https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-analyze-prints-happy-or-meh Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 28 May 2026 04:07:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-analyze-prints-happy-or-meh#post-1717921 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 16:54:05 +0000 Barbara Diane 1717921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first thought was like the others. The first is edgier. I like Joy's idea to see if you can wear black with #2. And/or look to add some edge somewhere else in your outfit if edge is what you are looking for.&nbsp;<br />It also might be fun to add a colored bottom piece if you have one. Or try it with a jeans, or a skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-analyze-prints-happy-or-meh#post-1717842 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 15:50:26 +0000 catgirl 1717842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually think it's the cut of the tee because I like both prints equally! Sometimes even the exact same<br /> pattern appeals to me in one style and not another. Dunno, just a thought... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-analyze-prints-happy-or-meh#post-1717829 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 15:36:48 +0000 Cerinda 1717829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thinking of what Joy said and your stated preference for black: is it possible that the tee is just too high-contrast (as worn) for your style? &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-analyze-prints-happy-or-meh#post-1717814 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:52:34 +0000 harmonica 1717814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy - great idea! Would be good to get more wears of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-analyze-prints-happy-or-meh#post-1717805 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:37:44 +0000 Anonymous 1717805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first print is more dramatic. You may also like the geometry. Before giving up on it, try the second top with black bottoms, since you like to wear black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-analyze-prints-happy-or-meh#post-1717795 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:04:49 +0000 harmonica 1717795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>lyn67 and cs: Now I'm so convinced that this tee belongs to the donation pile! Thanks, letting go always feel good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-analyze-prints-happy-or-meh#post-1717793 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:55:02 +0000 chewyspaghetti 1717793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the previous comments hit the nail on the head </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-analyze-prints-happy-or-meh#post-1717791 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:53:22 +0000 lyn67 1717791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would also prefer the print in nr 1 anytime possible:-), nr 2 is much more flat and &nbsp;casual -and &nbsp;would only &nbsp;wear it &nbsp;for camping or lounging if having them both:-).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-analyze-prints-happy-or-meh#post-1717757 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 12:35:41 +0000 harmonica 1717757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Lenny A and Elizabeth! </p> <p>Your comments are so helpful. To sum up:</p> <p>#1 dress print<br /> dramatic<br /> black background<br /> abstract<br /> edgy<br /> current<br /> bold<br /> higher contrast</p> <p>#2 tee print<br /> casual<br /> generic<br /> neutral<br /> busy pattern<br /> beigey background<br /> lower contrast</p> <p>This is also a very good list to have in mind when shopping (though I'm SYC) and wardrobe editing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-analyze-prints-happy-or-meh#post-1717744 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 12:14:29 +0000 Elizabeth P 1717744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You may also enjoy the higher contrast of the first one... the second is lower, with the beigey background and busier pattern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-analyze-prints-happy-or-meh#post-1717737 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 11:45:20 +0000 Lenni A 1717737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The black and aqua colors stand out on the dress and the diagonal black section is interesting and bold. The shirt's background color looks beige in these photos, which many people find difficult to feel great in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-analyze-prints-happy-or-meh#post-1717730 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 11:22:57 +0000 harmonica 1717730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, anchie and Eliza! I really think you are into something. 50% of my wardrobe is black and it has always been my FFB colour. The tee is also very casual. </p> <p>I have more solids or stripes on tees and like the simple and classic look. It somehow feels less cluttered. Though I really enjoy prints on others and got the idea that I should have a print tee. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-analyze-prints-happy-or-meh#post-1717727 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 11:04:12 +0000 Eliza 1717727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>H- to my eye, particularly with your styling, print 1 reads more abstract and current, with a bit of edge. Print 2 reads more generic and a little less today. It seems the first one inspires you more; they are totally different pieces, though both are prints. Letting the second one go may make sense. I especially like what you did with the first look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-analyze-prints-happy-or-meh#post-1717724 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 11:01:08 +0000 anchie 1717724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say that first print seems more dramatic and with black panels it is easier to combine with other black pieces in your closet. Second is more casual and summery.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-analyze-prints-happy-or-meh#post-1717722 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 10:48:51 +0000 harmonica 1717722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since I started my wardrobe maintenance with the help of ClosetSpace (app) and my own notes from 2012-14, I've had quite a few insights. (May make a post about some later.) </p> <p>For now, my question now is why the print on the dress (#1) appeals so much to me while the tee (#2) just feels a bit meh. Should I donate #2?</p> <p>Both prints are summery/tropical. The fit of both items is fine. </p>