https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:57:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac/page/2#post-2242090 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 12:22:01 +0000 Janet 2242090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this color pairing looks marvelous! I avoid lilac because even though I like it as a color, somehow it doesn’t seem to do me any favors. At least it didn’t last time I bothered trying. Maybe too pale on my coloring? I find most pastels problematic. But I like how you’ve paired it with deeper, more dramatic colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac/page/2#post-2242088 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 12:03:24 +0000 Helena 2242088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous ... I agree with Nuance, an unexpected and elegant combo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac/page/2#post-2242075 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 10:44:31 +0000 Brooklyn 2242075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awe, thanks Fash!</p> <p>And thank you for that compliment Synne :)</p> <p>I agree 100% with Synne. Trinny rocks.</p> <p>And Fash, she has lots of clothes that she has kept for years and years and still wears them. Admittedly some are by Prada, Chloe, blah, blah. But she does love the High Street too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac/page/2#post-2242073 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 10:26:58 +0000 Synne 2242073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the sweet compliment Fash! (And to group me in with Brooklyn, woohoo!).</p> <p>Past, present, future: Trinny is a total icon </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac/page/2#post-2242072 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 10:02:33 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2242072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve never watched Trinny. Thought that show she used to be involved in was the epitome of fashion people sneering at the rest of us, mean-spirited and condescending. But I’ve heard she’s different now. And if you two, who have such cool ideas about dressing and are so friendly and helpful on here, like her, them maybe I should check her out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac/page/2#post-2242070 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 09:57:56 +0000 Brooklyn 2242070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, I get it. It is kind of neon isn’t it? Like a pink highlighter pen. And yes, I love Trinny. I wish I had her wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac/page/2#post-2242059 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 06:30:16 +0000 Synne 2242059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun, Brooklyn! Re: pseudo neon. I took that term from the top of my head. The colour looks semi like a neon, and as I know, you watch Trinny too, right? She treats neons like neutrals, or like colours that transcends any "colour season". Maybe this is why this is so perfect (even though you otherwise don't like lilac?). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac/page/2#post-2242050 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 05:08:46 +0000 Brooklyn 2242050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Down the rabbit hole…I think I just found a radiant orchid version of my top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac/page/2#post-2242046 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 04:54:39 +0000 Brooklyn 2242046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jenni. It does lean very pink but there is definitely a purple (blue) undertone. Pink with a twist. </p> <p>Thanks Madeline. I’m glad it’s given you some ideas. Pulling out the red in the colour, rather than the blue, is a good strategy for me too.</p> <p>Mary Beth, thanks! I’m really feeling the purples at the moment but they are tricky for me. I’d love a purple floral skirt. A floral ring sounds good…</p> <p>Carla, yes to teal! I’ve tried the top with my teal flares and teal beads. And the “famous” teal bag. I should do an outfit lab, if I can get organised.</p> <p>ST, once again I think our preferences are similar. My go to purple colours are plum and aubergine. But for summer it’s nice to lighten up a little. Hence the lilac. I will keep an eye out for radiant orchid. There is always DIY. </p> <p>Synne, “pseudo neon” must be advanced colour theory. I’m off to google that now :)</p> <p>And thanks for the kind words Angie, Suz, kkards, JAileen, Nikki, Lisa, StagFash, UmmLila and The Cat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac#post-2242015 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 02:01:03 +0000 Jenni NZ 2242015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely top and outfit. I am almost with your husband. It looks in-between pink and lilac to me. I like how the bag tones in and you look so cute in your hat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac#post-2241983 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 21:47:10 +0000 madeline 2241983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it! The whole outfit!<br /> Lilac is not one of my best colors-but you gave me an idea on how to style it using burgundy. Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac#post-2241977 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 20:00:28 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2241977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is sooooo good!&nbsp; &nbsp;I love love love love the hat, and it's fun to see it make another appearance!&nbsp; &nbsp;The overall palette, and the bag... perfection!&nbsp; &nbsp;I look forward to seeing what you find, for your oversize lilac ring (I'm imagining a big flower bedecking your hand).</p> <p>I think lilac is so beautiful on you!&nbsp; &nbsp;But I have similar feelings about wearing purple shades.&nbsp; &nbsp;I have one bright purple sweater that I can't bring myself to say <i>au revoir</i> to.&nbsp; &nbsp;I find that purple works okay for me, if I temper it with teal-green, aqua, or turquoise, and creamy white colors, or black.</p> <p>I had to interrupt my own admiring of your photos, to find the Neuw site.&nbsp; &nbsp;They are definitely on my radar now, because cutaway tops that can fit a bra underneath, that aren't low-cut or mockneck, are right up my alley! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac#post-2241967 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:57:45 +0000 kkards 2241967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fab color on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac#post-2241955 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:19:06 +0000 Angie 2241955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks gorgeous! Fresh and pretty! Totally flattering :)</p> <p>The beads effectively pull things together, and great bookending with the sandals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac#post-2241951 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:10:06 +0000 Suz 2241951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look gorgeous in this! I love the hat, too. I'm surprised to hear you say it's not a great colour for you -- I can see it paired with this brick or burgundy and you could try it with teal, as Carla says.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac#post-2241945 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 16:38:58 +0000 Carla 2241945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to lilac for you! &nbsp;What about pairing it up with teal? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac#post-2241944 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 16:25:40 +0000 JAileen 2241944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s a beautiful outfit on you. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac#post-2241943 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 15:53:41 +0000 Anonymous 2241943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>An unexpected color combination and I really love it! The criss cross of the sandals and the bag pattern play well together. I will keep my eye open for a large lilac ring </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac#post-2241936 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 14:52:51 +0000 Synne 2241936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful as usual! Lilac does really work for you, maybe because this shade is a pseudo-neon? My theory!<br /> And how can you look so glam in a bucket hat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac#post-2241935 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 14:36:38 +0000 Anonymous 2241935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really striking - I love it ! I can’t see that lilac is unflattering - in fact it’s really lovely against your darker hair . Great outfit and styling - I love those kind of tank tops too ….even though they are worn strictly under cardigans for me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac#post-2241933 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 13:13:54 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2241933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ohhh, I like this color combo a lot! Great accessories (including the bag) with it too. The hat is adorable on you. I have a big head too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac#post-2241932 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 13:08:02 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2241932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course, you had me at lilac. This color combo makes a simple look quite elegant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac#post-2241931 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 13:05:52 +0000 The Cat 2241931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful colour combo for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac#post-2241925 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 12:32:27 +0000 Anonymous 2241925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful color combo!<br /> I have a few pieces in lilacs dark season friendly sister, radiant orchid, that you may like too. Burgundy and brown are my main pairings, but orange and mustard work too. Teal and dark green push it more into DW territory.<br /> *carries off skirt* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac#post-2241918 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 11:10:09 +0000 Brooklyn 2241918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks RoseandJoan, I think the Jonesy is an “elevated” singlet top. Singlet tops have a reputation here in Australia for being anything but elevated. But that’s when blokes wear them. Women make them look much better :)</p> <p>Zaeobi, thanks. I wasn’t sure how to describe the skirt colour so I went with the retailer description. It’s almost burgundy but there’s no blue in it. I looked it up on YOOX and they describe it as “cocoa”. Much tastier than “brick”. </p> <p>Bijou, thank you. I went with a medium, which is a size 10 (usually a 12). I’m usually an 8 or 10. I tend to prefer a 10 in fitted tops. It’s stretchy but fitted. I suspect you’d be a medium. I love the style and they keep coming out with new colours. Very tempting.</p> <p>And thanks MJ, Kate, slim cat and Rachy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac#post-2241917 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 10:31:42 +0000 RoseandJoan 2241917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I very much like the colour combination and how the beads pull everything together.</p> <p>The Jonesy top looks great, I really like how it is cut around the armholes especially. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac#post-2241914 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 10:18:11 +0000 Zaeobi 2241914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely colour - I get what you mean about not wanting to be *too* limited by what you 'can' wear. Would love to see the ring too </p> <p>That's quite a dark 'brick' colour (usually it's a mid reddish brown - not quite cinnamon). Not a criticism (I like it!), just commenting how differently retailers name their shades (which can make it even *more* frustrating to shop an *already* limited palette!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac#post-2241911 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 09:03:51 +0000 Bijou 2241911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A beautiful colour combination and such a great hat. The lilac top looks sensational on you. I appreciate the recommendation for singlet tops too, a good quality top that washes up well can be hard to find. Did you go one size larger than normal? Generally with something like this I would be either XS or S as I mainly buy clothing that is an Aus size 8. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac#post-2241910 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 08:37:17 +0000 Mirjana 2241910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look awesome as usual, lovely top, great color combo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-lilac#post-2241897 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 05:03:36 +0000 slim cat 2241897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks perfect - another great combo from you!&nbsp;<br />The hat is great - goes so well with the outfit. </p>