https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-lagenlook Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:48:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-lagenlook#post-1859552 Fri, 10 Nov 2017 02:22:19 +0000 minimalist 1859552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hilarious revival.</p> <p>I would like to see a cindysmith version of lagenlook. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-lagenlook#post-1859448 Thu, 09 Nov 2017 16:09:42 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1859448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve seen the same term in English (layered look) to describe things like sweaters that have collars or other fabric around the hem to make it look like you’re wearing layers when you aren’t.</p> <p>The description of this sweater uses it. <a href="https://m.macys.com/shop/product/charter-club-embellished-layered-look-cashmere-sweater-created-for-macys?ID=4784446&#038;pla_country=US&#038;CAGPSPN=pla&#038;CAWELAID=120156340000595925&#038;CAAGID=15360180421&#038;CATCI=aud-102345011570:pla-360836975659&#038;cm_mmc=Google_Womens_PLA-_-RTW+Womens_Womens+Sweaters+-+GS_Charter+Club-_-66681424861-_-pg1317439_m_kclickid_527c09ee-7a03-4b21-be10-71173d497143&#038;trackingid=424x1317439&#038;catargetid=120156340017234447&#038;cadevice=m&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQiAlpDQBRDmARIsAAW6-DNmkbWCD-k4zr9sjtGhT5FRaB0NH74nPvsSw4CyAd87H__XUfm5FAEaAumEEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow">https://m.macys.com/shop/produ.....mEEALw_wcB</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-lagenlook#post-1859400 Thu, 09 Nov 2017 13:01:13 +0000 cindysmith 1859400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I first "heard" about lagenlook on etsy. It would seem to be right up my alley (I do like random dystopian distressed asymmetric stuff), but I just can't get into it. I think my problem is that it leans too boho or pretty or femme or something. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-lagenlook#post-1859275 Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:52:16 +0000 Liz 1859275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Note: thread was resurrected by now-removed spam. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-lagenlook#post-1859271 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 23:52:41 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1859271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always thought Lagenlook indicated a sort of fairytale element.&nbsp; &nbsp;Like Red Riding Hood, or what Robin Hood might wear to conceal himself in Sherwood Forest.&nbsp; &nbsp;Or Aragorn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-lagenlook#post-828901 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:43:10 +0000 Angie 828901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Same in Dutch :). Lagen are "layers". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-lagenlook#post-828899 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:42:21 +0000 catgirl 828899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am glad to know this info - I often see things I like on e-bay labeled with this term, and thought it was about some brand I didn't know. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-lagenlook#post-828840 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:57:10 +0000 lyn* 828840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like something from Ikea :p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-lagenlook#post-828825 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:25:29 +0000 rae 828825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've learned a new word today! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-lagenlook#post-828798 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:33:59 +0000 rachylou 828798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ya. That's what I mean! Your style has a more whimsical nature. Good word. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-lagenlook#post-828793 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:25:36 +0000 Astrid 828793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, your skirt would be a "lagenlook" skirt! Interesting that you can use it to describe a real style, a "lagenlook style". I never would have used the term that way! For me it just describes a feature of an item, but it doesn't say anything about the look or style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-lagenlook#post-828782 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:08:18 +0000 Diana 828782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy, you're hilarious. I do see what you mean too - I think "East Bay lagenlook" sounds sort of more gritty and my style is more whimsical, right? </p> <p>Fern, good point about the jacket being way more structured. I think you're right and I couldn't do head to toe lagenlook. It's just too soft and unstructured. I'm curious to check out the designers you mentioned! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-lagenlook#post-828754 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:34:48 +0000 Lyn D. 828754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have not heard this word, but I like it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-lagenlook#post-828746 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:22:31 +0000 fern 828746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, you always make me laugh. I think the "patchwork" part might be more of an East Bay thing.<br /> Yes I think lagenlook = draping layers. I think Caro has some lagenlook style, so I hope she sees this thread.<br /> From my Ebay knowledge, European lines include Lilith and Rundholz, and American ones include Cynthia Ashby and Krista Larsen.<br /> Diana, your skirt might be lagenlook but then your jacket is very structured. I'm looking for lagenlook jackets with waist definition but they wouldn't be as fitted all over.<br /> I'm trying to figure out the right balance for me too - I love the draping but Lilith makes sweaters that button asymmetrically - that would drive me crazy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-lagenlook#post-828724 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:52:08 +0000 rachylou 828724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh it's real! I think "hobo chic" kind of nails it. Elegance and art out of patchwork. It's very East Bay (esp. '80s/'90s East Bay). Perforce, I'm very fond of it.</p> <p>I probably wouldn't call your style lagenlook, although I bet there are influences. Your look is sweeter, IMO. You have a touch of Holly Hobby (please don't take that wrong, I love Holly Hobby!!!). A little more covered wagon than gypsy wagon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-lagenlook#post-828716 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:43:42 +0000 Diana 828716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Astrid! I figured you or Scarlet would know what it meant! So if I understand correctly it's like the skirt I'm wearing here, right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-lagenlook#post-828610 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:58:04 +0000 Astrid 828610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're right that "Lagen" are "layers". When I hear someone say "lagenlook" I don't think of a layered outfit though, it's more like a garment that has the look of layers built in. When retailers here use it they mean things like sweaters that have cuffs and collar sewed in or skirts that look like a petticoat is peeking out because they have extra fabric added at the hem - these are garments "im Lagenlook". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-lagenlook#post-828598 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:46:27 +0000 Diana 828598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This term keeps popping up on places like ebay, especially from European sellers. Google tells me it means "layered look" in German but it's still a little unclear to me what this means. To me, it seems like a lot of things like asymmetrical tunics, layered or hitched skirts, etc. Kind of boho and maybe some victorian. A lot of the older, more layered Allsaints pieces are labeled as lagenlook on ebay. I've never seen anyone or any store in the USA use this term.</p> <p>So what exactly is lagenlook style? Is it even a real thing? Could it be used to describe my style, or is it too "hobo chic" for me? </p>