https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-from-the-depths-of-the-donation-bag-a-knit-shell Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:23:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-from-the-depths-of-the-donation-bag-a-knit-shell#post-1370189 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 02:02:29 +0000 Anonymous 1370189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you to all who took time to look and comment. You have convinced me that these pieces deserve another chance with new styling. Jackiec, I probably would not have missed these pieces if they were gone, but it is fun to find a new way to wear them. The shell is nice but too heavy for our hot weather. It is perfect for wearing over a shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-from-the-depths-of-the-donation-bag-a-knit-shell#post-1369462 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 00:57:26 +0000 Jaime 1369462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 is fantastic - save the shell! And I always love a good crossover top! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-from-the-depths-of-the-donation-bag-a-knit-shell#post-1369381 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 22:11:54 +0000 Vicki 1369381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All these fab finds coming from the donation bag? Excellent excavating to create your own version of the ensemble. I really like the second outfit, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-from-the-depths-of-the-donation-bag-a-knit-shell#post-1368956 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 02:55:04 +0000 jackiec 1368956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>GREaT save of the knit shell!! I am getting nervous because I have 5 big bags of clothes on the way out the door. 2 left yesterday to the kids' school. They have donation days every 2-4 weeks so I save the bags and send them in when needed. Just last week I pulled out a chambray shirt that I've put back in rotation...wonder what else I might lose....oh well. Glad you made a great save You look great today too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-from-the-depths-of-the-donation-bag-a-knit-shell#post-1368952 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 02:50:59 +0000 Beth Ann 1368952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think there is room for one or two bootcuts in everyone's closet -- even it it's not your dominant silhouette.&nbsp; These have a beautiful fit, without too much flare.&nbsp; As for the vest/shirt.&nbsp; Beautifully styled!&nbsp; Sometimes a new styling is all that's needed to refresh and item.&nbsp; Brava!</p> <p>(Peep toes definitely work in #3).</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-from-the-depths-of-the-donation-bag-a-knit-shell#post-1368901 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 01:52:24 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1368901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both outfits on you, Joy. Keep the items in 1-2 a while longer. You look great in bootcuts, and I like the color play of all the items together. I was laughing at your title and even more when I saw you created an entire outfit out of donation-destined items! I was thinking I might have a knit shell or two hanging around, but in this instance, I guess I was a little more efficient at donating. Mine are gone! </p> <p>Oh, and yes, I love the booties with the outfit in 3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-from-the-depths-of-the-donation-bag-a-knit-shell#post-1368872 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 01:21:37 +0000 Windchime 1368872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! I'd say your shell, shirt, and jeans just received a new lease on life at your house. I love the jeans with the ankle boots in #2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-from-the-depths-of-the-donation-bag-a-knit-shell#post-1368857 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 01:08:36 +0000 Aida 1368857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good save, I say! Those pants look really lovely on you, especially with the python booties. SUPER interpretation of the formula in #2. It looks alright with the jacket too, but feels a little heavy visually. The peep toe shoes in #3 works, but I agree with Suz that perhaps black booties would work a bit better (with the pants rolled up so a sliver of skin shows between pants and booties). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-from-the-depths-of-the-donation-bag-a-knit-shell#post-1368837 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 00:50:31 +0000 Suz 1368837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, I have been waiting to get back to this all day! What a terrific save! I guess it's a good thing sometimes to have a "holding zone."&nbsp;You look fantastic in #2. Love your interpretation and I think both items are worth keeping.&nbsp;</p> <p>I do think the peep toed booties work but I prefer the black booties slightly with that combination.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-from-the-depths-of-the-donation-bag-a-knit-shell#post-1368771 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 22:08:32 +0000 christy 1368771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Worth keeping for sure! You look great in both outfits. I think the peep-toes definitely work in photo #3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-from-the-depths-of-the-donation-bag-a-knit-shell#post-1368767 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 22:03:37 +0000 Anonymous 1368767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is amazed that this outfit got a K rating, but have felt happy with it all day. Gracie, my donation bag was supposed to be taken to the donation site last week but DH forgot it. I guess the pieces were meant to stay, especially after a Killer </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-from-the-depths-of-the-donation-bag-a-knit-shell#post-1368649 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 18:39:14 +0000 Angie 1368649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2. <b>WOW. </b>Killer for sure.&nbsp;</p> <p>LOVE the booties in #3. So gorgeous and trendy, Joy. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-from-the-depths-of-the-donation-bag-a-knit-shell#post-1368634 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 18:23:10 +0000 Elly 1368634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the shirt and jeans-- great visual interest! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-from-the-depths-of-the-donation-bag-a-knit-shell#post-1368607 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 17:50:04 +0000 Alexandra 1368607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your outfit works really well. I agree with Tanya about the blouse. Can't comment on the peep toes because I have a poison eye for them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-from-the-depths-of-the-donation-bag-a-knit-shell#post-1368594 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 17:30:34 +0000 Gracie 1368594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your title – I relate – my donation bags hang around a couple of weeks.&nbsp; I think your outfit works well, nice shirt and shell. The bootcuts fit you to a T (I just purchased a dark-wash pair), I'm not loving the wash though, or not with these toppers. If they were mine I would dye them indigo or black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-from-the-depths-of-the-donation-bag-a-knit-shell#post-1368541 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 15:59:48 +0000 Anonymous 1368541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for your detailed observations, Tanya. Very helpful as I find it hard to objectively judge new looks on myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-from-the-depths-of-the-donation-bag-a-knit-shell#post-1368530 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 15:45:04 +0000 Tanya 1368530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it totally works Joy!&nbsp; I especially like the pattern on the blouse and how well it plays&nbsp; with the booties. <br />Great outfit from yesterday as well.&nbsp; I think the flats work, though I did like it a tiny bit better with booties. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-from-the-depths-of-the-donation-bag-a-knit-shell#post-1368481 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 14:48:23 +0000 Anonymous 1368481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inspired by Angie's blog ensemble this morning, I scoured the closet then remembered the donation bag. This outfit is almost entirely, except for leather jacket and booties, from that bag. Does this work? Should jeans, shirt, and/or shell go back in the bag?<br /> In the past I have mostly worn the silk shirt with my black furry vest, also in the donation bag but it may get another season if still on trend.<br /> The jeans fit well but I've been off boot cuts. Should I reconsider?<br /> The third photo is yesterday's outfit. I've shown this before except with black flats. Do the peep-toe booties work? </p>