Purple and Lime Experiment

Encore

Ok, now this is really different for me - but what the heck, let me know what you think.

I was putting my work outfit together (it will be raining tomorrow and want to wear cardigan). The blouse caught my eye and one thing led to another.

I am NOT sure I will wear this - the lime is BRIGHT and the purple is DEEP.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com.....dee3_b.jpg

Purple cardigan with black buttons, lime linen shirt, black cami, black pants, black pat belt, black fabric shoes. The necklace is silver, pearls and purple/blue faux gems, silver earrings.

17 years ago

Dressing

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Ele

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Hi Encore, I think this looks great on you. Could just be my monitor, but the lime doesn't look that bright, more like a beautiful muted chartreuse- and very flattering on you! It's a great combo with the purple (and that's saying something for me, as I usually can't stand purple), so I'd say wear it bravely!

17 years ago

JewelryGirl

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Encore - I agree. The lime looks softer to me as well. It's a color I wear actually. The purple almost seems like a dark neutral for some reason (at least on my screen) so it seems like it works. I'm no expert on color though! I like it together on you!

17 years ago

hanna

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go for it! it looks fun and funky... though i'm not sure if my monitor is skewing it at all for me, the purple looks more like a deep blue and the lime looks a lot softer than you describe. hmmm. but still, it's a fresh combo - give it a shot!

17 years ago

Tanya

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Looks great! Go for it.

17 years ago

Vani

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Lovely combination, go for it

17 years ago

merry77

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I like it, too.

17 years ago

Asha

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Do it! You look great in bright color.

17 years ago

Alecia

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I think you should definitely go for it. It looks great.

17 years ago

ChristineB

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Definitely a flattering color on you. Go for it!

17 years ago

Anonymous

I like it but it seems like there's too much black. Maybe a metallic, cream or grey bag or shoes? Grey pants? white cami?
You have inspired me to try my purple cardi with my lime shirt!

17 years ago

Anonymous

On my screen the colors don't look all that bright. Maybe you should ask someone in person if it is a good combo.
I love the shape of the pieces all together on you.

17 years ago

Encore

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Thanks all - I think chartreuse is closer color (you are right Ele) and maybe the colors are not that bright or deep. Could be I am just not used to wearing this combo which is so different for me as I gravitate more toward the brown/black/red/greys.

I am working up the courage to wear it this outfit though...venturing out a little at a time.....

17 years ago

taylor

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You look fab...don't hesitate to wear this out, you will get compliments!!

17 years ago

Violet

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I agree with everyone else. You look great!

17 years ago

Encore

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Appreciate your comments!

Joy gave me some ideas so I put together another possibility - appreciate your feedback on this one too

http://farm4.static.flickr.com.....9e08_b.jpg

black pants,sweater, silver belt, chartreuse shirt, white tee, cream bag, animal print shoes. Is the belt too thin? I could try animal print belt but is that too matchy matchy with the shoes?

17 years ago

Anonymous

I like it! The belt looks especially good with the pearls...about the same color.
The cream bag and white tee help lighten things up.

Did you try this same outfit except with the purple cardi instead of the black one to keep the chartreuse/purple pairing but with some lighter neutrals in the mix? Or I can see outfit #1 with the cream bag and animal print shoes. I hate to have you give up the green/purple combo.

17 years ago