https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worn-elbows Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:03:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worn-elbows#post-2308986 Sat, 18 Feb 2023 13:35:06 +0000 Janet 2308986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’d be inclined to do an attractive patch treatment if this is a beloved item. I have tolerance for wear like this on denim jackets or leather motos because it matches the vibe. But worn out elbows on a tailored professional-wear item like a blazer would just bother me. Plus the longer you let it go, the more likely it will turn into a full-blown hole. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worn-elbows#post-2308985 Sat, 18 Feb 2023 13:23:57 +0000 Carla 2308985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a pattern of wear I completely forgot about until one day I realized I had completely worn through the elbows of a t-shirt I was wearing! &nbsp;Now I check more regularly. &nbsp;<br /><div><br /></div><div>A little wear is okay, but when too much texture is gone or there are holes, it’s time to go (or patch.)</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worn-elbows#post-2308970 Sat, 18 Feb 2023 09:45:46 +0000 Star (Lise) 2308970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a fairly RATE dresser but have a low tolerance for worn elbows, and shine from age.&nbsp; I think our eyes don't notice immediately but some others may.&nbsp; Could bring down the outfit. Once I notice things like that they bug me.&nbsp; Patches or editing may be the solution. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worn-elbows#post-2308917 Sat, 18 Feb 2023 00:27:04 +0000 Anonymous 2308917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought of elbow patches too.<br /> *runs off to look at jacket elbows* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worn-elbows#post-2308913 Sat, 18 Feb 2023 00:22:55 +0000 Indigoprint 2308913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like to add elbow patches.<br /> Even if it is a lined coat they can be added. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worn-elbows#post-2308891 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 23:14:20 +0000 Anonymous 2308891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blazers are expensive. &nbsp;This could be a sign to start looking for some new ones. &nbsp;You will be wearing them a lot in spring and maybe summer for air conditioning inside. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worn-elbows#post-2308888 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 23:06:56 +0000 Tanya 2308888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Echo here.&nbsp; If it is a more casual piece, or say, tweed jacket, it would not bother me much.&nbsp; For dressier pieces, I'd look for replacement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worn-elbows#post-2308865 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:41:09 +0000 Echo 2308865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This would depend on other factors for me. Objectively, how noticeable is it? What sort of fabric is it? Would a wash or dry cleaning or even a fabric brush help? Is the blazer formal or less so? Does the piece have other signs of wear? It is an ideal fit or does it "do the job" when you might love something else more?</p> <p>If it is a more casual piece, I wouldn't stress about it much, although I'd keep an eye out for an ideal replacement (which can sometimes take a LONG time to find!). If it is more dressy, I'd defer back to how noticeable it really is when hug up and looked at from the back and whether the piece has other signs of wear.&nbsp; </p> <p>Oh, and patches, especially on tweed or plaid jackets, can be very "dark academia" if that's your thing.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worn-elbows#post-2308843 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 20:23:45 +0000 Cardiff girl 2308843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I personally wouldn’t worry that much until l developed an actual hole in the elbow but then we all have different tolerances of wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worn-elbows#post-2308836 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 20:14:59 +0000 ANewMindset 2308836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wore a blazer the other day that i thought looked great. It was only when i took it off at night that i noticed the elbows are worn! And shiny!<br /> At that point I looked in my closet and noticed several other blazers that have the same issue.</p> <p>This could go one of two ways....<br /> 1)if i didnt notice, no one else will or<br /> 2)time for new blazers</p> <p>ETA: actually just noticed it on some fleece sweatshirts! They look good otherwise. I wonder if this is all I will see, now that I have noticed it!</p> <p>Curious to what fabbers think about this.</p> <p>Thanks! </p>