https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:57:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1/page/2#post-1895967 Sat, 03 Mar 2018 12:55:35 +0000 Jessikams 1895967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lately I’ve been loving light gray with charcoal gray and brown (usually brown leather jacket, boots, or huge belt). It’s neutral but somehow surprising nonetheless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1/page/2#post-1895870 Sat, 03 Mar 2018 00:51:37 +0000 Anonymous 1895870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the grey pieces you have chosen; also the colors. Grey seems to go with everything, including other neutrals..navy, caramel, black, any shade of white, etc. For colors, i like the suggestions you have gotten and would add coral, peach and mint green. Light grey looks wonderful with pastels, midtones, brights, metallics and neon, toning them down a bit. For earth tones, rust, olive and browns. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1/page/2#post-1895849 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 23:39:18 +0000 Anonymous 1895849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Viva, the only problemI've ever had with a lot of grey is that it can be surprisingly easy for different tones/shades to clash!</p> <p>I skimmed the suggestions and am thinking that yellow and some shades of purple and orangey pink would be the freshest for spring. Kind of a "spring flowers" type palette. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1/page/2#post-1895772 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 18:20:14 +0000 DonnaF 1895772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What colors have Fabbers NOT suggested, lol? Try combining each piece with an item that tickles your fancy. You may discover undertones that you never knew were there so some combos may work better than others. Who knew there were so many grays? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1/page/2#post-1895767 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 18:01:09 +0000 viva 1895767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>KKards</b>, I agree. And I just collected <b>Collette's</b> sleeveless white Theory top. I just wish it were a bit more affordable. Otherwise, it's perfect.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1/page/2#post-1895765 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:56:23 +0000 kkards 1895765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>speaking as one who has to remind herself to STEP AWAY FROM THE NAVY....and yet still bought 2 new navy long sleeve tees this month....I hear you! </p> <p>love the idea's you've gotten for colors to add. I'd add white...I think soft grey and white looks so clean and modern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1/page/2#post-1895762 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:54:38 +0000 Colette 1895762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>viva, thank you! I was going to order the small but now may change to the medium because I think we are about the same size on top and I want the sweater to fit like it does on the model.</p> <p>Hope you have a great &lt;shopping&gt; trip to Chicago! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1/page/2#post-1895758 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:43:16 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1895758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Speaking as a person who is not allowing herself anymore black jackets or grey sweaters (well actually there was a recent backslide) but anyway ... I know what you mean. I like the idea of adding in brights. I can totally see you in that yellow polo sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1/page/2#post-1895748 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:28:18 +0000 viva 1895748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Colette</b>, I have both the grey cashmere cropped sweater and the navy cotton square crew in Small. (For comparison, I am usually a small/4 in JCrew tops.) I think the cashmere fits perfectly. If I ordered another cotton square sweater, I might order a Medium so that it fits more like the picture, with the sleeves extending over the hands. It's not quite as oversized on me as it is in the picture in part because I have very long arms. The Small works fine but looks less interesting. I hope this is helpful. And, by the way, I love both sweaters. They are cropped but not too cropped. Perfect length for me. </p> <p>BTW, that Topshop wrap top you pinned is gorgeous. I will be in Chicago for work next week and plan to stop into Zara and Topshop and potentially Nordstrom too. Unfortunately I am not really looking for reds, but if I were, I would try that top - so lovely.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1/page/2#post-1895732 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 16:41:17 +0000 Colette 1895732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your grey groove and see the pieces you chose as the backbone to many wonderful outfits. A few finds I thought were interesting...</p> <p>Also, I have had that same Everlane sweater in my shopping cart for a while, in bone color, but I'm new to Everlane and confused on sizing, could you tell me how it runs? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1/page/2#post-1895727 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 16:13:10 +0000 Vix 1895727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Viva --</p> <p>Absolutely the dress I was thinking of as it was an awesome "frame" for the colors in your "portrait!"</p> <p>I'd try any from there with the grey and just check for any weird clashes (under/overtones). And that lighter warm blue in there could be great for summer. Does it look good on your in larger quantities or more as an accent?</p> <p>Also I see ultraviolet being the color of the year was already mentioned. Feel free to have my share of warm bright purples as I have a hunch they'd look pretty damn good on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1/page/2#post-1895723 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:53:57 +0000 Roxanna 1895723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the blush (no surprise there!) I also love the idea of cognac leather accessories to amp up texture and provide colour punch but in a neutral, sophisticated way.</p> <p>You may be inspiring me to shop my closet for this same combo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1/page/2#post-1895715 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:40:10 +0000 Anonymous 1895715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the yellow option over the blush.<br /> That said, I like blush and yellow together! So a yellow top with a blush belt?</p> <p>Something like that </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1/page/2#post-1895714 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:39:24 +0000 Inge 1895714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The new pieces are beautiful, Viv, and I agree with all the suggestions above.<br />I always think light grey looks chic and sophisticated paired with optical white (or off-white, or cream). Add metallic or animal patterned accessories for extra visual interest.<br />Adding citron or another shade of yellow to the light grey and white immediately gives it a fun Spring vibe, so that might be fun to try too.</p> <p>Here are some of Angie's ensembles for more inspiration (colour and pattern-wise):</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2016/06/10/ensemble-light-blue-white-pearl-grey/">https://youlookfab.com/2016/06.....earl-grey/</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2015/06/12/ensemble-white-light-grey-animal-print/">https://youlookfab.com/2015/06.....mal-print/</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2015/02/06/ensemble-casual-light-grey-white/">https://youlookfab.com/2015/02.....rey-white/</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2014/01/31/ensemble-grey-white-citron/">https://youlookfab.com/2014/01.....te-citron/</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1/page/2#post-1895711 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:35:29 +0000 Angie 1895711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Viv,</b> it's only a rut if you're bored with the colour. If not - it's signature.&nbsp;</p> <p><i>With pearl grey</i>: Navy, white, citron, teal, shocking pink, tomato red, toffee, light blue and black.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1/page/2#post-1895703 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:28:03 +0000 texstyle 1895703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think grey is still a good neutral and looks great with so many colors - I know my examples are *very* casual but I wear shades of grey with olive (dark charcoal with lighter olive and the reverse, light grey with darker olive). I like grey with white too so I often wear white with the grey and olive.</p> <p>Also, red and grey go well together - see the flannel shirt example. And I think a forest green color like the find here would also go with grey.</p> <p>I think your collection of greys looks perfect! I personally like to wear gold jewelry with my greys to go with the gold tones in my hair and skin. It's a color contrast thing I guess. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1#post-1895679 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 13:49:42 +0000 viva 1895679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Runcarla: </b>I think I'm a little light on texture in my wardrobe generally. It's interesting to think about. I really like the mustard sweater I've added because of the texture. What kinds of pieces do you have that add texture?<b></b></p> <p><b>Vix</b>: I've added that dress here. I'm so glad I have held onto it, although I haven't worn it in a while, to be honest. It's a good reminder that I have it. Maybe I'll wear it this weekend! And seeing it here among the grey shows me how great juicy colors like orange, yellow/mustard, and pinks would look. Thanks for that great idea. (I'm hoping this is the dress you meant!)</p> <p><b>Roxanne</b>: I love this navy tank from BR but I am not sure it will be for everyone. It is thick and cottony, and it is on the longer side. I can see myself wearing it outside slim pants for a sort of retro look with heels, or tucked into higher waist pants. It's not cut quite as boxy as it looks here, or at least it has some (not a lot) of give to go over hips. High neck. I actually went down a size to keep it closer fitting (also went down a size in the other two tops I bought from BR - it's been a while since I shopped there so not sure what is going on. Part of me wonders if my weight has just slipped down to my hips, and that is why the scale is not changing but my clothes are! Maybe I actually <i>am</i> smaller on top now and larger on the bottom.)</p> <p><b>Lisap</b>: I have not worn the grey Everlane pants yet, but I will be wearing them soon ... so I will post pictures. They fit very much like those black ones I used to have from Anthro (that I got rid of because of lint) - higher waist, full leg, cropped at ankle. Really cute. I need <b>shorter</b>&nbsp;tops for these pants for sure, either fitted or swingy. I will wear with sneakers but they will be more flattering with heels, which I will also do.</p> <p>Would love to hear any feedback on the ideas I've posted above regarding colors/tops I've collected. Thank you!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1#post-1895662 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 12:14:53 +0000 Bijou 1895662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your recent purchases too and love how light they feel in the soft grey. The thing that I love about grey is that it goes with any colour. I really love grey with beige, it looks sophisticated and a bit unexpected. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1#post-1895657 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 11:50:36 +0000 Kathie 1895657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think all the gray is lovely. I also feel like it’s something you have to add when you find it, since the right shades come and go. And, the silver shoes are a great way to add some shine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1#post-1895656 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 11:49:52 +0000 Adriana 1895656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear darker grays. Mostly just with jeans/indigo or black. But I have some fun accessories in color. Dark turquoise, a darker peach, off-white, dark brown. Colors that are "warmish". I'm tempted to try this color gray also. I think if you look good in this color, all is ok. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1#post-1895613 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 07:29:26 +0000 chirico (Chiara) 1895613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice buys, I like your gray pieces.<br /> Violet is supposed to be the color of the year, and it looks great with gray, especially the lighter tones </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1#post-1895588 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 04:00:50 +0000 Anonymous 1895588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>citron, teal, eggplant, mineral green, other yellow shades, rust, cobalt, pops of neon pink, azalea, mint ... gray tempers brights so beautifully.</p> <p>Sorry for the edit, partly additional thought and partly autocorrect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1#post-1895583 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 03:38:17 +0000 Jaime 1895583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The pieces look beautiful and that grey is my favorite. Yellow is supposed to be up and coming and the right yellow would completely change the vibe of the grey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1#post-1895576 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:43:25 +0000 Vix 1895576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Viva, do you still own that gorgeous dress that had a big print on it -- maybe floral? Maybe navy with brights? The one that looked amazing on you (or does that not narrow it down?!).</p> <p>If so, I'd love to see it photographed with your greys so we can see what jumps out.</p> <p>Even if you can only link us to the pic you posted here that'd help.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1#post-1895568 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 01:50:50 +0000 unfrumped 1895568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I may not be on the right track but part of my point is I can’t FIND the right items in the colors I wear. Not counting scarves and bags. The only thing I can get in colors is a few sweaters such as cashmere or merino. And even that’s unpredictable. Blazers I’d like to have in some yummy “ nearly neutrals” I just can’t find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1#post-1895559 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 01:15:46 +0000 Mainelady 1895559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all shades of gray, especially when paired with saturated shades of plum, pumpkin, mustard and dark coral. I think prints and scarves with multiple colors look great, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1#post-1895558 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 01:12:04 +0000 Roxanna 1895558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no solutions because as you know I ADORE light heathered grey I wear it a lot with blush, black and navy because I am loving neutrals lately.</p> <p>One question: how is the navy BR shell? Is it thick and cotton-y feeling or silky? And do you think it would be good for a pear shape? I'm thinking it might be good for my casual spring &amp; summer capsule. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1#post-1895556 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 01:04:59 +0000 Sal 1895556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are some definite pros - I find having two or three tops in the same colour means one pair of pants often goes well with both.&nbsp; I have stages too with colours.</p> <p>In terms of colours with grey (aside from navy, black and denim) I like off white/cream, rusty/maroons, peacock blue/jade, mustard or yellow, and blush pink.&nbsp; I actually think man colours will work with this soft grey and it is soothing.</p> <p>I am not a pastel person at all - but I do like the right blush and grey.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1#post-1895551 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 00:47:55 +0000 Helena 1895551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Viva, I think you have a lot of interesting pieces with nice touches of detail. I see cohesion more than rut! These pieces will mix beautifully with your neutrals, but any saturated hue you spot that appears to you will mix in nicely. I love the idea of pink, esp for spring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/color-rut-1#post-1895543 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 00:07:57 +0000 Anonymous 1895543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of teal as well. &nbsp;Hadn't thought of it, but it sounds perfect. &nbsp; </p>