https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 12:45:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud/page/2#post-1585450 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 21:14:34 +0000 Sara L. 1585450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that it sounds like too much work.&nbsp; The sweater looks interesting and warm but too much trouble. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1585355 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 15:28:49 +0000 Angie 1585355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna, I vote return the jumper since you are filled with quite a bit of doubt.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1585328 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 14:27:13 +0000 Mellllls 1585328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If money was no object, how would you style it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1585145 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 23:50:23 +0000 K. Period. 1585145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I support you in returning it. &nbsp;It sounds like there is so much effort in figuring out how to pair it that it is killing all the joy that you'd feel in wearing it. &nbsp;(Aside: Diana's post totally reminded me that I have unrecognized issues with marled yarns. &nbsp;I love the idea of them. I love the look of them in skeins. &nbsp;I love them knitted up. &nbsp;But I don't love wearing them. Not at all. &nbsp;At best, I will get a month's worth of joy from them before the disgust sets in. &nbsp;But that's me.) &nbsp;See Anna? Your conflict has resulted in my clarity. No marled yarns for me. &nbsp;Nope. &nbsp;Wanna form a club? &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1585130 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 22:54:20 +0000 annagybe 1585130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, so my uniform dark blue skinnies or true black skinnies, it's ok, but honestly then it's jeans and sweater. Something with absolutely no forethought.&nbsp;<br />I don't have any colored bottoms.<br />It does go with my raw-ish denim cropped jeans and my faded blue Marni x Current Elliott boyfriend jeans that have a tuxedo stripe of grey wool and brown leather piping. But like many of you understand, it's too cold for exposed ankles now. Or I could figure out some kinda sock which will work colorwise, but that's more work. I do have some medium-dark R13 skinnies that also work color wise, but I can't get them past mid thigh.<br />&nbsp;I think I may have to return it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584894 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 10:31:39 +0000 Anonymous 1584894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am among the members that suggested if you have to force it to go with your existing wardrobe, return it. &nbsp;Life is too short and why bother? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584854 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 05:56:06 +0000 Mellllls 1584854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Id suggest<br /> trying with your dark wash jeans but it sounds like you already tried that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584851 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 05:51:12 +0000 Jeanie 1584851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ohhh I have been eyeing that sweater!! And a lot of other sweaters they have but we do not have a store here. &nbsp;I would love to see a pic. &nbsp;I agree with the others that have mentioned marled yarns being hard to match. &nbsp;I would want a sweater like that to look good with jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584796 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 03:38:28 +0000 Carla 1584796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like others, I thought of white or cream - olive, red, and maybe black leather? Do you have anything in a brown or grey tweed? Silver? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584791 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 03:15:34 +0000 Janet 1584791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought the same thing as Diana. I can see it with a fairly uniform light wash denim, cream or white. Black? Teal? I do like it. I tried sow thing similar but with more colors from Anthro and decided it was too droopy and shapeless on me, but I like the vibe of this style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584782 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 02:48:32 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1584782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna, I think it is a lovely sweater but if it doesn't work for you with your current bottoms, then why waste time and effort trying to force it? &nbsp;You have a lot of fabulous pieces in your wardrobe. &nbsp;No need to settle for anything that doesn't make you itch to wear it out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584765 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 02:17:47 +0000 Elly 1584765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd wear it with all the denim washes you mention (although faded black can be similar to grey and have warm or cool tones). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584763 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 02:11:05 +0000 carter 1584763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As if this sweater needs anymore love...I love it too. What was off about the match with the faded brown-black jeans? I would definitely wear it with a mid-wash denim, winter white, black, olive and maybe burgundy. Pictures! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584760 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 02:02:13 +0000 Brooklyn 1584760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is beautiful. I am surprised it does not work with denim. I would wear it with any warm neutral. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584747 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 01:22:45 +0000 Lucy 1584747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OOOOH, it's very lovely. And I can see the colouring working so well for you.&nbsp;<br />I was wondering about olive too. And white or cream.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584744 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 01:21:21 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1584744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recently got a v neck jersey in a very similar color. The brand calls it "bean." I am wearing it today with a large black fringe cardi and olive corduroy crops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584735 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 01:06:21 +0000 Suz 1584735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a stunning sweater and I can imagine how amazing it will look on you.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think I agree with Vildy. In theory it should work with everything but these taupes-grey-browns sometimes fail to work as easily as they ought to. However, I know for sure that I would wear that one with:&nbsp;</p> <p>Dark wash denim.<br />Medium wash denim.&nbsp;<br />Black.&nbsp;<br />Cream/ white.&nbsp;</p> <p>I might also try it with navy or other greys but I know that would be iffy. I definitely wouldn't wear it with light wash denim or acid wash. I often find those light washes weirdly clash with this type of mixed heathery knit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584729 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:53:48 +0000 rachylou 1584729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a gorgeous sweater...but if it isn't really wearable... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584694 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 23:15:39 +0000 viva 1584694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's really hard to imagine this sweater doesn't work with denim! Can you post pics? It's really so gorgeous and it looks like it would work beautifully!!! But, if you're not feeling it, maybe it should go back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584679 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 21:58:06 +0000 unfrumped 1584679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the sweater!<br />Pics might help but I hear you on "neutral" items that don't seem to actually go with anything, surprisingly, or that are too particular.<br />I actually have that problem with some gray items; of course they go with solid black or navy.<br />And sometimes cool browns, which I love, do that very thing. Agree a very dark rinse denim, so looking navy, might work but then may not be versatile enough.</p> <p>I have done returns for that very reason--something turns out to be too fussy about its partners, when the style ought to be easy-toss-on &amp; go.<br />Very frustrating. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584675 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 21:51:05 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1584675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sweater is gorgeous, and I love the color. Geez, it never occurred to me that there were colors that didn't go with denim. I will take your word for it, though, because I trust your judgment. <br />Would you consider exchanging it for the cream? If so, you might be able to do the transaction over the phone with the store, ask them to hold it for you, and buy yourself a little time for the return of the one you have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584671 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 21:34:55 +0000 Colette 1584671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish I was wearing that sweater right now, I'm freezing today. It looks warm, soft, and cozy and I love the chunky oversized styling. But, if you don't have a pair of denim that 'works' with it I say return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584669 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 21:26:29 +0000 LaPed 1584669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think with a marled yarn like that I'd need a very punchy solid-colored bottom; so not most denim unless a very consistent wash -- like a super dark rinse or solid black. I think it would look nice with cords or chinos -- eggplant, evergreen, cobalt, navy?</p> <p>I actually don't particularly like how it's styled on the model w/ the tweed pants -- little too busy and muted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584667 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 21:19:13 +0000 Sal 1584667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes my thoughts were black, cream, red/wine, maybe olive...I can see that blacks and greys often tend to the cool though and it might not work. &nbsp;It is a great top but for sure return it if you can't think of a way to wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584666 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 21:13:50 +0000 MTBGirl 1584666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh that's beautiful! I'd wear it with olive, burgundy, black, white/cream. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584665 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 21:00:17 +0000 Diana 1584665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I'd have to see it with the jeans to be sure, but my guess is: not cool and not warm, not dark but also not light.&nbsp; Those types of marled yarns are tricky that way and can often look really busy.&nbsp; It would probably look OK with plain blue jeans of any shade but not particularly intentional, unless you happen to have dark taupe shoes?&nbsp; </p> <p>It would also probably work with white/cream. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584664 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:57:41 +0000 Jenava 1584664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have colored bottoms? &nbsp;Might be a difficult item to go all-neutral with. &nbsp;If you can't easily match, then I'd return. &nbsp;It's beautiful, though, so even if you have only one good match it could be worth keeping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584662 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:52:51 +0000 Vildy 1584662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>model has it going on with a shade of grey pants. Oyster white would probably work. Got any pewter metallic? Chocolate patent leather? <br />Often if you use a totally different texture with some muscle to it, items knuckle under and look intentional. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584660 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:49:05 +0000 Vildy 1584660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's gorgeous.&nbsp; On my screen it resolves to a dark taupe or charcoal brown. In my life that kind of color goes with practically everything. <br />Although some blended colors are what I think of as Not-colors. Something Not-gray and yet Not-brown. If you put this kind of thing with gray, it brings out the brown but often in a weird way. And vice versa. It looks as though it could go with both palettes and goes with neither. I wear stuff like this - that I have a passion for - with a totally different 3d color and then it works. </p> <p>Hold it in your hand and run it across your closet and see what looks like it would work with the sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-buy-a-dud#post-1584659 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:47:51 +0000 K. Period. 1584659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When you say it won't go, how won't go? &nbsp;</p> <p>I think I'd need to see it with the jeans because it sounds like it should go with most of them. &nbsp;And clicking through it looks like it should go. &nbsp;(The light blue acid wash with all the texture in the sweater may be really really contrasty without any scale contrast to break it up--but if anyone could pull it off and look fab, it would be you.) &nbsp;</p>