https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 22:27:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-918586 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:21:50 +0000 T-Rex 918586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ OMG, the butterflies!!! That is my fave of the bunch, for sure. <br /><br />And I see the orange wedges came out to play again. Yay! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-918492 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:29:58 +0000 nancylee 918492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ingunn, will you go shopping with me? &nbsp;You are so focussed and expert at finding pieces that work with your current wardrobe. &nbsp;This is no easy task, and something I still need to work on.<br /><br />These skirts look like they were made for you. &nbsp;Love each and every one! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-918440 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:54:07 +0000 Astrid 918440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great haul! I'm envious of the great full white skirt. I'm on the lookout for one, but I haven't found anything wearable. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-918427 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:27:00 +0000 Ingunn 918427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you, Deborah. I'm particularly pleased that you think I managed to make the butterflies seem age appropriate.&nbsp;<br /><br />Lantana, thank you for the interesting analyses! I think you could be quite right about most of it except for the butterfly skirt. The brand was established in 1978, so it can't possibly be older than that. I'm quite puzzled by it, in fact, because their design profile&nbsp;today is VERY different - much more for the very young ones. I would never shop there.&nbsp;<br /><br />Lyn, you are welcome to join me any time https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-918415 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:57:06 +0000 lyn67 918415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Can I go trifting with you? I'm simply amazed&nbsp;by this haul.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-918393 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:38:30 +0000 Lantana 918393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your question "when" are the skirts from stirs my sleuthing instincts.<br /> I think the white skirt is about 10 years old and I think you should hang on to it. Skirts with a basque are not currently in fashion (I think), this one fits you beautifully, it's white and lined and you've styled it well.<br /> The graphic floral is an interesting one. My gut feeling is that it's early 70's because that kind of thin hip belt was in vogue back then. The boldly outlined, stylised flowers also remind me of fabrics from the late 60's, early 70's.<br /> YLF in this skirt, too.<br /> The pink linen interests me most. I think it's the oldest. The motifs, particularly the bouquet of flowers, suggests 1950's to me. That's the way flowers were depicted on table linen, book illustrations and dress fabric. Also, it looks like a heavyweight linen and that suggests that era to me as well.<br /> Definitely a keeper, like the others.<br /> All round, an amazing haul. Lucky, clever you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-918383 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:06:53 +0000 Deborah 918383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ingunn, on me those skirts could look dated:) But on you no they don't. You have very successfully styled them so they look modern and very current (infact they probably are current). The butterfly skirt has a quirky retro vibe and your styling makes it look grown up. Fab score my dear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-918378 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:53:39 +0000 Ingunn 918378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, fabbers. Beth Ann, I was thinking the same thing. I had a skirt with a similar yoke about 5-6 years ago. Shevia, you're so right. My gain! I don't mind picking up current pieces to a tenth of retail value. Not at all </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-918247 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:23:04 +0000 Jaime 918247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love your finds Ingunn - the white skirt is perfect for you and I think the butterfly skirt will look great in the summer without a jacket. In answer to your question, yes people are crazy, or at least extremely fickle and somewhat wasteful, and yes, living near a bunch of wealthy, fickle people leads to a gold mine in the thrift stores!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-917973 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:16:57 +0000 Beth Ann 917973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ These are all wondeful items.&nbsp; As for dating, the yoked a-line I associate with about 5 years ago, but these look still modern to my eye, partly because they fit so well and you have a modern classic style going already.&nbsp; <br /><br />Have fun with the butterflies!&nbsp; I'd try a pairing with a lighter jacket, too!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-917924 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:53:13 +0000 pastrygirl 917924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love all of it, especially the 2nd skirt!!! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-917909 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:45:21 +0000 Ingunn 917909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yay! Angie, I'm so happy for your approval Thank you. I live in an affluent area, so people tend to&nbsp;throw away almost new clothes. I guess that makes it easier to find current pieces.<br /><br />Diane, you have a point. It might very well&nbsp;be a bit harsh with the black blazer and the butterflies.&nbsp;<br /><br />Thanks, Suz, Nicole&nbsp;and Thistle! A bit of Summer fun is always good in my book. And the heels aren't high, only 2" I think.<br /><br />Carole, you are always a dear. Thanks!<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-917904 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:43:38 +0000 Nicole D 917904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You wear these skirts so well!&nbsp; I adore the butterflies too.&nbsp; High happiness factor! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-917900 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:41:39 +0000 Carole 917900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ "And she does it again!" Love all these skirts, and the outfits,&nbsp;&nbsp;TDF! You make thrifting look fun and easy, but I know it IS NOT. Well done. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-917853 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:22:27 +0000 Angie 917853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This has got to be one of the BEST thrift hauls I've seen. So current and beautiful, Ingunn. Well done! Outfit #4 is simply spectacular! <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-917842 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:14:26 +0000 Suz 917842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ These are fabulous on you, Ingunn. I just love them! What a fresh change the full silhouette is, and such fun prints on the printed ones. You have styled them all well. Adore the sandals, too. This injects a bit of summer fun in the wardrobe. Brilliant!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-917840 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:13:54 +0000 Thistle 917840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the first two skirts the best, and I like the butterflies. Conversational print for sure&nbsp; :)<br /><br />Amazing find on that scarf!!<br /><br />Those sandals are swoon worthy!&nbsp; I can't wear a heel that high, but if you can, a FAB find.<br /><br />I think the thrifting gods were smiling on you!&nbsp; These are AMAZING finds!! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-917832 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:05:52 +0000 Anonymous 917832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fab finds! I love the first two skirts the best. I would like to leave judgement on the butterflies skirt until I saw it styled other ways, I think it's the blazer pairing that I'm not sure of, or maybe that's just me.. The sandals are fab and what a lovely cashmere scarf. Well done!! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-917831 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:05:32 +0000 Ingunn 917831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Phew! Thanks for the compliments.&nbsp;I anticipated that the butterfly skirt would be the most controversial of the lot. Maybe it&nbsp;could be my interpretation of a floral pattern this season? A white skirt is a classic and this one has a lovely silhouette. I'm considering substituting the lining with one in cotton, but I'm not sure yet.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-917810 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:46:54 +0000 Kristin SF 917810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Holy cow, everything is gorgeous and fits your style so well. LOVE the butterflies in linen, I think the linen fabrication makes it more sophisticated somehow. Can't get over that scarf. Fab finds indeed!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-917807 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:43:23 +0000 Transcona Shannon 917807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOVE LOVE LOVE the butterfly skirt! It just makes me happy looking at it. I think this is what Angie would refer to as a "conversational print".<br /><br />These all look great Ingunn. Well done. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-917806 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:41:14 +0000 donnat 917806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ All the skirts are awesome. &nbsp;I particularly like the butterfly one. &nbsp;It is different,<br />Kind of unexpected. You done good with your thrifting. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-917777 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:21:52 +0000 Anonymous 917777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look great on you, and I can see why you were attracted! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-917765 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:17:03 +0000 TraceyLiz65 917765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the first two skirts!!!! &nbsp;The butterfly one is one I would steer clear of as it reads more&nbsp;cutesy&nbsp;and juvenile, but that may just be my poison eye for myself.. Would see what others think....<br /><br />The sandals are fabulous as it the white skirt with prep jacket look. &nbsp;<br /><br />You did good!!!!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-917755 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:13:15 +0000 texstyle 917755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really like #1 and #2 for the skirts - nice silhouette on you and they look fresh and current to me. The scarf and sandals are beautiful too, and such great finds. I miss having a good resale store - used to have one close by but not since we moved out of town. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-917735 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:58:55 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 917735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I adore them all! The full-skirted silhouette with a jacket or button-up shirt works with your figure and style so well (so envious). <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-skirt-thrifting#post-917671 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:20:09 +0000 Ingunn 917671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi all,<br /><br />I'm not a regular thrifter at all. Most of the time, I don't seem to have much luck, and leave the thrift store empty handed. Not so the last week. I've found one pair of gold sandals, a cachmere scarf, a preppy RL blazer - and three skirts. This is not a K/R, but feel free to assess the pieces honestly&nbsp;- I'm very curious about whether this was worth it or not. I'm also curious to find out <i>when</i> the skirts are from.&nbsp;<br /><br />#1: I have been looking around for a white Summer skirt, but haven't seen any I liked. This one is in cotton, it is full, and it is lined so no see through.&nbsp;Perfect fit.&nbsp;Unfortunately lined&nbsp;in poly, but still. We hardly suffer scorching heat her anyway. I think it can fill that wardrobe hole.<br /><br />#2: Graphic floral pattern in red, beige, black&nbsp;and chocolate brown on cream bottom, cotton. I was attracted to the red color, basically.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is lined, and&nbsp;A-line with a fold on left hip for extra width.&nbsp;&nbsp;It fits me perfectly. When I bought it, it had a hideous thin hip belt in self fabric, but I removed it and the straps. I wore this outfit&nbsp;to work last Thursday with some success, I think.<br /><br />#3: Linen skirt with butterflies. This is the first pink garment I've bought in decades. I was attracted to all the colors in the pattern, and it goes with almost everything I have of tops, blouses and shirts. Shoes, too. It fits, but I want to take it in a little at the waist to get a perfect fit. (I've needled it in the photo.)<br /><br />#4: Bonus pic of the white skirt with the prep school jacket<br />#5: Gold sandals, real leather and comfortable. Italian.<br />#6: Cashmere scarf by the brand&nbsp;Pure. Perfect condition. Are people crazy - it's brand new.<br /><br />A curious mind wants to know: Do these skirts work with my style? Are they dated?&nbsp;<br /><br />Thanks for reading! Any and all comments are valuable to me.&nbsp;