https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:33:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1101516 Sat, 30 Nov 2013 16:04:36 +0000 Angie 1101516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A true vintage piece. How fun, Adelfa. You styled the cobalt darling&nbsp;well with the belt and jeans. Would love to the piece with a skirt or two, too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1101104 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 20:19:45 +0000 Joyce B 1101104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a gorgeous sweater, beautifully hand-knit and in a beautiful color.<br /> It looks great on you. Enjoy it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1101033 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 17:50:25 +0000 karymk 1101033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It still fits and everything? Amazing! I love the way it looks for now. &nbsp;Seems to be a tad short but who cares when everyone is faux tucking to get exactly that length anyway!&nbsp;</p> <p>I can't believe you were a kid when you bought that and had the sense to go for quality and handmade. &nbsp;I am sure I was buying crap. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1101032 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 17:47:49 +0000 unfrumped 1101032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So totally in style now!<br />I would try it with some colors that allow the cobalt to stand out more--be the star. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1101011 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 17:23:46 +0000 Day Vies 1101011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not sure this sweater needs all that much help. The details are simply beautiful. I love the detail at the neckline and the shape. Suggestions <br />White jeans (what looks better with cobalt ? ) or cream trousers/skirt <br />White buttondown underneath buttoned all the way up to the collar <br />Maroon skirt/jeans or trousers and white/cream accents<br />Navy bottoms <br />A silvery white shade of gray with metallic silver accents. <br />It would be fabulous with a pair of strict pin-stripe trousers in black, navy, or charcoal. I don't think you would need much in the way of accessories but you could have a LOT of fun with shoes playing around with high-contrast colors like fuchsia, bright orange, white, mint, or black and white patterned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1100962 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 16:25:08 +0000 MsMary 1100962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's gorgeous!&nbsp; And you looked great for Thanksgivign!</p> <p>If I owned that sweater, I would wear it with my white flared midi skirt.&nbsp; And my black-and-white hondstooth pencil skirt.&nbsp; And my white jeans.&nbsp; And my yellow jeans.&nbsp; And my yellow pencil skirt.&nbsp; And that's just for starters... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1100957 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 16:05:49 +0000 carambola 1100957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful sweater! You look great. The length reminds me of Angie's cable knit cream sweater that she paired with flares. Why not try it like that? Boot cuts could work too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1100899 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 14:31:15 +0000 Sara L. 1100899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's amazing!&nbsp; The sweater still looks great on you and it's in such good shape.&nbsp; I hope you're able to incorporate it into more outfits this winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1100896 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 14:24:31 +0000 rute 1100896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>wow! Fabulous investment! After 30 years looks perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1100886 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 13:40:24 +0000 Suz 1100886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous sweater! I love the neckline -- so pretty. And look at the quality. It will be great with a pencil or tube skirt, too!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1100810 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 06:55:43 +0000 Deborah 1100810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is beautiful! And it looks to be right on trend. Looks fab with your jeans and I bet it would be wonderful with a skirt too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1100806 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 06:51:43 +0000 Sharon 1100806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a great sweater! I like the way you have styled it today. I was going to suggest a tube skirt but you are way ahead of me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1100766 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 04:34:27 +0000 anne 1100766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! What a contemporary look for something so old! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1100747 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 03:43:15 +0000 Anonymous 1100747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful color! You basically have your own vintage sweater -too cool! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1100741 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 03:36:34 +0000 Catnip 1100741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous sweater!&nbsp; The color is great, the stitching is wonderful, and it looks fabulous on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1100733 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 02:48:37 +0000 Beth Ann 1100733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And........it's cobalt!&nbsp; </p> <p>Love the sweater, and I think it should definitely be worn.&nbsp; I can see it pairing beautifully with a skirt, either a pencil, or perhaps a twirly full midi in grey?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1100731 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 02:45:16 +0000 Jaime 1100731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unbelievable how beautifully it has stood up!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1100713 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 01:42:37 +0000 E 1100713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a beautiful sweater &amp; I love hearing your story! I thrifted a vintage Scottish cashmere sweater (short sleeves sadly), and it's the most incredible fabric.</p> <p>Anyway, I think this is a very flattering cut &amp; colour on you, and I imagine it's just wonderful to wear. So I'd wear it with everything! hehe </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1100671 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 23:46:16 +0000 Windchime 1100671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So good that you snapped this up so many years ago. It's beautifully made, looks wonderful on you, and you've taken great care of it. Hope you enjoy it for 30 more years! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1100639 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 21:58:36 +0000 LACeleste 1100639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are beautiful in your find! &nbsp;Hope we get to see it more often! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1100638 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 21:55:42 +0000 Caro in Oz 1100638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect - can't wait to see them </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1100636 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 21:54:37 +0000 MuseumGal 1100636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How beautiful.&nbsp; Do you wear skirts?&nbsp; The shorter length would go great with a skirt, or popped over a maxi dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1100634 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 21:48:42 +0000 Adelfa 1100634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Caro, I was thinking of trying it with a VC tube skirt, either plain black or black with a narrow white stripe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1100633 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 21:46:47 +0000 Caro in Oz 1100633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great story, it's a gorgeous colour on you &amp; a lovely knit. I would try it with skirts too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1100632 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 21:41:26 +0000 JG 1100632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Weren't you smart all those years ago to buy such a timeless piece that is still not just serviceable but stunning! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/treasured-orphan#post-1100630 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 21:35:42 +0000 Adelfa 1100630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This sweater is 30 years old. It&nbsp;is the first really nice piece of clothing I ever bought, and may still be the nicest I've ever bought.</p> <p>It was lying on a table facing an aisle in Nordstrom. I was instantly attracted to the color and the cable &amp; seed stitch detailing (single moss stitch in the UK). Then I looked at the tag and it was all over. "100% Cashmere, Hand Knitted in Scotland."</p> <p>*Hand knit cashmere?* I had never thought of such a thing. I knew I had to have it, even though, at a substantial mark down, the cost represented months of my clothing budget.</p> <p>It is in great shape with no discernible pilling, but I haven't worn it for years due to the short boxy cut. Today I decided the heck with it and wore it with black skinny jeans to Thanksgiving Day Mass. I felt pretty good in it, better than it looks in the pictures. I think I'll wear it again soon.</p> <p>What do you think? Any styling ideas?</p> <p>Thanks! I am thankful for you, the members of the YLF community, who have listened to me and encouraged me in this last year.</p> <p>skinnies: H&amp;M // sweater: Nordstrom Collectors Shop // belt: Ralph Lauren // booties: Sigerson Morrison </p>