https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:04:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements/page/2#post-2000363 Sat, 09 Feb 2019 00:50:50 +0000 L'Abeille 2000363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a ton of black accessories -- boots, shoes, bags, belts -- along with black being the backbone of my wardrobe. My other core neutral, that only comes out in spring and summer, is navy, and I've amassed a healthy complement of accessories there as well.</p> <p>The ones I consider Angie-style complements are the smaller/rarer colours. I have cordovan (loafers and belt); cognac (2 sandals, belt, basket purse); red (several shoes, recent HEWI mini backpack and belt); metallic (pewter shoes, black-and-gold shoes, mixed braided belt); leopard ballet flats and cardi; mint loafers. I will happily use one or two of these as the only accent to a black or black-and-white outfit.</p> <p>I have slightly larger collections incorporating other clothing items that I think of more as capsules. The original predates YLF; it is all the gold and glitter items I kept handy for the years I sang in a Christmas extravaganza, and now enjoy for festive wear. It includes embellished vests, a duster coat, and those gold paisley pants (oh my, I just realized how very Gentlewoman that is). Then there is the turquoise capsule that comes out for Fake Spring (my late winter) and True Spring. </p> <p>I'm not sure if red (sweaters and shirts) counts as a capsule because it is so extensive, almost my third neutral. And I don't think Breton stripe tops or pinstripe shirts fit here, because they were Essentials when I did my list last year, and nothing has changed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements/page/2#post-2000342 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 23:13:19 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2000342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>The color families makes a lot more sense to me, intuitively, than precise shades. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Suz, have you looked at my finds? They're a berry bonanza.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements/page/2#post-2000315 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 22:15:41 +0000 LaPed 2000315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, enviable shoe collection, Jenni!! The way you use colour, I can see why you're able to justify having a large and diverse assortment of footwear. It really works for your style.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements/page/2#post-2000285 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 20:56:47 +0000 Jenni NZ 2000285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This has been very interesting. I AM a matchy-matchy person but sometimes I cannot get the exact match so it is more tonal or "gradient". Since I am lazy about my bags I don't swap out that much, so mostly the same tan bag for now, but can match bag and shoes in the case of red and cobalt.<br /> Otherwise, a colour in the print of the top or dress is picked out by the shoes and the earrings. I am sorry I don't have my wardrobe in Finds ( to do so will be lots of work making custom Finds).<br /> I do work hard to get the colour shades the same if I can, which is different to you La Ped.<br /> Sorry might have gone a bit overboard selecting photos below! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements/page/2#post-2000242 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 19:18:07 +0000 LaPed 2000242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b></b>FashIntern -- I think I gravitate toward colour families rather than individual colours because I’m not a matchy-matchy person at heart. I’m more likely to wear a lilac piece and a blush piece together, rather than two lilac pieces.<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements/page/2#post-2000240 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 19:15:46 +0000 LaPed 2000240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, finally have a chance to follow up with this lengthy thread!</p> <p>Aquamarine -- Yeah, the red breton is several years old. Such a perfect true/cool red, I’m glad I snapped it up!</p> <p>TG -- You know, I’ve never been systematic or intentional about making sure I have certain types of items in certain colours. I really only wear neutral bottoms, so I’d be highly unlikely to add pants or skirts to any of these capsules except the Earth Tones family. I’m not a big bag person at this point, so I don’t collect those in lots of colours, but I can see the appeal of bags-as-accents for sure (hence the little lilac canvas circle bag). With big-ticket items like outerwear, I’m mostly focused on longevity and function, so colour takes a back seat to quality/fit/features. I always like the idea of J Crew’s colourful wool coats (the Lady Day and the Stadium, etc), but have yet to find one in the right colour for me.</p> <p>Nemosmom -- Between my personality and lifestyle, it is so easy for me to end up in all dark colours. Realizing that I could add lightness through tonal variation was a real breakthrough moment for me.</p> <p>Gretchen -- My guess is that it’s very user-dependent. There are certain categories (like pants) where I’ll always reach for my neutrals. Even almost-neutrals, like burgundy and plum, feel wrong for pants. I can enjoy colourful pants on others, and not worry about covering that base in my own colour capsules. For me, the core is pretty much just tops, accessories and footwear.</p> <p>Taylor -- I think you have your palette nailed!</p> <p>Katerina -- You are SO skillful with colour combinations and creating a balance between colour and neutral in an outfit. &nbsp;</p> <p>Kathie and Bonnie -- Awesome red complements!</p> <p>Angie -- You do this so masterfully, it’s really an inspiration. </p> <p>Vix -- Those berry-red shades are smashing on you!!</p> <p>Smittie -- I totally get the appeal of tonal combos. I have a few of these myself. Blush/red/burgundy and mint/sage/olive come to mind. Like you, I find that as long as I’m consistent with my palette I can create lots of nice tonal outfits without much hassle, and it’s mostly a matter of sticking to the shades I really like and avoiding the ones that feel “meh” to me.</p> <p>Lisap -- Yes, your capsule-dressing posts have been a source of inspiration for me. I remember your black/white/pale blue outfits from (I think) last spring/summer.</p> <p>Sal -- I think you’re a naturally eclectic dresser! Having a wide variety of patterned pieces allows you to combine lots of different colours and neutrals. </p> <p>Joy -- My capsules are somewhat seasonal too. I embrace red in colder weather, pastels when the days are longer, and earth tones as the days are getting shorter. There’s a lot of psychology and emotion involved. </p> <p>SarahD8 -- Envisioning complements as colour families has been really helpful to me because I don’t necessarily want to dress head-to-toe in one matching colour, and I often prefer colours that “echo” each other rather than direct matches. Like you, I have certain colour preferences for tops and others for bottoms. I don’t do belts either and I’m a pragmatist regarding bags. My jewelry is almost all silver. So adding colour is a very intentional process. I have to go out of my way to make it happen. I really had to give myself permission to add fun colours, and in order to do that I had to come up with a system, lol. I may lean a little bit towards “organized” on the “organized emotional” shopping spectrum. </p> <p>Suntiger -- I think that makes sense. Sometimes there are colours we love, but only in small doses. I actually don’t love wearing swaths of mint, blush, lilac, but am very happy having smaller pieces in those colours.</p> <p>SF -- I think you have a truly mix-and-match wardrobe! I like the idea of a very small, intentional black complement. </p> <p>Kate -- Ah, the pickle colour! DS has a couple of tops in that shade (acid olive?) that he really enjoys. He’s the one in our house who bats for Team Sour Brights. ;)</p> <p>Shevia -- That makes sense to me. I’ve managed to avoid metal complements by having a total aversion to yellow gold and a feeling that rose gold is a bit too trendy. Silver and pewter all the way for me.</p> <p>Gigi -- Sounds like your capsules really give you a lot of variety and bang for the buck. Good luck finding comfy shoes!</p> <p>Greyscale -- Love the idea of neon green! My son (5) and my niece (8) would definitely approve. Black plus neon seems to be a big thing with the youth right now. And I'm pretty sure you were part of my inspiration for adding lilac and blush; I don't think Ithey would have occurred to me as accents for black without seeing your WIWs.</p> <p>Karen13 -- Thinking back to your WIWs, I’m betting you have an emerald/jade and a sky/aqua capsule in the making…</p> <p>Suz -- So interesting looking at your collections. Your colourful items must be workhorses because I definitely associate you with certain red and berry pieces. I love the idea of amping up the lilac element, but maybe it doesn’t have quite the same punch as the reds when paired with blue/white/silver/grey? It gives you a low contrast accent rather than a high contrast one.</p> <p><b></p> <p><b></b></p> <p></b></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements/page/2#post-2000205 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 17:59:52 +0000 Suz 2000205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, this was brilliant. I went through my Finds and made a bunch of collections -- not just accessory complements but also including clothing items in my key colours. And lo and behold, I discovered that I really don't have enough colour! My red capsule is pretty good but not a real complement since I don't have a red bag or belt (i.e. no accessory other than scarf and shoes -- so adding one might make it work better.)&nbsp;</p> <p>I would like to add more lilac/ purple/ plum to my closet, whether via clothing or accessory complements doesn't really matter.&nbsp;</p> <p>I would like to add more berries and deep pinks to my wardrobe -- I hardly have any and it is one of my most flattering tones.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sheesh! All I have is blue, grey, white, silver!!&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?member=susanolding">https://youlookfab.com/finds/c.....usanolding</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements/page/2#post-2000203 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 17:38:48 +0000 Suz 2000203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh. I am loving the images along with the comments. It helps me to visualize.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements/page/2#post-2000180 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 16:50:07 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2000180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting that each of your compliments includes several different colors. Reminds me a bit of Anchie's capsules. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements#post-2000058 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 12:07:03 +0000 LaPed 2000058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Having so much fun getting a glimpse of all these complements! I'm especially loving the sour brights and the wide range of reds. It's striking how much fun and personality a little bit of colour can inject. I'll be back before the day is over to reply in more depth. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements#post-1999801 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 17:08:14 +0000 Anonymous 1999801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Greyscale I think you need Angies new citron wardrobe pet </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements#post-1999798 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 17:06:17 +0000 karen13 1999798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super interesting posts and process. I am gong to ponder this because accessories are not a big part of my style, yet I love what they can do for an outfit. Thanks all for sharing your thoughtful analysis and visual, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements#post-1999657 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 07:01:05 +0000 Greyscale 1999657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To go along with the black, I have a small pink/lilac complement (two tees and an oxford shirt). I've been trying to collect a second complement with a few things in a color that's somewhere between&nbsp;neon citron and pastel lime,&nbsp;but it's hard to find the right color that's a good tone&nbsp;for my skin. A few inspirations in Finds.</p> <p>I've stuck mostly to tees for these because they're cheap and&nbsp;easy, but footwear or bags could work well. And for the neon citron, I can be bolder with colors not near my face.</p> <p>I also have a sizable collection of white shirts and tees by now. Oh, and I have a&nbsp;shiny silver complement&nbsp;for parties.<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements#post-1999641 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 04:43:56 +0000 Gigi 1999641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like our wardrobes are quite similar. I too have a lot of dark neutrals, and when I add colors outside of that, they are usually earth tones, which seem to blend in pretty seamlessly with the neutrals. I am trying to develop some color complements, though:</p> <p>1. Ballet pink. I have some pink flats and a scarf that I love. I would like to add a purse, but finding the exact shade in a style I like has proven to be difficult.</p> <p>2. Mustard. I have a midi skirt and some sandals in mustard. Would love a purse as well.</p> <p>3. Leopard print. I have lots of leopard: three scarves, one pair of sandals, two belts, and a tote. I would like to add a pair of leopard flats.</p> <p>4. Red. I have a red short-sleeve tee, a red sweater, red booties (uncomfortable, ugh), and a red beret. Would love a red purse and comfortable red shoes.</p> <p>I see from writing this up that my complements generally consist of an accessory (belt or scarf), a pair of shoes, a piece of clothing, and a purse. This gives me variety within each complement. I do like to wear two items of the same complement at one time, because I feel that it draws the outfit together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements#post-1999633 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 03:52:24 +0000 Jaime 1999633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think my complements are mostly metal based. So I have gold based hoops that I wear with bags and shoes with gold hardware and silver for silver. I don't feel completely put together mixing metals, unless it is very intentional with a mixed metal piece (which is not to say I don't ever do it, but not usually). I also choose colored hoops to tie in an odd color. Interesting responses and I am going to think about this more later. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements#post-1999629 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 03:26:44 +0000 Style Fan 1999629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>La Ped, I found this very interesting to read.&nbsp; I have a very limited colour palette.&nbsp; Most of my wardrobe is earth tones (lots of olive green, rust/cognac/cinnamon, chocolate brown), ivory, orange, denim and black.&nbsp; I do have a few accessory complements.<br />1/ Rust accessory complement.&nbsp; This includes amber jewellery, bronze and copper birks, rust scarves and a cognac belt.<br />2/ Chocolate brown accessory complement.&nbsp; This includes brown boots, brown belt, brown bag and brown hats.<br />3/ Black accessory complement.&nbsp; This includes black shoes, black belt and black bags. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements#post-1999622 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:25:17 +0000 Kate 1999622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My system, if I have one, is very similar to La Ped's. I have a base of neutrals that I wear—black, white, mid-tone to charcoal grays, navy, and olive, plus smaller amounts of plum and burgundy.</p> <p>I have a tiny reddish complement that I wear with my neutrals for a pop of color. I particularly like it with my plum and olive items.</p> <p>Recently, I've also built out a small sour yellow complement. The best way I can describe the color is that it is pretty much the interior color of a Mount Olive dill pickle. I admit this is not a flattering color on me when I wear it up by my face,—new velvet tee, I'm talking about you— but I find this color irresistible. Most of the items are accessories, but not all. I love this pickle color with all my olives and have absolutely no problem dressing in the full pickle!</p> <p>I now also have a fairly sizeable brown capsule that I have been building over the past couple of years. At first it was just a complement, since brown items were not so easy to find. I really added a lot to it this past year as brown items were more readily available than ever. I was even able to score a brown wool midi coat, brown wide legged pants, and a couple of sweaters. Full-on brown requires more color as a complement, while I love wearing my brown boots and new patent leather brown bag with&nbsp; white, olive, navy and gray.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements#post-1999594 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 01:08:02 +0000 Anonymous 1999594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Posted on the other thread about the complements, but I realized my accessory complements are mostly not the same as my main colors! I built a mustard complement with jewelry, scarves, and mules-but have no mustard clothing yet for example. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements#post-1999588 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:55:11 +0000 SarahD8 1999588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a very interesting and instructive thread. Thanks for sharing your process, <b>La Ped</b>. I really like your way of conceptualizing complements as not just individual colors but also color groupings (pastels, earth tones, etc.). I think that could be a way to get more use out of items while one is still building out complements focused on individual colors. You've got me thinking in Venn diagrams of complements.</p> <p><b>torontogirl</b>, I really like the way you laid out what items you have and what you could add in different colors. I'd like to do a similar exercise for myself.</p> <p>One thing I find is that there is no "universal formula" for complements for me. It strongly depends on the specific color. There are some colors that I mainly want to wear on the top half, others I'd wear either top or bottom, and some that I'd only want to use as small accessories/jewelry or as a minor color in a print.</p> <p>Unlike some others, I conceptualize color complements as including both clothing and accessories. That's probably because I'm not much of a bag person and I don't wear belts at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements#post-1999545 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 22:42:23 +0000 Helena 1999545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>La Ped, you've had me inspired all day I went through my wardrobe and identified the following opportunities to build some good complements: <ul> <li>True Red - have a crew sweater, a striped sweater, a striped tee, a printed scarf - could add a red sneaker</li> <li>Plum/Deep Cool Burgundy - have a v-neck sweater, a purse, a favorite nail polish - could add a print scarf and/or a shoe/bootie</li> <li>Blush - have a fluid blouse, tee, printed scarf (2), moto - could add a casual sweater, shoe, purse</li> <li>Cognac - have a belt and tote - could add a sandal (I like this in summer to 'lighten up')</li> <li>Cool Medium Brown - have a printed scarf and taupe bootie (coordinates rather than matches) - could add a sweater and a tall boot</li> <li>Merlot/Lighter Burgundy - have a velvet pant and a fave nail polish - could add a top, purse, printed scarf</li> <li>Dusty Lavendar (wild card!) - have printed shorts and Chucks - could add a scarf</li> </ul> This is a brainstorming list and finds are just for ideas - I'm not planning to get all this stuff haha! But at least now if I spot something I know if/where it will fit Thanks for starting this thread; this was so fun and I've learned so much from you and the whole group today :)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements#post-1999506 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 19:56:43 +0000 Anonymous 1999506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like color and neutral capsules as a way to make it easy to get dressed and to bring in new-to-me colors.</p> <p>I vary my neutrals by season, but not strictly.&nbsp; I try for a column of a light neutral and a column of a dark one for hot, cold and transitional weather.&nbsp; Real colors are something I wear with neutrals, including accessories.&nbsp; The colors and neutrals do not need to be matchy if they look ok together.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements#post-1999497 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 19:30:32 +0000 Sal 1999497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t exactly do it - except with neutrals. I like the way you do it La Ped - small doses can add such a fresh touch to dark neutrals in winter - and let’s face it / dark neutrals are a great practical choice on many days!!</p> <p>I have<br /> - cognac bag and two matching shoes and one belt<br /> - navy boots, bag, two tees, one sweater<br /> - three pairs off white shoes, one belt<br /> -camel/ caramel/gold coatsx2, jacket, sweater, cardigan, bag, shoesx2<br /> - soft grey - two jackets</p> <p>Aside from that lots of black, bit of denim, few brights (red, coral, pink, jades) and quite a bit of pattern. And a few random colours such as an olive jacket and a blush tee. </p> <p>It kind of works but I am not sure why. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements#post-1999492 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 19:18:27 +0000 Anonymous 1999492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been using colour capsules and complements forever. The actual colours change over the years, but I've had great little packages of pale blue (a current fav) , orange, yellow, turquoise, silver, gold , white , etc etc. &nbsp;I am sort of interested in trying a red capsule as I already have a good red bag, a beautiful red/pink/cream scarf and a red blazer. &nbsp;Could be talked into red loafers if the right pair appeared. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements#post-1999490 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 19:15:38 +0000 Anonymous 1999490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are talking my language.<br />I love the 'colour complement' method of wardrobe building. I have realized that wearing the right combination of colours together is what makes me happiest.</p> <p>What I've noticed is that I prefer <b>gradients </b>of the same colour together. I find the use of gradients give off a deliberate look that I find soothing. I also find&nbsp;that thinking in terms of gradients makes shopping a whole lot easier - I can say to myself "I am shopping for this gradient today" and pick up a matched top and bottom. (I am coming to understand that I'm an outfit person, rather than a mix-n-match person.)</p> <p>So here are my main clothing gradients:</p> <ul> <li>Berry gradients.&nbsp;</li> <li>Green gradients.</li> <li>Blue gradients.</li> <li>Grey gradients.</li> <li>Purple gradients (nothing in this category yet-might fit under 'berry')</li> </ul> <p>I like to keep top/bottom in the same gradient.</p> <p>I'm going to try to keep the accessories or anything with a small visual footprint in a neutral. So bags/shoes/belts in:</p> </p> <ul> <li>black</li> <li>navy</li> <li>tan</li> <li>white&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p></p> <p>This all sounds very <b>analytical</b>, but the reality is that I just sort of fell into it as I was building up my skirt capsule.</p> <p>You'll notice there's not much room for pattern in my gradient-based wardrobe. That's true. I haven't really thought that through. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements#post-1999473 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 18:19:52 +0000 Vix 1999473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi La Pedestrienne --</p> <p>So glad you shared the visual results of your strategy -- suits you so well!</p> <p>I have a neutrals-heavy wardrobe and prefer tonal or low-contrast-with-each-other colors. I overlap with your buying strat to some degree but end up down a different road.</p> </p> <ul> <li>I'm a print-lover and have a lot that incorporate my base neutrals&nbsp; and core colors. Prints are also a key way I keep from getting bored with my most flattering shades -- love finding a new combo.&nbsp;</li> </ul> Sometimes I like to pick out the "extra" shades in&nbsp; prints and buy solid pieces in those. Last year my shades of blush and deeper greens were around and they fit in easily with what I had, and I found an off-neutral blue-grey summery bag, so....</p> <ul> <li>Alternatively, I go through phases where I get a bug up my butt about wanting to add or expand a color range. This year it was red-violets (wine, berries, plums) and let's just say retailers and I have very different understandings of those terms but I found some winners and overdyed items to get there my own $%#&nbsp; self!</li> </ul> <p>I've learned via time that for me, shoes = dark neutrals or near-neutrals (wine) in cold weather and cool metallics or skin tones in warm weather so I generally don't add color there.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Grabbed existing collages to semi-illustrate!<br />&nbsp;</b><br />#1: Low-Key Neutrals with Prints, Barely Boho results<br />#2: Berries Plums Red Violets with best Pantone colors (matched to RL fan not online chart) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements#post-1999471 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 17:52:55 +0000 Angie 1999471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>NICELY DONE, <b>La Ped. </b>You are another who has put in the time and thought, and reaped the reward. Well done :)</p> <p><b>Taylor,</b> I think you intuitively pull together complements and capsules.</p> <p>I can't help but think in capsules and complements because I am VERY drawn to colours and remixing them in all sorts of ways in outfits. I'm constantly matching things up in my head - like trying to solve a puzzle so that the pieces fit - so I guess that's how my brain works. As a result I have many, many neutral and non-neutral complements.</p> <p>I build complements because they are a effective styling tool.&nbsp;Here are some easy to follow posts on the subject.,&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2017/04/27/a-non-neutral-shoe-bag-scarf-complement/">https://youlookfab.com/2017/04.....omplement/</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2012/09/06/the-scarf-bag-bootie-complement-for-fall/">https://youlookfab.com/2012/09.....-for-fall/</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2017/06/06/creating-outfits-with-spring-summer-scarves/">https://youlookfab.com/2017/06.....r-scarves/</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements#post-1999470 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 17:47:29 +0000 Bonnie 1999470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need to work on building complements for my mostly black, gray, blue, and white wardrobe. So far, I have worked a bit on red. Here is what I have come up with so far. The reds are not interchangeable, I'm finding that matching colors when buying online is almost impossible. I'm still trying to decide if I want to add shoes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements#post-1999466 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 17:35:48 +0000 Kathie 1999466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great post! Last year, I decided to focus on building a red capsule- most finds below, except for a couple belts (and yes, even readers, because why not.) If I find the right items, I'll be adding a red bag and red fashion sneakers to this capsule. And then, by complete happenstance, I started a yellow capsule with shoes and a bag. Shades of yellow don't love me as much as I love them, so I probably won't be adding scarves to this collection, but I might consider a belt. I wear the reds year round, but the yellow seems to be spring/summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements#post-1999465 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 17:35:27 +0000 taylor 1999465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great examples !<br /> I’m really loving how black and white with the accent of red works .<br /> I don’t wear pastels but they work beautifully here for you !<br /> Great skirt in #5 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accent-colours-and-complements#post-1999464 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 17:33:23 +0000 Helena 1999464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great! #1 you are channeling Audrey Hepburn </p>