https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-seasonless-are-light-neutrals Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:02:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-seasonless-are-light-neutrals#post-1709403 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 17:57:52 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1709403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cerinda, I would go with taupe or gray, because that's what I have and like. But you could wear cognac, navy, or any color that picks up on the cardi color (to me even black would look great, if you're wearing something black on top). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-seasonless-are-light-neutrals#post-1709192 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 06:46:54 +0000 CocoLion 1709192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really think light neutrals are 4 season colors. &nbsp;At least, this feels right to me in California. &nbsp;I don't think that's a great answer though. &nbsp;How I make light neutrals work for me is in adding the right layers and pieces to complete them. &nbsp;For example, I have a lightweight bone cardigan that I wear with a &nbsp;matching long sleeve top in mild winter or fall/spring weather. &nbsp;In summer, I wear it with a linen tank. &nbsp;It doesn't work with very hot or very cold weather but it's great for moderate temps which pretty much describes a lot of west coast cities, year round. </p> <p>ETA -- thinking again about your question. &nbsp;In your case, I would look for a few extra pieces with a fairly exact color match. &nbsp;A topper to start with (cardigan or jacket). &nbsp;Then, a longer sleeved top. &nbsp;Finally, a pair of pants or jeans. &nbsp;Then you have a capsule right? &nbsp;A scarf, bag and shoes complete things if you want to go that far.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-seasonless-are-light-neutrals#post-1709182 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 05:59:31 +0000 Aida 1709182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was thinking knee high but I'm sure booties would work too. You could do a high contrast thing with black boots and some black on top; cream, taupe, gray, tan, or cognac would all work for lower contrast options. Definitely worth trying the snakeskin booties! I vote bare legs or nude knee highs in that case. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-seasonless-are-light-neutrals#post-1709181 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 05:55:58 +0000 VioletMyra 1709181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a summer pencil skirt in a cream colour that I transition by wearing rust coloured boots and a top in any autumn or dusty tone that takes my fancy that day. I add a scarf to tie the colours together. So far I've been happy with my top choices except for one which I changed once I looked in the mirror. (I look at the colours in my scarves for ideas.)<br />HTH<br />Best wishes for the enjoyable ensembles to come.<br />Denise </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-seasonless-are-light-neutrals#post-1709178 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 05:39:33 +0000 Cerinda 1709178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, <b>Sterling</b>, I think it&nbsp;<i>should&nbsp;</i>work, but I'm having trouble getting there. &nbsp;Maybe it needs warm, light neutral third pieces. Maybe a dark taupe leather "jean jacket"? &nbsp;Sigh, <b>Chewygirl</b>, I'm just longing for the marketplace to turn back to brown of every shade! &nbsp;</p> <p><b>Aida</b>, what boots? &nbsp;Higher shaft? &nbsp;Knee high? In the elusive taupes/greiges? The warm taupe snakeskin booties you helped me pick at the meet-up are low, but the color is good. &nbsp;Have espresso high-shaft Fluvogs, but they have a western vibe. The boot should be refined, not moto-esque, right? &nbsp;Ooh, I hadn't though about mixing denim in! &nbsp;You and <b>Suz</b> are definitely onto something here! &nbsp;I have the relevant pieces. &nbsp;Pattern? Plaid? &nbsp;Eek, not sure I have any (except for scarves, of course).</p> <p><b>Roxanne</b>, good idea: I'll try charcoal and greige. &nbsp;I have plenty of grey; plenty of black, too, but I shy away from high contest. &nbsp;Newish heather grey crop sweater or older tunic? &nbsp;Cognac and toffee, <b>Unfrumped</b>? &nbsp;Whoa, I should be able to do that. &nbsp;Thanks.</p> <p><b>Deb</b> and <b>Sharan</b>: &nbsp;pullovers and an ultra-long cardigan sound right. &nbsp;But, again, what colors for boots? &nbsp;I think you may be enabling a search for a higher shaft greige (those bionics?), taupe or bone.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-seasonless-are-light-neutrals#post-1709136 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 04:08:42 +0000 chewyspaghetti 1709136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would pair both pieces with rust and various shades of brown and black. Try the skirt with boots and a cropped pullover, the top under cardigans or jackets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-seasonless-are-light-neutrals#post-1709108 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 03:08:09 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1709108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would try a long, long cardigan (charcoal, or whatever color you like) over the whole outfit and wear booties with it. Maybe add a scarf or long pendant. And wear on dry days only. (I always seem to splatter my light bottoms on rainy days.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-seasonless-are-light-neutrals#post-1708967 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:15:01 +0000 deb 1708967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would wear the skirt with a pullover sweater and tights and boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-seasonless-are-light-neutrals#post-1708670 Fri, 05 Aug 2016 17:27:03 +0000 Suz 1708670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely as long as the fabric weights don't kill it. (For me, the skirt would only be a &nbsp;dressy item year round because of the fabric weight, not colour).&nbsp;</p> <p>The top is a no-brainer. Easy peasy to wear with anything all year, just layer it under jackets and cardigans.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'd pair the skirt with a denim shirt or cropped denim jacket. It would look great with olive and grey tops so a cropped cotton or linen sweater or lightweight cashmere or merino would also work. (I would avoid super heavy woollens because I have a *thing* about conflicting fabric weights.) You could try a plaid shirt. Or really any top with a pattern. A scarf, a hat, fall footwear -- it would totally work.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-seasonless-are-light-neutrals#post-1708666 Fri, 05 Aug 2016 17:19:33 +0000 unfrumped 1708666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Watching with interest. I think it's possible ( the top for sure- it looks like a Basic to me) but for the bottoms I think it's possible if you have the right pieces. Or by that I mean, I struggle to get the right look and not hodge podge, as I fret over that and am not the best at inventive combo's.<br /> I love articles on " how to transition this piece to ( fall, spring etc) but I confess I find the results mixed, with some ideas brilliant, gorgeous and<br /> some of the fashion examples appear forced. But I like the idea of combining such bottoms with " warm" colors and textures such as fluffy sweater, toffee leathers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-seasonless-are-light-neutrals#post-1708665 Fri, 05 Aug 2016 17:19:31 +0000 Roxanna 1708665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Cerinda, if you look through my WIWs, you'll see that these are *my* colours. My whole wardrobe for the past couple of years has been based around blush, ivory, heather gray and some touches of blac. Totally werable in winter (even here in Toronto) - just balance with Grey and black. That top would look fabulous with a sumptuous grey cashmere sweater.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-seasonless-are-light-neutrals#post-1708654 Fri, 05 Aug 2016 17:10:05 +0000 Aida 1708654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For the bottoms I'd go with a cropped lightweight sweater and tall boots for fall! Maybe some gold jewelry and a hat. The top looks like a great shell to wear under various jackets. Could be fun with a denim vest over the top in early fall, paired with cropped pants and oxfords/loafers.</p> <p>Gorgeous color! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-seasonless-are-light-neutrals#post-1708637 Fri, 05 Aug 2016 16:56:27 +0000 Anonymous 1708637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fascinating question because just this year I started focusing on 3-4 season dressing. &nbsp;I feel you <u>should</u> be able to wear these two pieces year round by adding and subtracting layers. &nbsp;However, I am new at this myself and will watch this thread for Forum suggestions. &nbsp;</p> <p>Gorgeous outfit. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-seasonless-are-light-neutrals#post-1708630 Fri, 05 Aug 2016 16:47:56 +0000 Cerinda 1708630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm pretty determined to keep these two pieces, purchased for an outdoor September wedding, but I'm at a loss how to integrate them into my wardrobe.&nbsp; I'm finding adding light neutrals to my palette a real challenge!</p> <p>Fully tucked, with pearls, bone Fluvogs and tiny bone clutch, they definitely cover the event. &nbsp;Untucked, they check the "dressier than date night" box. As separates, the top is easy to use and the bottoms --um, not so much.</p> <p>My questions: &nbsp;Are they necessarily spring/summer/early fall? (I wear silks year-round in this climate) How else would you accessorize them? &nbsp;Can you imagine the bottom with anything other than a cropped shell or cropped tonal sweater?&nbsp;</p>