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:49:14 +0000 Deborah 587138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all these looks but #3 is killer to my eye!! This is a gorgeous tunic. Don't worry about the size, sizes these day do not seem to reflect realistically at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587137 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:47:09 +0000 AJ 587137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well look at you, finding such a gem in your early thrifting adventures!!</p> <p>This is a FAB statement top and I like it best in 1 and 3. It looks better on the dressy side. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587136 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:42:49 +0000 kellygirl 587136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, MaryK, Scarlet, Una and Jayne! I'm glad it's getting a thumbs up : )<br /> @Scarlet: I think ironing will help it to fall better. It was pretty wrinkled when I pulled it from the bag. I may have to sew the slit a little lower anyway--not sure what will get exposed on a windy day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587127 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:34:31 +0000 jayne 587127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>adorable! you wear it well, loved it #3 best </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587123 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:33:13 +0000 catgirl 587123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! I will snatch it away if ever we meet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587122 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:30:56 +0000 Scarlet 587122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the last look!! Probably because of the sleek bottoms, fab shoes, and bold colors. I wonder if you could take the sides of the top in a little too around the hips if you wanted to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587112 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:18:52 +0000 MsMary 587112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I love it! It must be a girls' size XXL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-take-2-part-1#post-587108 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:13:16 +0000 kellygirl 587108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is one of the items I got when I exchanged the blazer. It's not my usual style but it was love at first sight. I styled it three ways (per TransconnaShannon's Treatise on Thrifting.) It has deep slits on the side and the fabric feels like a very lightweight cotton--mirrored faux buttons embellish the front. I wish it had washing instructions--alas, only a tag that reads "Varnaki" size XXL (ouch--yes that hurt a bit.) </p> <p>I think it will be a fun summer top. What do you think? </p>