https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:29:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way/page/2#post-2257417 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:52:53 +0000 Zaeobi 2257417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ahh yes, chartreuse is probably a better descriptor of this colour than 'olive' - which probably explains why I like it so, too! And the yoke detailing is great - you have much more patience than I do! The most I can do is hand sew a few stitches until I get frustrated that everything doesn't align perfectly &amp; just unpick all of my hard work </p> <p>Haha the enabling is much appreciated - have been wanting to wear the burgundy cords with my purple scarf but was struggling with how to 'connect' the two colours. Sounds like chartreuse might be just the bridge that I need! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way/page/2#post-2256600 Sat, 26 Mar 2022 00:56:05 +0000 Jonesy 2256600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that yoke is stupendous! Thanks for the close-up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way/page/2#post-2256594 Sat, 26 Mar 2022 00:21:24 +0000 Suz 2256594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, you made that? Clever you. And the colour is great for you. It's a great colour, period, but I don't have any of it in my life.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the sweater both ways but with the denim feels more spring-like.&nbsp;</p> <p>My wardrobe is cool tones and berries for the most part. My house is completely different -- I get to indulge my love of warm colours, the ones that don't look good on me. There is still some blue, but a warmer blue than I typically wear. Also rusty and deep reds, golds, yellows, and a lot of antique furniture in mid-tone browns.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way/page/2#post-2256590 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 23:49:21 +0000 Rejoiceandbe 2256590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I fear another project is about to be added to the list. Thanks for the pattern information. I wasn't aware of this designer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way/page/2#post-2256578 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 22:03:48 +0000 merwoman 2256578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This thread ( or is that yarn …groan!) is taking on a life of its own. I’ve loved reading everyone’s décor stories. And really appreciate all the kind comments re my wiw and handiwork.<br /><b>Jorja</b>, the pattern is Ankers summer shirt from petiteknit.com.<br />Highly recommend her patterns, well written, easy to follow and they work! I’ve also made her Cumulus Blouse a few times. I signed on to Ravelry last year, a fantastic knitting community. My username is Susanseaknits if you want to see details about my projects. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way/page/2#post-2256534 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:37:25 +0000 Jorja 2256534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great sweater and I love all the greens..I’m another admirer of the yoke and as a fellow knitter must ask if you’d share a link to the pattern &nbsp;or the name of it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way/page/2#post-2256527 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:12:54 +0000 cat2 2256527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, my house and I have the same approach to styling, which is to start with what we already have and just fill in the gaps. I tried an interiors person for a top down refresh but ended up hating the result. It’s only after a few years of moving the designer pieces around and adding new second hand pieces and newly commissioned pieces that it feels like us again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way/page/2#post-2256520 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:01:30 +0000 Anonymous 2256520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great color on you and love the matching shoes!<br /> My wardrobe and decor are very different. I have a beach vibe- lots of aqua, but I wear autumn colors and black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way/page/2#post-2256503 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 17:40:06 +0000 merwoman 2256503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you <b>Brooklyn</b>, olive looks amazing on you! &nbsp;I think the great thing about a ‘white’ home is that it serves as a wonderful canvas for your furnishings, and teal is so you!</p> <div><br /></div><div><b>Staysfit</b> and <b>Rejoiceandbe</b>, fellow knitters! The sweater is a top down design from Petitknit. The yolk &nbsp;….er shall we say YOKE &nbsp;is just 10 rows of ribbing (4x) separated by two rows of stockinette, 1st row has the increases. First section of ribbing was a bit of a strain, it’s a struggle to keep even tension for that first section with fewer stitches on the needle. I’m repeating the sweater in a cream, and have begun with an Italian cast on hoping to improve the first round.</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way/page/2#post-2256466 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:03:33 +0000 Rejoiceandbe 2256466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a fellow knitter, my eye was immediately drawn to the yolk of the sweater, the general impression of the sweater and then the details of the rest of the outfit. I like both outfits but my favorite pairing is with the olive trousers.<br /> I have never thought that there would be a link between home decor style and personal decor but the idea makes sense. What appeals is instinctive to the same person, so of course the same colours or aesthetic would be linked. In my case , neither house or person are very intentionally decorated but both have texture, comfort, colour and utility as a "must". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way#post-2256425 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:08:13 +0000 Staysfit 2256425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Merwoman, congratulations on finishing your sweater! &nbsp;The color and fit are perfect! &nbsp;I wish you took a close up of the yoke. &nbsp;The pattern detail looks nice. &nbsp;It’s perfect with the olive trousers.</p> <p>My wardrobe palette is completely unrelated to my home decor! &nbsp;For my house, I tried to pick colors I saw out my window, so it’s very earthy and tied to the surroundings….</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way#post-2256423 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 11:44:05 +0000 Brooklyn 2256423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous! It’s such a great colour on you! I love it with the olive. Gets me thinking because I love olive.</p> <p>My house is very white. But I don’t wear white much at all. I do have teal couches so that’s where my decor and fashion choices intersect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way#post-2256367 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 23:36:03 +0000 Style Fan 2256367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Merwoman, the barrel jeans will make an appearance this weekend.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way#post-2256364 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 23:31:22 +0000 merwoman 2256364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Stylefan</b> you and your decor are so in sync with your beautiful surroundings! What a treat it must be to see the changing of the seasons through those picture windows….still waiting for your barrel jeans pics….<br /><b>Kate</b> I’ve got a beautiful mental image of your lovely home! The colours in your slate sound stunning, and of course high five to a fellow chartreuse couch owner!<br />Thank you so much <b>columbine!</b></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way#post-2256358 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 22:37:30 +0000 columbine(erin) 2256358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! This chartreuse suits your coloring beautifully. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way#post-2256357 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 21:23:23 +0000 Kate 2256357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Boy, you are singing my song with those colors. I love the whole first outfit, top to bottom. You look fab! I also like chartreuse with faded blue as well, so your jeans outfit is great. I'm really impressed you made that top. I have a chartreuse sofa too—mine is in my office.</p> <p>The colors our house is decorated in are certainly colors that are well represented in my closet. Sunset and sand colors are how I would describe the palette: the light and dark sand colors reflect the walls and wood floors and where we don't have wood we have slate. The soft furnishings are blues and oranges, colors mirrored in the slate. I wear all of these colors. The only room that is different is my office, which is primarily gray (walls), soft furnishings in chartreuse and charcoal with lashings of burgundy, toffee and chocolate. All colors I love and wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way#post-2256354 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 21:11:24 +0000 Style Fan 2256354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous sweater!&nbsp; I love the sweater both ways.&nbsp; I have a chartreuse sweater that I wear with denim—such a great colour.<br />We live in a natural woodsy place. Our decor is earth tones and works with our surroundings. Of course, I have always had earth-toned decor.&nbsp; Mr. SF wears all black.&nbsp; Sometimes he throws in some gray. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way#post-2256351 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 21:06:14 +0000 merwoman 2256351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you <b>nuancedream</b>! Grey and blue are wonderful colours that really promote a feeling of serenity.</p> <p>Thank you <b>ChristelJ</b>! I’ve been keeping my eyes peeled for chartreuse for a long time…and it seems to be having a moment in yarn. Love the colours in your home decor. My main floor has the warm side of my palette, upstairs bedroom got my basic neutrals.</p> <p>Oh <b>Zaeobi</b> I could see chartreuse looking dynamite on you. And it pairs beautifully with burgundy ( thinking of your cords) as well….just think of me as your friendly enabler </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way#post-2256329 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:23:38 +0000 Zaeobi 2256329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow, you've managed to make olive look *interesting* to me - &amp; that's not easy, lol! Hmm now you've got my wheels turning, that maybe olive just needs to be paired with a bolder (but not necessarily 'brighter') colour to get it to shine? Speaking of which, this shade of yellowish chartreuse suits you </p> <p>As for décor, mine is mostly deep teals because I have such a hard time finding that colour at clothing retail (&amp; it was supposed to be my Colour of the Year 2022...) Oh well </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way#post-2256302 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:40:09 +0000 ChristelJ 2256302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful and impressive sweater both ways, and nice footwear to match. Love the yarn you chose! I adore chartreuse but it's hard to find, in my experience.</p> <p>My decor is partly warm, in colors I can't wear, like saffron and gold, and includes some colors I wear a lot like olive and sage. Your chartreuse couches sound awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way#post-2256301 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:37:56 +0000 nuancedream 2256301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Olive and chartreuse, yes please!! You look wonderful and that sweater is a great addition to your wardrobe. Interestingly, my wardrobe does not match my home decor, which has a lot of grey and blue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way#post-2256286 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:55:10 +0000 merwoman 2256286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Quinta &nbsp;that combination of denim top and pants sounds great. Looking forward to seeing pics!<br />Jaime, now to find a way to hide my car napping ( when I’m the passenger)!<div>Thank you Bijou, I’m hoping to get a lot of mileage out of this sweater for the summer.<br />Robin, me too re preference. But then I always prefer jeans and need to consciously select other bottoms. neutrals with pops of teal and blush sound very soothing!</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way#post-2256280 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:22:46 +0000 RobinF 2256280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice job on the sweater! I like both of these but do have a slight preference for the jeans. </p> <p>As far as furniture, I guess sort of? I prefer neutrals and our home is pretty much neutrals at the moment with a few pops of teal (which I like but don't have any clothing) and some blush. All I know is I pick what I like so it would make sense if they are the same.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way#post-2256258 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 03:39:09 +0000 Bijou 2256258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the new sweater, it is a beautiful colour on you and has slotted seamlessly into your wardrobe with great styling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way#post-2256251 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 03:09:00 +0000 Jaime 2256251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Matching your clothes to your couch to camaflouge your nap sounds like an act of genius! Anyway, you look fabulous in your sweater - I especially like it with the slouchy trousers for a really trendy without trying look.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way#post-2256248 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 02:11:32 +0000 Anonymous 2256248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Funny you should mention this. My clothes don’t match my furnishing, but I do wish my furnishings were in my personal color palette. I wear a lot of olive green, recently purchased some mustard pants, &amp; am wondering if it would be best to wear them with green or blue. I have had it in my head to find a warm denim blue colored top, &amp; your pic of your jeans with the charmeuse top has solidified that idea. Thanks for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way#post-2256247 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 01:54:22 +0000 merwoman 2256247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Carla! &nbsp;Ohh I like the doula interior designer concept, and nice blend of yours and DHs colours. My merman is happy to let me make all the decor decisions…and it seems my colours dominate, happy coincidence? To be fair, he’s got total control of the garage which has turned into his woodworking workshop. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way#post-2256244 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 01:11:51 +0000 Carla 2256244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stealth napping is&nbsp;<i>the best</i>! &nbsp;These are great outfits, and congratulations on managing the craft!</p> <p>The decor in my house is very much a co-operative project between myself and DH with a local interior designer as doula. &nbsp;It IS a blend of my personal colouring and DH’s - golden beige(me) and silver grey(him) through the principal rooms. The rec room is an outlier (and that’s where I take most of my OOTD pics) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way#post-2256239 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 23:38:32 +0000 merwoman 2256239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I’m glad I’m not alone in matching my home decor…with the exception of <b>Rachy</b>.<br />You know, it’s not such a leap to picture you <b>Rachy</b> in your French provincial decor!<br />Thank you <b>kkards</b> and <b>JAileen</b>!<br /><b>Sharan</b> I wish I could knit even a fraction as well as you sew! I dusted off my knitting needles last year, partly related to Covid and partly to satisfy my desire to make something. I find it very therapeutic.<br />Thank you <b>Mirjana</b>!<br /><b>Lana</b> I hear you about some colours not showing the love! And just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, your complexion/hair change and you have to start all over.<br /><b>Thecat</b>, isn’t it nice to fit in so well in our ‘natural habitat’?<br />Thank you <b>Angie</b>, a killer makes me beam! And from what I’ve seen of your decor it totally matches your vibrant wardrobe. And there was indeed napping…when I’m minding my wee granddaughter (18 mos) I nap defensively, when she goes down, I go down.<br />Thank you <b>Jonesy</b>, I’m not so skilled, but I confidently pass off any mistakes as artistic freedom. The fabber’s comments make me think we should do a challenge of matching the fabber to interior decor photos.<br /><b>slimcat</b> your apartment sounds lovely just like you.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-my-way#post-2256230 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 22:30:24 +0000 slim cat 2256230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks pretty great both ways ( but jeans add that contrast that I like so much ).<br /> I don’t match my decor since my apartment has minimal decorations- but some with black&amp;white and some with blue ( fav color ). </p>