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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: 10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 21:56:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Ginger on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd/page/2#post-1572118 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 17:06:23 +0000 Ginger 1572118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The description of an Ent, from one of the books: "[A] large Man-like, almost <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_%28Middle-earth%29" rel="nofollow">Troll</a>-like, figure, at least fourteen foot high, very sturdy, with a tall head, and hardly any neck. Whether it was clad in stuff like green and grey bark, or whether that was its hide, was difficult to say. At any rate the arms, at a short distance from the trunk, were not wrinkled, but covered with a brown smooth skin. The large feet had seven toes each. The lower part of the long face was covered with a sweeping grey beard, bushy, almost twiggy at the roots, thin and mossy at the ends. But at the moment the hobbits noted little but the eyes. These deep eyes were now surveying them, slow and solemn, but very penetrating." They are very tree-like in both nature and appearance, though the movies exaggerated the appearance. To me, unfrumped's Ent-palette means lots of blended greens and grays and browns, with lots of texture and a very organic living feel. It's very far from something I can achieve, but it sounds lovely! abc on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd/page/2#post-1572114 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 16:55:35 +0000 abc 1572114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ditto Lisa, ENT or Ent or ent -- I am still lost!  Not a lord of the rings watcher, either, guess that explains it.  Lisa and I can sit together in la la land on this one, I guess!  Passing the cake and coffee... Anonymous on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd/page/2#post-1572107 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 16:50:52 +0000 Anonymous 1572107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have NO idea what the two or three of you are going on about with Lord of the Rings references etc - I am the LEAST geeky movie person there is   But I'm happy to provide the place for it - lol. Ginger on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd/page/2#post-1572073 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 15:59:21 +0000 Ginger 1572073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I can imagine it would be very difficult. The colors are actually fairly close to each other, so the undertones need to be similar. Like the discussion on warm vs. cool grays. It's easier to get away with it when colors are more opposite. And browns are difficult to find consistently over the years, especially in business wear. Sounds like a shadow palette is a great idea. unfrumped on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd/page/2#post-1572049 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 15:29:10 +0000 unfrumped 1572049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ent, not ENT--as," race of tree-like beings" in Lord of the Rings (LOR). Ginger, Ent-palette is kind of my shadow-palette because I love it when the mix is just right, but it's much harder to do than gray/burgundy/black. It's harder to find items that mix and match  and is also easy to skew blah. I can wear some warmer colors and actually do well in many cool browns-that might be a better dark neutral for me than gray, really- -- but again, found it harder to keep capsules going over time, would create some orphans or the opposite, an entire parallel wardrobe, which was not useful. But I like it so much that I haven't banished it, I just have to be careful  be   happy with maybe an outfit or 2 here and there. It might be easier to do with more casual wear. Suz commented on the dearth of color options in "better" items and certainly that's true for business-wear. lyn67 on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd/page/2#post-1572043 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 15:22:54 +0000 lyn67 1572043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think is bold, fresh and stylish, Lisa! I don't think it is  too much going on if it is so well put together, with attention to details! Love black, brown (and grey) together and love the leg lengthening shoe and hosiery choice-that calms all down!BTW, I love your new dress! tulle on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd/page/2#post-1572038 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 15:16:43 +0000 tulle 1572038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Perfect plaid mix, and that is NOT easy to do!  The whole outfit, pendant, tights, boots & all, looks straight off the runway. Ginger on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd/page/2#post-1572037 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 15:16:13 +0000 Ginger 1572037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Haha, not trying to be a secret! It's a nerdy thing... I don't want to spoil unfrumped's explanation/interpretation. I'm still new on the forum, so I'd assumed she'd already discussed it in the past. rachylou on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd/page/2#post-1572022 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 14:54:35 +0000 rachylou 1572022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The two inverse window panes... Awesome. The dress... Wow, I could wear that every day! abc on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd/page/2#post-1572019 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 14:52:29 +0000 abc 1572019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Never heard of ENT either, Lisa.  Other than Ear Nose Throat doctors, but I'm sure that's not it! BTW thanks for popping back over onto my thread yesterday.   Hopefully someone reveals the ENT secret soon. Anonymous on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd/page/2#post-1572013 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 14:46:10 +0000 Anonymous 1572013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ WHAT IS ENT??  lol - the third time this has been mentioned here.... Ginger on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd/page/2#post-1572003 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 14:30:36 +0000 Ginger 1572003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is an amazing combination. Love the plaid mixing! I'm so glad you went with it! And gray and brown is something I actually haven't seen much - it's great! unfrumped, I had NO idea you aspire to an Ent palette. That is AWESOME. Sarah, one of my brothers has The Knack. This is the first time I've seen the video, but we've played the audio so many times over the years! approprio on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd/page/2#post-1571961 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:10:39 +0000 approprio 1571961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The mixed plaid with the brown is genius. I can see why that coat is a favourite. You look sensational. We should all bow down before you.  Deborah on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd/page/2#post-1571882 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 08:03:22 +0000 Deborah 1571882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ How happy you look says it all!  I love this.  Coat and dress make a fabulous combo!  And the brown works.  I think your most happy outfits are when you follow your instincts. Bijou on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd/page/2#post-1571853 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 04:25:37 +0000 Bijou 1571853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Beautiful outfit and just proves to follow your instincts.  I love it when I get a great dress in an unexpected place.  Your styling is impeccable (as always)! Meow on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd#post-1571848 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 03:49:51 +0000 Meow 1571848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for the explanation. It does help it if clothing is near a grocery store - although I probably would starve!   Still - you had an instinct that led you to try it out.  That's what I am trying to "learn"....as if that's possible ...but I'm hoping through osmosis.  Great outfit...love your posts! Maneera on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd#post-1571837 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 02:48:38 +0000 Maneera 1571837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is awesome! Love the plaid mixing....I think the matching tights and boots are just perfect here. Fabulous! Anonymous on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd#post-1571823 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 01:54:17 +0000 Anonymous 1571823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh dear - Sarah, that's funny  Mechanical aptitude? No. Social ineptitude?  Occasionally  The Knack?  Ok!    Well, to be honest, I saw a picture of it in a magazine ad - you know, one of those 5 pieces you must have for fall things.  Superstore (where Joe Fresh is sold here) is where I do a fair bit of grocery shopping so - next time I was there, I found it, picked it up, but thought it looked gross, and walked away.  Kept thinking about it,because I like the little faux leather band at the waist and the colour of the plaid.  Looked at it a week later - and interestingly, it didn't look like they had  sold a single one  - held it up and decided to take it home anyways and see what it looked like. The minute I slid it on I knew it was right.  Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't  This grocery store is about a minute and half from my house, so I'm there all the time anyways. I always look but rarely , if ever, buy any of the clothes.  The quality of the construction on this dress is really good though, and the fabric is nice and substantial.  Good square shoulders, big long zipper in back, cute faux leather insert, and well fitting sleeves.  These things make a difference to me. Sorry, now I'm all wound up  I get excited talking about these things .  Meow on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd#post-1571814 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 01:35:28 +0000 Meow 1571814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lisa, Clearly you have the "Knack".  My son has the knack...if you don't know what that means here's an explanation.  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmYDgncMhXw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmYDgncMhXw</a> You have the "fashion knack"  - sorry couldn't find a video on that - LOL. So let me pick your talented brain....why did you shop a Joe Fresh in the first place and try on what you said is an ugly dress on the hanger that is wrinkled?  What goes through your mind?  Did you have that coat and boots in mind?  Were you looking for a dress?  Did you have an event you were shopping for?  I don't have the Knack so I don't get it. Please enlighten!   catgirl on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd#post-1571808 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 01:24:07 +0000 catgirl 1571808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes! My plaid Kuts (well, the second pair) have those colors and navy as well - a great mashup! Also I think this is very modern and the kind of mix that looks deliberately unstudied and cool. Anonymous on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd#post-1571787 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:39:31 +0000 Anonymous 1571787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ plus, what is Ent - ?? Anonymous on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd#post-1571784 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:32:38 +0000 Anonymous 1571784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look gorgeous, Lisa! Fantastic pieces, each looks fab on you in its own right and so well teamed together as an outfit. I'm loving the current look of the brown tights and boots. Fresh and inspiring! Anonymous on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd#post-1571782 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:32:02 +0000 Anonymous 1571782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks all for the kind comments - and I'm glad that brown and grey and black is a good thing. I really liked it too. THE most comfortable dress to wear. It has a very slight bit of stretch  - if I didn't know better I'd have thought it was an expensive stretch wool. It looks like crap on the hanger so be warned, and takes a good go with a steam iron when you get it home.   I'm wearing a 6.  It's a very straight-up-and-down cut - so Vivian , you'll be a 2, I would guess.   Re: the find - it isn't even on the Canadian website. At least I sure couldn't find it there. They have the worst website though... Dee on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd#post-1571777 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:21:26 +0000 Dee 1571777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ooh, I love this. The two plaids complement each other well and the whole look just pops! Sal on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd#post-1571775 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:20:40 +0000 Sal 1571775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You nailed it!! Love the look, really suits you.  Sorry posting and running Firecracker (Sharan) on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd#post-1571772 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:04:20 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1571772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I also love the brown tights and boots with the charcoal plaid. Don't know why, but it looks splendid to me, and better than black would. This whole outfit is fantastic; I really like the mixed plaids and your choice of necklace. Elizabeth P on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd#post-1571771 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:00:14 +0000 Elizabeth P 1571771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hey, where did you get the dress? Was it expensive?  ;-) I think this looks fantastic.  Love the plaid mixing, and the brown legs and boots really work, for some reason. I think I need groceries! Suz on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd#post-1571769 Wed, 14 Oct 2015 23:57:31 +0000 Suz 1571769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, what a fantastic outfit!! I absolutely love it. I think the brown works brilliantly. It ties in with the coat, yes, but it also has a similar value to the charcoal dress. Love love love the coat!!  viva on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd#post-1571762 Wed, 14 Oct 2015 23:46:47 +0000 viva 1571762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Here is the Find. Sizing info please, plaid goddess? viva on "10.14 - plaids, and , is this odd?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/1014---plaids-and-is-this-odd#post-1571760 Wed, 14 Oct 2015 23:44:53 +0000 viva 1571760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh please, so so gorgeous!!! And I cannot believe that dress. Checking out the JF website immediately.