https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:48:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-669229 Sun, 15 Jul 2012 17:04:15 +0000 Kari 669229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Savitha. I love pendants (especially when I can swap out the chain to adjust the length.) the first one in silver I picked up at a consignment shop, and the second was a gift from my sister, who brought it back from Italy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-669217 Sun, 15 Jul 2012 16:44:23 +0000 RunnerChick 669217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all the dresses, Kari! It's a toss-up between the yellow and the green for which one is my favorite, but you look great in all of them. The pendants are gorgeous too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-669210 Sun, 15 Jul 2012 16:35:04 +0000 Kari 669210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Melissa! (If you're interested: both of these wrap dresses are Tahari; above I linked to the yellow one for Shannon, but the red one is available on Zappos and I think it's still in stock in straight, plus, and petite sizes.)</p> <p>Lyn, thank you! That really warms my heart.</p> <p>You inspired me to wear pants (well - walking shorts, but still) yesterday to a barbecue. I didn't manage to snap a picture, but perhaps today.</p> <p>It's just that it is so darn hard to find pants that actually fit on me - pants shopping can bring me to tears, whereas dress shopping usually makes me revel in my curves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668962 Sun, 15 Jul 2012 03:37:47 +0000 Lyn D. 668962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, thank-you very much for the links to pant pics!<br /> As I suspected they are all gorgeous and inspirational. I especially love the way you 'embrace your curves' with vests and fitted tops. AND you necklace additions are perfect.<br /> I look forward to seeing your future pant-pics too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668910 Sun, 15 Jul 2012 00:37:15 +0000 Melissa 668910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, I love each of these dresses on you! I don't have a favorite. You look fantastic in these dresses. The fit is perfect. I love them all. They are sassy, bold, chic, confident, and so feminine. You have inspired me to look for wrap dresses for the fall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668644 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 18:09:13 +0000 Transcona Shannon 668644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Kari! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668643 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 18:07:02 +0000 Kari 668643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amy, it's been a while since I wore them in a photographed outfit. I wear them often in our short summers when we can. They are the Clarks Brûlée sandals (an Angie find) from 2009, still going strong and insanely comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668639 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 18:02:41 +0000 Amy 668639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits as usual! I really like those pewter gladiators. I don't remember seeing you wear them before! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668594 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 16:27:47 +0000 Kari 668594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Jonesy! I have a soft spot for that first dress for sure - the draping just won me over when I tried it on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668574 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 16:07:47 +0000 Jonesy 668574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so fab in dresses! I love that first one especially, but you look gorgeous and cheerful in each one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668570 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 16:03:54 +0000 Kari 668570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, Shannon, posted at the same time!</p> <p>That yellow and gray dress is Tahari by ASL:<br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/tahari-by-asl-plus-plus-size-wanda-matte-jersey-dress-yellow-grey" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/tahari-b.....ellow-grey</a><br /> (As of today, it only seems to be in stock in plus size on Zappos, but Overstock carries it too.)<br /> <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Tahari-Womens-Yellow-Grey-Abstract-Drape-Dress/6442955/product.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.overstock.com/Cloth.....oduct.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668566 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 16:00:42 +0000 Kari 668566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nicole, I very much relate. Different seasons really make me crave different colors! I think the spiced tones I've been lusting after this spring/summer will translate well into fall and will blend with the more earthy tones, though.</p> <p>Marianna, that yellow and gray dress is a great piece - I would highly recommend it! Overstock carries it too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668565 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 15:59:16 +0000 Transcona Shannon 668565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is impossible to pick a favourite here Kari - these dresses are all 10+'s on you and the bold colours are gorgeous. You really are my dress inspiration on YLF! And I really like how your shoes and accessories aren't matchy-matchy but instead, enhance the colours of the dresses.</p> <p>If I may ask, what is the brand of the first dress (the yellow/grey one)? I love the soft colours and the pattern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668564 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 15:59:12 +0000 Kari 668564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, I'm much shorter than you and in years past I've felt like dresses are even too short on me - so I totally understand your frustration! I hope that the midi trend means that you'll have an easier time finding skirts and dresses that are long enough to feel comfortable on you. I adore that polka dot black/white dress and the cranberry Donna Morgan dress especially. All of the dresses that you DO have fit you so perfectly that I doubt a bystander would think you had any problems finding them.</p> <p>That kelly green dress is from Banana Republic, and is 5 years old! The knit has held up so amazingly well - still no pilling or fading. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668556 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 15:53:27 +0000 Kari 668556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn D., I find pants very hard to fit. My weight fluctuates so much, I have a very high/long rise... I have a pair of denim bootcuts and straight legs (that currently are a bit too snug to be comfortable before I can wear them again) and a pair of cinamonny red bootcut cords.</p> <p>A couple of my favorite pants outfits:<br /> <a href="http://cdn2.youlookfab.com/upload/images/Picture-2440b42_image.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://cdn2.youlookfab.com/upl....._image.jpg</a><br /> <a href="http://cdn4.youlookfab.com/upload/images/Picture-3380b84_image.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://cdn4.youlookfab.com/upl....._image.jpg</a><br /> <a href="http://cdn2.youlookfab.com/upload/images/d1ba888509246ae09c722698b1ef0792_image.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://cdn2.youlookfab.com/upl....._image.jpg</a><br /> <a href="http://cdn0.youlookfab.com/upload/images/Picture-1493b_image.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://cdn0.youlookfab.com/upl....._image.jpg</a></p> <p>On the whole, though, dresses are just so much easier to fit and feel a lot more comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668471 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 14:10:38 +0000 Sunita 668471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK! I am holding you responsible my recent dress-buying binge! Holy cow! You look amazing in them you make me want to wear dresses too!</p> <p>Lovely color combinations Kari! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668467 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 14:06:06 +0000 marianna 668467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So pretty, Kari! I've been eyeing that grey/yellow dress on Zappos. Such a great color combo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668436 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 13:01:16 +0000 citygirldc 668436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your outfits always make me happy and your smile too. Those dresses are great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668431 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 12:56:38 +0000 nicoleb 668431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're looking beautiful in those primary colors and you wear dresses so well! I think different seasons are inspire us to try new color palettes (example i like darker colors but i picked up that white sheath with bright blue, corals and mint flowers this summer @_@). </p> <p>I'm not sure which outfit is my favorite but i really love the scarf you added to the green dress. So pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668429 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 12:49:44 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 668429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally love you in color - totally - but I also am loving that grey/yellow combination for you. It is soft in color but fits beautifully and looks lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668421 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 12:29:29 +0000 Anonymous 668421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all stunning, but the green is my particular favorite. You are a refreshing treat for the eyes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668403 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 11:06:26 +0000 Jjsloane 668403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful and colorful week. I love the sandals with the first dress, it really makes the pattern stand out and the yellow pop. We are Fossil white watch twins! I've worn mine to death this summer.</p> <p>I go back and forth with colors and neutrals too. For me I like that I can choose either depending on my mood and I have a decent selection of both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668401 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 10:57:43 +0000 Sveta 668401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I remember you in fall colors mostly when I joined YLF and you looked great in them. Now look here- you rock bright primary colors as well as you did the other palette!<br /> That green dress is stunning on you and KS scarf is a rel cherry on top. Where is this dress from?<br /> I also really like the first outfit with it's low contrast pattern and great fit. And of course that coral wrap dress is a winner every time I see it.<br /> You know, every time I see your posts I go on a dress crave. I don't have many dresses in my wardrobe somehow even though they are much easier to fit for me than trousers and jeans. I guess I have a hard time finding dresses long enough for my height because I am tired of all dresses being 2-3" above my knees, especially i summer without a support from tights and hose...<br /> You are our Dress Queen, Kari! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668383 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 06:37:31 +0000 Lyn D. 668383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The scarf with the green dress is lovely, Kari.<br /> I like the way the necklace with the grey multi dress help to accentuate the soft grey tones, as do the shoes.<br /> Have I ever seen you in pants? You wear dresses and skirts so beautifully that I am sure I could learn a thing or two from your pant outfits too. I am a mainly jeans person, but I really appreciate your outfit posts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668369 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 05:31:39 +0000 Deborah 668369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a color sensation! All so beautiful. Your necklace on the last outfit is very similar to one I have that I made:). It looks gorgeous on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668365 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 05:09:04 +0000 Kari 668365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you! Yes, those are definitely power redhead colors, and I love wearing them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668363 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 05:07:17 +0000 Carole 668363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All stunning outfits,Kari! My favorite colors in your color box are green and turquoise, that's my absolute favorite color combo and it's beautiful with your coloring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-by-crayon-box-primary-colors#post-668355 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 04:45:40 +0000 Kari 668355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Apparently I had a primary (ish) color theme going on this week where I was particularly craving bright shades (heavily inspired by my Second Base camisoles); however, I somehow ended up with softer <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/karis-nas-finds">neutral Nordstrom Anniversary Sale</a> picks. How did that happen?</p> <p>(The intimates that I took home from the sale were quite bright, though.)</p> <p>1-4, Yellow: That excellent faux-wrap yellow, cream, and gray ikat patterned dress worn with a yellow Second Base camisole underneath. The last <a href="http://pencilskirtlife.lookfab.com/post/emerald-and-polka-dots-playing-around-with-new-favorites">two</a> <a href="http://pencilskirtlife.lookfab.com/post/patterns-orange-shoes-and-a-busy-week">times</a> that I wore this dress, it was with shoes that were more in contrast to the dress and were quite saturated. This time around, I felt like accenting the gray again. It was just over 80 degrees, so I wore my pewter low gladiator wedges and a silver interlaced pendant on a chain, and called it good.</p> <p>#5-7, or Red Dominant - Primary Colors: Red and white Tahari wrap dress, red Second Base demi-camisole, yellow lace-up slingback pumps, cobalt structured handbag, colorful millefiori glass pendant on a black cord.</p> <p>#8-11, or Kelly green and turquoise: Kelly green knit fit-and-flare dress; yellow Second Base camisole; multicolored (kelly green, turquoise, black, and white) graphic print silk scarf folded diagonally in half and tied in front, turquoise glass bead and silver wire-wrapped necklace, aqua pumps.<br /> This was my particular favorite once I added the scarf. </p>