https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:51:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul/page/2#post-625262 Mon, 21 May 2012 18:07:33 +0000 Meredith1953 625262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire,<br /> You and your daughter have such style! How much fun that you can go together to the thrift stores! I swear I'm always amazed at what you find when on "the hunt". I truly wish I could see the potential in clothing that you can. I love the first outfit but you in blue is just perfect to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul/page/2#post-625051 Mon, 21 May 2012 09:26:07 +0000 lyn67 625051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all of yours and DD's outfits, YLF both! Striking, bold, and not ALGO at all!!!! Compliments are well earned, and I just want to go trifting with The Dream Team, too:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul/page/2#post-624998 Mon, 21 May 2012 05:29:18 +0000 Lyn D. 624998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love outfit #3! The cropped jacket is to die for! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul/page/2#post-624983 Mon, 21 May 2012 04:11:24 +0000 CK 624983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic in all the outfits, especially the new ones! You really do need to do a thrifting tutorial because I never find things like that's at goodwill. ;-). And good for your daughter in wanting to be a style trailblazer. Those shoes are very cool! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul/page/2#post-624974 Mon, 21 May 2012 03:55:29 +0000 Deborah 624974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire you deserve all the compliments you get! You are one stylish lady who is not afraid to try new things, step out of her comfort zone and be herself... hats off to you.</p> <p>Your outfits here are wonderful as always. I am particularly partial to the shorts and shirt outfit.. wow.. hope you dont mind me saying you have great legs.</p> <p>DD is beautiful and if she ever tires of those oxfords tell her to send them my way.</p> <p>One day I want to go thrifting with you and Shannon </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul/page/2#post-624938 Mon, 21 May 2012 03:20:51 +0000 Transcona Shannon 624938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoa Nelly! DD looks FANTASTIC in her ensemble - that girl has some serious style! She gets it from her Momma obviously 'cause you look fantastic in that button down and the baggy white shorts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul/page/2#post-624936 Mon, 21 May 2012 03:18:12 +0000 rae 624936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW, Claire! Both amazing hauls - check out DD's oxfords! I feel like I need to do a thrift tour of North America, starting with you in AZ and rounding out at Shannon's Value Village. </p> <p>You may be able to guess that the baggy white shorts are my favorite of the lot, but I am super excited to see everything in action! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul#post-624912 Mon, 21 May 2012 02:38:51 +0000 ManidipaM 624912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm hyperventilating at your haul after squealing at your daughter's (I saw her set first: what a pretty dress and shoes like that would make me drool at any price!). I can't believe the amazing bargains you got. </p> <p>Especially love the bright blue skinnies and the floral top, but I know you'll get lots and lots of wear from the denim skirt and the white shorts as well. Is the floral print near the bottom a top or a cardigan?</p> <p>As for current outfits, I'll confess I got stuck at both pairs of shoes first. Such a perfect bookending partner for your hair. Can quite believe your Costco lady couldn't keep the admiration in, though! You look smashing, and you give me hope that short sleeves can be done with style (even if not by moi). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul#post-624908 Mon, 21 May 2012 02:34:07 +0000 Anonymous 624908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia, Jonesy and Shannon, DD said, "Tell them I said thank you!" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul#post-624903 Mon, 21 May 2012 02:27:43 +0000 Transcona Shannon 624903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way to go DD! To be willing at that age to stand out a little is a huge indicator of someone with great self esteem - darn right you should be proud! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul#post-624885 Mon, 21 May 2012 02:09:24 +0000 Jonesy 624885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You and your daughter look fabulous! I took my daughter thrifting last weekend (she's 10) and she was initially not into it, but then once she found a few great things, she warmed right up :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul#post-624843 Mon, 21 May 2012 01:45:40 +0000 Jaime 624843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire you are stunning! I love these outfits - I think you have burst through the style strastosphere to the next level. I love how you have figured out your color palette and thrift so purposely. You look stunning. And your daughter is following right in your footsteps. Tell her I love her shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul#post-624829 Mon, 21 May 2012 01:36:57 +0000 Anonymous 624829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks IK! That would be fun!</p> <p>Tracina, I'd say the deal you got on that bag is pretty fabulous. I really like the thrifted items I've seen you wear. </p> <p>Sarah, lol about the metallic flats bookending my hair! I guess they do! I have at least four different colors in my hair, maybe that's why leopard works really well too!</p> <p>Shannon, I tried on those black and white oxfords first, but they were a little small. I was thrilled when DD wanted them. She is feeling very adventurous and want to wear them tomorrow. She used to want to "fit in" (says that NO ONE wears shoes like that) but she is now ready to be a trail blazer. *sigh* Proud Mama here. Oh, and sign me up for that thrifting expedition! I have a friend who's a videographer. We should take him and make documentary out of it, lol!</p> <p>Teeandcee, Beth Ann and SarahA, thank you! I'm blown away that I can buy button front shirts cheaper than the cheapie new fast fashion tops out there and know that these will last much longer. And the price is low enough that I'm not paranoid to wear them for everyday. Fun.</p> <p>Suz and Una, Ha! Great minds think alike. I have my eye on DD's J. Crew shirt. And that's interesting what you both think about the WIWs not being ALGO. Maybe maximal is a more fitting term? I'll have to dig into the archives and see it I can find out what the difference is.</p> <p>Velvety, as you've done so many times before, you've made me cry! I'm humbled and honored (not laughing at ALL) that you took the time to read my post aloud to your DH! Wow. I'm just trying to make lemons with lemonade here, and I'm finding out it's kind of fun. YLF has definitely trained my eye, and all of the feedback on my WIWs has really helped. Ahem, any time you're ready, we'd love to return the favor. Just sayin'! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul#post-624768 Mon, 21 May 2012 00:40:06 +0000 velvetychocolate 624768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look *amazing* Claire, and I'm not in the least bit surprised at the compliments you're getting as you're out and about. That pile of stuff you got by visiting four different Goodwills looks fab too, and I can't wait to see what you come up with. </p> <p>Don't laugh, but I just read this entire thread to my husband. I'm so in awe of your ability to come up with the most fab-looking outfits from places like Goodwill, Target, Kohl's, Last Chance, Wal-Mart - what have you. </p> <p>I remember thinking about this before, in another thread - about how one has to be truly stylish and fab in order to find the best stuff in these places. You are so good at this and you look fabulous. </p> <p>I hope I can get to your level someday, where I can shop anywhere and find just the right things. I just don't have that 'eye' yet. </p> <p>Your outfits just keep getting more and more fabulous Claire. Love the pink shirt with the white skirt. Gorgeous on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul#post-624761 Mon, 21 May 2012 00:29:35 +0000 Transcona Shannon 624761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Future dream trip: Claire, Suz and Shannon thrifting expedition! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul#post-624756 Mon, 21 May 2012 00:21:56 +0000 catgirl 624756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Suz, these do not look like ALGO to me. For some reason outfits with white rarely seem ALGO to me - they speak to summer and simplicity and elegance. You do look fantastic in both of these outfits and have clearly found your style groove - I'm glad it's making you so happy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul#post-624738 Mon, 21 May 2012 00:01:34 +0000 Suz 624738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Claire, I love both your outfits! And what great shopping you and your daughter did! I need to visit you after I finish visiting Shannon and take thrifting lessons from you both! You do so brilliantly. And look at this...I have a feeling you might be borrowing from your DD's closet again because some of those items have definite mix and match possibilities with the things you bought!! </p> <p>Your outfits really don't look like ALGO to me, though. Just more than your former minimalism, perhaps, and also more responsive to your actual environmental conditions. It's great to be prepared for any eventuality, and you are! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul#post-624724 Sun, 20 May 2012 23:31:40 +0000 Sarah A 624724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both outfits! The pink and white skirt is so fresh, of course the Costco ladies had to say so! You do denim and turquoise like no one else, I am so on the lookout for some bracelets or a turquoise necklace. the toppers collection idea is awesome, I always keep our house warmer and freeze whenever I get where I am going. I can't wait to see your not quite cobalt blue jeans from the goodwill and all your other scores styled! Your smile is contagious too.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul#post-624723 Sun, 20 May 2012 23:30:42 +0000 Beth Ann 624723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so crisp and fresh! Which is quite a feat in AZ, even in May! You're amazingly consistent in your outfits, without seeming like you're stuck in a formula "rut," showing a great deal of creativity and good "curating" in your wardrobe.</p> <p>My goodwills are what every expects -- musty, full of old, drab clothes that are never in my size. Sigh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul#post-624684 Sun, 20 May 2012 22:38:41 +0000 teeandcee 624684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great and deserve those compliments! And great finds on the thrifing. I love to thrift too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul#post-624652 Sun, 20 May 2012 21:49:38 +0000 Transcona Shannon 624652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire - you are soooooo in your style zone that it's crazy! You look polished, put together, confident, fun and un-fussy! Both your outfits are fabulous. </p> <p>Your Goodwill loot is fantastic and like MaryK, I can hardly WAIT to see you in that floral card! Your DD's haul is fab as well - tell her I'm drooling over those oxfords! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul#post-624635 Sun, 20 May 2012 21:27:13 +0000 sarah 624635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh, Claire, I don't know how you do it - you find the most amazing things at Goodwill. And you have such an eye for putting them all together. Your outfits are fab. I LOVE you in metallic flats. They bookend your hair so fabulously! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul#post-624599 Sun, 20 May 2012 20:44:28 +0000 Anonymous 624599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic. You're really making it hard for me to stay away from Goodwill. I only have one Goodwill and because it is a tourist town the prices get marked up a little more- someone that works there also seems to know the quality stuff.. I did find a new? or like new, B. Makowski bag for $30 ( high for thrifting but still a good value). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul#post-624587 Sun, 20 May 2012 20:17:16 +0000 ironkurtin 624587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. You give thrifting an amazing name, Claire! Goodwill should pay you to assemble outfits for them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul#post-624551 Sun, 20 May 2012 19:26:16 +0000 Anonymous 624551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Kiwi! I've often thought of that when I pair the snakeskin with the floral. I don't know why but I love the combo. And I was wanting a zebra belt to add to the mix for a long time too. Had to buy that new, though.</p> <p>Christy and Blue Skies, thank you so much. I have become a MUCH better thrifter since joining YLF. I am so much more discriminating now and don't bring home as many cheap mistakes. I have learned so much about fit, too. I was buying everything too big before. </p> <p>Joy, you're a thrifting inspiration to me, so thanks for your vote of confidence. I'll have to try the "equal brights" pairing, great idea! It's almost the reverse of Angie's exactly!</p> <p>Angie, thank you so much. Any *killer* style I manage, I owe to you and the fab folks of YLF! I will think of you as I bundle up fashionably this summer in the A/C! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul#post-624550 Sun, 20 May 2012 19:24:34 +0000 Kirti 624550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both outfits. Of course you got compliments, you have great style :-)</p> <p>And wowee! What a haul! I want to go thrifting with you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul#post-624540 Sun, 20 May 2012 19:14:34 +0000 Jewell 624540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love both outfits! They are definitely working for you! You are such an inspiration with your use of pattern and color. I have the tee in pic 3 and you've given me an idea of how I might wear it tomorrow....going to play in my closet in just a moment. </p> <p>Great Goodwill haul, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul#post-624527 Sun, 20 May 2012 19:02:39 +0000 Angie 624527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so deserving of these compliments, Claire!! You have KILLER style.</p> <p>Now cover up for a/c and collect those toppers. I hear you, babe </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul#post-624524 Sun, 20 May 2012 18:57:42 +0000 Anonymous 624524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing and your haul from the Goodwill looks like a fabulous summer wardrobe capsule. You can wear any of the bottoms with any of the tops and it looks like you could layer any of those tops together for some pattern mixing. Add the pieces in your outfits to the mix and it could take you through the summer. I'm thrilled for you. I wonder if the pink shirt worn with the Goodwill blue pants would look something like Angie's 2 brights together. They seem to be close in color intensity which seems to be the key.<br /> I know what you mean about being happiest with ALGO and pattern addiction has hit me too. If I wear one, I search for another to add for more fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-and-goodwill-50-off-day-haul#post-624523 Sun, 20 May 2012 18:55:59 +0000 Blue Skies 624523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your outfits! Though you have a number of elements coming together, I really don't see them as busy. I think you have a great balance of interest with classic lines. I agree with christyg, you should give a lesson in thrifting! (seriously!) </p>