Comments on: Wardrobe mix: patterns and solids http://youlookfab.com/2009/04/14/wardrobe-mix-patterns-and-solids/ Look fab, feel fabulous. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:15:14 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: New Sweet Pea style: trapeze tunic | youlookfab http://youlookfab.com/2009/04/14/wardrobe-mix-patterns-and-solids/comment-page-1/#comment-49184 New Sweet Pea style: trapeze tunic | youlookfab Mon, 04 May 2009 19:13:24 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2009/04/14/wardrobe-mix-patterns-and-solids/#comment-49184 [...] folds over curves instead of clinging to them (ideal for camouflaging muffin top). If you can find a pattern that you like, the tops are well worth a try because they’re lightweight and made of durable, non-crease [...] [...] folds over curves instead of clinging to them (ideal for camouflaging muffin top). If you can find a pattern that you like, the tops are well worth a try because they’re lightweight and made of durable, non-crease [...]

]]> By: Sarah http://youlookfab.com/2009/04/14/wardrobe-mix-patterns-and-solids/comment-page-1/#comment-47655 Sarah Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:46:35 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2009/04/14/wardrobe-mix-patterns-and-solids/#comment-47655 I have no idea what the percentages are in my closet. I would guess somewhere between 30/70 and 40/60. Patterns I love are paisley, florals (medium to largish, both abstract and the more realistic romantic ones), stripes, polka dots, and some geometrics. I never wear animal print unless it is black and white. And I do not do large patters, because they seem to visually overwhelm me, between being petite and not overly outgoing. Interestingly enough, I’ve never found patterns difficult to combine. Perhaps they are a little difficult to choose in the stores though, but like Angie, I either love them at first sight or take a pass. Oh, and I also love plaid, especially in skirts and winter scarves. I have no idea what the percentages are in my closet. I would guess somewhere between 30/70 and 40/60. Patterns I love are paisley, florals (medium to largish, both abstract and the more realistic romantic ones), stripes, polka dots, and some geometrics. I never wear animal print unless it is black and white. And I do not do large patters, because they seem to visually overwhelm me, between being petite and not overly outgoing. Interestingly enough, I’ve never found patterns difficult to combine. Perhaps they are a little difficult to choose in the stores though, but like Angie, I either love them at first sight or take a pass. Oh, and I also love plaid, especially in skirts and winter scarves.

]]> By: Skirt junkie http://youlookfab.com/2009/04/14/wardrobe-mix-patterns-and-solids/comment-page-1/#comment-47451 Skirt junkie Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:36:56 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2009/04/14/wardrobe-mix-patterns-and-solids/#comment-47451 The patterns that I do sometimes like and can be attracted to would normally be abstract patterns, or to some extent animal print. The patterns that I do sometimes like and can be attracted to would normally be abstract patterns, or to some extent animal print.

]]> By: Skirt junkie http://youlookfab.com/2009/04/14/wardrobe-mix-patterns-and-solids/comment-page-1/#comment-47442 Skirt junkie Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:46:25 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2009/04/14/wardrobe-mix-patterns-and-solids/#comment-47442 My closet consists of 99 percent solids... I have maybe 2 or 3 things with patterns :). I'm rarely attracted to the patterned things that I see. Generally, I just don't think about it as something I could possibly wear. I don't like it much on other people either... It often strikes me as looking TOO casual. But of course it depends on the specific pattern and on the rest of the outfit. My closet consists of 99 percent solids… I have maybe 2 or 3 things with patterns :) . I’m rarely attracted to the patterned things that I see. Generally, I just don’t think about it as something I could possibly wear. I don’t like it much on other people either… It often strikes me as looking TOO casual. But of course it depends on the specific pattern and on the rest of the outfit.

]]> By: Ellen http://youlookfab.com/2009/04/14/wardrobe-mix-patterns-and-solids/comment-page-1/#comment-47412 Ellen Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:07:47 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2009/04/14/wardrobe-mix-patterns-and-solids/#comment-47412 Angie, Thank you so much for the Sweet Pea brand recommendation for printed tops. I found quite a selection at nordstrom.com in all assortment of prints...many of which were mentioned here: florals, geometric, animal. Also, if you are plus size, they have quite a selection as well. A great find...now I just have to wait for the ones I am eyeing to go on sale. : ) Thanks again. Angie,

Thank you so much for the Sweet Pea brand recommendation for printed tops. I found quite a selection at nordstrom.com in all assortment of prints…many of which were mentioned here: florals, geometric, animal. Also, if you are plus size, they have quite a selection as well. A great find…now I just have to wait for the ones I am eyeing to go on sale. : ) Thanks again.

]]> By: Joelle http://youlookfab.com/2009/04/14/wardrobe-mix-patterns-and-solids/comment-page-1/#comment-47355 Joelle Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:18:02 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2009/04/14/wardrobe-mix-patterns-and-solids/#comment-47355 My wardrobe mix is about 75% solid and 25% patterns. I have a hard time finding patterns that I like in a color mix that I like, but I do love wearing them when I find ones that work. My favorites are stripes, florals with a modern or unusual twist to them, and geometrics. I love patterns in scarves, of course, and I have a lot more patterned bottoms than tops. That includes 2 pairs of pinstripe pants and an assortment of patterned skirts. Patterned skirt + solid top is a common outfit formula for me. Lately, however, my purchases have been all solid colors. Most of the patterns I have been seeing in the stores are just too large or too loud. My wardrobe mix is about 75% solid and 25% patterns. I have a hard time finding patterns that I like in a color mix that I like, but I do love wearing them when I find ones that work. My favorites are stripes, florals with a modern or unusual twist to them, and geometrics. I love patterns in scarves, of course, and I have a lot more patterned bottoms than tops. That includes 2 pairs of pinstripe pants and an assortment of patterned skirts. Patterned skirt + solid top is a common outfit formula for me. Lately, however, my purchases have been all solid colors. Most of the patterns I have been seeing in the stores are just too large or too loud.

]]> By: Imogen http://youlookfab.com/2009/04/14/wardrobe-mix-patterns-and-solids/comment-page-1/#comment-47317 Imogen Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:00:31 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2009/04/14/wardrobe-mix-patterns-and-solids/#comment-47317 Personality is never static - that's why we can evolve over time - which I love - I look at my own style over the past 8 years and it's very different from what it was. Florals will appeal to a different personality type than a graphic pattern for instance. Stripes hold fairly universal appeal. Personality is never static – that’s why we can evolve over time – which I love – I look at my own style over the past 8 years and it’s very different from what it was.

Florals will appeal to a different personality type than a graphic pattern for instance. Stripes hold fairly universal appeal.

]]> By: san http://youlookfab.com/2009/04/14/wardrobe-mix-patterns-and-solids/comment-page-1/#comment-47315 san Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:01:51 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2009/04/14/wardrobe-mix-patterns-and-solids/#comment-47315 I love patterns. I love beautiful florals, they make me smile. I am not that into patterns that are way out there with odd colors and alot of crazy energetic geometrics, like much of Diane Von Furstenburg's creations. If I went to my closet there wouldn't be much in the way of patterns in there only because I don't find them that abundant in the stores. I think I will be on a mission to look for more pattern in clothes this spring. I love patterns. I love beautiful florals, they make me smile. I am not that into patterns that are way out there with odd colors and alot of crazy energetic geometrics, like much of Diane Von Furstenburg’s creations.
If I went to my closet there wouldn’t be much in the way of patterns in there only because I don’t find them that abundant in the stores. I think I will be on a mission to look for more pattern in clothes this spring.

]]> By: Angie http://youlookfab.com/2009/04/14/wardrobe-mix-patterns-and-solids/comment-page-1/#comment-47307 Angie Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:01:58 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2009/04/14/wardrobe-mix-patterns-and-solids/#comment-47307 Ellen, you might like the sweet pea brand. Animal patterns seem to be pretty popular. I like it too, but not for clothing. I prefer it in accessories, shoes and possibly a scarf. I also like snake best, and giraffe or zebra inspirations next. Pattern preferences are so personal! Ellen, you might like the sweet pea brand.

Animal patterns seem to be pretty popular. I like it too, but not for clothing. I prefer it in accessories, shoes and possibly a scarf. I also like snake best, and giraffe or zebra inspirations next. Pattern preferences are so personal!

]]> By: CaramelBlondie http://youlookfab.com/2009/04/14/wardrobe-mix-patterns-and-solids/comment-page-1/#comment-47306 CaramelBlondie Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:05:22 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2009/04/14/wardrobe-mix-patterns-and-solids/#comment-47306 My wardrobe is 50/50; half soilds and the other half prints. I love prints and esp those that add texture and depth to the my look for the day. I tried to think what prints I favor (I am out of town at the moment and can't picture everything in my closet) and I am drawing a blank! I dont like to wear a pattern on top and bottom because I feel like it overwhelms my pear shape. But a nice pattern on top with interesting accesories and a well tailored bottom spell: SUCCESS! I am happy with the mix that I have, which includes polka dots, pasiley, checked, floral, and other abstract prints. My wardrobe is 50/50; half soilds and the other half prints.
I love prints and esp those that add texture and depth to the my look for the day. I tried to think what prints I favor (I am out of town at the moment and can’t picture everything in my closet) and I am drawing a blank! I dont like to wear a pattern on top and bottom because I feel like it overwhelms my pear shape. But a nice pattern on top with interesting accesories and a well tailored bottom spell: SUCCESS!
I am happy with the mix that I have, which includes polka dots, pasiley, checked, floral, and other abstract prints.

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