https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-and-midtonespastels Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:16:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-and-midtonespastels#post-881453 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:59:37 +0000 Ornella 881453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Some of those colours are in <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-weekend-outfit-and-an-interesting-color-scheme">my latest WIW</a>&nbsp;, in the scarf&nbsp;:-) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-and-midtonespastels#post-881446 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:53:11 +0000 kellygirl 881446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I loved Thistle's pairing today of navy and pastel (lilac.) It almost reads as black. She added a metallic belt to add some interest. Great question, Ingunn. I learned something new today! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-and-midtonespastels#post-881169 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:11:15 +0000 Tina.b 881169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like to do this also, because I really enjoy the high contrast. I feel if I go light all over I just end up washed out. I agree that white is the perfect addition to this combination! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-and-midtonespastels#post-881161 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:06:50 +0000 Adelfa 881161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Another option for white would be to pop a white collared shirt under your LBD and then putting the topper over the whole thing. I stole this idea from Sveta and loved it.<br /><br />I also vouch for the idea of a white or cream purse in the summer to keep things fresh. I got an inexpensive one last summer, loved it, wore it out, and just ordered a nicer one. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-and-midtonespastels#post-880854 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:20:07 +0000 Anonymous 880854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm seeing stylish women in Tokyo combining black with midtone blush, peach, lavender and blues and would copy them in a heartbeat. &nbsp;Love the idea of mint with black. &nbsp;For transitioning from winter to spring it seems ideal. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-and-midtonespastels#post-880813 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 05:55:59 +0000 jayne 880813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love black and brights and a real mid tone. &nbsp;i have a inspiration photo from a couple years back when the runways were full of this, the spread was called british licorice. &nbsp;It has creamy orange, lilac, mid pink, robin egg blue, and lemony yellow, all shown with a good &nbsp;solid black outfit. &nbsp;Try!<br /><br />the candies:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.google.no/url?sa=i&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=images&amp;cd=&amp;docid=hjleSoE7Io56xM&amp;tbnid=iA6zsej64iEwZM:&amp;ved=0CAUQjRw&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fharlanschocolates.com%2F2011%2F10%2F14%2Flicorice%2F&amp;ei=7KtGUbCdOeem4ASZloCgCg&amp;bvm=bv.43828540,d.bGE&amp;psig=AFQjCNFoBbbXR3Af72MQ0V83C4nezxQ6aA&amp;ust=1363672421445493"><a href="https://www.google.no/url?sa=i&#038;rct=j&#038;q=&#038;esrc=s&#038;source=images&#038;cd=&#038;docid=hjleSoE7Io56xM&#038;tbnid=iA6zsej6" rel="nofollow">https://www.google.no/url?sa=i.....d=iA6zsej6</a>...</a><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-and-midtonespastels#post-880606 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:20:56 +0000 unfrumped 880606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ i think some kind of bridging item can work, too, such as a necklace with the pastel plus black plus white or clear/ sparkle. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-and-midtonespastels#post-880456 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:10:02 +0000 Ingunn 880456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, Tanya and Columbine, we double posted! I'll work on my options, but shoes, bags and a scarf or necklace must definitely become part of the equation. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-and-midtonespastels#post-880449 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:07:18 +0000 Ingunn 880449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Angie. I love both of your examples, and I agree that the white is making it even better. My problem is probably just as much about the proportions: One big area of black + another in pastel is just not enough to make an outfit work. I need something to tie them together.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-and-midtonespastels#post-880445 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:03:43 +0000 columbine(erin) 880445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have a black and white floral and polka dot dress I want to wear with a pastel blue/green shrug. Seems to need matching blue/green flats to make it work, though.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-and-midtonespastels#post-880443 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:02:54 +0000 Tanya 880443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmm, a bag, a watch, a scarf? &nbsp;A little bit of white detail in the shoe/somewhere else?&nbsp;<br /><br />Like in this Angie's stunning outfit: &nbsp;she is wearing a black suit with a pastel blue shirt; but the watch and the bag are white, the shoes have more white than black and the shirt has a white collar:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/06/13/a-power-suit-and-pretty-shoes/">http://youlookfab.com/2012/06/.....tty-shoes/</a><br /><br />If you plan to wear a lot of such outfits, I would maybe go a pair of nice black&amp;white shoes to go with all of them.<br /><br />Edit: &nbsp;He he Angie, this is too funny! &nbsp;We typed at the same time and referenced the same outfit of yours! &nbsp;:D<br /><br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-and-midtonespastels#post-880442 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:01:49 +0000 Angie 880442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I wear pastels with black Ingunn, but prefer to add a shade of white into the mix too. <br /><br />Exhibit A is with a little white - looks fresh to my eye. Footwear and bag were white too. <br /><br />Exhibit B is sans white - looks less fresh to my eye, although I still wear the combination. <br /><br />I'm just a sucker for white :)<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-and-midtonespastels#post-880434 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:57:06 +0000 Ingunn 880434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks! I love you outfit, Anna, it works very well indeed. I bought yarn for a shrug in a mid tone mint/robin egg blue, an the idea was to pair it with a black dress. Tanya, you mention that it easily gets too harsh, and that was my first reaction, too. I think it will work with the addition of white, but what? A bag? This serms to be the wrong direction for my lbd. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-and-midtonespastels#post-880428 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:51:24 +0000 Tanya 880428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A while ago, I would have said no, that it looks too harsh. &nbsp;But recently, I have seen a lot of outfits being shown that combine black/white and pastels, especially mint and blush. &nbsp;So, I would say, as long as you have a touch of white somewhere, you are good to go. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-and-midtonespastels#post-880426 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:49:03 +0000 annagybe 880426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I did it today<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-317-faintly-masculine">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-masculine</a><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-and-midtonespastels#post-880424 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:46:46 +0000 Ingunn 880424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Is black (as in a LBD)&nbsp;possible to combine successfully with colors like mint,&nbsp;Tiffany blue/robin egg blue (on a shrug or other topper)? I have doubts. What do you think - &nbsp;and&nbsp;why?<br />