https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:56:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective/page/2#post-2377136 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:00:05 +0000 SarahD8 2377136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits and a very instructive series of photos, Suz. I agree that the addition of the scarf makes the column of red seem more "you." And I really liked the version with the mustard bag to bring out the bits of mustard in the scarf...it's very hard to turn off my contrast gene lol! I am noodling on some ideas around cohesion vs. dynamism...the latter of which I think is important for us gamine types. Stay tuned...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective/page/2#post-2375669 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 23:00:29 +0000 Suz 2375669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very strange, isn't it, <b>Olive Green</b>? I mean -- I would (and did!) wear that red and white one day. And felt ok in it. But I preferred the solid reds in the end.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks, <b>Slim Cat!&nbsp;</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective/page/2#post-2375661 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 22:04:49 +0000 Olive Green 2375661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find that mono and tonal red progression to be both bold and subtle, really punchy and completely classic. The white pants do look off after that, interesting.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective/page/2#post-2375660 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:46:41 +0000 slim cat 2375660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous festive looks! Love #8-9 a bit more because of personal preference of sporty versus classic if it may be put this way &nbsp;( or maybe it's my love of puffers - lol ).<br />Lots of interesting things to discover reading all the comments and suggestions - thank you for the fun read! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375634 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:35:04 +0000 Suz 2375634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Chris,</b> thanks for chiming in. It is indeed a lot to unpack, especially if you try to do it in real life, and you are by default a contrast dresser (as we both are.) I think you'd look <b>stunning</b> in a tonal version of browns/ camels, fawns/ creams. You would also look amazing in tonal blues that included lighter brighter blues.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Ginger, </b>as soon as I saw your name, I thought -- now there's another brilliant tonal dresser (along with Angie and Brooklyn, in their very different ways)!&nbsp; I remember that series of mostly home sewn summer outfits you did a while back in beautiful mid-tones -- your summer work at home uniform. I loved those looks on you. Your colouring is light and fair, so it makes sense you would like mid-tones. (They also suit me best, so I get it! My own "brights" are toned down compared to <b>Angie</b>'s.) But you have some real brightness to you also, so like me (and <b>Angie)</b> you crave a shot of "lightness" in all-dark outfits. I absolutely love the sounds of your green outfit, and I wish I still had my green Fluevog shoes to send to you -- alas, I gave them to forum member Transcona Shannon many years ago....I hope she's enjoyed them!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>JAileen</b> -- you ain't seen nothing, yet! <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=14710">I have more and more!&nbsp;</a></p> <p><b>Lisa</b>, I'm really enjoying the sweater. It has pretty much stopped itching me at all -- I don't know if it is because it has become a bit colder here (possibly a help) or I have become used to it, or what. It's <b>soooooo</b> lightweight. Warm if layered under a coat. Not impossibly warm in the house. I would actually even consider it in a. different colour. If you are worried about size, you would do an online chat with the Everlane people. They can be helpful at times.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Janet,</b> you do tonal dressing beautifully in blues. And could do it brilliantly in teals as well, I'll bet. I was surprised to find that head to toe red felt less conspicuous than red with white (to me). Funny, right?&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Citygirl,</b> go for it! Those pieces would be fab on you. They work on a petite person very well and you look amazing in red.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Robin</b>, thank you. That's a great guitar strap, isn't it? I haven't worn it much yet, but plan to haul it out more often....</p> <p><b>Lisa,</b> I think that's what I liked about the scarf version -- it ties back to the pants. That magical 3rd piece!</p> <p><b>Star,</b> those are also the most "tomgirl" outfits, so it makes sense they would speak to you. They are probably the ones I'd wear most often in my daily life around here. But if I went into town I'd wear a version with the longer red coat.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jenni,</b> I'd love if you tried a tonal olive or blue outfit!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Bijou,</b> now that is brilliant -- tonal looks all lighter to medium tone, veering towards pastels. You do that beautifully, in fact! But I get it -- you tend to like to combine colours.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Ms. Maven</b>, sorry the hat was a downer! It's probably the wrong style of hat but the only red one I have at the moment, LOL. As for wearing colour as we age -- well, if not now, when? My need for dopamine dressing has actually increased. I get how brights can draw attention to our faces -- the lines, etc. that we might rather not see -- but they also make us look lively and awake. Give it a go with the reds (or other brights) that you have! You might enjoy it!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375632 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:05:38 +0000 Chris987 2375632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't been participating in the forum for a while, but this post has me thinking I need to get back to it First of all <b>Suz</b> these outfits are just gorgeous and all your thoughts about tonal dressing, and everyone else's are fascinating.&nbsp;I especially like Ginger's<i> "head-to-toe red is a lot less punchy than a single red piece in contrast with other pieces. It's still a lot of statement, but not quite as loud."</i></p> <p>There is something about the idea of tonal outfits that really appeals to me, although I do not believe I have EVER consciously done it.&nbsp; &nbsp;I created a YLF collection to see what tonal outfits I could wear today, and found dark blue, grey, or burgundy but with very limited choices and mostly in a sporty vibe. Or black but I've never been particularly into all-black outfits.&nbsp;&nbsp;I don't have enough brown or camel to do it. I might just think about building more tonal outfits as I do future shopping. I have to go think about this a whole lot more. (..or to use modern parlance ... "a lot to unpack here"). Thanks so much for this thread! Loving the other threads too, thanks<b> SarahD8 </b>and<b> Sal!&nbsp;</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375631 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:04:01 +0000 Star (Lise) 2375631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Ginger&nbsp;</b>your green outfit sounds fabulous.&nbsp; Try a shoe from the same colour family if you have, not necessarily the same colour.&nbsp; Maybe a specific blue could work?&nbsp; Would love to see your outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375629 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:43:54 +0000 Ginger 2375629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, this is such a fascinating workthrough! I agree with you that head-to-toe red is a lot less punchy than a single red piece in contrast with other pieces. It's still a lot of statement, but not quite as loud.</p> <p>That's personally my preference as well. I'm not a fan of neutrals in general, and not head-to-toe neutrals (except for white). But unlike you and Angie, I'm not a fan of brights, either. I like mid-tones. Reaching out to pastels and brights on either end, but not quite there. I particularly like contrast in shades, so a mid color with the light version of the same color.</p> <p>And today I just realized that I have done a tonal outfit. I'm wearing a new-to-me Boden sweater dress in a nice green and with a great shape. It's not super dark, but the swathe of it comes across that way. I desperately needed to lighten it up without covering it. I ended up with a long necklace with a tassel, all in light green jade-colored stone, and large jade green plastic hoops. It's ticking the right boxes for me, since the necklace is a bold enough statement against the green dress that doesn't overwhelm it (like the scarves I was thinking about).</p> <p>Now, I don't have green footwear* in the right shade, and I'm wearing long slipper socks over nude hosiery this morning. Tonight I might swap for green tights and black shoes, though. The green tights are such a close match with the dress I didn't want to try that at first, since it's all too dark and monochromatic.</p> <p>* I DO have the right shade of green in historic footwear - Regency lace-up boots and Victorian button boots. But they're low boots and I'd prefer at least mid-calf with this above-knee dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375622 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:08:44 +0000 JAileen 2375622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn’t realize how much red you had. &nbsp;It’s pretty fabulous! &nbsp;I love the purse with the guitar strap against the sweater. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375618 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:01:42 +0000 LJP 2375618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes - I know the coat/hat/scarf is a seasonal necessity! &nbsp;I was attempting to make an encouraging point, but in my oft-fumbling way, it sounded otherwise. I still visit that sweater online - still undecided about the size but I really do love it &nbsp;No tonal red dressing for me though - I'll be wearing it with jeans or black bottoms of some sort ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375611 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:38:51 +0000 Janet 2375611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great study — thanks for sharing! These look great on you, and I can appreciate the simpler ensembles as well as the ones that incorporate more pattern and extra color. We all have our sweet spot!</p> <p>I like the concept of tonal dressing but I really only do it with more muted colors — blues, mostly. Black and grey too. I feel too conspicuous in head to toe bright or bold color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375609 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:33:41 +0000 citygirldc 2375609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OH MY GOSH!! That red is amazing on you. It makes me want to get that sweater and pants.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375607 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:29:24 +0000 RobinF 2375607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun experiments! I quite like #3, two pieces but with the crossbody bag. I also love it with the red boots. I am impressed that you can even do tonal dressing with your outerwear!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375599 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:37:09 +0000 Lisa 2375599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very successful collection of tonal looks you have here. I like how the scarf is a deeper shade of red to tie in the red pants.</p> <p>The yellow bag is a lovely addition of color. And I adore that you have a red coat to top off the tonal looks. These combinations are all great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375592 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 06:59:20 +0000 Star (Lise) 2375592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>9 and 10 are my favorites. I like it most with the burgundy bag and boots, or with the contrasting white jeans. I am a contrast dresser too, and probably will only feel great in some colours tonally. Will have to think about which ones. Fun experiment you doing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375588 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:43:26 +0000 Jenni NZ 2375588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice Suz! I like all of it. I can only do a tonal outfit with blues or olives. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375586 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:37:24 +0000 Bijou 2375586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is such an interesting exercise and red loves you back!&nbsp;</p> <p>I am mainly a contrast dresser. It is rare for me to be a tonal dresser, mainly because I like lots of different colours, but when I do dress in a tonal way it is often in light colours. My tonal outfits are not moody. My most common tonal outfits involve a dress and jacket in complementary tones.</p> <p>I like monochromatic black and white outfits but it's rare for me to not add pop of colour through a handbag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375583 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:26:53 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2375583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all of them, including the red with white jeans. I agree that the tonal red outfits look sophisticated. Also quite luxe with those textures--the velvet pants, soft sweater, plush looking wool coat, the satiny puffers. The red and white outfit struck me as very characteristic for you, so I was surprised to read your feeling that it was "a bit much." Very luminous with the red, and garçonne with the jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375582 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 04:54:18 +0000 MsMaven 2375582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing with us Suz. I love looking at your experiments. You look wonderful in these shades of red.</p> <p>I love #6! Perfect for you. Then in 7 you show yourself with a hat and for me, it was a downer. Your hair is such an important part of your look! I was surprised at how much this affected me. Of course, when it's really cold, you need something for your head. Another color?</p> <p>Then back in 8 and 9--fabulous looks for you. Next the white pants! Inspirational.&nbsp;</p> <p>So now I'm pondering how I can use the ideas I see on you to add some of the same sense of color and pizazz and I'd say, even joyfulness to my own look? I love red, but as aging affects my feelings about how I present myself, I'm reluctant to wear even the red tones I have.</p> <p>OK--I see a challenge to myself here. Thanks again, Suz. Great post! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375580 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 04:36:53 +0000 Suz 2375580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Brooklyn, </b>thank you so much for your thoughts! Yes, the mustard bag is absolutely a contrast. What you can't see (maybe) is the bits of mustard in the scarf. So by adding a mustard bag, I was simply defaulting to my usual "do something with the contrast" (i.e. a pop of colour, in this case colour on colour). And another added colour changes the look entirely, compared to how it would look with a burgundy or pink or red or cognac or even an orange bag.&nbsp;</p> <p>The reds of the pant and the sweater <i>are </i>quite close, but in real life they are more different than they may appear on the screen. So I don't think I felt it wasn't an outfit because it lacked colour gradation (or textural variation, for while they're both soft, the textures are still different and the sweater has evident ribs and is loosely woven.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think I'm just always longing for that 3rd piece to make an outfit, you know? It's one reason summer dressing can be tricky. Because in summer, we don't need jackets, or other toppers, and even bags and jewellery can feel excessive at times.&nbsp;</p> <p>Meanwhile, I don't have enough bags and footwear or strong jewellery in the same tonal family (or even near relations, like cognac) to make any of those feel like my 3rd piece.But this is all excellent information!&nbsp;</p> <p>It's fascinating to experiment with it all -- I am sure this would feel different to others. I mean -- an entirely red outfit is a statement in itself, right? It probably doesn't need a "hero" piece. But I feel as if it is missing some focus.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Donna,</b> thank you! I can't believe the stupid stuff they used to tell us, right? ;)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375578 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 04:21:18 +0000 Brooklyn 2375578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous Suz! Thank you for sharing your experiment!</p> <p>I have a few thoughts (just my opinion of course, no right or wrong):<br /> *I think the red of the top and the red of the pants are quite close. So the look you have achieved is more monochromatic than tonal. (Still fab of course.) Monochromatic can feel boring without a lot of textural variation. So maybe that’s why the first outfit didn’t feel like you and you felt you needed to add some pattern.<br /> *I feel you can maintain tonality while dipping into neighbouring colours on the colour wheel. As long as you include secondary colours on the colour wheel. So I think you could accessorise the red with reddish-purple or reddish orange and the overall look would still be tonal. Eg cognac bag and shoes. Pink could be good too, or even like lilac, which I know you wear. But I think if you went lilac it would nice to repeat it or even include a darker purple to make it look even more tonal. To me mustard is not tonal with this look. (But is a nice contrast.)<br /> *I maintain that wearing bright colours in a tonal look is a softer look than wearing bright colours with contrast. It’s a relative thing and somewhat counter intuitive I know. I think because it’s just a more blended palette. I had an ah-ha moment once when I watched a YouTuber explain how to mix paint colours for fashion design purposes. She showed a high contrast outfit. Let’s say it was a yellow top and a purple skirt. Colours that go together but in a high contrast way (opposite sides of the colour wheel). Then she took a little of the purple paint from the skirt and blended it into the yellow of the top. She pointed out how much this lowered the contrast between top and bottom and softened the overall look. Also made it look a bit more cohesive (to my eye). I have never forgotten that lesson! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375575 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:52:29 +0000 DonnaF 2375575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all your tonal outfits! But then I was brainwashed for decades to avoid high contrast outfits, especially color blocking, because it would make me look shorter and fatter. Red has energy, but it's not as jarring as red plus white which I also love. So sad to hear that your red plaid boots may not last forever. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375569 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:10:30 +0000 Suz 2375569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sal,</b> thank you! It's fascinating to try it! And to take photos and consider after the fact.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375566 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:01:06 +0000 Suz 2375566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Carla,</b> stay tuned for tomorrow's outfit for a response to your last point, i.e. patterns that read as solids. :)&nbsp; I love you in red and I'm so glad you've revived it in your closet.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jaime,</b> however exhausted you may feel, you do always look energetic in your outfits and they always have pizzazz. Hang in there!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Lisa</b>, yeah, I see #1 objectively is an outfit (and that is what I am wearing in the house) but also, I need a coat and hat when I go out in winter, LOL. And I think I'm just attracted to a 3rd piece. Always. I'm not a true minimalist, as much as I adore the look on others!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Angie, </b>definitely taking inspiration from all your beautiful bright outfits. Thank you! And I love how you have a tight colour palette but include items across all (or almost all) categories in that palette. So you reallyl can do this tonal dressing thing. Or colour blocking, for that matter.&nbsp;</p> <p>Now, <b>colour blocking.</b> I know it's not "in" at the moment. But that is a trend I can really get behind.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Dee,</b> I can't wait to see your own experiments! It will be fun to do this alongside someone. Especially someone who tends to depend on contrast (ahem, stripes) as much as I do! I'm not doing it every day, just keeping it in mind as I get dressed and will try to snap photos as I go.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Irina,</b> thank you! This is high praise from an expert minimalist. :)</p> <p><b>Avicenna, SW Ann</b> -- thank you both! Would love to see any versions you snap photos of.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375563 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:45:21 +0000 Sal 2375563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are stunning Suz - I like them all for different reasons from the pops of mustard to the red.&nbsp; I like with and without the scarf.&nbsp; And I agree - the white pants do look brighter than the all red.&nbsp; I like them as well.</p> <p>Very interesting experiment and very successful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375561 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:32:09 +0000 Carla 2375561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great, Suz. &nbsp;I can see why folks responded to your outfit at the literary event. &nbsp;</p> <p>When I did a lot of quilting, we talked about patterns that read as solids, and how much interest low contrast or tonal prints added to a composition. &nbsp;Of course it would be the same with garments! &nbsp;Maybe even a good thing, where texture is lacking?</p> <p>You know I can do tonal red! &nbsp;Since I like to develop colour capsules while working with a restricted palette, I hope to eventually be able to create tonal outfits beyond black, blue, red, and beige.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375557 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:21:03 +0000 Jaime 2375557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is fantastic Suz! Agree with Angie about #6/7. Your comments about punchy rather than moody resonate - although I would describe myself as much more moody than punchy, I guess I dress to compensate and my style has been described as energetic (despite my actually feeling pretty worn down). All of this to say that I think you have found the key for gamine, tonal dressing and it suits you beautifully! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375556 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:15:12 +0000 LJP 2375556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a really interesting series of photos , and you’ve done a great job of showing progression …..but I have to strongly disagree in that the first outfit IS absolutely complete . But then again , I’m of the less is more mindset . I find the two standout pieces ( because of their colour and texture ) are enough to make a statement and allows the eye to rest on and enjoy the luxury of the colours and textures without the distraction of the scarf , bag strap , hat etc . But I also know that this is so personal and different to every viewer and that there is no one right answer . I think it’s the difference between a fun outfit ( #7 ) and a quietly luxe outfit ( #1) . Two diff approaches you can use when you feel like it . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375553 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:03:03 +0000 Angie 2375553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW, <b>Suz</b>!! KILLER all round.</p> <p>LOVE this! I bat for Team Red, and for Team Red from Head To Toe with you! Very successful experiments, and fun to see the visual results. Thanks for sharing!&nbsp;</p> <p>#6 and #7 are KILLER to the Power of KILLER. The mustard bag makes the red pop! That off-kilter contrast is very complementary. One of favourite-ever-<b>Suz</b> looks!!!</p> <p>I love #10 too! KILLER cute, and plenty sophisticated to my eye. Punchy, modern and graphic!</p> <p>I LOVE to wear monochromatic and tonal outfits! They are white, cream or bright. Not typically pastel, or dark. Sometimes denim blue and navy, though. But then, I break things up with white accents.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have pants - (and a few skirts) - in all these colours - so putting together the monochromatic and tonal look with a matching top is easy! In many instances, I have jackets and coats to match too.&nbsp;</p> <p>(Thanks for the shoutouts too ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiments-in-tonal-dressing-101-red-is-best-edition-long-and-reflective#post-2375551 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 01:57:40 +0000 Dee 2375551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my goodness, these tonal outfits are all just KILLER as Angie likes to say. Now both you and SarahD8 have "influenced " me or perhaps it's more of inspired me to actually wear the tonal outfits I came up with after reading SarahD8' s recent post.</p> <p>I also agree with Brooklyn about patterns being just fine as long as the dominant colour in the pattern matches the tonal colour in the rest of the outfit.. I also feel we can create a some pretty fab semi tonal outfits even when some elements aren't in the exact same colour but are colour adjacent.</p> <p>Anyways, I just love how this is another fun way to explore all the potential we have for creating great outfits with our own wardrobes. </p>