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WIW: Graphic Panther + Keep/Sell/Dye Caslon leather jacket?

September 2, 2012

Hello out there in YLF land! I have not been getting enough YLF fix lately, and I miss lollygagging about at work and chatting with you about fashion all day long... :)

#1 is not what I wore out to the swap meet and a movie today, but I just showed you that blue dress recently. Instead, this is what I wore tonight and another night this week. DH actually found this $5 F21 shirt for me at the flea market - a Christopher Kane knockoff, but I'm not worried about it all these years later, as someone who couldn't afford CK anyway.

#2 is a $5 Caslon nubuck leather jacket I found at the flea market this morning. It feels pretty good on, kind of a Jennifer Aniston vibe with the BF jeans, but how is the color? On the one hand, it feels nice and rugged, and I like how it contrasts with my dark hair. On the other hand... is it too close to Soul Sucking Beige? It doesn't sell well on Ebay, so I'd only make a small amount off it. I could dye it, but I have no idea what color... sour olive? sporty yellow? denim blue? maybe a cayenne red-orange?

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19 Comments

  • Deborah replied 11 years ago

    Rae, cool t shirt! I like the jacket. I find the color really flattering as it contrasts beautifully with your hair and skin tone. It just looks 'right' on you in my opinion:)

  • fashionista replied 11 years ago

    I like that jacket. I am lately into mustard, olive green, military green and beige colors. Loved the fit of the jacket.

  • goldenpig replied 11 years ago

    You look fierce in #1! I love the fit of the jacket in #2. I feel the same way about wearing beige/camel (I used to love camel but now I realize it's too similar to my skin color). If you're going to dye it, I vote sour olive or cayenne red-orange!

  • catgirl replied 11 years ago

    Rae, I love the panther print. F21 has all kinds of big cat shirts right now. I'd dye the leather jacket - I actually think a deep navy blue would look kind of cool.

  • CocoLion replied 11 years ago

    Pick the trendiest color for fall that you can think of and dye it that color. You've risked very little and it would be fun. I love all of the berry colors coming out and you would look great in those colors. What about blush pink?

  • replied 11 years ago

    You are so cool! I vote to dye the jacket a fun color.

  • texstyle replied 11 years ago

    You look great in #1 but that jacket - Wow! what a great fit and a great find. Your flea market skills ROCK. I also vote to dye it (if it's not too much trouble). I like the idea of a deep raspberry red. You could wear it as is for a while first to see if you really want to dye it of course as it looks great with your hair coloring and a bright shirt under it would brighten things up.

  • Parsley replied 11 years ago

    Love your panther!

    But, about that jacket... The fit looks great, but I don't love the color on you. I do think it blends too much with your skin. But how does it work to dye nubuck? The leather dyes I've seen so far have a glossy finish. What would that do on a nubuck jacket? Or are there different dyes out there for nubuck?

    If it's feasible, then I vote to dye it. What about a deep red? Sour olive sounds interesting, but I don't really know what color that is. Do you have a picture of the color you're talking about?

  • Angie replied 11 years ago

    I hereby crown you Queen Panel Printed Tee! You make them look so stylish, Rae :)

  • cheryle (Dianthus) replied 11 years ago

    I was perusing a few fall trend lists yesterday and saw a lot of red and burgundy. I think burgundy would work well if you dye the jacket. I like the color it is though and think it works for you. It is much too deep and pretty to be soul sucking beige.

  • rae replied 11 years ago

    Ooh, thank you for the suggestions of reds and other trendy colors! I looked at a bunch of pictures, and here are some of the colors that attracted me. Right now I'm leaning toward #2 (as you all said, berry colors are trending hard) and #4, which is closest to my current capsule color range.

    Parsley, yes, they do make dyes specifically for nubuck and suede, so I would be using those and definitely not trying to add a shiny finish.

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  • Parsley replied 11 years ago

    Oh yeah, that red would be perfect!

    So does the suede/nubuck dye cover darker colors? I'm curious because I have a pair of black suede booties that I would love to change the color of, but I didn't know whether it was possible.

  • texstyle replied 11 years ago

    That's a great deep red - love it!

  • rae replied 11 years ago

    As I understand, the suede dyes can only take a color from lighter to darker, unfortunately. You might be able to use a stripper first to remove the black, but I have not tried that yet, and I don't know for sure what it'd do on suede.

  • harmonica replied 11 years ago

    You are the thrifting + DIY queen! I vote #2, too. wow - you've got skills!!

  • JAileen replied 11 years ago

    Oh wow! Definitely #4. If I saw #4 (the color) I would definitely buy it.

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    Love the panther tee and the fit on the leather jacket is really good. Love the idea of dying it another colour.

  • Suz replied 11 years ago

    Oh, wow....I am getting so excited about that jacket! The fit is super on you and what a find. I think once you dye it, it will be a complete workhorse for you.

    Love your T, too. My daughter would ADORE that. She has a (much sweeter) T with a HUGE Siamese on it. I should snap a pic of her in that for you.

  • Kiwichik replied 11 years ago

    Cool graphic T. I like the colour of the jacket definitely not SSB.

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I'm just your average working stiff who loves nice things and hates to pay for them. This blog outlines my efforts to navigate that treacherous shopping/saving divide through swappin', thriftin', and even a little resellin'. Many of the pieces in my wardrobe cost me just $1! We've heard a lot about people "living above their means" in recent years; I'm championing the concept of living large *below* your means - whatever that means for you. :)