https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:37:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1/page/2#post-2306922 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 07:52:12 +0000 rachylou 2306922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s a great fit, but I think it’s too quiet, too ‘fragile’ on you, Anchie… the vibe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1/page/2#post-2306365 Sat, 04 Feb 2023 02:13:33 +0000 Sal 2306365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks great but I know how you feel about grey. I sometimes really like it and sometimes find it dull.</p> <p>I like the combo here and I would try a couple of others to see if you prefer them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2306364 Sat, 04 Feb 2023 02:02:30 +0000 cheryl 2306364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2306084 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:20:29 +0000 Kyle 2306084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Archie, have you tried the grey blazer with bright yellow underneath? I seem to remember you wearing a yellow like that before. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2306052 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:02:29 +0000 lyn67 2306052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a neutral girl deep in my heart (especially for work!)- so you can bet I like it!!! Esp. love your accented with whites - and so not boring to me at all, but if you feel too neutral, you can always pair the blazer with brights-like you probably already did in the past-an loved better(?).&nbsp; </p> <p>ETA, it's a moody grey? then citron will not really match-as too cool and light...hm...the color has to be then more staurated and warmer instead like a classic green of pantone 2023? or a tomato red?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2306025 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 01:51:46 +0000 Jaime 2306025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also find grey difficult despite (or because of) my hair. But I think this outfit looks great - I really like the sneakers that balance the somewhat conservative cut of the blazer. But a splash of bright something somewhere might make you like it even better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2306017 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 01:07:02 +0000 Suz 2306017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it on you, <b>Anchie</b> -- the whole outfit! But I'm guessing you are missing that pop of colour, so I'd do what others have suggested -- try to find a way to incorporate that.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2305978 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 20:22:26 +0000 Barbara Diane 2305978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the outfit is quite good but obviously you don’t feel that it is quite you. I was also thinking a scarf, a necklace, or more color somewhere. But I was also thinking that perhaps you could try even stronger contrast with your lipstick. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2305976 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 20:10:55 +0000 Jules 2305976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your hair looks really nice with your brights! This is a nice outfit too. Agree with other suggestions to swap out the white layer for pink, orange, yellow? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2305972 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:50:24 +0000 MsMaven 2305972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought gray would make a good neutral with my gray hair, but a couple of years ago I banished it and returned to camel.&nbsp;</p> <p>This is a great outfit and looks so good as you have it. For me, I wouldn't be able to resist a colorful scarf or necklace/pendant and if I had one, a colorful bag.&nbsp;</p> <p>Maybe it's the season? Gray in winter is one thing--I need cheerful on gray days. Better on a sunny spring day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2305971 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:46:05 +0000 LaPed 2305971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a lovely outfit and reads as quite effortless to me! I could be wrong, but I associate your outfits with high contrast and pops of bright colour: citron, red/orange, etc. Perhaps add a bright handbag or a scarf? I feel like a splash of red or pink somewhere could lift the burgundy and bring out the subtle colours in this outfit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2305969 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:26:23 +0000 SW Ann 2305969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I think the outfit is nice.&nbsp; The jacket fits well, and it does look beautiful with your hair.&nbsp; If you have it, could you try a column of color underneath--like the creamy white you have, or some other pant and blending, or matching top.?&nbsp; It might "spark more joy". Just an idea.&nbsp; <br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2305967 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:15:27 +0000 judy 2305967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do love the grey jacket with your hair!&nbsp; And the fit is gorgeous.&nbsp; Maybe pair it with an element of surprise if it doesn't excite you...a scarf in a color you love? and/or a baggier pant ?&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2305946 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 17:54:54 +0000 Cardiff girl 2305946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks nice to me but l know what you mean about grey.Bright neons like pink and yellow can really lift grey in my opinion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2305944 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 17:37:08 +0000 Angie 2305944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The outfit looks great :)</p> <p>The blazer is a beautiful fit! I'd try bright pink with it, and bright shoes to match. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2305941 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 17:27:44 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2305941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is a dynamite outfit! The gray blazer and creamy sweater light up your face and hair. Your lip color complements the outfit, too. I think the dark burgundy pants and white sneakers are fab with it, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2305936 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 17:05:46 +0000 slim cat 2305936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks polished - perfect for the office. In terms of colors - printed scarf with some white/pink/black colors might be fun, broach , colorful bag, switching white sweater to some other color. <br />I can't do grey - washes me out completely ( soft light grey works for me but doesn't feel right for work ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2305923 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:23:05 +0000 April 2305923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gray is trickier than it seems because it has so many tones.&nbsp; If you've ever bought artist-grade colored pencils, you know - you get about 8 different grays varying in coolness, warmth, darkness, and light.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I love the outfit, Anchie.&nbsp; But you're the one who has to wear the blazer, so... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2305920 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:15:39 +0000 Roberta 2305920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that gray can be very tricky. Sometimes a medium gray seems to skew English public school uniform, but if you go a little darker, it just looks like faded black. I do think this outfit is tremendous. </p> <p>I'm interested that you tried it with a hot pink top, which would have been my suggestion, and didn't like it. I am inclined to think this blazer is just not the right shade for you. Because the cut, and what you've paired it with, is really great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2305915 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:08:26 +0000 Carla 2305915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve become used to seeing you in bright combos, so there’s that association, and perhaps even an expectation that that’s what you’ll share with us. &nbsp;(Kind of like <b>Angie&nbsp;</b>sharing an OOTD consisting of neutrals in her hair update post, when we’ve become used to COLOUR.)<a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-13-months-growth-and-a-trim">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....and-a-trim</a></p> <p>Looking at this outfit I see nothing but a fabulous combination with attention to fit and subtle details - whether purposefully curated, or accidentally because it is your habit to care. &nbsp;The jacket fit is perfection. &nbsp;The sweater exudes comfy chic. &nbsp;The trousers are luxurious. &nbsp;The sneakers are insouciant and provide the perfect juxtaposition to a dressy ensemble while perfectly bookending the sweater. &nbsp;</p> <p>This outfit&nbsp;may not be as energizing as something more colourful, however you project subtle confidence. Carry on!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2305914 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:07:33 +0000 Anonymous 2305914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with others that the blazer looks good on you...great fit. &nbsp;I understand about the grey color. &nbsp;I have too much grey but am done trying to match up greys. &nbsp;For years it has taken the place of brown as a neutral. &nbsp;I try to freshen it with optic white. I wear it most in the spring with light colors but it is a depressing color that does not spark joy. &nbsp;For awhile charcoal grey looked ok, but that is when my coloring was darker. &nbsp;I prefer whites or taupe to grey, depending on hair color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2305902 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:50:22 +0000 anchie 2305902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did try wearing it with citron before but it somehow did not feel crisp enough for my taste. This morning I also tried it with shocking pink sweater insted, but also, did not like it. Maybe this is a wrong shade of gray for me? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2305900 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:41:37 +0000 cat2 2305900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In addition to pairing it with citrus brights, it would also be great over a column of black with fun tights. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2305885 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:12:03 +0000 Tanya 2305885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The the outfit looks very good to me, great job styling it.&nbsp; &nbsp;I also get hat you are saying about not liking the color that much.&nbsp; Perhaps try it with something bright and cheery, like yellow or citron?&nbsp; Yellow and grey is a pretty fun combo.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2305881 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:38:05 +0000 Janet 2305881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks really nice, and the outfit definitely works! How about a bag in a color, or a scarf to pull in a bit more color, if you’re feeling like this is too muted for you. </p> <p>I get it though — classic blazers can read staid, especially in a neutral. I think your styling with the casuals shoes and the scrunched sleeves helps elevate the blazer, but it’s really about whether you feel good in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2305879 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:16:27 +0000 Anonymous 2305879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks good to me! I like grey with brights like citron and pinks, but there's a wide variety of greys. Some are just pure black/white combos while others have traces of greens, blues, etc. That makes a big difference in how they're best combined for different seasonal types. </p> <p>Here's a podcast about different sorts of greys that explains it <a href="https://www.chrysaliscolour.com/episode-26-grays/" rel="nofollow">https://www.chrysaliscolour.com/episode-26-grays/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2305878 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:08:48 +0000 jussie 2305878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks nice, and the white sweater under works really well. I’d call it a success! I know what you mean about grey though; it seems to be hit and miss for me too, sometimes it makes me feel very drab. If it’s the wrong shade of grey in the wrong fabric it brings out the worst in my hair color; makes the silvery bits of hair look very… dull, and makes the blonde bits look yellow. It can be a real clash.<br /> However I don’t see that problem in your outfit! Cute shoes too.<br /> I’m not sure if you wear pink, but I like to put light grey with soft pink, maybe that will come in handy for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2305874 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:35:33 +0000 kkards 2305874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is the the best you can do with it? Not sure, <br />BUT, this is pretty gosh darn good! &nbsp; Love the sneakers with the leather pants and blazer…give a modern classic look! &nbsp;&nbsp;<div><br />and wow I’m impressed that you started with a “problem”, I always started with something easy…and work my way into the harder things.&nbsp;</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2305861 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 09:39:05 +0000 Star (Lise) 2305861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks really good with these colours.&nbsp; Not boring at all.&nbsp; Funny, in contrast to you,&nbsp; now that my hair is silver I am really enjoying grey, although I find I prefer very light grey, and do prefer to add a pop of colour somewhere.&nbsp; I think you have made an excellent outfit here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge---day-1#post-2305860 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 09:14:34 +0000 Jenni NZ 2305860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well it *looks* great Anchie. I don’t know what to suggest. I force myself to wear things sometimes and then sometimes I end up wearing them lots. It’s getting over my internal resistance to them in this circumstance?<br /> I don’t think it looks boring? </p>