https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:48:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us/page/2#post-2258945 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:56:08 +0000 Jenn 2258945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's been almost 15 years, but I still have my ten-yard skirts from my belly-dancing days tucked away in a costume bin. I've thought about getting them back out for summer days, but they're a LOT of fabric, even with tiers trending. Pretty sure I still have the coin bra too. (That's me in front.)</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us/page/2#post-2258940 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:39:15 +0000 JAileen 2258940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a couple of real motorcycle jackets - the kind with armor, in case of a crash. &nbsp;I have a Vespa, but I don’t ride it anymore. &nbsp;It feels too dangerous to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us/page/2#post-2258938 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:07:22 +0000 April 2258938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, I was wondering about the distinction between those.</p> <p>LMA's girlfriend works for the Metropolitan Opera's wardrobe division; I'll ask her what term they use.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us/page/2#post-2258894 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 04:13:33 +0000 Zaeobi 2258894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha @April it does - I thought it might have been 'Seamer' originally, but not sure if that would have sounded any better lol...</p> <p>From what I understand, a seamster/ seamstress cuts the fabric from scratch, whereas a tailor (male or female) alters what's already been 'made'. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us/page/2#post-2258892 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 02:22:20 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2258892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Staysfit, a friend has that Pink Freud tee, too. She's also a mental health professional. Love it!</div><div>Stagiare Fash, I have used the ties for bias flat piping on coats so far, and I've used the interfacing for shaping on the sleeve head of of a coat, too. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us/page/2#post-2258711 Sun, 10 Apr 2022 15:31:27 +0000 April 2258711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice work, Bella.&nbsp; I have a fondness for the moments on Project Runway when Tim Gunn would chide someone about how PR was "a fur-free zone." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us/page/2#post-2258696 Sun, 10 Apr 2022 13:28:17 +0000 Star (Lise) 2258696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh&nbsp;<b>Bella&nbsp;</b>relieved you said you want to donate it to an animal shelter. I know it is a touchy subject but I am responding because just this week a local mink farm was shown on TV and now the government has fortunately banned mink farming.&nbsp; It is so extremely cruel.&nbsp; Good for you for not being blinded by the lovely soft fur. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us/page/2#post-2258693 Sun, 10 Apr 2022 13:07:04 +0000 bella 2258693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfortunately a real fur scarf. It is a knit mink scarf with fringe, very similar to the one in the picture. It was a well-intentioned and expensive, but completely misguided gift from my husband's family. I can't imagine myself ever wearing real fur, owning is bad enough. I am keeping it out of my reach (and my mind) in the corner of a closet until I can safely donate it to an animal shelter.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us/page/2#post-2258677 Sun, 10 Apr 2022 10:07:30 +0000 April 2258677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Z, doesn't "seamster" sound like one of those jaunty nicknames, such as calling Angie's little Sam "the Samster"?</p> <p>Debbie, I hope you will re-create my favorite Shiny outfit from years back by pairing the vintage rock tee with a dressy pencil skirt and perhaps a jacket.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us/page/2#post-2258665 Sun, 10 Apr 2022 04:17:40 +0000 Debbie 2258665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a vintage Elton John T-shirt. I don’t know if it’s surprising or not. Hope to add a new new one when he comes to San Antonio in Oct. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us/page/2#post-2258662 Sun, 10 Apr 2022 03:49:09 +0000 Zaeobi 2258662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Lesley What a sweet story! Though it just made me realise I didn't know the word for a male seamstress - I'm a bad English teacher, lol Apparently it's 'seamster'... </p> <p>@Staysfit That gold topper is gorgeous! You could always just send it to me instead JK... Sorta </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us/page/2#post-2258658 Sun, 10 Apr 2022 02:19:33 +0000 Jaime 2258658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh April are you teasing me ? I have amazing vintage and vintage designer, but surprising? I am stumped! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us/page/2#post-2258564 Sat, 09 Apr 2022 12:10:58 +0000 Star (Lise) 2258564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Bijou&nbsp;</b>I love your Hello Kitty jacket - I am envious.<br />Yes my surprise items are HK too.&nbsp; I have 2 t-shirts and 2 sweatshirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us/page/2#post-2258563 Sat, 09 Apr 2022 12:10:26 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2258563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stays fit, can we see the bedazzled overlay tulle skirt? That one sounds like the way I interpreted this assignment, btw—what is unusual for *my* wardrobe. I’ve got funky things galore—hippie linen pants with blue hexagons, caftans from Tanzania, Somali scarves, original 501s, lovely silk dresses, a blue wool coat bought when I was in 8th grade, a couple vintage Art Deco necklaces…. All par for the course for me. But such establishment shoes, and with heels, are probably not what anyone would expect out of me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us/page/2#post-2258550 Sat, 09 Apr 2022 10:44:55 +0000 Bijou 2258550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a limited edition Hello Kitty satin bomber jacket that I bought in Tokyo. I love it and wear it with pride. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us/page/2#post-2258549 Sat, 09 Apr 2022 10:19:31 +0000 April 2258549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Staysfit, you remind me that I too have a poncho.&nbsp; It's taupe colored, no sleeves (just armholes) and has sequins.</p> <p>While I'm not quite sure how to wear it, it was a gift from my beloved now-sister-in-law so it's staying.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us/page/2#post-2258548 Sat, 09 Apr 2022 10:10:46 +0000 Staysfit 2258548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a Pink Freud band graphic tee (yes, I wrote it correctly!) :-)</p> <p>I have a belt with a bedazzled tulle overlay skirt attached made by Rachel Comey. &nbsp;It’s fun to wear layered over some jeans. &nbsp;It’s oddly out of character for me, although I really love it….</p> <p>The leafy gold leather/suede topper below may be the most unexpected item. &nbsp;I purchased it for a formal outfit many years ago, and it’s absolutely stunning in person, however it’s gold. &nbsp;Maybe I will buy a silver dress and wear it in a mixed metal ensemble some day! &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div><br /><div>I still have my fur edged plaid poncho. &nbsp;It’s very warm and comfy, and also out of character for me…..</p> <p></div></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us/page/2#post-2258547 Sat, 09 Apr 2022 08:02:26 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2258547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ohh, Firecracker, I want to see what you make! I brought back a bunch of my dad’s ties with the idea of making a cummerbund or vest or something, haven’t done anything yet.</p> <p>Lesley, that jacket sounds wonderful. Can you show us? </p> <p>Synne, I want to see your Viking dress! </p> <p>Lana, that’s awesome.</p> <p>April, this thread is fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us/page/2#post-2258522 Sat, 09 Apr 2022 02:18:56 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2258522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A collection of men's neckties? Does that surprise anyone? I wore them for a brief time when I worked as a restaurant server, and they were required. We could choose whatever ones we wanted, and I have some from my dad, some from thrift stores, and some cheap ones I bought at discount stores. I also have added all the ties that my dad left behind when he passed away, though I don't intend to wear any of them now. I would like to be able to pull them off as a fashion statement, but they are likely to end up in sewing projects (as a few have already). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us/page/2#post-2258518 Sat, 09 Apr 2022 01:32:39 +0000 Anonymous 2258518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A cape </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us/page/2#post-2258499 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 23:03:38 +0000 Style Fan 2258499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those Love sandals are fantastic, Jenni! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us#post-2258498 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 23:01:47 +0000 Jenni NZ 2258498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I remembered the Love sandals too. I don’t wear them much as doing up the strap is annoying. But can’t bear to get rid of! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us#post-2258497 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 23:01:30 +0000 Style Fan 2258497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are some of the ways of wearing my leather mini skirt.&nbsp; Footwear has always been my difficulty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us#post-2258496 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 22:57:31 +0000 Anonymous 2258496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not Jewish, but I have a pair of blue flannel Hanukkah cat pajamas. &nbsp;Mr. Xtabay ordered them thinking they were just plain cat pjs, but these cats are in full Hanukkah celebratory mode, saying things like "Meowzeltov" and wearing yarmulkes! &nbsp;I just love them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us#post-2258492 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 22:44:38 +0000 Brooklyn 2258492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>White boots.</p> <p>Well, stone coloured. With heels. If it weren’t for the heels I would probably try to wear them, even though I don’t think they are me. I suspect I will be editing them out this Winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us#post-2258487 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 21:57:57 +0000 Gail 2258487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair of white pleather go go boots that I purchased several years ago for 60's costume party Very comfortable too.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us#post-2258480 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 20:56:01 +0000 Jenni NZ 2258480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t know if anything will surprise? But I will offer my most favourite T-shirt, counted as “old clothes” now. From the Mamma Mia musical in 2004. I love Abba! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us#post-2258478 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 20:48:20 +0000 Carla 2258478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Opposite ends of the closet - a triathlon onesie and a taffeta ball skirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us#post-2258471 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 19:51:21 +0000 Lana 2258471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine is a Maribou shrug I’ve had for years and only worn twice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-closet-that-might-surprise-us#post-2258470 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 19:44:43 +0000 Style Fan 2258470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A black leather mini skirt.&nbsp; Yes, I have worn it.&nbsp; Lots. </p>