https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:54:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan/page/2#post-2278244 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 05:48:56 +0000 Zaeobi 2278244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ahh I see - yes I'll admit I never bought very frequently from Karen Millen, even when I was in the UK it was mostly just thrifted items. I took a bit of a gamble in ordering trousers online this time then trying it on when I finally flew home - thankfully it paid off! But if it fits me then you're likely right that it would be too short-waisted on you. If it's any consolation, I had to return their tops because they were unbelievably tight on me, despite my top half not usually being the problem (pear shaped), haha! Unpredictable. </p> <p>I've never bought from Jigsaw either but I'd say your best bet is probably Etsy (or a similarly international reselling site) at this point - I've seen some nice pure new wool outerwear from British brands there but, like you, am hesitant to pull the trigger on those (sometimes outrageous) shipping fees! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan/page/2#post-2277209 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 15:57:15 +0000 Dana 2277209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the layered skirts! You are so creative, Brooklyn!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan/page/2#post-2277066 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 01:59:18 +0000 JAileen 2277066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a gorgeous outfit. &nbsp;You could try other underskirts, too, like burgundy or olive. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Having opposite seasons always throws me for a loop - it’s just so hot here. &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan/page/2#post-2277049 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 22:13:21 +0000 MsMaven 2277049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous look. I love it with the jacket. So sophisticated but relaxed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan/page/2#post-2276929 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 04:24:41 +0000 Brooklyn 2276929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Fash. The necklace is made from a 19th century antique button. I love that kind of upcycling.</p> <p>I’d try a top that harmonises (in terms of colour) with the skirt that you plan to wear with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan/page/2#post-2276838 Sat, 13 Aug 2022 14:30:29 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2276838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your amazing looks come together from your amazing pieces and amazing creativity in putting them together. That necklace is a great detail that adds so much to the overall look. More, combined well like you do it, is more!</p> <p>I’m glad you posted this now. I’ve been thinking of my own mesh top, wondering what I might like to try under it, and if it would go best with my dark ditzy floral skirt or something else, maybe the purple eyelet lace. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan/page/2#post-2276809 Sat, 13 Aug 2022 04:37:41 +0000 Brooklyn 2276809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Zaeobi. I can buy Karen Millen online from the UK but, when it was here in Australia, I found the sizing unpredictable. Their knits and skirts seemed to run quite small. Maybe 2 sizes or so. I could never even fit into their jeans (sadly not that unusual for me). I can’t remember trying any jackets but I suspect they might be too small/short waisted for me. Usually UK sizing is generous, so I found them a bit of an outlier. I am very attracted to some of their coats and jackets but have not yet risked the delivery fee (which I think is around $30) by ordering from them. </p> <p>Jigsaw used to do some lovely wool jackets and pure wool jackets are increasingly hard to find. I’d take a risk on them - their sizing was more predictable. But last time I checked they don’t deliver to Australia. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan/page/2#post-2276805 Sat, 13 Aug 2022 04:17:49 +0000 Zaeobi 2276805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Brooklyn Thank you - rust or aubergine could potentially work! (I've officially moved ALL my black clothes to my UK closet) </p> <p>Ah Karen Millen - if it helps, I consider that style of clothing to be on par with Oasis, BHS, Warehouse, Dorothy Perkins, Wallis, Burton. Those were all UK brands that were a part of the Arcadia Group, which is sadly no more (meaning the AG no longer exists in the UK either - the pandemic affected a lot of the British high street, even on home turf). </p> <p>I say if it 'helps' because you could likely find such brands online now (I remember seeing many of their clothes on eBay, since it was always a relatively accessible price point). I just bought some Karen Millen trousers &amp; found that my usual UK14 size fits fine in the hips (40") but the waist is loose (30"), which is sadly also normal for me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan/page/2#post-2276799 Sat, 13 Aug 2022 03:57:08 +0000 Brooklyn 2276799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou, thanks. I miss Karen Millen too. I have sometimes contemplated ordering from the UK but their sizing was always unpredictable on me, so I haven’t been game. </p> <p>UF, have you thought about buying a half slip (or upcycling an old one) and adding a frill of fabric to it to extend your skirts?</p> <p>Thanks Bluejay and Kkards. I was nervous about the jumper!</p> <p>And thanks Lucy, LJP and UmmLila. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan/page/2#post-2276798 Sat, 13 Aug 2022 03:48:35 +0000 Brooklyn 2276798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zaeobi, that dress is gorgeous! I have a floral mesh top and I find that it’s better to wear a darker or saturated colour underneath it. I wear mine with black, red, rust or aubergine. Lighter colours just dull the pattern. You might be able to find a maxi length tank dress in black to wear under the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan/page/2#post-2276758 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 20:32:38 +0000 kkards 2276758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh you’re fearless. And I love how it pays off! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan/page/2#post-2276722 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:31:14 +0000 Zaeobi 2276722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Brookyln I believe this is it:<br /> <a href="https://www.asos.com/na-kd/na-kd-x-elin-warnqvist-mesh-maxi-dress-in-orange-ombre-print/prd/202810818" rel="nofollow">https://www.asos.com/na-kd/na-...../202810818</a></p> <p>I have no idea who Elin Warnqvist is (must be getting old lol) but this seems to be the full collection:<br /> <a href="https://www.na-kd.com/en/brands/elinwarnqvistxnakd" rel="nofollow">https://www.na-kd.com/en/brands/elinwarnqvistxnakd</a> </p> <p>Hmm will have to see if I can find a red or orange skirt that's tight enough to wear underneath the dress (since it's quite slinky already), but a good shout - thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan/page/2#post-2276709 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:49:00 +0000 Lucy 2276709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the matchy-matchiness of this outfit without it being at all precious! Gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan/page/2#post-2276699 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:11:26 +0000 LJP 2276699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super interesting. The Zara overskirt on its own would have left me shaking my head in the store, but this is such a great use of it. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan/page/2#post-2276698 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:01:40 +0000 Bijou 2276698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a gorgeous outfit. I miss Jigsaw and Karen Millen too, so sad to see those high quality but not crazy designer price retailers unable to survive and leave Australia. You look beautiful in this combination. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan#post-2276693 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:29:32 +0000 unfrumped 2276693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such great ideas and projects! Amazing.<br /> I love “ blackened” items too, and also lace overlays in either direction- color over black or black over brighter colors or beige/ tan.<br /> I have been buying layering skirts to get tgst inch or 2 of extra length I need, but haven’t found the right candidates. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan#post-2276687 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:37:28 +0000 BlueJay 2276687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are sooo creative, Brooklyn! Both with the DIY dying and the layering of skirts...and it all works! Gorgeous outfit!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan#post-2276683 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:17:38 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2276683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This look has so much depth and nuance. I love how you created it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan#post-2276681 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:10:25 +0000 merwoman 2276681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the details Brooklyn. There’s a surprising lack &nbsp;of colour options ( only 30 shades) in Canada, but that just means a bit more experimenting… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan#post-2276677 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:04:38 +0000 Brooklyn 2276677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ST and Jaime.</p> <p>Zaeobi, sunset ombre dress?? Where do I sign??? I would try a warm underpinning that amps up the sunset. Maybe in red or orange. </p> <p>SarahD8, you are reading my mind I have tried it with some of my patterned skirts, but they are too dark. It works best with a light or high contrast underpinning. I have a plaid skirt that might work. I love the idea of pattern mixing. </p> <p>Angie, I wish I had seen that jumper sooner. I think I would have bought 2. (It sold out quickly.) I love the pattern and the cropped length is perfect. I would have dyed the second one teal … </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan#post-2276653 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 02:55:19 +0000 Jaime 2276653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic! You never cease to amaze with your clear eye on what you want and how to make it happen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan#post-2276641 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:28:06 +0000 Anonymous 2276641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh- love this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan#post-2276635 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 23:14:36 +0000 Brooklyn 2276635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, I really like that too. Refresh and revive. </p> <p>Suz, the skirt is a silky satin. It’s a medium weight poly. Poly is not my favourite, but most of my skirts have a poly lining so I can tolerate it. (Plus it’s winter!) The lace skirt has lots of stretch and is very accommodating. ASOS is very trial and error. I have returned many things to them.</p> <p>I’ll be back later </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan#post-2276633 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 23:07:28 +0000 Brooklyn 2276633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all!</p> <p>Merwoman, I used RIT tan. I’ve used it before and it usually comes out a light pinkish tan. I was actually trying to match the skirt below. I’ve already dyed a plain cotton top in tan and it matches it perfectly. But for some reason the colour of the jumper came out deeper. More like a copper or camel. The jumper is very sheer (a wool/cotton mix), so possibly that made it soak up the dye. Plus I used vinegar instead of salt (as recommended for wool). That might have made a difference too. Hit and miss of DIY! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan#post-2276628 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 20:46:14 +0000 merwoman 2276628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my, so gorgeous! &nbsp;Would love to know what shade or shades you used to get the camel colour? Amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan#post-2276624 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 20:31:03 +0000 Sal 2276624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking good Brooklyn.</p> <p>I always love outfits combining an old favourite with something new. And when there’s creative adaptations as well it makes it extra cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan#post-2276622 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:47:28 +0000 Anonymous 2276622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome layering! The sweater is amazing! That is a special coat too. You get me thinking of fall outfits for next season. Thanks for the motivation </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan#post-2276616 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:03:22 +0000 Zaeobi 2276616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh this is wonderfully paired! The tan &amp; black looks luxe but also accessible. </p> <p>I actually bought a sheer sunset ombre maxi dress (from ASOS) &amp; was contemplating which colour to layer underneath it - I think tan might dull the colour but that's probably a good thing (so that it does not compete)? Hmm, lots to think about when it comes to colours merging in different pairings! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan#post-2276615 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:59:55 +0000 Suz 2276615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so clever with your layering to get the effects you want. Just brilliant! Also, you are the most diligent and best ASOS shopper ever. I confess I still have trouble with the site -- I don't know how to distinguish decent from terrible quality and don't know how the sizing works in most cases so I am frightened off.&nbsp;</p> <p>Is the tan skirt a silky fabric or a more structured one? This is such a great idea.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blackened-tan#post-2276607 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:52:55 +0000 Style Fan 2276607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous!&nbsp; I love the combination of camel and black.&nbsp; Those boots! </p>