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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Climate & Colours https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:29:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Sisi on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2409285 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:22:29 +0000 Sisi 2409285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kkards, Jenni, Carla, LJP, l'Abeille, Kate, Jaileen, Dee, Sal, Penny, Carol - thank you all for your comments and suggestions. Many of you suggest to "play" with accessories - I will give it a try. And of course I am always wearing a springy pink lipstick! Penny - your jewelry is delicious! Carol on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2409269 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:21:10 +0000 Carol 2409269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Most of my clothes are casual enough that they work in any season. But one set of colors that appears in winter and spring is jewel tones. Jewel tones look great in both seasons.  Jenni NZ on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2409259 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:59:36 +0000 Jenni NZ 2409259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ How pretty Penny. Love that! Penny on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2409247 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:15:10 +0000 Penny 2409247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Similar to some other commenters, I love shifting accessories in the spring. I have some cherry blossom jewelry (I tend to wear just one item at a time with other pearl jewelry) that brings me particular joy to wear in the spring when the cherry blossoms bloom in the D.C. area, even though I wear the same navy and black colors year-round and find myself in coats that I am hopeful I won’t need much longer. Enjoy finding your way to celebrate the change in seasons! Sal on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2409199 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:33:23 +0000 Sal 2409199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree with Dee - it's hard to feel good when you don't like a top. I often want lighter and brighter in spring but am happy to wear dark colours in summer and the rest of the year.  Accessories are an easy way to bring in some lightness and potentially knitwear or jeans.  I don't really have a different palette for the seasons but winter does skew darker. I could see white/off white jeans, a light bag and maybe a scarf or sweater in a lighter colour being enough to add in to make a difference.  Silver shoes would be wonderful on you.   Dee on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2409152 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:43:12 +0000 Dee 2409152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Pretty tough to feel fab in a top that you don't really like, but I hear you on how spring colours tend to be warmer and if that's not your preferred colour palette it can be confusing on how to inject some "spring" into the mix. The weather here is all over the place, I haven't really moved much past my winterwear. The only really difference for my springwear will be the change in footwear, boots to loafers and slim sneakers, wearing cotton pullovers, cardigans and maybe adding some chambray or a small print florals in my tops. Also lighter colour jackets in denim, teal and periwinkle blue with lighter weight scarves. JAileen on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2409134 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:44:41 +0000 JAileen 2409134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lisa, I wore shorts this afternoon, but snow is in the forecast next week.  LJP on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2409130 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:41:57 +0000 LJP 2409130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ JAileen - we’re in the 3rd winter up here in Manitoba . I’m almost dead . JAileen on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2409120 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:42:35 +0000 JAileen 2409120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My neutrals are grey, navy and olive.  I wear them year round.  I look at the thermometer, read the forecast, and dress accordingly.  If it’s hot and I’m going to be in the sun, I’ll wear a light colored top but that’s my only change WRT colors and seasons.  <div> </div><div>Our local arboretum posted the graphic recently.  I think they’re telling us not to plant our tomatoes yet.<div> </div><div> </div></div> Kate on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2409106 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:59:05 +0000 Kate 2409106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I pretty much wear the same colors regardless of season, only the type of fabric, and obviously the type of garment—shorts and skorts in summer vs. long pants and sweaters in f/w—change.  L'Abeille on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2409061 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:00:18 +0000 L'Abeille 2409061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My "cold Spring" is a very long season (also known as"betrayal"). In March, for my sanity, I pull out warm clothes in lighter colours. I have cotton cable knit sweaters and a silk cardigan and vest in pastel blue and aqua and pink and bright teal, that I rarely feel in the mood to wear at any other time of year. I also think of navy as a spring colour (vs my fall & winter blacks) so I've started to wear my polka dot items, and the mariner stripes that will continue all summer. The other thing I'm wearing a lot of this spring is my silk and chiffon scarves. A bright pastel or cheery floral adds a spring mood to an otherwise neutral outfit. That might be a more practical approach for someone whose seasons don't justify a duplicate wardrobe. A cheery manicure in baby blue or mint green could have the same effect. LJP on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2409024 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:17:21 +0000 LJP 2409024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm with kkards in switching to heavy cotton sweaters instead of wool, and to ditching boots for waterproof sneakers (still keep me warm and dry and don't look like heavy winter boots). I don't mind wearing dark colours in spring - I just switch to different fabrications and weights.  Lighter coloured shoes and bag (already mentioned) make a big difference both aesthetically and psychologically.   Carla on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2409013 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:36:16 +0000 Carla 2409013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Honestly, I don’t think many people go full-on colour fearlessly - no matter the season.  Spring is in the air, and there is still a lot of black being worn out in the ‘real world’ of at least in my part of it!  That said, I’ve been bolder with colour recently, and 2026 is a ‘no-buy black’ year for me.   <div> </div><div>I’ve washed and stored the puffers, but need sweaters under the spring coats.  Wearing navy, red, black, rust coloured merino plus  merlot and green cotton knit tops. I have a lilac trench from 2020 that signals spring, and though I’ve worn my seafoam items all winter, they feel especially right on these cold but sunny early spring days.  I just pulled out my pale blue scarf to pair with a pale blue beret.   </div><div> </div><div>Today I wore the same outfit I wore a week ago (column of navy).  Under the cropped trench is a very heavy navy merino/cashmere blend sweater.  Sunny day, but temps sat right on freezing (-1 to 1 degC)</div> Jenni NZ on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2409010 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:38:23 +0000 Jenni NZ 2409010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don’t feel like I have this problem? I think it could be you Sisi who commented in one of my posts about possibly different quality of light in Northern versus Southern Hemispheres. (But it might have been Star). I wear similar colours in spring or autumn and just go by the temperature. I don’t find the light that different in the two seasons. Of course I might just be unobservant! I’m sorry that you hate the top. It looks good on you! kkards on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2408999 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:18:09 +0000 kkards 2408999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Our springs can be both warm and cold in the same week.  Sunday was 70f/21c, and Tuesday was 34f/1c.  Pink puffer to the rescue.  Need warm, but want lighter.  I’ve also found that just switching to cotton sweaters, regardless of the color just puts me in the mindset of spring, they just feel less winter than wool, YMMV. And if I can, I stop wearing boots-sneakers or other flats with socks for the colder days, again just makes me feel lighter even if they are a dark color  all of the sweaters below are substantial but be use of the colors give a less winter more spring like feel, I would recommend looking for a white/cream heavy cotton sweater as a place to start. Also think about layers.  This past week I wore a wool base layer long sleeve tee under a lightweight knit topper, so it looked to the outside world like spring, but inner me was warm and happy.  Angie on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2408998 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:07:25 +0000 Angie 2408998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Dear Sisi, as I was typing, I thought about how much you don't enjoy shopping URGH!! Wish I could wave my magic wand, and shop fast for you.  Sisi on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2408996 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:41:16 +0000 Sisi 2408996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie - your colorful wardrobe is very inspirational to me. I admit I should put more effort in chasing actively what I want ... But you know how much I hate shopping . Thank you for the suggestions! The Cat - thank you for suggesting to add colour with accessories. It never comes to my mind.  Lisa - thank you! Just this morning I was thinking I should get myself a pair of white jeans - light color but heavy fabric. The only white pants I own are very lightweight.  Lisa on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2408992 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:46:54 +0000 Lisa 2408992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I understand this struggle and when I lived in a colder climate I ran into the same issue. I was tired of darker colors by spring but needed the warmth. It took years to assemble sweaters in softer colors that I could wear in spring. I've found brands like JCrew and Gap often have warmer sweaters in many colors, so I'd pick up a winter colored sweater and a spring-ish colored sweater during winter shopping so I'd have something brighter when the seasons changed but the temperatures didn't yet. I've also found white jeans (or ivory if you don't prefer white) work well to brighten up a darker colored sweater for a cold spring day. The Cat on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2408986 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:47:27 +0000 The Cat 2408986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sisi, I can't say I struggle, but I well understand that you want to wear spring colours (so do I), and I agree that warm clothes are often in dark or neutral colours. These are some of my strategies for including spring colours while spring is still cold: I start by replacing several of my black and charcoal winter clothes with items in navy and light grey, neutrals which are more spring-like. I wear scarves, hats and gloves in light and clear colours like pink, lilac, sky blue, periwinkle blue, light emerald green, and turquoise.--It is often easier to find accessories than e.g. outerwear or bottoms in these colours. Footwear and bags in light colours also give me spring vibes. A tank or tee in light wool under spring clothes helps to keep me warm. I have found lightweight longsleeved round-neck pullovers (or V-necks, if you prefer them) to be versatile items year round, as they can be worn under or over other items as well as alone. They are often available in several colours, including spring colours. Year round, I keep an eye out for affordable toppers in non-neutrals. Angie on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2408984 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:03:24 +0000 Angie 2408984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sisi, I'm with Janet. If you "hate the top" - you're not going to feel fab in the outfit. Ditto on preferring light shoes ;)  Our Springs are cold too. I hear you.  To answer your question - I don't! I wear Spring and Summer colours all year round. I have warm wooly EVERYTHING in brights, pastels, and light neutrals (white, cream, tan, toffee). I look like Spring on a Winter snow day. To your point, the items have not been easy to find - you have to nab them as they come up. It has taken years to create my colourful all-season wardrobe. So I get that it's tricky :(  That said, getting silver or light neutral shoes and a light neutral topper is doable! Bag to match. White or off-white bottoms help too. Begin with those wardrobe essentials - and things will fall into place.  Sisi on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2408980 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:24:23 +0000 Sisi 2408980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you Star! The blouse was an "emergency purchase". I should have known that I do not like big prints and do not wear them. Thank you Janet! Interesting observation, but I'm afraid the culprit are the black shoes. I miss so much an old pair of silvery white slipons that "springyfied" any outfit and that I wore to consumption.  Thank you RobinF - I would be happy to find a light-colored trench like Carla's . RobinF on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2408978 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:34:43 +0000 RobinF 2408978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Maybe search for something like Carla's lavender trench coat? I agree lighter warm jackets are harder to find than dark ones. Janet on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2408977 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:34:36 +0000 Janet 2408977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I wonder if you don’t feel great in the outfit simply because you “hate” the top! It looks nice to my eye, but a photo only tells part of the story. I do turn to lighter colors this time of year. My burgundies and deep colors don’t seem as correct right now, so I wear my lighter, brighter items and layer a bit more. What few pastels I own (pale blues and greens) come out to play this time of year. And I find myself wearing and craving more white in my wardrobe! Star (Lise) on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2408973 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:10:35 +0000 Star (Lise) 2408973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ SISI you look totally fab regardless of your outfit not signalling Spring. Actually it does to me because of the lighter weight jacket. I don't worry too much about Spring colours and rather put the emphasis on lighter weight fabrics. I really like your blouse and am wondering why you do not. Sisi on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2408972 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:58:45 +0000 Sisi 2408972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I always have this problem in Spring.I still need warm clothing (my Spring is cool) but I also would like to start wearing Spring colors. This combination seems to be very rare to find. Warm clothing is too often dark or neutral. Today I am wearing a mostly blue and navy outfit, the only touches of color  I was able to add are a green patterned blouse (that I hate anyway) and  a turquoise bracelet. I'm not happy with this outfit, it does not scream "Spring". Do you also struggle ? If you, like me, love Spring colors, do you find it difficult to find them in warm clothing? Or, if you love earthy colors, is it difficult for you to find them in lightweight clothing?