https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-almost-all-thrift-shop Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:46:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-almost-all-thrift-shop#post-1813938 Fri, 09 Jun 2017 02:44:36 +0000 rachylou 1813938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-almost-all-thrift-shop#post-1813865 Thu, 08 Jun 2017 21:06:22 +0000 The Cat 1813865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great - and expensive!</p> <p>Many of my clothes are thrifted, too - or passed on to me by friends and acquaintances who no longer want them (because it was the wrong colour/size/style for them). However, I don't wear just anything I am offered. It has to be MY colour, size and style. ;-)</p> <p>Today, I wore two thrifted items: a white skirt with black polkadots in various sizes and a white summer jumper with a black pearl embroidery picturing two flying birds. No one I know has anything like these items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-almost-all-thrift-shop#post-1813718 Thu, 08 Jun 2017 04:44:25 +0000 lozz_oz 1813718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too enjoy the hunt + not knowing what's in store <b>Joy, </b>and like you , most days I have on at least 1 thrifted item. I guess it sort of appeals to my creative side.<br />So true, <b>Shevia</b>, it is possible to look current + modern (+ hopefully not frumpy!) Often people say to me "oh, you don't look like you're dressed from an op shop' or alternatively, 'there's never anything there to fit me'.<br />Thanks for the haircut compliment - its not normally quite so 'fluffy' (raining in Sydney this week makes it a bit 'messier') + its due for a reshape cut next week - funny how its often just before it needs a cut that I tend to get more compliments!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-almost-all-thrift-shop#post-1813700 Thu, 08 Jun 2017 03:10:52 +0000 Jaime 1813700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so excited to see the outfits of another thrifter! And these are fantastic - great illustration of how thrifting does not mean looking non-current. And finally, I may be stealing your haircut soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-almost-all-thrift-shop#post-1813657 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 23:27:43 +0000 lozz_oz 1813657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for all the kind comments. I can see the gilet being such a workhorse for me - it seems to just 'pull together' so many of my outfits.</p> <p>Specifically, <b>Sisi</b>, I too am trying to build a more refined wardrobe and resist the continual push to consume + throw. I try to give more conscious thought to how each purchase can work in the scheme of all wardrobe items. Keep up tormenting your co-workers - they'll hopefully get the message.<br /><b><br />Runcarla + SaraL</b>, I visit a variety of thrift stores from those well organised + colour sorted through to more haphazard places (can be fun but you really have to be in the mood to work hard), plus very occasionally car boot sales or markets.<br />I don't shop in consignment stores at all.<br />I leave no stone unturned - I've found treasures in all sections (children, mens, teens etc)</p> <p>I agree <b>Greyscale </b>that the fabric + items can indicate if they've stood the test of time, and I particularly treasure some items I've found that were manufactured when there was more attention to detail, cut + fit.<br /><b>Jenni NZ </b>sounds like you are making great efforts in the area of consumption + waste - well done!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-almost-all-thrift-shop#post-1813651 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 23:12:19 +0000 Anonymous 1813651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Greyscale said. Most of my thrifted stuff is for winter as summer things just do not hold up as well, but I wear something thrifted almost every day. I enjoy the hunt and feel good about reusing rather than buying new. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-almost-all-thrift-shop#post-1813642 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 22:23:41 +0000 Greyscale 1813642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great set of thrift store treasures. I really like how the cowl neck works with the vest.</p> <p>I buy a lot of my clothes second-hand. It's a great source of nice things I'd never be able to afford, and plus you can easily see which fabrics have held up well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-almost-all-thrift-shop#post-1813618 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 20:21:34 +0000 Chris987 1813618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice look. You clearly have some good thrift shops near you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-almost-all-thrift-shop#post-1813615 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 20:14:21 +0000 Jenni NZ 1813615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing. I have not thrifted much so far but have been trying very hard of late to purchase much less, wear my current clothes 30 times, and buy ethically. We have been composting ( not well, but to reduce food waste) for the past 14 years. We throw away very little food as try not to overbuy. I feel like I'm only partway there on a journey to less waste but am attempting </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-almost-all-thrift-shop#post-1813609 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 19:28:04 +0000 cindysmith 1813609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Casual elegance, love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-almost-all-thrift-shop#post-1813529 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 14:53:35 +0000 Anonymous 1813529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice look. Love the long line and the pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-almost-all-thrift-shop#post-1813524 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 14:49:20 +0000 Angie 1813524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking fabulous in that gilet. I like the expanse of white in that look. Nicely done.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-almost-all-thrift-shop#post-1813492 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 13:19:54 +0000 Sara L. 1813492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit! &nbsp;I love the long vest. &nbsp;Those are great thrift store finds. &nbsp;I thrift a lot too - my favorite thrift store organizes the clothes by color, which I really enjoy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-almost-all-thrift-shop#post-1813485 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 13:04:07 +0000 Carla 1813485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nicely done!  How do you thrift?  What kind of thrift shops do you visit?  Do you include consignment shops? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-almost-all-thrift-shop#post-1813475 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:46:32 +0000 Sisi 1813475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look very elegant! I am always in awe in front&nbsp;of people who dress so stylishly spending&nbsp;very little money. I am interested in your style journey.&nbsp;I have never been a big consumerist but&nbsp;I would like to do even better. For example, I am trying to build a moderate/minimal &nbsp;wardrobe. It's still a work in progress.&nbsp;And I&nbsp;torment&nbsp;my coworkers by preventing them from wasting food leftovers and water. I suspect they think I am paranoid :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-almost-all-thrift-shop#post-1813464 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:06:15 +0000 lozz_oz 1813464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just a few photos of what I wore to a casual bistro for a belated birthday catch up with some girlfriends - touched up the lippy to allow my husband to take these quick shots when I got home!<br />Everything except the boots (RMK) + red pony hair clutch (Target) is from thrift stores.<br />Sterling silver earrings + bracelet<br />My wedding ring was my MIL's<br />Softest lambs leather pants - the most expensive item of the lot at $12!<br />Sleeveless vest + lightweight Kookai coat<br />Luxe Deluxe 100% wool knit</p> <p>Continuing my style journey with a concerted effort to refuse, reduce, reuse + recycle.<br />Anyone else playing along too? </p>