https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:09:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2272345 Sun, 17 Jul 2022 17:40:17 +0000 Zaeobi 2272345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That shirt suits you well, no longer you still hold onto it! I think such 'fast' fashion finds don't work as well for people with smaller wardrobes - the amount of frequent washing needed would mean that lower quality items probably wouldn't reach as many wears before, well, wearing out But if you have a medium to large wardrobe, I say to go for it! </p> <p>I'm sorry to hear about your blood pressure - I've also recently found out mine is chronically low, which is funny considering all the precautions I've been taking over the years to ensure it doesn't become too *high* (I'm genetically predisposed to a lot of issues related to high blood pressure). Here's hoping results come back ok (i.e. nothing to worry about) for the both of us! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2272286 Sun, 17 Jul 2022 12:15:49 +0000 Brooklyn 2272286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely. I think the pattern, cut and colour make the blouse an elevated classic.</p> <p>I have a few Zara items that are well aged. No need to treat fast fashion as disposable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2272278 Sun, 17 Jul 2022 04:54:14 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2272278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Helena,<br /> I am trying to pinpoint what it is that makes a piece more longer lasting in my wardrobe than others. Like you, I have certain pieces that have lasted and been worn through many years. I think I am figuring out what combination of factors work for me so that I can replicate those purchases.<br /> Congrats on finding a piece that you still wear and love so many years later! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2272266 Sun, 17 Jul 2022 01:14:14 +0000 Jaime 2272266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fresh as a daisy! Hope your BP perks up (mine runs low too). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2272176 Sat, 16 Jul 2022 16:05:32 +0000 kellygirl 2272176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a classy top! I don't think that sort of peasant-y blouse ever goes out of style. You have styled it to perfection here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2272166 Sat, 16 Jul 2022 15:19:46 +0000 Janet 2272166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s a great top! I get a weird joy out of an inexpensive item that lasts for years like that. Makes me proud of my occasional budget shopping prowess, LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2272147 Sat, 16 Jul 2022 12:33:56 +0000 Aquamarine 2272147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great as always. I’m intrigued every time Joe Fresh is mentioned, but I guess it’s a Canadian brand because I’ve never seen it. Might have to check it out when I’m over the border again (hubby has family).</p> <p>Hope all goes well with the monitor. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2272128 Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:48:12 +0000 Bijou 2272128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a great shirt. One of my oldest wardrobe items (from 8 years ago) is a Zara peacoat which I wear often - definitely not "fast" fashion either and still looks immaculate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2272126 Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:45:20 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2272126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great shirt—never ubertrendy, so not going to look “out” either. And you’ve styled it well. </p> <p>I can’t figure out what things will last or won’t. My son had a pair of insulated pants from H&amp;M that he wore for a couple years, til he outgrew them. They were iron &amp; still looked great. I think Esprit was an 80s &amp; 90s version of fast fashion; I enjoy wearing thing from them purchased then. So far my Desigual things are holding up well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2272098 Sat, 16 Jul 2022 01:57:53 +0000 SarahD8 2272098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit— I really like a long sleeve or 3/4 sleeve lightweight blouse with shorts.</p> <p>I applaud your fast fashion worn slow ethic and am nodding along in my secondhand American Eagle sundress! I have several pieces from rather unlikely retailers that have turned out to be really well made and that I’ve enjoyed for years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2272097 Sat, 16 Jul 2022 01:41:16 +0000 LJP 2272097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s a cute top ! JF had some great stuff back in the day . Still does once im awhile ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2272075 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 23:45:09 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2272075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The blouse is really pretty, and looks great on you with the shorts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2272058 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 22:48:13 +0000 madeline 2272058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the blouse! Another way to remove the adhesive post Holter is baby oil, or mineral oil or even cooking oil! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2272044 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 21:18:43 +0000 Cardiff girl 2272044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely blouse!Maybe it works for you because it hits that sweet spot of casual but not too casual,comfortable and feminine but without being overtly girly?Whatever,it looks lovely.<br />Hope the holter results set your mind and your doctors at rest ……and if anyone wants to learn some more British phrases,l am available ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2272036 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 20:55:51 +0000 Helena 2272036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much everyone - for the nice comments on my "cheap as chips" blouse (<b>merwoman</b>, lol'd at the Peppa Pig comment - I love Peppa; I'm so glad my kids were still young enough when it became popular; it's so funny hahah) ... and the kind and helpful tips on the monitor (<b>Rachy</b>, it's basically just recording my heart rate etc for 48 hours to make sure it's not being too lazy )</p> <p>xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2272029 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 20:14:41 +0000 Glory 2272029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the top - definitely a keeper. It’s amazing to me where some of these hidden gems can be found.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2272008 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:44:20 +0000 Kathie 2272008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's definitely stood the test of time and looks great on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2272003 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:05:58 +0000 cat2 2272003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clapping from Team Keep. The print is terrific. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2272001 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:03:38 +0000 Suz 2272001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is gorgeous on you and if it were mine I would still be wearing it too. Perfect boho lite. </p> <p>I have a similar shaped top from Loft that I still wear 8 years on, too. </p> <p>I hope your BP regulates!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2271992 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:32:23 +0000 Carla 2271992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup! &nbsp;My favourite (and <i>very&nbsp;</i>old) workout tanks are JF, and I haven’t found any better to replace - so weekly rotation. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2271989 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:25:31 +0000 rachylou 2271989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely a winner still winning!</p> <p>Ok, now off to google Holter </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2271988 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:07:16 +0000 Jules 2271988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That looks great! Casually elegant and I would have no idea the blouse wasn’t from a more expensive brand.</p> <p>I’ve had many favourite Joe things over the years. I’m currently at the cottage, where I keep my old summer clothes to wear them out, so plenty of JF and ON. I literally wore holes in an ancient thinning pair of ON chambray joggers the other day and was thankful there was nobody but us on that hiking trail, lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2271986 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:53:51 +0000 merwoman 2271986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes working with British colleagues definitely added some colour to my language! Then there’s the Peppa pig influence on my grandchildren…sorry Helena for high jacking….</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2271981 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:37:31 +0000 Indigoprint 2271981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Merwoman....love that cheap as chips....a new phrase for me!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2271980 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:25:53 +0000 merwoman 2271980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Going strong and looks great! It’s funny I have a few ‘vintage’ Joe fresh pieces that I just can’t part with. Cheap as chips , and they’ve held up amazingly well.<br />If needed rubbing &nbsp;alcohol is excellent for getting the adhesive from the ecg stickers off. Fingers crossed that all goes well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2271973 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:41:47 +0000 slim cat 2271973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Low contrast, subtle print in your colors - lovely!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2271972 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:36:32 +0000 ChristelJ 2271972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see why it's a favorite. Lovely on you, and that blue really complements your eyes. So glad you've kept it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2271971 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:30:34 +0000 Indigoprint 2271971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definatley a keeper. Looks timeless and versatile.<br /> Stay well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fast-fashion-worn-slow#post-2271964 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:05:15 +0000 Helena 2271964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi friends, sort of adjacent to suntiger's thread about thrift and fast fashion, I am wearing a Joe Fresh blouse that I've just realized is at least 8 years old and still a favourite. Not sure what accounts for the longevity style-wise - I think the print and style is kinda classic without being super boring? Who knows *shrugs*</p> <p>I have to wear a Holter monitor for a few days (nothing serious, just my low blood pressure being abnormally so, so abundance of caution from my doc) and this blouse is perfect to camoflauge it.&nbsp;</p> <p>Happy Friday to all! </p>