https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:32:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2055956 Mon, 26 Aug 2019 20:48:28 +0000 Roxanna 2055956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@FashIntern - you must be some kind of style visioner of the future or something :)</p> <p>I just yesterday purchased this knee-length reversible cardigan coat, thinking it would be a good piece to cozy up in all fall/winter long. Both colours (chestnut/charcoal) go with my wardrobe, and I likes the lightness and architectural drape.</p> <p>If you have any other visionary style suggestions, feel free to pass them along :)</p> <p>@Jenny do you mean the rust + blue? It is a little bold for me, but I've been loving the change this season! It feels modern, refreshed and current to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2055948 Mon, 26 Aug 2019 19:59:04 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2055948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent!<br /> Thinking of all the floaty layers you like in summer though, I wonder if you’d also like a long (like nearly knee length) cardi? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2055850 Mon, 26 Aug 2019 10:58:24 +0000 Angie 2055850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your focus! Rock on </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2055841 Mon, 26 Aug 2019 07:29:36 +0000 Jenny 2055841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can someone share their opinion on the red+blue combination? It looks a little brave for me honestly :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2054447 Tue, 20 Aug 2019 12:19:31 +0000 nemosmom 2054447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another rust/cinnamon lover here! Love your inspo pics and can't wait to see how you combine your warms and cools for fall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2054440 Tue, 20 Aug 2019 11:56:44 +0000 smittie 2054440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great! I’m happy for you that you’ve found a style direction that is rather consistent. I think it means you’ve “arrived”. </p> <p>I too am loving the rust/cinnamon colours for fall mixed with other neutrals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2054433 Tue, 20 Aug 2019 11:29:26 +0000 Liesbeth 2054433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done. Isn't it lovely to draw inspiration from nature's colors? I love combining warm and cool colors, but with my skin tone I tend to stick to accessories (and sometimes bottoms) for injecting warmth. Or neutral-leaning earth tones. You pull off your color combo's beautifully! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2054411 Tue, 20 Aug 2019 06:11:14 +0000 Jane 2054411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are beautiful colours! I really like the rust top and the bag! I hope you enjoy curating your fall wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2054399 Tue, 20 Aug 2019 03:15:52 +0000 Roxanna 2054399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much everyone! I love that you also liked the stones that inspired me and mixing warm and cool tones. Mixing warm and cool tones is what really got me inspired to evolve my color palette and start this new journey. Attached are some of my potential looks and inspiration pics. As you can tell I'm loving the rust/grey and rust/light blue combo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2054366 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 22:53:38 +0000 Anonymous 2054366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm also now intrigued by mixing warm and cool tones. The pale grey and rust really speaks to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2054357 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 21:54:45 +0000 Anonymous 2054357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! Very cohesive and well thought out! My favorites are the rust pieces, and I too like warm-cool mixes right now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2054246 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 14:29:34 +0000 Bijou 2054246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - this is so cohesive and perfect for your lifestyle and sustainability and quality goals. The beach picture is inspired, nature never gets it wrong. I just love that you got a Smythe blazer thrifting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2054241 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 14:06:30 +0000 Suz 2054241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous Smythe! Lucky you with your thrifting karma. Wow!&nbsp;</p> <p>These sound like excellent goals and I love your inspirational beach pic. The colours are gorgeous on you. Rock on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2054238 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 13:52:40 +0000 Jaime 2054238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The grey Smythe! What a fantastic jacket. I love the angles and lines. Along with this the rust shell is so gorgeous on you. The warm tones and mix of warm and cool are gorgeous on you. Amal Clooney is a great visual reference for luxe. Love your inspiration picture from the beach too - will be watching with great interest to see where you go from here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2054220 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:36:31 +0000 RobinF 2054220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very inspiring, love your color direction with the mix of warm colors and cool neutrals. I think that is how they work best for me too so this gives me some great ideas.</p> <p>Great outfits, I especially love #2 and #5, the tank is gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2054210 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 10:43:42 +0000 JamC 2054210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful colors and an amazing set of individual items that will work together. You must be looking forward to wearing your new items! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2054207 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 09:58:54 +0000 rachylou 2054207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2054204 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 09:34:06 +0000 Mainelady 2054204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous selections and so true to who you are. Being precise on what you want and need is setting you up beautifully for a change in seasons. Love the pic of your beach stones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2054197 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 07:57:42 +0000 Style Fan 2054197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your inspiration picture.&nbsp; Your fall purchases are all gorgeous.&nbsp; Love the rust colour.&nbsp; How lucky are you to thrift a Smythe jacket? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2054190 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 06:57:55 +0000 Cardiff girl 2054190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look totally sorted for fall,love the pebble inspo pic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2054185 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 06:20:50 +0000 Cee 2054185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fall is gradually adding warmer layers or moving sharply in a downward direction.</p> <p>...Really bad if a cliff or stairs are involved. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2054165 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 04:19:23 +0000 deb 2054165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am really into dark green for fall also. Your new direction sounds wonderful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2054163 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 04:04:37 +0000 Sal 2054163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes this consolidates where you are at and I related to your direction for you.&nbsp; I like the colour direction - and I do enjoy cool and warm together eg silver grey and rust, or fawn and black.&nbsp; I think it is sophisticated and modern.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2054149 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 02:32:27 +0000 Anonymous 2054149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me too I’m right into this with you , Roxanne . No non-luxe clothes for me if I can help it . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2054146 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 02:29:02 +0000 Anonymous 2054146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-style-direction#post-2054144 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 02:19:14 +0000 Roxanna 2054144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Greetings Fabbers! I'm freshly back from a week of vacation at the cottage. I had very spotty wi-fi so I only got a chance to skim the forum, but the titles of all those Fall wardrobe planning posts got me in the mood!</p> <p>This Spring/Summer has been great for me  - I've loved what I've been wearing, but I've also had time to let a style change percolate in the back of my mind. In truth, it's been percolating for a year and a half, and now is just coming to the surface.  For the first time in five years, I'm craving a new colour palette and ready to let go of some wardrobe items I'd been hanging on to for years.</p> <p>I've been spending the past few months shedding clothes that don't speak to me anymore, sitting with my new inspirations and acting on them to build my Fall 2019 wardrobe.</p> <p><b>Palette:</b><br /> I've been very inspired by the earth tones out there (rich rust, golden mustard, clear olive, dark green) - but only when mixed with clear light greys, ivory, light blue, blush, navy and black to make them modern. Luckily my wardrobe for the past few years has been all these neutrals, so these earth tones should fit right in!</p> <p>See my inspiration pic (taken at the beach one day) below.</p> <p><b>Style descriptor:</b><br /> <b>Urban Luxe.</b> This has really guided me and feels more me than ever. If something is not luxe, I don't buy it. Period. It's made me feel much more 'me' in my clothes.</p> <p><b>My style personas:</b><br /> <b>The Prince:</b> Menswear inspired (obv), architectural, sharp, often dark and moody -- e.g. Tilda Swinton in her menswear looks, Kelly from Alterations Needed (for an edgier version)<br /> usually my winter persona</p> <p><b>The Sophisticate</b> - put together, polished,professional e.g. Amal Clooney, Anh from 9-5 Chic</p> <p><b>The Artist </b>- architectural but with a nod to artisan designs and fabrics, draping</p> <p><b>Outfit formulas:</b><br /> 1) Beautifully cut trousers + silk or knit top with texture or subtle design details + beautifully tailored blazer with an edge/leather or suede moto</p> <p>2) silk blouse + structured luxe cardigan +  beautifully cut trousers</p> <p>3) midi skirt + knit or woven top + luxe moto</p> <p><b>Requirements of all new purchases:</b><br /> - must fall into the colour palette above<br /> - must be excellent quality - wool/silk/cashmere and preferably made in USA, Canada or UK<br /> - Must be textural - no flat colours (I live on texture!)<br /> - Must be layerable - I run cold. No exuberant sleeves <br /> - Sleeves must be inset, not dolman - shoulders must fit at shoulder seem (proper tailoring looks luxe to me)<br /> - no synthetic fabrics (polyester, rayon, etc)<br /> - nothing oversized or sloppy</p> <p><b>New purchases for Fall:</b></p> <p><b>Toppers:</b><br /> - Theory suede rust moto<br /> - Smythe grey pagoda blazer (thrifted)<br /> - Boss aqua blazer<br /> - Theory double breasted navy blazer<br /> - gold knit menswear cardigan (thrifted)<br /> - navy knit menswear cardigan (thrifted)</p> <p><b>Tops:</b><br /> - fawn coloured cashmere sweater - Club Monaco<br /> - Theory rust silk shell<br /> - Equipment blush blouse<br /> - Equipment cashmere sweater with embroidered lightning bolts<br /> - still need: rust knit top</p> <p><b>Bottoms:</b><br /> - Theory light blue high waisted trousers<br /> - Navy Boss wool trousers<br /> - Rag &amp; Bone navy suiting trousers<br /> - still need: camel coloured trousers<br /> - black and grey plaid trousers - already own</p> <p><b>Shoes:</b><br /> - olive oxfords<br /> - slate grey oxfords<br /> - white studded booties (bought from Lisa)<br /> - silver pebbled leather brogues<br /> - needed: high heeled black booties</p> <p>THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to comment on my shopping posts - it really helped to hone down my options and make me keep only the things I really loved and that fit into the above style and personas. </p> <p>And thank you if you've read this far! I've really been inspired by ALL your WIWs, and your analytical approaches which have informed my thinking. </p> <p>I'm excited to be on Team Wear this Fall and Winter and see how the new style goes!</p> <p>  </p>