https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-red Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:20:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-red#post-1334859 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 12:15:02 +0000 Traci 1334859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't wait to see how the long sleeved dress works on you. &nbsp;I may have to copy that.</p> <p>This red is one of my favorite colors. &nbsp;I am a bit stumped in trying to differentiate it from some things I used to call burgundy, though.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-red#post-1334775 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 05:28:42 +0000 Neel 1334775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my oh my!! Love everything! Even the Docs! But the drape front EF dress is my absolute favorite! Can't wait to see what you decide and buy! This color will look stunning on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-red#post-1334658 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 02:49:15 +0000 Anonymous 1334658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love dark red too. It's one of those colors I've always been drawn to for my clothes.</p> <p>I really love the two dresses and hope one or both work out, and also like the variety of&nbsp;textures in the third image. I like the Docs too, but do think they might come across as very casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-red#post-1334650 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 02:43:03 +0000 Jeanie 1334650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This color will be so great on you. &nbsp;I adore the #3 outfit and would love to see it with oxfords. &nbsp;I love the docs too. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-red#post-1334628 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 02:00:30 +0000 Thistle 1334628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loving all of your choices, especially the EF line. Such a rich, deep color.</p> <p>I think you will have to see the oxfords in person. Not sure these will be streamlined enough for you, but you won't know until you see them in person. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-red#post-1334544 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:27:00 +0000 Deborah 1334544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this colour for you!&nbsp; It is&nbsp;*almost" as awesome as black (just kidding).</p> <p>I will be interested to see how #1 fits but if I were you, I would be triplicating the EF drape dress:)&nbsp; Adore the outfit in #3 and so looking forward to seeing how they work out for you.&nbsp; And I agree that while the shoes are stunners, they might not be quite right for you.</p> <p>Do you ever look at Sarah Pacini?&nbsp; They had some lovely red and plum tones recently and very fluid and there style is somewhat similar to EF, and readily available in Canada lol.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-red#post-1334529 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:08:17 +0000 Anonymous 1334529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't wait to see your order, the sweater dress especially. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-red#post-1334507 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 23:44:57 +0000 Beth 1334507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pic #3 is so inspirational! I'm looking forward to seeing the pieces you've ordered.</p> <p>I agree that the Docs might not be exactly right, but oooh, that deep red leather is gorgeous. Maybe another red leather option? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-red#post-1334282 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 17:58:42 +0000 Alexandra 1334282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, beautiful pieces! I hope your dress works out. And I think there's nothing wrong with triplicating something that works. But of course, this is from somebody who would probably be perfectly happy with a wardrobe of five identical black dresses and a rainbow of colorful cardigans (all cut the same). So grain of salt probably needed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-red#post-1334185 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 15:58:37 +0000 columbine(erin) 1334185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope the dresses work out for you. This dark red is brilliant for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-red#post-1334169 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 15:38:55 +0000 Suz 1334169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great plan, Shannon!&nbsp;</p> <p>Firecracker has some of those pieces from the 3rd image -- she got them at last year's NAS and wears them frequently. So check out her posts.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love the idea of triplicating your fave dress if the first one isn't as great on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-red#post-1334137 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:56:03 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1334137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - I suspect you're right about the Docs so off the list they go. Glad you like the other items though. It's so exciting when you see things in your favorite color.</p> <p>DC - I can so see you in this color too. Goes great with our dark hair and pale skin doesn't it? Will you be sporting any dark red this fall?</p> <p>Joy - the length of the skirt is doubtful for me as well. I measured it against my black pencil skirt from my skirt suit and it is one inch shorter. I definitely wouldn't wear it with nude hose as I think it would just read too short on me. Here's hoping it works with opaque tights, which I always feel more covered with.</p> <p>I see we have lots of dark red lovers here - Amy - those Docs would rock on you!</p> <p>UPDATE:<br />So here's the scoop - if the long sleeved EF dress doesn't fit, I will probably order the drape front dress. As Joy mentions, it would be redundant to have two dresses in this color, even if the styles are different.</p> <p>I have also gone ahead and ordered the skirt, a cardigan and a tank in the dark tulip (all EF) so that I can do some mixing and matching with other items in my wardrobe. If these items fit, they are all within my budget and will pretty much round out my fall/winter wardrobe.</p> <p>I know I had committed to not purchasing anything further for fall/winter until what I had doesn't fit. But in reality, the weight isn't coming off that quickly and I need a few pieces infused into my fall wardrobe to excite me about the cooler weather arriving. I have tried to choose shapes and fabrications carefully so that they work for a bit - whatever my body decides to do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-red#post-1334125 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:47:47 +0000 Tanya 1334125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of gorgeous pieces here Shannon, I love everything, including the Docs, but I see Angie's point. I love this dark red too, and am looking forward to adding some pieces myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-red#post-1334124 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:47:37 +0000 Sara L. 1334124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all of these!&nbsp; I can't wait to see that sweater dress in action. I'm contemplating whether I can do similar layers to #3.&nbsp; Maybe a silky blouse under my black crocheted sweater?&nbsp; Something to think about. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-red#post-1334105 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:30:42 +0000 amiable 1334105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh - I love everything, and want the docs for myself </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-red#post-1334104 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:30:20 +0000 Anonymous 1334104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw some dark red sleeved EF dresses at our Rack and thought of you. I used to wear this color well when it brought out the red tones in my brown hair but it does nothing for me now I see of reason why you can't triplicate your favorite dress. The only thing that might be a problem is having 2 dresses the same color, especially if you also get the skirt/sweater/shirt. I loved that skirt last year, especially in grey for my wardrobe. I was ready to buy it full price but it was just too short. I hope it works for you. I love that whole outfit too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-red#post-1334102 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:27:48 +0000 Beth Ann 1334102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to dark red!&nbsp; Love the new EF!&nbsp;&nbsp; Can't wait to see new fall outfits start to emerge! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-red#post-1334085 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:17:48 +0000 jackiec 1334085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - I can't wait to see how that dress works out for you. Red looks amazing on you and works so well with your wardrobe! I'm excited for you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-red#post-1334081 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:15:31 +0000 lyn67 1334081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, nr 3 is quite an inspiration! Having 2 layers on top it's much more richer than only one, with the skirt in the same shade, and legs all black, OMG I love it! I think the color will be great on you, so go ahead with the dres I say, even if multiplicated:-)</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-red#post-1334073 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:08:32 +0000 citygirldc 1334073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is color is great for our skin tones. &nbsp;As for the Docs, I'm with Angie on this. (For me -&nbsp;I&nbsp;guess I wore that style to death so not keen on them but if you like it, go for it).&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-red#post-1334065 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:02:16 +0000 Angie 1334065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You were MADE for this shade of red, Shannon. In lipstick too. I vote yay on everything accept the Docs. I have a feeling you'll want something a little more feminine for flat oxfords.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dark-red#post-1334057 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 13:51:11 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1334057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I couldn't be more excited about dark red for fall/winter. It is one of my all time favorite colors and it works well in my wardrobe. I had indicated in a previous post that my colors in my fall/winter wardrobe this year will be black, grey, navy, white and dark red/plum. </p> <p>I have my burgundy skinnies from last year (or is that the year before???) which are a pseudo substitute for dark red I guess, but would love to add some actual dark red pieces to my wardrobe.</p> <p>I did go ahead and order the EF dark tulip (her color name for dark red) dress from my fave eBay seller. Fingers crossed it works (pic #1).</p> <p>I also found my favorite EF drape front dress in dark tulip - I guess "triplicating" my favorite style of dress would be too much? (pic #2)</p> <p>I also absolutely LOVE the entire EF outfit in pic #3 - although I'm really worried about that poor model's neck! Although these pieces are from last fall, I think they are still current and stylish for this fall. Please correct me if I'm wrong?</p> <p>And lastly, check out these deliciously gorgeous Doc Martens dark red patent oxfords. These make me swoon! The official Docs description states them as a "less chunky, slimmer profile women's oxford". These may be the oxford I buy this fall - my feet absolutely LOVE Docs.</p> <p>Some food for thought anyway - let me know what you think about any or all of these, good or bad. </p>