https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:06:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic/page/2#post-2341282 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 22:23:47 +0000 LaPed 2341282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pretty wide range of patterns represented in my wardrobe. As a general rule, I gravitate towards stripes and plaids over anything else.&nbsp; I'm always drawn to traditional patterns in not-so-traditional colours. No interest in owning a navy/white mariner at this point -- I've had them before -- and would rather a less expected spin on the classic. I like large scale plaids (think Rob Roy/buffalo) but don't want the classic red/black. White-based ginghams are a little too picnic-y for me, but every now and then I fall in love with a gingham in an edgier, murkier palette. I do like florals, but again, only dark ones. In terms of scale, I tend to go for mid-scale, nothing to tiny/busy but nothing huge and blown-up. Apart from stripes/plaids, I always prefer irregular/scattered patterns over "ordered" ones. I'd <i>love</i> to add more fair isle, but finding ones with colours that grab me isn't always easy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic/page/2#post-2341279 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 21:11:33 +0000 Dee 2341279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suntiger</b>- Love your prints, they’re so exotic, I don’t wear these kinds of prints myself, I don’t have that exotic persona.<br /><b>Suz</b> - Interesting on how you look for greys/silvers or whites in your patterns. Now I’ll be watching for it.<br /><b>Sal</b>- Thanks for you kind words, and a great point about Suz and Suntiger’s print preferences. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic/page/2#post-2341276 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:44:39 +0000 Sal 2341276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find prints so interesting and seeing the individual preferences.&nbsp; I can't imagine Suntiger in Suz's prints or vice versa - yet I love them both.</p> <p>That's a good link Suntiger!!</p> <p>Thanks Dee for the interesting discussion - I agree with Brooklyn that denim and ditsy is a good mix - and with your layered hair it all reads modern.&nbsp; Put the ditsy with pearls and a classic bob and it reads quite differently.&nbsp; I have one ditsy blouse and I like it with denim shorts or jeans the most. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic/page/2#post-2341204 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 04:17:21 +0000 Suz 2341204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Finally got a moment to comment here! I love you in your ditsy prints! I'm very fond of Liberty prints myself but can't wear the small scale ones like these very well (don't feel authentic to me) so I will enjoy them on you. Especially with your new layered hair! They look amazing with your waves.&nbsp;</p> <p>My print preferences are classic and simple. Stripes (especially Breton stripes but others as well.) Checks (houndstooth, gingham) and plaids. Some florals or paisleys. Batik style prints. Asian influenced prints. I like pattern mixing a stripe with a floral or two or more plaids.&nbsp;</p> <p>My main "rule" for prints is that they need to include a bit of white, light grey, or silver -- something to pick up my hair colour. This makes them cohesive on me.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love a kitty print. (Siamese for the win!).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2341190 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 23:20:08 +0000 Anonymous 2341190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Finally getting round to this :)<br /> The page that I posted to the Link Love was eye opening for me. A missing piece of the style puzzle! </p> <p>Background/negative space- minimal unless it's black, and sometimes sheer. Dense patterns. My features are large on my small face.<br /> Movement- mostly curves, irregular, non repeating patterns. Multiple patterns together in a print (but not patchwork). Complex, organic. Eye doesn't rest anywhere.<br /> Themes- found in nature. Birds, butterflies, leaves, some florals and animal print. Asian especially mandalas. Brocade. Burnout velvet. Filigree. Lace inspired. Knotwork like Celtic. Paisley.<br /> Edges- a few blurred and blendy, marbellized but shifting away from that. Mostly sharpish edges if non repeating pattern and curved lines.<br /> Color- metallic gold accents! Combos of teal/blue/rust/brown or black/rust/burgundy. Black with brown. Low to medium value contrast. Medium/dark overall. Medium saturation. No primary colors.<br /> Scale- medium/large with ***background filled in with smaller pattern***,. Elements of different sizes together. ***Pattern Within Pattern***(shouts this from rooftop!!!).<br /> Not- country, folksy, overly masculine or twee, no graphic prints, no words. </p> <p>Enjoy some eye candy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2341097 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:53:02 +0000 Dee 2341097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Bijou</b> and <b>lyn67</b> - &nbsp;Interesting point on how the type of garment and/or &nbsp;its elements can affect whether or not a print/pattern will suit one’s personal style.<br /><b>Bijou</b>&nbsp;-Your dresses are gorgeous, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2341036 Sun, 08 Oct 2023 08:35:30 +0000 Bijou 2341036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear all sorts of prints, as long as the garment has some element that works for my Theatrical Romantic Kibbe type. It is a sense of drama that makes different prints work on me. These are some of the prints in my wardrobe. The middle dress is a ditsy floral, but it has a dark romance vibe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2341004 Sat, 07 Oct 2023 18:57:29 +0000 lyn67 2341004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How interesting, I used to say ditsy is not for me, but I always thought about wearing it on a dress (especially A-line midi and viscoze or cotton)--but didn't occur me that you can wear ditsy on a top only. Hah! And a sweater&nbsp; or a tee....Now I see your&nbsp; way to wear ditsy is so very stylish and looks&nbsp; really very authentic on you. I agree it has to do also with&nbsp; unexpected juxtapositioning it to some jeans (which I personally don't do often other than whites/creams)-but your formula may&nbsp; be useful for me turning again to jeans-so, thanx for the inpiration, and YLF, of course, my fave is nr 2! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2340976 Sat, 07 Oct 2023 12:29:52 +0000 Dee 2340976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sal</b>- &nbsp;I really like your collection, lots of soft pretty prints to enjoy.<br /><b>Jonesy</b>- So many of my tops are prints too, I hear you on the stripes, I find them hard to resist too.<br /><b>Jenni NZ</b>- I just love Liberty florals, and it seems you do too.<br /><b>Brooklyn</b>- You have a wonderful collection of fabulous prints and you mix them masterfully. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2340961 Sat, 07 Oct 2023 04:50:36 +0000 Brooklyn 2340961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You wear ditsy prints really well. I agree it softens the denim. Denim + plaid can skew more masculine.</p> <p>I love prints! I like large scale (especially dark) florals, abstract blurry prints (including ombre and marble prints), prints that mimic nature (like rock formations, timber, verdigris or sunsets), tie dye, artsy prints (especially impressionist style), just about anything with birds or butterflies, warm animal prints, some geometric prints and some graphic (graffiti style) prints, camo, some paisley, houndstooth, medallion style prints (they are my version of dots). I dabble in plaid. I’m off stripes at the moment but I do generally like chevron and diagonal stripes and prefer vertical to horizontal. My preference at the moment is low contrast (which I think is why I’m off stripes). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2340959 Sat, 07 Oct 2023 04:47:30 +0000 Jenni NZ 2340959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love prints and have liked Liberty florals ever since my Mum was sent a blouse by my UK-based sister in the 90s. Florals are my favourite, of all kinds, but also like peacocks and butterflies and houndstooth and tartan- have fewer items of the latter two though. Not a huge fan of stripes, think I own only 2 striped tops of which one was a gift.<br /> One of my favourite summer tops is called a “blurred floral” and my newest summer dress bought for the wedding I went to in Canada is called “hazy floral”. There seems a similarity there, to me. I am also constantly drawn to embroidered florals.<br /> I like your ditsy florals and you make a good Queen! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2340942 Sat, 07 Oct 2023 01:07:53 +0000 Sally 2340942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that the smaller prints or ditsy prints look good with denim to give them an edgier look.&nbsp; &nbsp;They all look great how you have styled them with your jeans.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2340928 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 22:54:18 +0000 Jonesy 2340928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fab in those small florals--I can see why you love them! This is an interesting question. I love prints and always have lots I'm wearing, and almost all of my tops are patterned. I favor all of the classics (all sorts of plaids, windowpane checks, gingham, etc.), love an ikat, a paisley, and a block print, but right now I am kind of obsessed with stripes in all of their glory, so horizontal, vertical, skinny, thick, you get the idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2340926 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 22:25:45 +0000 Kate 2340926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your ditsy prints are totally charming on you, Dee!</p> <p>I don't do a lot of prints, but the few I have are either an abstract print in neutral colors or a geometric print, like a windowpane plaid. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2340914 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 20:10:12 +0000 Sal 2340914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These suit you do well - and your hair is awesome! Just easy modern stylish looks that I admire!!</p> <p>For me prints are emotional too. My entire print collection is below. Mostly florals with some more abstract. Two could be described as ditsy. I enjoy all of these but not quite sure if there is a theme? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2340910 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 19:45:41 +0000 Dee 2340910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Star</b>- Interesting about your current relationship with prints, I think carefully assessing how any individual print makes you feel is certainly a good way to know whether its authentic to you or not.<br /><b>ChristelJ</b>- I struggle to buy solids for myself as well, they somehow just don’t feel as exciting to purchase. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2340897 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:32:54 +0000 ChristelJ 2340897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your style works so beautifully on you. There is a softness but never too soft or sweet. Your denims looks great on you and do contrast the prints perfectly. I share a lot with you in terms of loving ditsy prints, Fossil bags and dad-cut jeans. However, there really aren't many prints I wouldn't wear. Strong jewel toned prints and lumberjack plaids are the only ones I can think of that I avoid. I love ditsy florals but also larger florals, geometrics, abstract designs, polka dots, stripes, and some plaids. I do like a bit of flounce, and I almost never tuck. Most of my clothes are prints. I have to force myself to buy solids to balance them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2340896 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:20:17 +0000 Star (Lise) 2340896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I echo what&nbsp;<b>Angie&nbsp;</b>said.&nbsp; When I looked at the pics #2 immediately jumped out at me and I realised it is because a belt shows off your enviable waist, and I am drawn to darker bottoms.&nbsp; You should make belts part of your signature style for sure.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />As for me and prints, this has become complicated.&nbsp; My entire life I loved all prints big and small.&nbsp; Only muddy ones I have never been that keen on.&nbsp; Now that my hair is silver I fear ditsy prints make me look like a ditsy Grandma - I wear specs too.&nbsp; I also find animal print which I LOVED in the 80s now feels a bit too much, so only in subtle amounts.&nbsp; I still like geometric prints, plaids and dots.&nbsp; I still <i>love</i> <i>some</i> stripes.&nbsp; Each and every pattern now has to be assessed individually be me to see if it is for me.&nbsp; As you can hear it is complicated :)&nbsp; I am really now more into solids then ever before. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2340894 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:06:11 +0000 Olive Green 2340894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The brown print on the middle photo is really good on you, and the lo jeans in number 3 look actually effortless.&nbsp;<br />You do look great in pants.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2340889 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 17:39:00 +0000 Dee 2340889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Katerina</b> - your lovely collection of scarves is great way to add &nbsp;a favourite pattern to an outfit.<br /><b>Janet</b>- Large, bold prints don’t feel right on me either, you have such a nice variety of prints to enjoy.<br /><b>Slim cat</b>- Interesting how the contrast levels on prints can make such a difference on whether we’re drawn to them or not.<br /><b>Kkards</b> - Oh I’m a sucker for stripes of all kinds myself.<br /><b>Angie</b> - Haha, thanks for the rebranding.<br /><b>Helena</b> - I’m partial to polka dots as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2340877 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 16:56:53 +0000 Helena 2340877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes, these are great on you! Love the middle outfit in particular but all are fab.&nbsp;</p> <p>Prints-wise, I like the classics - stripes of course, but I also like polka dots, glenplaid and some geometrics that are not too big or bold. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2340876 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 16:55:57 +0000 Angie 2340876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Dee</b>, let me re-crown you Queen Ditsy FLORAL!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2340869 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 16:39:08 +0000 kkards 2340869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YLF. ditsy prints and denim look great on you!<br />i have not meet a stripe that i did not love, thin stripes, thick stripes, stripes on tees, stripes on sweaters, love them all </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2340857 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 15:56:50 +0000 slim cat 2340857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All look great on you!&nbsp;<br />I prefer geometric print or geometric mixed with some floral, ikat print, some moody ombre, black and white graphics ( no polka dots, and no plain stripes ).&nbsp;<br />Strong contrast is attractive but rarely works for me - need something quieter.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2340856 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 15:53:58 +0000 Janet 2340856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You wear those prints well! Your hair is looking fab too.</p> <p>I came to realize that small scale prints are not necessarily my friend. "Ditsy" prints don't feel much like me. But if a print is too large and bold, I don't quite feel right either, especially if it is high contrast. Prints are a very emotional pull for me -- when I see one I love, I know it right away. These are some of the prints added to my wardrobe this year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2340848 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 15:32:05 +0000 Katerina 2340848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These prints look great on you. I like the scale and the level of contrast on you and the softness contrasted with the other components of the outfits. Nodding along with your description and observations, spot on.<br /> Ditsy prints do not agree with me I would say… I feel best in solid colors and I wear prints in scarves. Usually geometric patterns, dark florals (larger scale), or watercolor prints, other large scale prints. It was interesting to reflect on which patterns feel authentic to me, have not thought of it before in terms of scarves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2340847 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 15:16:37 +0000 Dee 2340847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Cat2</b> - Yes combined a certain way ditsy can definitely vibe farmish.<br /><b>Angie</b>- Thanks for the suggestions, I’ll certainly try them, Haha now for Queen Ditsy, that could be misconstrued the wrong way IYKWIM.<br /><b>Irina</b> - You look fab in those large scale prints.&nbsp;<br /><b>Unfrumped</b>- Yes flouncy is not something I wear too well either.<br /><b>Roberta</b>- Gorgeous dress, I can see why it was so hard to pass on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2340841 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:40:03 +0000 Roberta 2340841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all scales of print, except perhaps the very tiniest, but I like the colors to be strong or contrasting. Otherwise, I feel like it reads as one heathered color, which I don't like on me. I've had many Boden dresses over the years in ditsy prints, but they tended to be dark blue, or black, or deep red. </p> <p>I do like an animal print; snake, leopard, etc., but draw the line at zebra. I bought a zebra t-shirt from Boden that I thought I would love, but it turns out I never wear it. The pattern feels too stark.</p> <p>Aside: I bought the Selina dress below in five different colors back in the day. In the great retirement purge I gave away three of them. It was HARD. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2340840 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:38:00 +0000 unfrumped 2340840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your outfits!</p> <p>I do best in smallish all-over prints like checks, houndstooth, smaller plaids, polka dots , and I DO line some “ ditsy” patterns, usually best if colors are not too sweet. Kind of, “ I know it when I see it “. </p> <p>Also, juxtaposing feminine items with more masculine or sporty seems to work for me. But a little tricky, because, the feminine needs to be a bit subtle, not flouncy or Boho. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-ditsy-and-what-feels-authentic#post-2340835 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:16:46 +0000 Irina 2340835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your jeans!<br />Ditzy prints are something that I don’t wear.&nbsp;<div>Stripes, abstract prints, large scale prints feel like me.&nbsp;</div><div>I don’t have a lots of prints in my wardrobe, I love so many patterns but I don’t wear them because they are not my style.&nbsp;</div> </p>