https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:37:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/3#post-2351935 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 22:41:58 +0000 Cee 2351935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those lovely bright colours would give this guy the willies !&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351800 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 17:36:09 +0000 Angie 2351800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, headquartered in HK too,<b> Zaeobi</b>! Esprit is making a comeback. It's back in the US :)</p> <p>I'm positive about it all.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351755 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 06:52:00 +0000 Zaeobi 2351755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I didn't know Esprit's headquarters were in HK @Angie! It's weird though because they sadly disappeared during the pandemic (seems like they've left many countries, judging by the responses in this thread) &amp; even their outlet store has now closed down... </p> <p>(PS - I keep wanting to type Espirit for some reason lol, anyone else?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351700 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 23:26:56 +0000 Angie 2351700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Harmonica,</b> thanks for the kind words! They filled ME with joy Excited to see you on the forum again. Wooohoooo!</p> <p><b>Inge</b>, you'll know exactly what to wear when those Spring days blossom!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351683 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 19:14:12 +0000 Inge 2351683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww thank you, Angie!-) It's a bit too cold still, but can't wait to wear my new jumpers, I love them!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351667 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 09:58:14 +0000 harmonica 2351667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the warm welcome back. Your words fill me with joy! It’s been some time! I’m still in Norway and YLF is still one of my favourite sites to get into style and fashion. I do plan to slowly get more active and I’ll do an update when I figure out how and what to say. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351644 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:39:36 +0000 Angie 2351644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Eliza</b>, a wonderfully sentimental and fab Esprit story! The joy of Esprit keeps on giving.</p> <p><b>HARMONICA</b>! It's been 5 years! What a treat to see you chime in!! Are you still in Norway? Thanks for the kind words! A big Esprit high five! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351641 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:05:04 +0000 harmonica 2351641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the Esprit hoodie on you! So fun and vibrant. I used to wear Esprit, too, but more in the 90’s. I had a cropped green anorak that I wish I hadn’t given away. It was in perfect shape and fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351634 Sat, 03 Feb 2024 20:27:15 +0000 Eliza 2351634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie- you wear Esprit beautifully and take me on a trip down memory lane. I wasn’t wearing it in the 80s, but a friend gave our son a bright, striped Esprit sweater when he was 3 and the colors ruled. Added a few other pieces and I may have hung onto that sweater for sentimental reasons. Joy inducing fashion! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351623 Sat, 03 Feb 2024 15:24:38 +0000 Angie 2351623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Karie</b>, of course you did - and do! You're an '80s gal like me :)</p> <p>Thanks for chiming in. Always lovely to hear from you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351609 Sat, 03 Feb 2024 12:03:08 +0000 Karie 2351609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love, love, LOVE this! So fantastically 80’s! I also wore Esprit and oversized clothes back in the day (and today too!)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351455 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 23:58:33 +0000 Angie 2351455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>April,</b> what a sweet thing to say! Thanks so much :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351435 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 22:04:29 +0000 April 2351435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved the Esprit catalogues - the gigantic format, and at 17, every model looked like someone you wanted to be!</p> <p>I must say, your "let's just do it" attitude as you begin the rough, unsettling process of renovation makes me feel the same. "I want to be THAT person," not the procrastinating, filled-with-dread self I become when renovations are in the offing.</p> <p>Admire your spirit - stay strong.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351408 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:07:09 +0000 Angie 2351408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lee,</b> yes! The Esprit canvas and tog bags are classics too.</p> <p><b>Inge </b>has done really well with these Esprit items, lately. She looks KILLER in them :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351354 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 03:55:30 +0000 Lee 2351354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They also have some cute canvas bags! And sleeveless dresses. You prompted a look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351339 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 02:42:06 +0000 Angie 2351339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HAH!&nbsp;</p> <p>Actually, Esprit has two headquarter offices. One in Dusseldorf, and and one in Hong Kong :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351205 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:05:49 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2351205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved Esprit. I don't think I had a logo shirt, but I had some amazing pink harem pants and a pink and orange and red striped vest to go with them. You used to be able to buy it in the back alleys of Kowloon in a sort of fell-off-the-truck way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351167 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 22:39:58 +0000 Angie 2351167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lee</b>, I like those colour combinations too. High five!</p> <p><b>Jonesy,</b> thanks for the kind words and good wishes! Your sweetie is adorable! Such kind and soulful eyes. Looking awfully comfy with blankets, pillows and sheets </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351162 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 22:13:23 +0000 Jonesy 2351162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous shade of yellow on you--so vibrant and sunny and cheerful! The orange one will be another slam dunk, I'm sure. I am crossing my fingers that your six months of renovation will be as painless as possible :)! Jo could not be any cuter! My little scruffer says hello. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351153 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 19:39:14 +0000 Lee 2351153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Orange with red and pink is a fav! Love it with burgundy too. The yellow one looks great on you, sure the orange will follow suit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351152 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 19:17:14 +0000 Angie 2351152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sharan</b>, aren't you clever :)</p> <p>Of course, orange with any shade of blue denim is a slam dunk. Love oranges with blues!</p> <p>I have many pairs of orange pants! Red and pink pants too. Orange is versatile. It will work with some of these </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351145 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:41:28 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2351145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooooh, I guessed right! I was thinking you'd choose white jeans as one way to wear the orange sweatshirt. (The white lettering was my tip-off.) I would not have guessed the plaid trousers, because I couldn't think that far into your wardrobe. Those look fun, too. What about the orange pleather pants? Too much? not the right match? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351128 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:48:35 +0000 Angie 2351128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>Lee</b>! Love those two big '80s brands with you.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Inge</b>, I'm calling Esprit to hire you as their model, my sweet friend :)&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351078 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 04:26:12 +0000 Lee 2351078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, ESPRIT! So much carried over 80s love for them &amp; United Colors of Benetton!<br /> Love the sweatshirt &amp; interested in what you’re remodeling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351033 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 19:38:54 +0000 Inge 2351033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Aaawww, thanks Angie. Esprit has been working really well for me the last few years:-)</div><div><br /></div><div>Loving your outfit ideas for the orange sweatshirt! xxx<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351025 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:53:02 +0000 Angie 2351025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wooohooo, Esprit wearing <b>Brooklyn</b>! Esprit was pricey in the '80s for me too. I had to save up wait for the sales. Thanks for the kind compliment!</p> <p><b>Lyn67</b>, you are lovely and amusing as always!</p> <p><b>Jules</b>, go Team Esprit! Thanks for the compliment.</p> <p><b>Blue Jay</b>, thank you. YES! Seamlessly, I have a bag to match . How special to save your vintage Esprit stuff for DD. I bet she'll love it.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Sharan,</b>&nbsp;that's high praise, thank you! Jo sends love back :)</p> <p>I want to wear the orange sweatshirt with white jeans, and two pairs or checked pants! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351022 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:38:37 +0000 Angie 2351022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Past and present Esprit wearers unite! Love that and woooohoooooo :)</p> <p><div>Thanks for the kind words, everyone. Jo sends tailwags and kisses. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Mary,</b> I’ll throw the sweatshirt over a tulle skirt soon! Just for fun.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>ChristelJ,</b> your Esprit purple coat sounds fab, and you are lovely!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>SarahD8</b>, nostalgic-by-proxy counts! Appreciate the praise. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Bijou</b>, hope you’re back in some Esprit soon! You can buy online.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Jaime</b>, blushing at your gracious words :)</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Rachy </b>and <b>Barbara Diane</b>, good to know! Such tender words, Barbara. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>AJ</b>, your past Esprit items sound great! And <a rel="nofollow" href="http://esprit.us/">Esprit.us</a>&nbsp;is alive and well. That’s how I’m currently getting my Esprit stash, unless I’m in Europe:</div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.esprit.us/">https://www.esprit.us/</a>&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Star, </b>I know the Truworths brand! Your Esprit stuff sounds super, and glad you like my very old jeans!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Zaeobi,&nbsp;</b><b></b><b></b>I'm&nbsp;very flattered! Thank you. Coicidentally, I LOVE Benetton - always have - and am wearing their jeans now. Wide leg houndstooth denim :)</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351020 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:21:11 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2351020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How cool is that! I love the way you wear a sweatshirt and pearls and look totally polished. What a cheery outfit with the bag and high-tops. </p> <p>Can't wait to see what you pair the orange one with!</p> <p>Hi, adorable Jo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351019 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:18:42 +0000 MsMary 2351019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! Sweatshirt and tulle skirt for the win!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oversized-nostalgia/page/2#post-2351008 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:32:52 +0000 BlueJay 2351008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lovely Angie!</b> So bright and cheery! <b>Hi Jo</b>, you're so cuuuuute! (As DD would say!) Of course you have a bag to match! :)</p> <p>I have a pair of grey, wool, partially lined, herringbone tweed pants from Esprit and a white button-up shirt. The pants are too small, but I'm keeping them maybe for my DD, and the shirt I still wear. The pants were bought at a consignment shop, and the shirt was new. Both from c. 20 years ago! Great quality! Unfortunately, Esprit has left Canada and won't ship here, unless you find a store that sells it. (Weirdly, the garden centre sells clothes and sometimes some Esprit items.)</p> <p><b>Enjoy! Good luck with your renos!</b> </p>