https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 21 May 2026 16:55:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen/page/2#post-1936144 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 23:11:01 +0000 Karie 1936144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blue and green together is one of my favorite color combinations. You look fantastic, you rule breaker you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen/page/2#post-1935675 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 08:26:35 +0000 Jenni NZ 1935675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks The Cat! Your information explains how Mainelady and I got different parts of the "rule". I'm amused by 3-style's idea about tartans as I'm seriously into the "Outlander" series and books at present. My Scottish-heritage husband has started calling English-heritage me "Sassenach"! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1935657 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 03:52:17 +0000 3style 1935657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Huh? I’m wondering if its origin is actually a slur against Scottish tartans which are often blue and green striped interlaced color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1935603 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 23:09:34 +0000 The Cat 1935603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To those who are unfamiliar with this "rule": It actually can be found in lots of places on the Internet. Traditionally, it goes like this: "Blue and green should never be seen, without a colour in between." But often the last part is omitted. </p> <p>I have always heard that this is an old British rule, and have often seen it quoted in connection with advice for menswear in particular. Other fabbers might have more information about the origin of the rule and also about whether British gentlemen (and ladies) still adhere to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1935456 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 13:22:25 +0000 Angie 1935456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go Team Breaking The Rules. You are delightful, <b>Jenni</b>.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1935355 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 06:18:06 +0000 Jenni NZ 1935355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's all good Angie! Jet lagged and shortly to be extra busy! I actually wondered if I remembered the "rule" incorrectly and it should have been as Mainelady said: "Blue and Green need a Colour In-Between". I broke that one anyway if so. Sally mentioned something about the "rule" as well so there must have been some concern about those colours together somewhere along the line. Happy to break it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1935247 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 23:25:37 +0000 Angie 1935247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jet lagged. See the rule in your title....</p> <p>*hand over face* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1935237 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 23:07:07 +0000 Bonnie 1935237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've always loved blue and green together despite the old rules. Super cute top and you have styled it perfectly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1935096 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 15:46:53 +0000 cindysmith 1935096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>blue and green totally go together and you just proved it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1935060 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 14:15:24 +0000 Angie 1935060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another who likes the top on you, <b>Jenni</b>. Great fit.&nbsp;</p> <p>That bomber is THE BOMB. The pattern mixing is very 2018.&nbsp;</p> <p>(btw, what so called rule are you breaking? Trying to catch up....) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1934946 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 01:27:06 +0000 Aida 1934946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A regional list of those "don't wear these colors together" could be very entertaining ^^ Great outfit, I prefer it with the floral bomber </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1934907 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 23:05:13 +0000 JAileen 1934907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your top. I’ve never heard of that rule. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1934906 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 23:05:11 +0000 Mainelady 1934906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My mother used to say, “never wear blue and green without something in between”. I love blue and green together and in nature they are often meeting up: the sky and the trees, the land and the sea, flowers in the garden. You look beautiful, you rule breaker, you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1934879 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 22:08:19 +0000 Katerina 1934879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is such a lovely colour combination and what a silly, dated rule!<br /> Love your new top on you, you look fab in it and you have styled it beautifully with the navy trousers, large earrings and statement loafers. And you look wonderful in pic 1 - what a pretty smile!<br /> Of the two jackets, I prefer the bomber with this outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1934875 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 21:47:32 +0000 The Cat 1934875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blue and green should absolutely be seen! This is a harmonious combination that is common in nature (blue sky and water plus green woods and grass).</p> <p>Re #1: What a charming smile! You look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1934874 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 21:47:31 +0000 Becky 1934874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nicely done. I think the bomber looks great with your combo. The tweed jacket looks a bit too bright to my eye and doesn't harmonize as well with the colors in the outfit. Regarding the blue/green combo, I remember complaining as a newlywed that the combo of my blue upholstered couch alongside the green carpet in our rental disturbed me. A friend's mother said, "The sky is blue and the grass is green. What disturbs you about that?" It was definitely a perspective I hadn't thought of before. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1934859 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 20:45:09 +0000 Sal 1934859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that top on you Jenni - it looks fab.</p> <p>I know the "rule" but my Mum had a real fondness for Peacock type colours so we have always broken it.&nbsp; It is a crazy one as the shades are so harmonious together.</p> <p>I added a floral bomber last month - sort of copying yourself and Carla and I am sure a few others too (maybe Janet).&nbsp; Such a useful piece to have and I have worn mine several times already. I love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1934849 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 20:16:42 +0000 Jenni NZ 1934849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone and especially you Joy whose comments encouraged me to buy it! Maybe the rule is just a New Zealand rule?- Sally mentioned it in her first post about this challenge as one she had heard, that blue and green shouldn't be worn together. Well I will happily break that rule in an ongoing fashion x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1934815 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 17:05:28 +0000 Sara L. 1934815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd never heard that saying before but that's definitely a rule meant to be broken.&nbsp; I like blue and green together and really like your outfit.&nbsp; The top has a great pattern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1934801 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 15:37:35 +0000 Anonymous 1934801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You certainly make a strong case for breaking the rules. I love that top. One of your best looks ever. The pattern mixing just adds to the fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1934796 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:54:19 +0000 Anonymous 1934796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle speaks my thoughts exactly.<br /> If it is a rule- then it’s a dumb rule begging to be broken.<br /> Love graphic top and of course we all love that jacket </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1934795 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:48:22 +0000 Anonymous 1934795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One of my favourite decor colour pairings is blue and green, and a favourite top from a few years ago is a blue and green snakeskin print. Love those colours together! This top looks fantastic on you - and great with the navy pants and loafers. &nbsp;I'd stick to a solid colour jacket or topper, or a two-tone at most....a lighter colour too - although I have to remember you are on the opposite side of the seasonal calendar... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1934792 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:24:11 +0000 Dana 1934792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never heard that rule. It's cute rhyme, but that's about it! Blue and green are right next to each other on the color wheel, so they create a fabulous color scheme. You look great!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1934784 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 13:13:02 +0000 LaPed 1934784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I've never heard of that rule before, and am scratching my head as to what the rationale might be. Is it also unacceptable to wear red and orange? Enforcing the blue/green rule would be a challenge in my wardrobe, as I have a lot of olive and ink/navy/denim, and mix them without hesitation.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyway, that top is great and works perfectly with the new pants. I'm also coveting that Irish 80s jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1934783 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 12:53:37 +0000 Bijou 1934783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This top is lovely on you, photo #1 is stunning. I love the floral bomber with this outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1934780 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 12:50:10 +0000 Thistle 1934780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the geometric print top.</p> <p>As for blue and green, I'd never heard that before. I happen to like the two colors together, especially in a deep navy or ink with any color green.</p> <p>So glad these rules are made for breaking! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1934773 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 12:05:54 +0000 Suz 1934773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni, that top is beautiful on you. I love the geometric pattern and how pretty it is against the leaves. Outfit 1 is fab -- look at those shoes!&nbsp;</p> <p>I happen to love blue and green together. Sky and trees...it makes me wonder where these ridiculous rules originated in the first place. Did people never look around? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1934771 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 12:03:03 +0000 RobinF 1934771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great! The colors of that top look really nice on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1934752 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 10:11:12 +0000 Staysfit 1934752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Grass and sky, water and seaweed, so, yes, blue and green are naturals together in my world,......... unless it’s wintertime! The earrings are stellar with this top, and I also like it best with the floral bomber. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-the-rules-blue-and-green-should-never-be-seen#post-1934749 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 10:01:17 +0000 ChrisM 1934749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love, the blouse! It looks very “you”. And half price! Nice! Love the earrings too.... </p>