https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 21:50:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2145051 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 18:07:25 +0000 Greyscale 2145051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that shirt! I’ve been trying to work more of that color into my wardrobe and a striped shirt like that would be perfect for me - looking for an almost but not quite white look. And yeah, some of my best button downs are men’s shirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2145009 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 10:43:10 +0000 Jane 2145009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely finds. I love the scarf and the way it is tied. So perfect with your curls. </p> <p>Yes, I love second hand. I have a new jacket and winter coat on the way from Oxfam. The jacket is Dolce and Gabbana and looks to be potentially fab, with a nipped in waist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144997 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 05:15:42 +0000 rachylou 2144997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! The lilac is really good on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144897 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 13:00:05 +0000 avicennia 2144897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What lovely finds. I wish I could go to my favorite second hand store, but here in the US Wild West, stores aren’t limiting customers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144888 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 10:07:42 +0000 Katerina 2144888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so stylish Carla. Love the outfits - fantastic trench coat. <br />The second hand finds are great. The shirt is amazing on you and I love the scarf.<br />You make fantastic masks. The bicycle one is fabulous. Such a great idea to make them from old cotton shirts.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144884 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 06:22:41 +0000 Brooklyn 2144884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You wear lilac so well. </p> <p>I did try bidding for a second hand handbag online last week. But I missed out </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144842 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 23:15:57 +0000 Anonymous 2144842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both look great and I recognize that purple mask :)<br /> I've not bought a thing clothing or accessory wise this month, either first or secondhand. But this UA top was from consignment, and wore it out walking a couple days ago on a colder morning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144839 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 23:09:29 +0000 madeline 2144839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit!! Lilac is certainly your color. Love the scarf and how your curls peek out around it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144774 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 16:42:39 +0000 Angie 2144774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES! I hereby crown you Queen Carla Hepburn!&nbsp;</p> <p>Lilac is lovely on you, and your wild Wuthering Heights curls always make me smile </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144727 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:42:56 +0000 Helena 2144727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous Carla Hepburn!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144720 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:03:32 +0000 lyn67 2144720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not trifting at all (as we don't have here second hand shops which worth mentioning:-() but love these, and lillac is your color??! Yess! Love the hair, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144717 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 11:51:25 +0000 cindysmith 2144717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I suppose I AM doing #secondhandseptember since 95% of my work clothes are thrifted, and at least half of my not-work clothes are thrift/consignment. You look amazing, so freaking chic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144711 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 10:18:54 +0000 Staysfit 2144711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish there was a decent second hand store near me! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144708 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:16:38 +0000 hereforthecake 2144708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I just love that colour and shape on you! The shirt is spectacular! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144702 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 04:54:54 +0000 Anonymous 2144702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had decided that my shopping this year would be second hand. So far most second hand shops have been closed. Maybe when more open up. Most of my needs, small bags to carry my meter and phone, some wool sweaters in a color, and pants with elastic waists, are things I know I can find second hand. I love your new scarf. What a find! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144700 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 03:45:44 +0000 slim cat 2144700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love lilac-lavender on you - fab! Great outfit #1-2 - feels like Parisian style .<br />You are lucky with your second hand shopping - great finds.<br />Unfortunately for me there isn't really nice second hand shop around and the ones that I visited before weren't good for small sizes.<br />Marshalls was my choice for nice add-ons in summer time ( and Old Navy clearance ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144697 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 03:08:05 +0000 JAileen 2144697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, really nice! &nbsp;Lavender is a great color for you. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I haven’t been thrift shopping at all. &nbsp;I was happy to get rid of a bunch of stuff out of the back of my car today. &nbsp;My thrift store only accepts donations twice a week. &nbsp;I forgot on Monday, but remembered today, to get rid of some sweaters, turtlenecks, fleece, and other ‘treasures’. &nbsp;:)</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144695 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 03:04:39 +0000 Anonymous 2144695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Geez- that scarf! And do you ever rock those Lulu OTF’s . And - I really like lilac for you , and I wouldn’t have expected to . </p> <p>I’m doing my part In September with second hand/ vintage barware and cocktail glasses , and a silk scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144693 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 02:56:54 +0000 Sal 2144693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous Carla - you have such similar colouring to my Mum (and hair) and she wore a lot of olives and lavenders as well - they suited her as her hair became softer in tone.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I love all these pieces - wonderful on you.&nbsp; The coats is a stunner!!</p> <p>I have added two second hand blazers very early in September or late in August but they are the only successful second hand purchases this year. But these have been super in the short time I have owned them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144688 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 02:44:58 +0000 Jaime 2144688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is always secondhand September at my place! Love the new blouse and the entire lilac outfit. And your hair! Scarf is beautiful too. We are going into lockdown again (!) and I hope to amuse myself by posting some of my latest finds next week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144685 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 01:53:56 +0000 Roxanna 2144685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also I love your idea of using shirts as masks - and since lavender is one of my ‘it’ colors too, I am loving this purchase! I’ll have to look through the men’s rack next time I’m there... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144684 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 01:53:05 +0000 Roxanna 2144684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m right there with you Carla! I went to my favorite thrift store last week and got a couple of steals. A St. John knot blazer for $10.99 (retail’s for over $1500... seriously!) and an incredible suit by Canadian designer Iris Setlakwe. Can’t wait to showcase them here on the forum! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144682 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 01:30:56 +0000 Carla 2144682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@nemosmom - YES! &nbsp;I have a love/hate relationship with button downs, and a lot has to do with getting shoulders to fit, and arms that are long enough. Furthermore, I’ve&nbsp;<i>never&nbsp;</i>found a woman’s cotton button down that feels as divine as is common in men’s wear.</p> <p>@Cardiff girl - I’ve been staying out of B&amp;M clothing stores, with the exception of ‘Second Helpings’ - my favourite local thrift shop. &nbsp;It is large, airy, and not overstocked. &nbsp;They keep less stuff on the floor, and turn it over rapidly. &nbsp;Max 3 customers in the shop. &nbsp;I do my shopping early on a weekday. &nbsp;(I was actually shopping&nbsp;for high end men’s cotton shirts to use for mask lining!)</p> <p>#1 Brooks Brothers! &nbsp;100% cotton and softer&nbsp;than muslin or quilters’ cotton. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144657 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 18:44:20 +0000 Cardiff girl 2144657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely shirt and scarf,the second hand shopping fairies were smiling on you when you found these.That soft lilac colour is very pretty.<br />Sadly I am not going into Band M shops if I can avoid it at the moment so second hand shopping is off the cards for me presently.l do miss it but I have been wearing second hand clothes that I already Owned already this September as they form part of my regular wardrobe so l guess that counts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144655 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 18:25:32 +0000 nemosmom 2144655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>WOW WOW, Carla! Lavender is SUCH a gorgeous color for you!&nbsp; The popped collar with the trench are styling life goals!&nbsp; It's interesting that your shirt is mens - do you find they fit better?&nbsp; I ask, because I find they fit me better in the shoulder than most women's shirts (and sweaters! No more pulling under the armpits!)<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I picked up 3 pieces secondhand this month: a black pair of jeans and two jackets - one is a pattern, too! (Whaaat?!)<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144653 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:41:12 +0000 Vildy 2144653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a chic look and your curls are ah-maze-ing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144646 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:51:50 +0000 kellygirl 2144646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with Nuancedream. That is one spectacular outfit. Love the lilac on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144645 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:48:50 +0000 nuancedream 2144645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#secondhandseptember= 1st class outfit. Marvelous purchases, Carla! That lilac trench is TDF. #secondhandseptember is something I've been doing seriously since 2012 after reading the book Overdressed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwsecondhandseptember#post-2144644 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:35:53 +0000 Carla 2144644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The most recent ‘Links Love’ compiled by Inge highlighted some articles on the sustainability of thrifting and styling pre-loved items. &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2020/09/10/link-love-second-hand-september/">https://youlookfab.com/2020/09.....september/</a>&nbsp; Second-hand September is a theme that is right up my alley!</p> <p> <div><br /></div><div>I’ve added two ‘new to me’ items to my closet this month - both thrifted! &nbsp;Early in the month I picked up an Italian silk scarf ($38 CA) and this week a lilac striped button down. &nbsp;The button down is a man’s Lipson shirt in pristine condition for $7 CA. &nbsp;Canadian company, &nbsp;and $165+ CA&nbsp;&nbsp;at select men’s stores. &nbsp;The cotton fabric feels&nbsp;<i>divine&nbsp;</i>against my skin, and I couldn’t wait to wear it! &nbsp;<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>#1-3 what I’m wearing (thrifted button down, OTF (elastic waist!) pants, RL trench, Converse sneakers,&nbsp;mask (by me) to pick up the new scarf at the dry-cleaners<br />#4-5 new scarf</p> <p>Anyone else doing #secondhandseptember? &nbsp;Thanks for looking!</p> <p> </div><div><br /></div> </p>