https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:58:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301268 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:40:39 +0000 Zaeobi 2301268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like how the fluid silhouettes help to update these fairly classic pieces (a suiting blazer, silky scarf &amp; dress slacks) - the mustard &amp; blue colour scheme is great on you too. Don't worry about feeling flustered - I get the same way if I try to take photos at work. I feel self conscious about it </p> <p>Lots of love for your scarf tying in particular! I'm much more boring with mine (either looped around once or a Euro knot), so I must remind myself to switch it up every once in a while! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301257 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:03:48 +0000 slim cat 2301257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So great - and I want those wide leg pants ( preferably looking as cool as in your pic ). Terrific scarf! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301236 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 03:17:26 +0000 CarolS 2301236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much, <b>Indigoprint</b>! I am happy just turning the cuff back, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301231 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 03:11:55 +0000 Indigoprint 2301231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your jackets are FAB! They suit you.<br /> I love a mens jacket. You cannot duplicate the tailoring and you cannot beat the second hand price.( the labels are fun too!)<br /> I agree that the lining fabric can set it apart.<br /> I cannot scrunch the sleeves as I find it uncomfortable, but I always turn back the sleeve hem to show off the lining.<br /> Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301230 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 03:07:07 +0000 CarolS 2301230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jules </b>-- Copycat away -- Wide leg jeans and an oversized blazer will be just fab! I hope you will share a pic.</p> <p>Thanks, <b>Sally.</b> The thrift shop grades them S/M/L and I start with the smalls and work my way along the rack. I find even lower priced menswear blazers are just so much better constructed than women's blazers at similar price points -- with better fabric and more interesting lining. Do keep us posted if you find one -- I think it'd be great for you!</p> <p>Thank you, <b>Carla</b>. I am firmly on team scarf. :-)</p> <p>I love a good pattern mix too, <b>Minaminu</b>!</p> <p>I agree, <b>Roberta</b> -- an interesting lining is such a treat!</p> <p>Thanks, <b>Nikki </b>-- trying to get tomorrow's outfit planned out now.</p> <p>Ooh, <b>Jaime</b> - I hope you will share a pic of your blazer soon!</p> <p>Thanks, <b>Dee</b> -- I've tried the elastic trick&nbsp;but just not a fan of how it feels -- a bit too bunchy.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301212 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 01:28:08 +0000 Dee 2301212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You’ve nailed this look&nbsp;<b>CarolS,&nbsp;</b>it all works so well on you.<br />It could be the satiny lining in those blazers that’s part of the reason you're having difficulty getting them to stay in place, especially if the sleeves fit loose. I’ve seen people slide a big elastic to the elbow to get them stay in place.<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301198 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 01:05:18 +0000 Jaime 2301198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! I am loving the color mix here and the whole big blazer vibe! I just thrifted a big blazer myself (being fairly short it has been difficult to find one that sort of works). Thanks for the inspiration! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301163 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:30:14 +0000 Anonymous 2301163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cute! You look awesome in blue. Looking forward to your blazer and scarf ensembles! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301093 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:10:06 +0000 Roberta 2301093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great silhouette! I love a men's blazer with an interesting lining too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301069 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 19:07:14 +0000 Minaminu 2301069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the mixed patterns! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301065 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 18:57:44 +0000 Carla 2301065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see you’re changing up your silhouette. &nbsp;Full leg pants really work for you. &nbsp;I’m always ready to love a scarf-as-accessory. &nbsp;Thumbs up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301057 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 18:46:53 +0000 Sally 2301057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this look.&nbsp; I never thought to look at mens blazers but this looks so good on you.&nbsp; Is it a small mens?&nbsp; Im going to look in the mens wear next time.&nbsp; You have inspired me.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301053 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 18:19:24 +0000 Jules 2301053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I may copycat tomorrow actually... it's dry enough here currently that I can wear my new wide leg jeans, and I have an oversized blazer and plenty scarves. Thanks for the idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301050 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 18:05:27 +0000 kkards 2301050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>you are the blazer queen! love this longer cut with the wide leg pants!&nbsp;<br />the scarf is a great touch, nice way to add interest and color without a big commitment. i can't wear anything draped around my neck like that, so i usually wear scarfs shawl style or just hanging from my neck&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301044 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:38:47 +0000 Suz 2301044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The scarf is perfect with the top and I love the colour mix overall! The jacket is lovely, too. You look amazing in wide legs!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301035 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:13:45 +0000 CarolS 2301035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, chewyspaghetti! I hope you will share a photo. I tried a hair tie but didn’t like how it felt so I am settling for rolling back the sleeve. </p> <p>Many thanks, Jenn. I have to get off my butt and take those other pants to be shortened!</p> <p>Aw, thank you morethanbeige! I do love a good pattern mix. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301033 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:07:39 +0000 CarolS 2301033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Jules - the pants are a few years old. </p> <p>Thank you so much, Angie. Wide legs help to balance my proportions! </p> <p>Thanks, Sisi. This scarf is very light but it’s also large so a bit harder to contain. But I love the colours so I persist with it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301032 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:00:14 +0000 morethanbeige 2301032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the scarf/pattern mixing with this outfit and your smile is infectious. You look fabulous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301031 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 16:57:39 +0000 Jenn 2301031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun look for you! I like the color combination on top a lot and the wide legs are great on you! I bet that pattern mix with the other trousers will be great too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301029 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 16:48:19 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2301029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great with the wide leg pants- I am going to try that. I am wearing my thrifted mens blazer a ton and am looking for more. To keep the sleeves scrunched, I use a hair tie around the arm. It keeps it up, but it also seems to help with the volume issues. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301028 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 16:34:20 +0000 Sisi 2301028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a beautiful jacket and you look very well! It is against the law of gravity that sleeves stay scrunched! You could fix the scrunch with&nbsp; some stitches inside the sleeve. I personally feel suffocated when&nbsp; scarves pouf out, that's the reason why my preferred scarves are either chiffon (thin) or short.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301027 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 16:32:58 +0000 Angie 2301027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking super on trend, and adorable, <b>CarolS!</b>&nbsp;</p> <p>The scarf is KILLER perfect with the fun '80s blazer, and adds a refined and fun pattern mixed touch.</p> <p>Hair, skin and smile fab too!&nbsp;</p> <p>LOVE you in wide legs :)</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301025 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 16:03:00 +0000 Jules 2301025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh I love it - I am a fan of the scrunched sleeve look but I do feel it's probably mostly for posed photos, lol. Love the pants, are they current?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-blazer-and-scarf-mini-challenge#post-2301018 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:30:33 +0000 CarolS 2301018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After adding two more thrifted menswear blazers last week, I now have six in a variety of colours. </p> <p>I’m not sure exactly what inspired me to start this collection, but I am clearly having a moment. </p> <p>I also have a TON of scarves and I thought I might give myself a mini challenge to style the blazers and scarves for my in-office days for the next couple of weeks. (I am in the office two days a week so it would take three weeks to wear every blazer once.)</p> <p>Today, I started with a blue blazer I thrifted last weekend. Added an old H&amp;M knit top that perfectly matches one of the colours in my blue patterned scarf. BR wide leg pants are a bit big, but do the job. I actually wanted this jacket to pair of black and white pinstripe pants that I haven’t had shortened yet. I think that would have been a fun pattern mix. In any case, solid black also works. The brown boots are Timberland, several years old. The closest I have to a refined boot — I call them refined stompy!</p> <p>I find it challenging to keep the sleeves up on these blazers but I’ve shown them both ways here. It’s not just that they slide down, there is just too much fabric for a scrunch to be terribly comfortable. </p> <p>The scarf is very lightweight but maybe it poofs out too much? I have a short neck and sometimes insist on dressing as though I have a long one. </p> <p>I also always feel hot and red faced in these bathroom photos. Oh well. </p> <p>Thanks for looking. Comments and suggestions for improvement always welcome! </p>