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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: WIW: cardigan and shorts--a new-old look https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigan-and-shorts--a-new-old-look Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:06:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Firecracker (Sharan) on "WIW: cardigan and shorts--a new-old look" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigan-and-shorts--a-new-old-look#post-1324313 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:58:06 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1324313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, all! Shevia, yes, you get what I mean. These shorts are oldies but goodies and I'm not giving them up yet. LisaP, you made more sense than you might have thought. I feel as if there is some feeling of being true to myself even as I try new trends. To give credit where it's due, I think I was influenced by <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-cannot-run-from-yourself-even-in-stylish-high-heels" rel="nofollow">this conversation started by celia</a>, too. Thanks Caro. Procrastination loves company! Waving back, K. I love my Seibel sneakers. I have the green-gray, rather than the metallic ones that are pictured. (I'm never sure whether I should duplicate a find that already exists, just to add another color.) Kristin L on "WIW: cardigan and shorts--a new-old look" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigan-and-shorts--a-new-old-look#post-1324291 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:40:21 +0000 Kristin L 1324291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ *Waving to my shoe twin.* Your outfit looks great. Perfectly casual.  Jaime on "WIW: cardigan and shorts--a new-old look" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigan-and-shorts--a-new-old-look#post-1324290 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:40:08 +0000 Jaime 1324290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh I know just what you mean. Sometimes I thrift things that seem they are today (wide leg pants) but really belong to yesterday. But I love those shorts and would absolutely still be wearing them. A toast to procrastination! Caro in Oz on "WIW: cardigan and shorts--a new-old look" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigan-and-shorts--a-new-old-look#post-1324284 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:35:43 +0000 Caro in Oz 1324284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ YLF & yes, I'm procrastinating at the moment  :) ETA: lisap - point the cursor at the little wheel at the bottom right-hand side of your post & you can edit your post :) Anonymous on "WIW: cardigan and shorts--a new-old look" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigan-and-shorts--a-new-old-look#post-1324275 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:25:27 +0000 Anonymous 1324275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That didn't make any sense. Ignore it.  I am hot, tired and need a glass of wine:)   I know what i mean, I just can't quite get the words out . I wish there was a delete button option.   Anonymous on "WIW: cardigan and shorts--a new-old look" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigan-and-shorts--a-new-old-look#post-1324273 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:21:56 +0000 Anonymous 1324273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Very cute outfit - and I am so jealous  (and happy for you ) of new sewing room furniture!  I keep seeing these shoes on you, and thinking about what a useful item they are - something I think I will invest in next year (metallic Euro sneakers).   To answer your question:  yes, I am OFTEN confused.  And I tell myself  that if certain pieces cycle in and out so quickly that I just need to avoid that particular look - as either I wore it in it's first incarnation (and thus should not wear it again) or I am too unprepared to deal with it.  Another good reason to find what you like, and stick with it.  Firmly.   Firecracker (Sharan) on "WIW: cardigan and shorts--a new-old look" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardigan-and-shorts--a-new-old-look#post-1324263 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:14:19 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1324263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I was going to wear my old, old formula of shorts, tee, and cardigan today. And just for good measure, I was going to wear some comfort sandals that are several years old, too. A throwback to my pre-YLF dressing. Well, it's not as if my pre-YLF self was much different than my current self. But I did decide to wear a new cardi and current shoes to update the shorts look. The cardigan is a birthday present I bought myself with gift money from my parents. Pre-YLF I would have worn a Land's End or Eddie Bauer or J.Jill smooth-knit classic cardigan, in a soft color. Not much different from now, but I do try to add current cuts and silhouettes, as much as I can. I have to clean out my sewing room, to prepare for delivery of new sewing furniture this week! I have been procrastinating all day. The outfit (worn for a day off, and the important work of procrastination): Dark brown shorts (Eddie Bauer); not seen--cream tee with neutral petal-design applique on front (Eddie Bauer); taupe and cream chunky handknit cardi with taupe and cream buttons (Amy Brill), gray leather sneakers (Josef Seibel, Caspian); taupe-gray shoulder bag (Aunts & Uncles); concentric-ring earrings in brass and silver (Marjorie Baer); purple-framed specs. Sometimes I hang on to things for so long that they seem to come back in style. I get confused as to what's in and what's out. How about you? Thoughts and suggestions welcome!