https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/extreme-pattern-mixing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:46:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/extreme-pattern-mixing#post-792110 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 16:14:38 +0000 goldenpig 792110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think this is extreme at all...they are both black and white and the patterns are similar scale so it reads like one complementary outfit! Fun! I voted Yay for I like it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/extreme-pattern-mixing#post-791822 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 23:13:10 +0000 jayne 791822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>me too! I love it. I think they are perfect complementing patterns like B&amp;W and W&amp;B. And the styles match. Congrats on bump </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/extreme-pattern-mixing#post-791820 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 22:59:30 +0000 Deborah 791820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats! And I love this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/extreme-pattern-mixing#post-791814 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 22:54:36 +0000 Diana 791814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this but it is very "fashiony" so you have to be ok with getting a lot of double takes and weird comments from people who just don't get it. (So, maybe not the best idea to wear with MIL, but would be great for something like a YLF gathering.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/extreme-pattern-mixing#post-791686 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 19:42:51 +0000 Jules 791686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it works but is pushing the boundaries. At very first glance I thought it was a one-piece dress, so the patterns might be fighting but it ends in a tie. It is hard to tell 100% with these photos and I would consider somewhat of a risk, so depends on your risk tolerance. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/extreme-pattern-mixing#post-791682 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 19:34:33 +0000 CocoLion 791682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this combination (I seem to be in the minority). However it is very high fashion to do something like this and you need edgy accessories and footwear to make it all work and make it look intentional rather than like a mistake. I'm assuming this is what you've done, so I can't wait to see the whole outfit!</p> <p>(Examples of things that would complete the outfit -- a cobalt blue cocoon coat; a clutch, and booties.)</p> <p>Oh yes and scrunching the sleeves might look good too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/extreme-pattern-mixing#post-791680 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 19:22:35 +0000 shoppingisfun 791680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure collared shirts can be worn with dresses...I've never seen such a look before!! I'm not crazy about the patterns together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/extreme-pattern-mixing#post-791517 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 13:58:22 +0000 cobaltblue 791517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting, Alecia! I think I will play around with this a bit more and post the whole outfit just for fun. It'll have to wait till Monday, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/extreme-pattern-mixing#post-791514 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 13:55:04 +0000 Alecia 791514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's definitely bold, but I like the patterns together. Now, whether I'd vote for the outfit depends on the complete look. I think this kind of pattern mixing is very advanced and the rest of the outfit would need to reflect that kind of fashion acumen, too. Otherwise, the pattern mixing could look like it wasn't an intentional choice and then strange. Can't see the complete look in this picture so hard to vote on the outfit itself.</p> <p>And congratulations! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/extreme-pattern-mixing#post-791511 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 13:46:27 +0000 Jewell 791511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First off "Congratulations!"</p> <p>Bear in mind that I'm no expert at pattern mixing. However, I think the patterns here are too similar in size and color to avoid competing with one another. Do you have a shirt with a larger or perhaps complementary color that you could try? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/extreme-pattern-mixing#post-791503 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 13:18:50 +0000 cobaltblue 791503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, shoot. I already headed downstairs with it but will probably change anyway. Still interested in further thoughts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/extreme-pattern-mixing#post-791498 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 13:11:38 +0000 sarah 791498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not quite sure about this and I know how you have some insecurities around the MIL, so I'd say "pass".</p> <p>I think that this doesn't work quite so well because the patterns are nearly the same size, but have very different "vibes" that clash a bit IMHO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/extreme-pattern-mixing#post-791494 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 12:56:58 +0000 Karie 791494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Humm...I'm not sure about this - the colors do work together, but to my eye they are also competing for attention since they are so close together. I think I would prefer a solid color shirt, but I am curious to see what others have to say.<br /> Congratulations to you and your family! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/extreme-pattern-mixing#post-791488 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 12:41:39 +0000 anne 791488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like congratulations are in order!!! (though I wouldn't have noticed the tiny bump if you hadn't mentioned it)</p> <p>I am not quite comfortable with pattern mixing yet, but would say that you seen to be observing Angie's principles </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/extreme-pattern-mixing#post-791486 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 12:35:50 +0000 cobaltblue 791486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sure 6:30 AM is a bad time to ask for quick responses - I hope those of you on the other side of the world are still awake. I'm a little afraid to go downstairs and let my mother-in-law see me before I hear some feedback!</p> <p>I thought I'd try this button-up shirt and dress together. The dress is too low-cut on its own. But it does sort of show my new baby bump! </p> <p>Is this combination beyond crazy? The dress has a high-low hemline, and I'd wear it with three-toned oxfords. My husband stepped back and said, "Whoa!" but then said it works. If I get preliminary good feedback, I'll post the completed outfit when it's light enough to go outside.</p> <p>Thanks!<br /> Becky </p>