https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:24:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/3#post-1093260 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 16:18:16 +0000 Anonymous 1093260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just chiming in to say AG is my new "go to" brand of jean. I like the ones that are 98% cotton and only 2% strectch. I tried "The Stilt" model and they were a bit to wide in the legs for me, so they might be perfect for you. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/3#post-1093036 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:14:49 +0000 AnnieMouse 1093036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't managed to make it through all the comments yet, but something that springs to mind that might work (I've done it in NYC in winter, which isn't QUITE the same, but it's the closest I have): double up on dance tights in nude for the flash of "skin" - they're heavier weight, and much more durable than standard tights&nbsp;(I've had good luck with these:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_1815.html?pid=1954&amp;Shop=Style&amp;SID=532544108">http://www.discountdance.com/d.....=532544108</a>). </p> <p>Alternatively, a heavy weight nude or white&nbsp;fishnet over a dark tight, to give that flash of lightness might be interesting and help lighten up. I've noticed you wear a lot of skirts with tights, so this is what immediately springs to mind.&nbsp;</p> <p>(Sorry if these have already been suggested) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/3#post-1092985 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 12:05:27 +0000 Anonymous 1092985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Just to say that my very well dressed friend swears by AG skinnies. The fabric is very soft and fit fantastic. They do not sag either. I think she bought those caramel ones, when she came to visit me. The caveat is that they are very short. I would say, they will be too short if you are 5.7 or taller) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/3#post-1092923 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 08:15:21 +0000 Jeanie 1092923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with you on your search as I am trying to shift away from black in general. &nbsp;I recall a knitting book I borrowed last year which had patterns all done in winter whites and grays and taupes. &nbsp;I think these colors&nbsp;mirror the snow and grey shadows we see in the winter. &nbsp;The book had me longing to make more outfits with these colors. &nbsp;However, finding the clothes and the boots has been a challenge! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092915 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 07:21:49 +0000 CocoLion 1092915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you! &nbsp;That's why I love my taupe wedge oxfords from DV (a few years old) and my grey Rag &amp; Bone Newburys. &nbsp;I have a variety of grey jeans in different shades, I'm on my last leg of acquiring quite a collection. &nbsp;It's been hardest to find a lighter grey pair. &nbsp;I think I found a pair from Elizabeth and James, but am not 100% sure yet. &nbsp;Maybe I should post a k/r? &nbsp;Anyway I've noticed a lot of grey jeans at retail and on the internet. &nbsp;True it's harder, much harder to find a matching pair of grey ankle boots for the leg lengthening approach but that is what I have persevered with, almost successfully. &nbsp;Now the only thing I'm missing is a pair of grey low heeled booties, I found a taupe pair and hung onto them for way too long but the color was ultimately warmer than what I wanted. &nbsp;So I returned them. </p> <p>ETA -- I think you know what side I lean on, I go for leg lengthening over bookending. &nbsp;Because I think you can bookend with other things than hair -- a bag, belt, jewelry.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092904 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 06:35:34 +0000 Lantana 1092904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fascinating thread Suz, thanks for asking the question. I'm settling down now with a pot of Lady Grey to follow the links. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092894 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 05:56:57 +0000 catgirl 1092894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I haven't had time to read through this whole thread but I have been solving bookending issues with hats&nbsp; I just bought a light one as I have the opposite issue from you.&nbsp; </p> <p>Also, remember that bookending doesn't have to occur.&nbsp; It was so brilliant and eye-opening when I first learned of the whole concept here, and still helps me with dressing every day - but sometimes it's not possible and that is okay too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092824 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 03:47:13 +0000 Tanya 1092824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And just because I couldn't resist:</p> <p>Blush dressy pants:<br /><a href="http://www.barneys.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-BNY-Site/default/Product-Show?pid=503135900&amp;utm_source=J84DHJLQkR4&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;siteID=J84DHJLQkR4-v1ZTxOUsg0x.aNDjxZLwdA" rel="nofollow">http://www.barneys.com/on/dema.....38;utm_sou</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092818 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 03:40:55 +0000 Tanya 1092818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I could never afford those boots Suz, not in a million years. Especially now that I am super broke with all the medical bills. I would need to rob a bank or something.&nbsp; ( and my calves are 12.5").&nbsp; In my experience, calf circumferences are always a little bigger than stated for very narrow boots.</p> <p>You know, at this point, I do not want to think and worry about those more important things.&nbsp; I need a distraction, and fashion/YLF looks like a perfect one.</p> <p>Here are the AG jeans in another potential color:<br /><a href="http://www.agjeans.com/store/productdetails.aspx?productid=3885&amp;colorid=10237" rel="nofollow">http://www.agjeans.com/store/p.....orid=10237</a></p> <p>(Aida, will report on those jeans tomorrow/over the weekend).</p> <p>More taupe options:<br /><a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/ag-adriano-goldschmied-jeans-exclusive-prima-skinny-in-taupe?ID=853286&amp;PartnerID=LINKSHARE&amp;cm_mmc=LINKSHARE-_-n-_-n-_-n&amp;LinkshareID=J84DHJLQkR4-Xm5UHlPHVSaNX7.Q.Q52ag" rel="nofollow">http://www1.bloomingdales.com/.....inny-in-ta</a><br /><a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/ag-adriano-goldschmied-jeans-the-legging-in-sulfur-mocha?ID=829260&amp;CategoryID=2911&amp;LinkType=PDPZ1#fn%3Dspp%3D3" rel="nofollow"><a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/ag-adriano-goldschmied-jeans-the-legging-in-sulfur-mocha" rel="nofollow">http://www1.bloomingdales.com/.....lfur-mocha</a>?</a><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DEXRORC/ref=asc_df_B00DEXRORC2827677?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;linkCode=asn&amp;creative=395093&amp;creativeASIN=B00DEXRORC&amp;tag=wwwshopstylec-20&amp;ascsubtag=825530319" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DE.....n&#038;cre</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092798 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 03:17:14 +0000 Suz 1092798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Tanya. You <b>NEED</b> those boots! Those are gorgeous and wow, what a beautiful elegant wedge style. I think we both should have a pair. Hmm. I might have to stalk them. They might be a bit too narrow in the shaft for me -- my calf is about 13.5...but it depends on how much give the leather has. The shaft height would be ideal. And what a great combination. Elegant, textural, yet super comfortable with a wedge. Probably worth every penny. I would love to try them on.&nbsp;</p> <p>I adore the AG jeans, too. Those look wonderful. I think I am going to go on a hunt for them. The colour (actually, several of the colours shown) would be just right.&nbsp;</p> <p>And now I'm off to chase down the Amazon link. Rosy beige is good!&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you! It is so sweet of you to stop in when I know your poor brain must be exhausted and you have much more important things to be thinking about.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092795 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 03:16:04 +0000 Aida 1092795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Oh Tanya, those caramel jeans look awesome! I'd love to hear how you like them and the sizing runs, I've been wanting camel jeans forever now.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092787 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 03:11:51 +0000 Jaime 1092787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh the links on this thread are killing me! Nothing else to add since you are already in good hands! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092783 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 03:08:11 +0000 Tanya 1092783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, this is a fascinating thread,&nbsp; and I have been reading it with great interest. I have&nbsp; extremely similar coloring to you so all this would apply to me as well.&nbsp; My brain is pretty fuzzy these days so i can not offer any useful advice but I have spied a few potentially interesting items for you:</p> <p>1. These boots!!! I am in love, but they are oh-so-pricey.&nbsp; The look more light grey on my screen, but the description says taupe.&nbsp; Check out their measurements:<br /><a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306438399&amp;PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446587951&amp;site_refer=AFF001&amp;mid=13816&amp;siteID=J84DHJLQkR4-YANYoE4jsdUflpbboksOyA&amp;LScreativeid=1&amp;LSlinkid=15&amp;LSoid=203720" rel="nofollow">http://www.saksfifthavenue.com.....38;PRODUCT</a></p> <p>2.These jeans ( I believe Angie has them in white).. they look more grey on this site but more taupe on the other:<br /><a href="http://www.agjeans.com/the-sateen-stilt-gosling/d/8128?utm_source=pjn&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=20648&amp;cvosrc=affiliate.pepperjam.20648" rel="nofollow">http://www.agjeans.com/the-sat.....;utm_campa</a><br /><a href="http://www.zappos.com/ag-adriano-goldschmied-the-stilt-cigarette-pant-sateen-gosling" rel="nofollow"><a href="http://www.zappos.com/ag-adriano-goldschmied-the-stilt-cigarette-" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/ag-adria.....cigarette-</a><u>pant-sateen-gosling</u></a></p> <u><br /> </u> <p><a href="http://www.agjeans.com/the-sateen-stilt-gosling/d/8128?utm_source=pjn&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=20648&amp;cvosrc=affiliate.pepperjam.20648" rel="nofollow"><u>3.T</u></a>hese are more caramel, but they look like a cool, rosy caramel to me if that is not an oxymoron.&nbsp; I have them on order and they should arrive tomorrow:<br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Habitual-Womens-Alice-Skinny-Jean/dp/B0080D62LK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1385003371&amp;sr=8-7&amp;keywords=habitual+alice+jeans" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Habitual.....id=1385003</a></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092705 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 02:37:39 +0000 Suz 1092705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all so much. Some great ideas and thoughts here.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you, Marin. And yes, I think you are right that I can use some mid-tones to bookend -- they don't have to be super light. So I will definitely consider a mid grey or mid taupe. For pants as well as footwear.&nbsp;</p> <p>Gigi, I think I saw the cords you mean. I might try them. Thank you.&nbsp;</p> <p>Deb, alas -- those boots would be too tall and too wide in the shaft for me. I am really hard to fit in tall boots.&nbsp;</p> <p>Gaylene, thank you; I thought of Angie's great post. I do have a light taupe bag that I can use to bring some harmony in. But I find it doesn't work all that well on its own, i.e. without other taupe or at least lighter elements in the outfit. Or at least it doesn't work when I try to combine colours. It's good with all black or all navy -- that works. Excellent with those and my darker taupe leather jacket.&nbsp;Not so good when I try to wear denim and a coloured top. Plus...my bag isn't always with me. I am in search of a wide taupe belt which could do the trick.&nbsp;</p> <p>Aida, thank you for those suggestions and the inspirational pins.&nbsp;</p> <p><span><i>"Often I throw bookending out the window entirely, however with very fair skin and very dark hair I can kind of cheat because I always have at least a little light and a little dark in any outfit. I think for incorporating lightness for you it's going to be more a question of OVERALL balance, rather than simple verticality." </p> <p></i>This is the issue, exactly. Aiming to find that balance, still....<br /><i><br />&nbsp;</i>Angie, Zap - I'm actually looking for both. I think the tall boots will be a HEWI and that is okay. For now I would settle for some booties -- not super dressy, not super casual -- the kind I can wear in my daily life. Not rugged. Not "urchin" (not sure how that word crept in, but it's not part of my style description.) Refined and simple. Low heeled but not completely flat -- that doesn't work for me.&nbsp;</span> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092698 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 02:34:11 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1092698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I obviously don't need to worry about light book ending but I have found this post and the responses positively fascinating. FWIW I think Aida has some fantastic info here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092689 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 02:29:18 +0000 Sveta 1092689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have dark hair but I have plenty of light footwear and bottoms for winter;<br />- taupe Editors (unfortunately for dry fall and spring days only before snow comes because they are wide legs);<br />- taupe micro-check slouchy trousers<br />- cream trousers<br />-now also plaid Martins - they are on the&nbsp; light side too!</p> <p>I actually struggle to have more dark bottoms but this year I have added black straight leg trousers and black ponte skinnies to my old black cigarette pants so I am all set for that!</p> <p>I felt so rebellious wearing my winter white trousers last winter, it felt pretty good to defy the norm! </p> <p>BR has <a href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=35286&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=689241003" rel="nofollow">grey jeans</a>&nbsp;and <a href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=35286&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=560441003" rel="nofollow">cream jeans</a>&nbsp;and these <a href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=86774&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=686120003" rel="nofollow">micro check grey trousers</a>&nbsp;(they are gone in your size but may come back). You can always taper them to straight legs, it is a very simple alteration.</p> <p><a href="http://www.express.com/canada/clothing/Women/Columnist+Pants/cat/cat320072" rel="nofollow">Express Columnist </a>has some selection of lighter pants too. They are in Canada now but even if shipping from US it is fast and not too expensive. This is the style which Angie wears so it should work for you too. Check them out when you are next time in Toronto!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092659 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 02:04:21 +0000 Anonymous 1092659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Suz, so I haven't read all the responses but what about more mid browns and grays instead of super light tans and whites. I have similar coloring as you, natural mid to light blonde hair, blue eyes, fair skin. I had never heard of bookending until I joined this forum. I like to pair my cognac colored booties with dark and black jeans. I never really understood why this seemed to work but maybe it is because the color of the booties is very close to the darkest color in my hair. All dark is very harsh on me too, just stepping it back a bit with shoes that are a mid tone really helps. </p> <p>PS. Your style is so impeccable, I am sure you will find something that looks stunning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092633 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 01:47:20 +0000 Gigi 1092633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I'm dark haired but I share the same frustrations as you in trying to "lighten up" the fall and winter wardrobe. I love darks in winter, but I feel like I am wearing *too much* dark! I too have been looking for taupe-colored pants and can't find anything. And I'm sick to death of black boots but can't find much brown (I'm like you and extremely difficult to fit in a boot). And I'm not a big fan of suede boots either, and as another poster pointed out, the lighter-colored boots tend to be suede.&nbsp;</p> <p>I too have a prejudice against corduroy, but when I went to Gap the other day, I started changing my mind. The SA had on a pair of Gap cords that were an extremely fine corduroy--they looked like velvet. I had to take a close look to see that they were actually corduroy, because I couldn't believe it. So you might want to check out some cords just to verify that you really don't want this look. (I will say that the Gap cords were quite thin, though, so if you're looking for warmth, I wouldn't recommend. And it was only one line of their cords that was like that; the other lines were not so fine.)</p> <p>As far as the boots go, I wonder if you waited one more year if you could find something. Lower heels are coming back in, and maybe next year there will be something more wearable. I was at White House Black Market today, and I heard the SA saying to someone, "Yes, we have lower heels now," so hopefully that trend will take off.</p> <p>I wish I had more constructive suggestions for you! I guess all I can say is that I am sorry you are having such a difficult time. It's frustrating. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092583 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 01:11:48 +0000 deb 1092583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I pinned these this morning after I read your thread. Are the too dark for you? </p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/nine-west-punter-riding-boot/3638746?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=DARK+TAUPE+LEATHER&amp;resultback=3057&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-2_9_C" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/ni.....rt&#038;co</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092557 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 00:56:29 +0000 Gaylene 1092557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Aida is spot on with her ideas about balancing light and dark in an outfit. Angie also suggested a series of ways to repeat colour/bookend in this post:<br /><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/10/02/colour-repetition-and-bookending/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2013/10/.....ookending/</a></p> <p>If finding the right footwear, or pair of bottoms, proves too difficult right now, why not consider using a light-coloured bag to bookend a dark coat/pants/boots outfit? LIght-coloured accessories are usually much easier to find than the perfect pair of boots. And, to Aida's point about overall light and dark balancing, even wearing a pant, or legging, in a mid-gray tone with a dark colored jacket and boots could still give the illusion of bookending and lightness.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092530 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 00:38:14 +0000 Aida 1092530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>An interesting question with great responses! The things that popped into my head (some repeats here):</p> <p>- printed pants that include light color(s)<br />- taupe, cream, or gray wool&nbsp;trousers<br />- tall light boots (something flat or baby wedge so there's more urchin-ness)<br />- create light colored&nbsp;vertical lines (e.g. with long light colored/printed&nbsp;scarves)<br />- a light colored coat<br />- darker shoes with light soles<br />- hats (either light or dark, depending on what the outfit needs)<br />- head-to-toe light to dark gradient (or the inverse)</p> <p>Also, you will always be showing <i>some</i> skin, your face :)</p> <p>I don't know if you remember but I've got a bit of a personal&nbsp;vendetta against wearing All Black All The Time in the winter. Often I throw bookending out the window entirely, however with very fair skin and very dark hair I can kind of cheat because I always have at least a little light and a little dark in any outfit. I think for incorporating lightness for you&nbsp;it's going to be more a question of OVERALL balance, rather than simple verticality. So it will be more a matter of including enough light elements in an outfit when the footwear is light; or dark if dark. Any way of achieving this while drawing the eye UP vertically is going to help with lengthening, of course.</p> <p>A few pins for ideas (these would need Suz-ing up, of course!):<br />- <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/168040629818973620/" rel="nofollow">Mostly dark with light shoes and a light printed scarf</a>.<br />- <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/507710557963254442/" rel="nofollow">Gray and black with a light top, dark hose,&nbsp;and light shoes</a>.<br />- <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/428123508296472228/" rel="nofollow">A single black element</a>, and another <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/428123508296820089/" rel="nofollow">one of Angie</a>.<br />- <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/428123508296569750/" rel="nofollow">The reverse, a single white element</a>.<br />- <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/571816483909125022/" rel="nofollow">Light shades all around</a>.<br />- <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/428123508296928332/" rel="nofollow">All dark with a POP of light shoes</a>.<br />- <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/428123508296955110/" rel="nofollow">Head-to-toe light-to-dark gradient</a>.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092507 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 00:21:41 +0000 Anonymous 1092507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Umm, I see. Like Angie, I though you were looking for tall boots. Booties, thay should be much easier to find. I am afraid I got "nothin' else for ya" but I have seen the Cole Haans in person. They are gorgeous and the suede part is elastic. They fit a range of calf sizes. I'm sure you'll get all sorted, as Angie would say. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092498 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 00:14:53 +0000 Angie 1092498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought you were looking for <b>tall</b> taupe dressy boots, Suz? Taupe booties - casual and dressy -&nbsp;are easy to find at the moment.&nbsp;</p> <p>The tall taupe booties Zap linked to are beautiful - but still casual. Unless that level of casual is okay.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for the info, Sarah.&nbsp;</p> <p>Suz, I was in the Loft today and they have rails of taupe jeans.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092489 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 00:03:12 +0000 JAileen 1092489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought these slate Frye oxfords last year thinking they were black. It turns out they were grey. I was kind of mad, but since then I've gone grey myself. They are really comfortable. In fact the first time I wore them was for a dancing class! I'm thinking of buying them in another color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092486 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 00:00:08 +0000 Suz 1092486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carole - thank you! Sveta and Ceit each have those boots in a different colour. Hmm. I might have to check them out. Thanks again!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092483 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 23:58:24 +0000 Carole 1092483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, I think I linked to a red pair but they come in grey! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092481 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 23:57:03 +0000 Carole 1092481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you are thinking boots, I can highly recommend the comfort and style of these <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/naya-virtue-boot/3289545" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/na.....ot/3289545</a>. They are on deep discount at 6pm shoes, also. The heel is a smidge high for me or I would have them in my closet but they are super comfortable and easily go with skirts pants etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092479 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 23:56:14 +0000 Suz 1092479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Donna. I have a slight prejudice against corduroy. Which seriously limits my options, I know. Cords always, always bag out on me in a bad way and end up feeling frumpy. But I'm open to persuasion by the right pair -- they definitely offer the cozy factor.&nbsp;</p> <p>And caramel/ tan is *okay* in footwear and I don't rule that out when I am looking. It's just...you're right. These tones tend much more to be done in rugged casual footwear.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092437 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 23:15:08 +0000 DonnaF 1092437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is caramel/tan too warm for you?&nbsp; Seems like that might open more leather options than taupe, but again hard to find in a non-rugged boot.&nbsp; </p> <p>As to bottoms:&nbsp; Do you wear corduroy?&nbsp; I think J Crew always carries a multitude of colors in winter, but I've never tried them so can't comment re cut, sizing, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-bring-the-light-in-bookending-in-winter-for-the-fair-haired/page/2#post-1092417 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 22:59:20 +0000 Caro in Oz 1092417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love those Suz - but you probably knew that :)&nbsp; </p>