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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Good-Luck Red! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:28:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Dimity on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1413479 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 22:02:04 +0000 Dimity 1413479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oxyclean is fabulous for keeping things looking new! We have it here in Australia too. Glad to hear your father is recovering. I think you look terrific in both outfits, but the contrast in the one with the black jacket looks sharp. What a pretty blouse! Kirstjen on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1413468 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 21:42:21 +0000 Kirstjen 1413468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It seems to me that the not perfect color match is something that I remember seeing on French women on my first trip there years ago.  Various grays or reds or blues or "whites" worn together.  I've thought it was chic ever since.  Beth Ann on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412639 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 01:56:17 +0000 Beth Ann 1412639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Just getting back on the forum tonight --- I'm "Back Home Again in Indiana" helping out my parents.  My grades are turned in (whew) and Dad is back home nestled in his recliner. I wish I had gotten my white pants laundered before I left!  I've had them over two years, and the only way they've stayed relatively crisp is through careful washing.  I'm a fan of oxyclean as a booster on items like this.  Come spring I'll need to find another pair!  I'll definitely try the top half of #1 with the white pants and red booties. Thanks so much for your suggestions and encouraging words!  Aida on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412633 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 01:31:08 +0000 Aida 1412633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't mind the reds not being a perfect match at all, I think it gives the outfit some depth. I REALLY like your outfit in #3, how about trying the red jacket/blouse combo with the white jeans? Best wishes to you and your dad, hope he improves quickly. Thistle on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412623 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 00:45:43 +0000 Thistle 1412623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I liked both outfits, but the one with white trousers make my eyes sing :) Hah, I needed that fortune cookie before I went to the photographer. Ouch! That is DH and my presents to each other for sure. Hope all goes well with your Dad. Anonymous on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412619 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 00:36:00 +0000 Anonymous 1412619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sorry to hear your dad was having health problems, but glad he's doing better! That top is gorgeous and I like with the red blazer even more than with the black one. unfrumped on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412607 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:44:01 +0000 unfrumped 1412607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That is a gorgeous tone of red in the jacket. I do like the mixed reds and I think it's the print that does it--the gray-black parts read darker. The black jacket is really good because the print pops more with it--it is crisper. So, I think it's a versatile top! I can't remember if you have much gray in skirt or pants--the red blazer would look fab with some mixed gray and black or maybe checks. Anonymous on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412593 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:12:07 +0000 Anonymous 1412593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Very pretty silky top - love the pattern!  And I like it both ways actually - with the red jacket and with black.  Very pretty holiday looks Caro in Oz on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412592 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:07:28 +0000 Caro in Oz 1412592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Glad your dad is on the mend YLF in both outfits & I like the mix of reds.  Funny message. Anonymous on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412588 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 22:57:46 +0000 Anonymous 1412588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Funny fortune cookie but appropriate this time of year. The mix of reds looks ok to me. I love #3 on you but am influenced by the white jeans. If you know anyone who makes bead jewelry, they should easily be able to restring your necklace. If you don't know anyone, a bead shop would. Marley on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412586 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 22:54:22 +0000 Marley 1412586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You are drop dead gorgeous!  I love both of these outfits and think that the mixed reds look intentional and current.   (When I read your fortune my immediate thought was "oh, my husband must have written that!"  ;-) Sharon on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412545 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 21:01:06 +0000 Sharon 1412545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The reds work together well and you look wonderful. I think I prefer #3 though and I think it may be just because I love the brightness of the white jeans. Can we see the red jacket with the white jeans next time you wear them? Astrid on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412522 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 20:00:09 +0000 Astrid 1412522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Too funny about the fortune cooky! I love the two reds together Beth Ann. It's a great look and suits you well. I think changing it up with white denims is a good idea too. Sveta on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412471 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 18:06:42 +0000 Sveta 1412471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That is the very timed message for the Christmas time! :-) I like reds together, it makes for more-dimentional outfit. It looks great with black skinnies and boots and would be even better with white jeans and cranberry booties! Wishing your Dad speedy recovery in no time! E on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412442 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 16:20:48 +0000 E 1412442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lol @ the fortune! I've noticed the last few times I've had Chinese food that the fortunes seem to be taking a postmodern too. I find the tonal variation in the reds very pleasing to my eye. Love that blouse! I'm glad your dad's doing well. Be sure to take care of yourself too! lyn67 on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412439 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 16:18:42 +0000 lyn67 1412439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the red top with the red blazer. Variation in tone is absolutely pleasing to my eyes! It's a fab combo, and YLF in it! Glad your DF is getting better! Angie on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412416 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:33:31 +0000 Angie 1412416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ (HAH. Hilarious fortune).  You look SO good in #3. WOW. Killer, Beth Ann. And I really missed your festive Dec outfits. Thanks for posting, and hoping all the best for Dad. xo Transcona Shannon on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412371 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:28:57 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1412371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm so glad to hear that your father is doing well and will make a full recovery. What a wonderful blessing for the season :) You look smashing in red Beth Ann and I really like the fit of that blazer on you. I don't think the reds need to match at all - the tonal look is fabulous. Love the fortune cookie! Jaime on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412361 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 13:57:13 +0000 Jaime 1412361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Another fan of the red blazer that doesn't match but goes! Janet on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412357 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 13:53:30 +0000 Janet 1412357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like both versions, and I don't think the reds need to match -- the print in the blouse seems to tie in the darker red from the blazer, so they "go." You look great. I missed the news about your father, but I hope he's on the mend! viva on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412351 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 13:32:45 +0000 viva 1412351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I also love the reds, and that floral top is just stunning. Such a beautiful holiday but not too-holiday look. And that fortune? We should all get that one this week! haha Alassë on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412346 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 13:05:45 +0000 Alassë 1412346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like both looks. Karie on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412338 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 12:27:08 +0000 Karie 1412338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My DH would love it if I got that fortune. In fact, he's probably trying to figure out a way to get it in a fortune cookie for me right now!  I like the red blazer. I like the black blazer. I can't decide which I like more, but the red looks fresh and current for this year.  That's great news that your dad should make a complete recovery! Suz on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412337 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 12:11:46 +0000 Suz 1412337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ha! That is funny about the fortune.  I love the reds together! You look amazing. It's intentional looking and seasonally festive and fun. Absolutely gorgeous. So was last year's outfit, but why not change it up?  So glad to hear your dad is doing a bit better.  Tania on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412329 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:41:12 +0000 Tania 1412329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think the different reds together work.  You look great!  I'm glad your father is recovering.  kkards on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412322 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:11:36 +0000 kkards 1412322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ hmmmm, i never would have thought to wear the red blazer, but that's because when it comes to things like that i obviously lack imagination, but i like it.   great fortune cookie!  rute on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412317 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 10:00:13 +0000 rute 1412317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look stunning in red! Deborah on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412313 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 09:29:02 +0000 Deborah 1412313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow I love this on you! I don't think the reds need to match,particularly given the fabrics are different. The jacket is lovely. I have a navy ponte jacket that I think is the same cut..very classic. I like both renditions but the red jacket is my fave. Thinking of your dad and glad to hear he is doing well. abc on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412294 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 06:20:28 +0000 abc 1412294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the tonal look. Looks more fresh and updated. Usually I like high contrast in outfits but I prefer the red blazer over the black. Beth Ann on "Good-Luck Red!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-red#post-1412293 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 06:17:12 +0000 Beth Ann 1412293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The holidays have thrown me a couple of curve balls:  most notably my father's hospitalization.  Tomorrow, I'll head back down to help out, just after finishing my teaching semester.  I'm grateful that it appears he will make a complete recovery.  Today, for some teaching and cramming in some Christmas shopping, I found inspiration in Angie's post on Red.  I started with my new-this-season ponte jacket my Merona for Target.  I've had great luck with ponte from Target in past years.  This jacket isn't trendy, but I like its true blue-red color and longer length and the stretch is great for an active day.  I paired the jacket with a cherry blossom silky shell and some sparkly jewelry.( my necklace broke this afternoon -- so sad)  The look is grounded with long, but simple black skinnies and booties. The reds are not a perfect match.  Do you find the variation in tone pleasing, or would you have chosen to pair it with a black blazer, as I did last year (photo 3).  My white jeans are in the wash, but I may well wear this pairing with white bottoms in the next couple of weeks. Photo 4:  This is the fortune I received with my lunch today.  My kids are sad.  They would have preferred:  "Your generosity will bring great reward!"