https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 28 May 2026 05:07:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light/page/2#post-1793563 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 03:22:44 +0000 Anonymous 1793563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So many great thoughts. I had not thought of the light's affect on makeup, but will consider it now. La Belle, I didn't think of it before, but olive can be a problem for me also. I seem most drawn to it in summer abs wear it with brights like cobalt or orange or tomato red.<br /> Columbine, I am still getting used to the sunlight. Although I am used to definite seasons and sunlight, this is different, but hard to explain. The light is more pure and unfiltered by humidity and dust, like the sunshine after a rainstorm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light/page/2#post-1793558 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 02:40:44 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1793558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did a 50-item fall capsule wardrobe a few years ago, and had some olive-colored pieces that I wound up swapping out. &nbsp; They looked great in August, but by the end of September, they looked dusty and sad.</p> <p>It's also why, despite the "white is okay after Labor Day", I'm not usually drawn to white bottoms or shoes in the fall. &nbsp; It looks harsh to me, in the autumn light. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light/page/2#post-1793538 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 00:02:40 +0000 columbine(erin) 1793538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting topic, Joy, thanks! In the PNW where I grew we wore the same clothes year round since it's temperate and wet so often. It might've been a good idea to wear different colors for a mood boost though. When I visit DE, I always feel like I'm wearing the wrong colors and fabrics for that light and humidity and heat. In CO, there really are different seasons, and I'm still getting used to that and the very bright sunlight. I'll have to ponder more on what colors would look best in what season here. I do know I'm craving peachy pink and coral shades for summer though.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1793477 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 19:54:29 +0000 Suz 1793477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree 100% about this, Joy. I seem to crave (and look better in) brighter versions of my best colours during the spring/ summer. Also, white. I have a pale blue cashmere sweater exactly for this time of year, and I also reach for my lilac coat. In winter the pale blue washes me out.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1793309 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 13:06:39 +0000 Bijou 1793309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely agree with you.&nbsp;Where I live the light is very bright and so all colours look more vibrant. Whilst I do wear colour, I am mindful of how I combine it and soften brights. This also applies to make-up which can look "over done" when in bright lighting.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1793296 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 11:59:13 +0000 lyn67 1793296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Completely agree. Spring is the only time of the year when I use to crave some (but not so much!) pastels, and &nbsp;brights are only for summer.Then, it is all about neutrals, deep and smokey colors, a lot of &nbsp;contrast.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1793289 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 10:50:45 +0000 LaPed 1793289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I lived in the Southwest, I found I was able to wear a more varied (and arguably more interesting) palette year-round. Mustard, lavender, aqua, blush... I've largely, though somewhat subconsciously, eliminated these from my New England wardrobe, except for a few high-summer pieces. Hard not to lean heavily on black and navy in the Northeast, while in the Southwest the same colors mostly look too dour and formal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1793281 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 10:13:29 +0000 Style Fan 1793281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great observations Joy.&nbsp; We have been in Florida since the end of January.&nbsp; I am always interested in the architecture and how it fits with the landscape.&nbsp; In Florida the houses are painted the colours you mention and they look lovely.&nbsp; I am not a fan of pastels but&nbsp;it must be the light and also&nbsp;surrounding area that makes it work.<br />Maybe that is why I loved the Southwestern States so much.&nbsp; I found the landscape in Arizona and Utah amazing.&nbsp; The earth and foliage were&nbsp;shades of terracotta and teal.&nbsp; I blended right in.&nbsp; The light was probably just perfect for me too.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1793188 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 00:03:28 +0000 Anonymous 1793188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, chewy spaghetti, unfrumped, Jenni, Laura, lisap, and cjh. It is good to know that I'm not alone. Lisa, I also slur my white and light grey at this time of year more than any other. White jeans are especially worked hard and I need pale grey bottoms that are heavy jeans.<br /> Cjh, I will look for the fabrics that you mention. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1793153 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 21:53:04 +0000 cjh 1793153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This makes so much sense, - that we would want to wear colors that "coordinate" with the daylight. It must be the reason that for many years now, I have always had a soft and warm pink pullover sweater, which I wear almost non-stop in late March and April. I discovered this solution a long time ago when going out to dinner&nbsp;with friends on spring days - it might even be warm during the day, but in the evening it is often downright cold, especially in restaurants. The&nbsp;favorite black, navy, gray or dark teal of winter doesn't feel festive, dressed up or friendly, in some ways.</p> <p>I've had a few different ones, each replacing a former version that lasted a few years. The first one was that soft Cashmink type knit, then a cotton blend crew-neck, now a substantial cotton with cable pattern, similar to the Volcom pictured, except a&nbsp;V-neck. They are perfect for this time of year with either a long- or short-sleeve t-shirt under, or a white, print or denim button blouse.</p> <p>Thanks for the discussion topic, Joy. Very timely and interesting! I love the pink and peach options Inge added.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1793152 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 21:46:24 +0000 Anonymous 1793152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are bang-on with your observations and I have similar responses to changes in light. &nbsp;I love peach too - and now that you mention it, realize that the pieces I do have are all for this time of year. Same goes with white and pale grey. &nbsp;It seems to work best right now, which I didn't click on until I typed it. Hmm. Off to check out my spring clothes against this new info ;)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1793140 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 21:15:03 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1793140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree wholeheartedly. I tend to wear brights and black in the summer, and of course white and off white. If I wear black in the cooler months it's paired with darker colors like maroon or dark green most of the time. In recent years I've been doing a denim, navy or grey-based look in the winter most of the time instead of black.</p> <p>Even though the temps aren't that different, I find the summer light in northern CA much 'brighter' than the summer light in the Midwest where I grew up. It washes less assertive colors out and kinda bleaches everything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1793139 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 20:58:44 +0000 Jenni NZ 1793139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have never considered this! I love colour and yet obviously in winter I can feel very happy in much more black, grey and olive than I would in summer. Texture and details become important then. This will mess with my brain a bit Joy, might take some pondering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1793079 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 15:40:48 +0000 unfrumped 1793079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great observations!</p> <p>Is very interesting to separate temperature from light quality in understanding " mood dressing" with the seasons. The twain are not always in sync! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1793067 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 14:31:52 +0000 chewyspaghetti 1793067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really interesting idea here. I only wear brighter colors in the dead of summer, so that makes sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1792945 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 03:23:36 +0000 Anonymous 1792945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia, that is so interesting. i would love to know more of your thoughts on how the light affects people and their choices in these places.<br /> I have never felt comfortable in bright colors in European cities although it is often cloudy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1792939 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 03:14:49 +0000 Jaime 1792939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh definitely - the light in Israel is very different than the light in the Northeast which is very different than Florida (the three places I have spent the most time). The difference between Israel and the US is really stunning and everything looks much more harsh here, which may be why you generally see less very bright clothing. White is very popular though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1792922 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 02:30:23 +0000 Anonymous 1792922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, everyone, for your thoughts. I am glad that I'm not the only one who had not considered the effect of seasonal light.<br /> Angie, coral is a wonderful color for spring and summer, I agree. I feel like I have a tan wearing it, whether I do or not. i am excited. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1792921 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 02:25:31 +0000 Anonymous 1792921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge, you are amazing! I will keep an eye on those JCrew sweaters and plan to try some of the others. All these colors should look good on me.<br /> If I were still in Kansas, the weather would be warmer, but at this higher elevation, cold spring seems long, although I keep hearing that this is much warmer than normal. March is supposed to be the snowiest month with possible snow and frost until at least mid May. I will need to add to my cold spring capsules, it seems. Thank you for all your hard work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1792918 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 02:16:03 +0000 rachylou 1792918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a smart thought. Must ponder. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1792905 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 01:17:09 +0000 anne 1792905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an interesting thought Joy. I hadn't thought about this before. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1792898 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 01:04:31 +0000 Angie 1792898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coral is a fabulous bright for Spring &amp; Summer. How about that?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1792873 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 00:18:37 +0000 Bonnie 1792873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This makes a lot of sense and I'll be trying to work out if it's true for where I live, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1792836 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 22:03:12 +0000 Inge 1792836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such an interesting realisation, Joy. Different light definitely affects how we see the same colour, but I'd never really given this much thought as far as my own clothes are concerned. Going to pay more attention to this.</p> <p>I found some sweaters, but while looking around, I hadn't realized it's still snowing in your neck of the woods, so most of these are not going to be warm enough for right now (perhaps some fun options for when the weather warms up?). Wool or cashmere would be your best bet for your current weather, I guess? J.Crew is having a sale, but the cashmere remains quite expensive, of course.</p> <p>I really like your idea of wearing your lightweight pieces in lighter shades of peach on Summer evenings, and trying to find warmer knits in the same shades for Spring. For daytime in the Summer the more saturated shades of peach and mid-tones could be wonderful.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.macys.com/shop/product/karen-scott-textured-button-shoulder-sweater-only-at-macys?ID=3019459&amp;CategoryID=260&amp;LinkType=&amp;selectedSize=#fn=COLOR%3DOrange;;Pink%26sp%3D2%26spc%3D128%26ruleId%3D85|BS|BA%26slotId%3D86">https://www.macys.com/shop/pro.....cys?ID=301</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1792825 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 21:44:04 +0000 Anonymous 1792825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><u>Brilliant post.</u> &nbsp;Ideas I hadn't considered until now. &nbsp;</p> <p>Wearing your peach on summer nights sounds like a great solution. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1792821 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 21:41:12 +0000 Scarlet 1792821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very interesting thought! I will be examining my own choices now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1792818 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 21:40:03 +0000 Anonymous 1792818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Joyce. My peach items are not warm enough now. I did add a cotton Prana peach hoodie last fall. We are supposed to have 5-8 inches of snow coming tomorrow and Saturday. They may be warm enough if highs get into the 70's F. ( about 20C)<br /> Joyce, I hope it is useful to someone. I wish I'd figured this out before.<br /> Ledonna, those non-existent springs are what I was used to in the Midwest. No transition time at all. It is kind of shocking to have a real Spring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1792807 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 21:24:06 +0000 Ledonna N. 1792807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Spring feels so short to me I choose to kinda get through it. I see your color association with colors like peach on warmer weather. </p> <p>We have 4 seasons in the Chi but the past few years it's like spring does not exist you could just call it summer or winter. I just go fir the rich tones of summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1792789 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 20:34:02 +0000 Joyce B 1792789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you started a very useful topic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ah-ha-moment-color-and-seasonal-light#post-1792786 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 20:32:08 +0000 Joyce B 1792786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that natural daylight makes colors and their combinations look different depending on the season.<br /> That is why all the dark colored outfits look great in Winter but not so great in Spring. It also depends on the brightness of the light of the particular place you are considering. I like to wear happier colors in the CA summer than in the East Coast.<br /> Maybe just wear your peach colors now? </p>