https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:37:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2155185 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 21:56:29 +0000 Cardiff girl 2155185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both ,sometimes you can’t beat a good clash and other times something abit more harmonious is called for. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2155117 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 18:17:19 +0000 Tanya 2155117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also do both, but I'd say I complement about 75% of the time, and clash about 25%, usually when I am feeling daring/bold.&nbsp; I also feel that pattern mixing is clashing, even if the patterns are subtle and highly complementary in colors.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2155112 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 18:14:17 +0000 Angie 2155112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually, I assumed that: <ul> <li>pattern mixing is clashing</li> <li>wearing bold colours together is clashing&nbsp;</li> </ul> I think that the combinations that I wear harmonize - otherwise I wouldn't wear them! But I guess in the true sense of the word - it's a clash.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2155090 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 17:42:11 +0000 bj1111 2155090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>any mixing i do is on pattern.&nbsp; i really like monochrome but i'm branching out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2155037 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 13:39:16 +0000 Bijou 2155037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both. I often add a colourful bag or shoe to liven up an outfit. Whilst I love matching, I quite enjoy playing with unexpected colour combinations too. I happily wear leopard as a neutral too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2155027 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 13:07:59 +0000 Anonymous 2155027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My rule is "full house + 1". 1 color 3x, 1 color 2x and 1 color 1x. Think I read (probably in Inside Out Style) that it should be 60%, 30%, 10% for outfit colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2155024 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 13:03:39 +0000 RobinF 2155024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely no clash for me. I feel not put together unless there is something tying colors together. I guess I am more a matchy person overall.&nbsp; :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2155021 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 12:58:25 +0000 cat2 2155021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tend to wear neutral clothing mixed with one color at a time, and my accessories are mostly families of neutrals as well. I do have wild for me groupings of burgundy, army green, and teal. I am also really drawn to purses and shoes that cross neutrals, like black mixed with brown or blue or cream, and also love metallic shoes that play off my jewelry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2154999 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 09:45:48 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2154999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t like to be all matchy-matchy. It doesn’t feel like me. But I do like things that go together, like my oatmeal hat &amp; mittens with fuzzy oatmeal/bronze trim with my cognac shoes and cognac purse, or black shoes with a purse that has black in the guitar strap and hat/gloves in a color in that strap. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2154991 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 07:52:15 +0000 Astrid 2154991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm probably in the middle somewhere with items that coordinate. Although I prefer a lower contrast overall most of the time, so I rarely wear an item that really stands out colorwise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2154984 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 06:48:16 +0000 Lynne 2154984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Team compliment most of the time, I find it easier and it feels more "me". Like Shevia I occasionally bat for Team co-ordinate; but I find it requires more effort :). </p> <p>I love bold looks on others but I think has to be true for you to pull it off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2154981 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 06:33:26 +0000 Anonymous 2154981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some of both but more matchy because it is easy to put together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2154953 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 03:36:16 +0000 slim cat 2154953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What @Brooklyn and @lisa p said - mixing patterns with some contrast.<br />However I did get icy blue puffer with black zippers that I wear with black sneakers and black bag with some turquoise print and multi colored &nbsp;scarf ( scarf isn't always visible enough though ) - fav thing to wear now . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2154947 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 03:16:33 +0000 Jaime 2154947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both - but I think of it as complement or coordinate. So a red bag with grey shoes coordinates in my book. Pattern clashing is a whole other beast. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2154941 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 02:38:54 +0000 Sal 2154941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And I think maybe clash is the wrong word (but I thought it was fun in the heading).</p> <p>I think the right word would be contrast.&nbsp; Such as wearing a red bag and blue shoes or black belt and brown shoes......</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2154940 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 02:34:21 +0000 Sal 2154940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops corrected my heading error!!</p> <p>I can see that with your styles Lisa and Brooklyn - you are both strong at pattern and tonal dressing with texture.</p> <p>They can all work can't they.&nbsp; I use both strategies depending on the setting and the pieces involved.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2154938 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 02:13:18 +0000 Anonymous 2154938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t see pattern mixing and clashing as one in the same , if that makes any sense . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2154930 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 01:53:25 +0000 Janet 2154930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My feelings are very much like Brooklyn’s. I’m not much of a clasher. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2154919 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 01:14:20 +0000 Anonymous 2154919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer to complement rather than clash . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2154918 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 01:02:30 +0000 Brooklyn 2154918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like to complement. I think I rarely clash. I’m not a big colour mixer generally but if I do mix I like a combination that’s grounded in a neutral. I think I have a general preference for low contrast looks these days. I do pattern mix a lot but I don’t think of that as clashing as I usually choose patterns that are in the same colour scheme. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2154916 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:54:44 +0000 Carla 2154916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both. &nbsp;One of my favourite combos is to wear cobalt gloves, and a red beret with a black coat, and black boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2154913 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:43:29 +0000 LaPed 2154913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely both. I like a solo pop of colour as well as a matchy duo or trio. I also like to think in terms of tonal complements (eg burgundy, cranberry, fire engine), or even whole colour family complements such as "icy pastels" or "warm earthy neutrals". I wear a lot of simple neutral outfits so I don't mind if my accessories add some variety. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2154876 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 21:07:00 +0000 nuancedream 2154876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely bat for both teams, Sal. I never turn down the opportunity to pattern mix. On the other hand, I<br /> like matching jewelry or scarves to footwear or handbags. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2154864 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:26:28 +0000 Angie 2154864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Batting for both teams with you, <b>Sal. <br /></b><br />I clash or mismatch a lot - with patterns and non-neutrals because my outfits are bold. But throw in some colour repetition so that the eye can rest, <i>and </i>so that my look is organized instead of cluttered.&nbsp;</p> <p>My match can be as subtle as wearing white pearls and white footwear. I love Team Blatant Matchy-Matchy too!&nbsp;</p> <p>My clash can be as bold as wearing 4 solid brights at once, with no neutrals.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-complement-it-clash-or-both#post-2154863 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:14:58 +0000 Sal 2154863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved Angie’s post about complements - and I do use this strategy often. </p> <p>But I also like a pop of colour ie yellow bag on a neutral outfit with neutral shoes - or a clash/ mismatch such as navy boots and a tan belt. </p> <p>There may be other strategies too with accessories?</p> <p>I do have a couple of accessories where I have to use them as a pop of colour as they are lone players. Or I might have a dress or top featuring the colour too.</p> <p>Do you use all these strategies too? </p>