https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:35:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/3#post-2001561 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 13:38:08 +0000 Bijou 2001561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I think this is a brilliant goal. Last year I set a goal of "no more black". Well of course I broke it and bought some black, but not as much as before and I enjoyed branching out to other colours. Now I have come back to black again and enjoying it again. Black is no longer my default colour and I have definitely upped by other than black footwear collection.&nbsp;</p> <p>Ummlila has recommended some beautiful items and colours. I also love tourquoise, teal and tiffany blue - so those colours may be fun to add, still blue, but just a different shade. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/3#post-2001553 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 13:21:04 +0000 Elizabeth P 2001553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>As one who has tried to have navy as a neutral in my wardrobe for my whole life, and knowing how tricky it can be at times, I wonder at the wisdom of saying an absolute "no" to blue at a time when navy is actually available.&nbsp; What about using this year as a time to add only 10's, if/as needed, in navy.&nbsp; I love the idea of completing and pursuing your compliment capsules.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/3#post-2001527 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 12:17:07 +0000 unfrumped 2001527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry my phone autocorrected to Suzy!<br /> I was not looking fo leopard nor for “ flicked” but the cut and neckline ( sort of a delicate mock- mock neck) are fun, and I have multiple pants ( including burgundy for tonal effects) and cardigans and toppers that already go with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/3#post-2001425 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 03:46:21 +0000 Suz 2001425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh -- I love that Rag &amp; Bone top, <b>Unfrumped!&nbsp;</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/3#post-2001402 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 02:30:49 +0000 unfrumped 2001402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz,, this is s fun thread with good ideas.<br /> - moderation( don’t make too many rules)<br /> - expand colors<br /> - I like lisap’s reminder to think of the pieces themselves and not just colors<br /> - like the ideas to consider some very different colors, maybe as accents. I need to remember this!</p> <p>I have been adding more lilac/lavender — combing with burgundies- and also trying some more unusual pieces.<br /> Have added some finds of things I tried, some of which worked and I kept!</p> <p>The VB plaid is an example of color combo but the shirt was WAY too big and so it was not successful. The Rag and Bone blouse ( another pesky faux- faux animal print but to me it doesn’t really read as “ leopard “) is a great shorter length to wear untucked for higher- rise pants and skirts and can be tucked into high-waist items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/3#post-2001254 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:09:33 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2001254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suntiger, not sure I would change what I was wearing--just was blindsided by such strong associations with any color group, especially in another person's clothing, and wanted to know more about what people might be thinking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/3#post-2001241 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 20:53:55 +0000 Cee 2001241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stereo cranked, Suz ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/3#post-2001202 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 20:06:06 +0000 Anonymous 2001202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FI and all, I wouldnt worry about other peoples associations with color, as long as it is in harmony with your coloring! Honestly, I'm tired of the "you must wear only dark neutrals to be taken seriously/dress for success" attitude. Our new congress reps proved otherwise :)</p> <p>Suz, I never noticed blue in overabundance, as it works so well on you What about finding a painting or scarf to use as inspiration, like Rambling Ann did, for ideas? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/2#post-2001169 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 19:06:55 +0000 Sara L. 2001169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your idea and think it sounds like a fun, easy way to add some variety into your wardrobe and outfits without making any wholesale changes.&nbsp; I can understand how even though you love something (like the color blue) you can also get bored with it occasionally. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/2#post-2001136 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 17:35:10 +0000 Alicewonderland 2001136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Suz you already got so many replies, but just wanted to say I never thought of you as wearing too much blue. In fact, your red lipstick, smile, and also the red cardigan are seared into my mind. They really stood out on your blue canvas. Totally amazing.<br /> After walking around stores yesterday I think there is going to be a lot of cool pastels to choose from. I think you can add those colors as major pieces that would still work with your existing blues and use brights like berry, fuscia, citron, etc in accent pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/2#post-2001132 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 17:21:57 +0000 Suz 2001132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Texstyle </b>-- that is really cool! Thank you!&nbsp;</p> <p>I used to wear rust tones when I dyed my hair red. Loved them. Now, though, IRL, it doesn't work. Even a brownish burgundy can be too "brown" for me. I'm sad because you are right -- they bring out the eyes and are really rich with blues!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/2#post-2001073 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:41:21 +0000 texstyle 2001073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I also love your blue - and I wear it quite a lot too. I am also turning silver but have a lot of warm tones still in my skin, lips etc. so I'm not comfortable going with a completey "cool" wardrobe. I recently found a deep rust color that I never thought I'd love that I sort of love. It really brings out blue/green eyes and goes so well with denim or charcoal.</div><div><br /></div><div>Don't kill me for posting a mock up pic (and tell me if you want me to take it down) - I just wanted to put it out there in *case* you might consider it as a big maybe. :-).<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/2#post-2000986 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 04:25:50 +0000 Suz 2000986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Shevia</b>, thanks. I absolutely will accept the perfect blue items that fall into my lap, and no doubt a bunch will! :)&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Karen</b>, thanks!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Ummlila</b> -- love the purple, though it's quite cropped for my current tummy....but they might carry more of that colour -- they often do coordinating stuff there. Plus, fast delivery!!! Aritzia arrives in one day to my current address.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Katerina,</b> exactly!! I need scarves just like yours! Will do a hunt. Also, I agree that there is no need to be strict. A guideline is better than an absolute rule.&nbsp;</p> <p>Awww, <b>Sterling </b>-- thank you. You're sweet.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>LaPed,</b> totally -- gear! I just bought a pile of gear in purples and berries. And I actually love it. But...I ought to be careful of overkill.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Opaline</b> -- I think your position is sensible!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jussie</b>, I think we often gravitate to what suits us. Pinks look amazing on you -- and you have a beautiful ingenue type presence that makes them seem romantic and sweet yet also strong. Whereas some berries might be too "muddy" for you or too saturated. You look great in clear brights.&nbsp;</p> <p>Excellent point about cognac for me, by the way. I think I'll add some in a print as well as in a bag. (I already have belt and sandals).&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Fashintern,</b> maybe starting a separate thread on colour associations would get you more replies. I tend to think that some colours (like blue) attract associations that are widely shared, though of course influenced by culture -- whereas our feelings about other colours (like berries) could be more idiosyncratic. Purples can be creative -- or wacky. Pinks can be sweet and romantic or wild (depending on saturation and "heat") and mixing the two in berry tones could make one seem approachable or overly feminine in a work environment. It also depends on how it looks on you.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am a "summer" yes -- so-called true summer, so the more saturated tones of summer's palette look best on me. I can also wear certain "spring" brights (turquoise) and can even "get away with" black.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Sarah</b>, good point about tonal variation. I do in fact play with this -- burgundies and reds, reds and berries/ pinks, various blues (sometimes with black). and really like the effect. But I generally need something light or bright to mix in. I'm not high contrast personally but a tonal outfit without any bits of white or bright is too subdued for my personality.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/2#post-2000975 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 03:10:44 +0000 Jaime 2000975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well that was an interesting read. Suz you know exactly what you are doing, and I have no doubt you will accept a perfect blue item that comes your way while putting your particular attention on the beautiful berries et al that are out there. Looking forward to more great style from you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/2#post-2000962 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 02:39:31 +0000 karen13 2000962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I look forward to seeing this new direction - I may or may not share a few issues. But it certainly ain't broke! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/2#post-2000920 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 23:48:02 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2000920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now I have to go back and read. But here are a couple of color pops I thought today you might like. The hyacinth is definitely you. The green, I don’t think I’ve seen you wear. But it could work with your darks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/2#post-2000919 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 23:45:32 +0000 Katerina 2000919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, just wanted to add some scarves in these colors, maybe something like those? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/2#post-2000916 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 23:22:19 +0000 Katerina 2000916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz</b>, sorry for being late to this thread. I have just skimmed through all the responses quickly. I think what you suggest makes a lot of sense. I understand it just as expanding your wardrobe to include more items in berry (in a broad sense of the colours). Personally, I do not like&nbsp;<i>strict&nbsp;</i>rules for my wardrobe building, because there will always be good reasons to break them. Who knows, maybe you will see the most perfect blue item (a dress or a blazer, shoes perhaps?) during the year and why not adding it if blue is the foundation. So no rules, just guidelines. I admire your wardrobe, it is so cohesive and every item has its place and is perfect for you. If you add more berries, I am sure it will be fabulous. What about a statement bag in one of the colours you mention, then easily complemented with a scarf? A magenta bag is actually on my personal radar. I am a winter in my colours and some of the colours you mention work very well for me too (perhaps brighter and "stronger" nuances of them). So I personally really like magenta, true red, cyclamen, fuchsia and some shades of burgundy, although I like to combine them with black and very dark navy. I will let you know if I see some items I like in these colours.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/2#post-2000914 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 22:52:44 +0000 Julie 2000914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well this is all very interesting! </p> <p>Suz, like you my wardrobe is extremely blue, with charcoal and light/pearl grey also strongly represented. </p> <p>But this weekend just before reading this, I sort of made the opposite goal for myself-to embrace the blue, just go with it and not worry about all other colors that sometimes grab my attention.<br /> In the last year or two I tried a purply fushia color that seemed like it would be a good change of pace, but I just didn't love it as much as blue! </p> <p>So, my goal is to be wary of the draw of non-blues, because they just don't have the staying power for me. I like colors like orange, very light purply pink, etc, but not large swaths of them on myself. They are relegated to "complements".</p> <p>Anyway, this is not meant to come across as advice or anything-I was just amused by our opposite resolutions. I'm looking forward to following your experiment! Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/2#post-2000909 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 22:32:33 +0000 Anonymous 2000909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz </b>-- I personally think you are killing it in the style department. &nbsp;I wouldn't change a thing. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/2#post-2000900 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 22:13:59 +0000 LaPed 2000900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To continue down the berry tangent, my own association with berry/fuchsia colours (and jewel tones in general, such as royal purple, turquoise/teal, etc.) is that they are "gear colours" because they are so widely used in women's lines by outdoor gear manufacturers. Because of that, I have a little bit of ongoing berry-fatigue and have a hard time including it in my non-gear rotation. I'm trying not to add any more to my gear collection either, but it can be hard to avoid. I have a berry-coloured Gore-Tex jacket, a deep pink windbreaker, and a blue/berry patterned top. My old running shoes were grey with deep pink trim and my down vest is black with a fuchsia lining. I have a striped berry dress that is great for casual or festive wear, and of course it's from Icebreaker!&nbsp;</p> <p>All that said, I have a suspicion jewel tones are making a comeback in the fashion world. I like this emerald/marigold/berry look from the Uniqlo U collection. I think the appeal lies in the somewhat maximal and unexpected combination of colours. Maybe I need some goldenrod-coloured tights to go with my berry dress.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/2#post-2000890 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 21:34:39 +0000 Anonymous 2000890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting, for good or bad (?) I never had overtly girly or granny connotations for pink, mauve, berry etc ... （＾ν＾）<br /> For me, they’re just another color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/2#post-2000853 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 20:08:49 +0000 jussie 2000853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep the colour associations topic is fascinating. See I love pink, even though I know it’s definitely very Missy, it’s a good Missy for me.<br /> However berries and purples look a little odd on me and make me feel frumpy. But I love the berry colours in themselves. In fact I like every single one of the berry finds Fashintern posted above..... hmm it’s food for thought.<br /> Suz I also love your cognac accessories. I wonder if simply wearing more cognac leather items would give you the slight change your looking for, whilst sticking to your current clothing palette. It would lend an earthier, more grounded look to the blue, silver and berry outfits.<br /> Great thread! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/2#post-2000842 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 19:29:57 +0000 crst 2000842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting side discussion on color associations. I am a big fan of most berry colors and am told I look sophisticated when I am wearing them. I didn’t add anything to the earlier forum discussion on turquoise because (although I adore turquoise jewelry), I feel unsophisticated wearing clothing in that color. But then I see on the forum some of those whom I most admire their style, wearing it in a very sophisticated way... very complicated. So many elements to style. That’s what makes it so much work (but so much fun)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/2#post-2000832 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 18:53:19 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2000832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Suz, thanks. Not sure why Lisa thinks I'm trying to debate her by asking her opinion, but I appreciate your intervention.</div><div><br /></div><div>I was trying to figure out if she (&amp; maybe Janet) meant ineffectual, weak "old lady" (not that they would actually stigmatize age) or soft, overly naive young girl, but you are right that it doesn't really matter--the negatives of those two overlap. <br /></div><div>For most of my life I've avoided pink, and there are shades of it I still don't want to touch. I didn't necessarily associate pink with weakness per se so much as with being prim and overly tucked-in and girly--which leads to unwillingness to explore. So a different negative.&nbsp;</div><div>I wonder if either of those are likely to come up in people's heads when they meet someone wearing berry/fuchsia/magenta/orchid. I hope to be meeting quite a few new people in the next few months, so understanding associations people make is more important to me than it would otherwise be, but of course no one here owes me any help in figuring that out, or in anything else. I appreciate you offering explanations. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I did "do my colors" back in the 80s, and was/am a summer. Are you? The main thing I drew from it was that while there were definite palettes that worked for fall (earth tones, I think) &amp; spring (might've been pastels &amp; saccharine), winters are good in strong colors and could wear anything, and summer basically was like winter without the black. I probably oversimplified and it was a long time ago, but I know I didn't take it to mean I should wear pink or purple. The pants suits don't ring a bell. Maybe I'll try to do a search later. It doesn't sound like a look I'm likely to inadvertently reproduce wholesale, but I'd like to avoid any signs that might point that direction. (Do the French Connection suit pants suggest that look? I do like them). Anyone who spends 10 min with me knows I'm not a priss, but I might not have 10 min, and first impressions matter. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Identifying "berry" was such a breakthrough for me because I see these shades as more complicated, and therefore interesting. I know that I can come across as sharp, so the softness sounds like a good thing for me to project. But I'm also getting older, and want to avoid negative associations, including weakness, that people make with that. It's a balancing act. Perhaps I should start a new thread to continue exploring this. Not as a debate--there are obviously no correct answers, as we each have our own connotations, but to find out more about how people respond to these colors and what pops up in their minds when they see them. Being fashion-forward is certainly not a thing I aspire to--I'd much rather be seen as someone who knows who she is and has her own style, which might jibe with some current trends, and can also go its own way.&nbsp; For me, it's about getting a handle on how people are likely to interpret things, fashion-forward or not. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I still like your original plan to branch out by adding some things in this direction, and look forward to your picks. Besides the COS pieces, I'd love to see you try the S. Oliver blouse in my finds. I keep thinking it'd go well with jeans, but I hardly wear them. You are the queen of jeans. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/2#post-2000829 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 18:44:51 +0000 SarahD8 2000829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coming late to this, but <b>Suz</b> this sounds like a great project. I look forward to following along and I think I'll learn a lot (like you I have a lot of partial complements, built not so much intuitively as catch-as-catch-can).</p> <p>In addition to <b>La Ped</b>'s wise advice about looking at what's missing from your various complements, you might also assess your complements as a whole. It strikes me that the accent colors you've defined -- reds, fuchsia/berries, plum/lilac/lavender, and burgundies -- all sort of grade into each other, and you could potentially create tonal looks by pulling from different complements (burgundy and red, lavender and berry, burgundy and fuchsia, etc.). Thinking here about the "Venn diagrams" of complements that <b>La Ped</b>'s approach suggested to me. So, what possibilities and shopping priorities might you discover if you looked at all of those accent items as a whole? </p> <p>ETA: Another priority, though it has strong HEWI potential because so specific, is to look out for items that feature some combination of red/berry/lavender/burgundy on a blue background.</p> <p>And, *whispers*, I think you should buy the blue suit.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/2#post-2000826 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 18:34:50 +0000 Angie 2000826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There you go, <b>Suz. </b>A&nbsp;great&nbsp;and solid place to&nbsp;start. Exciting!&nbsp;<b></b><b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/2#post-2000824 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 18:32:07 +0000 Suz 2000824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's it, <b>Angie</b>. A project. I'm going back over my current "complements" or "would be" complements and examining them in light of your old blog posts and people's comments about how they build a complement. I've been intuitive and piecemeal about it, which is totally fine, but what happened was I didn't really build up a full complement of anything other than burgundy and red. And even those were not complete.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/2#post-2000819 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 18:16:56 +0000 Angie 2000819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz,</b> sounds like you have it all sorted in your usual cerebral, calm, collected, disciplined, organized and open minded way. WOOOHOOO. I look forward to seeing it all come together, and champing at the bit to help out! It's exciting to have a project, and delve into the somewhat unknown :)</p> <p>I forgot how well you wear cognac accents - which is a form of orange. Orange is the complement of blue - makes sense.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/killing-the-bluesor-i-need-a-fashion-intervention/page/2#post-2000815 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 18:01:34 +0000 Christina F. 2000815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I understand your feelings. And I applaud your desire to explained your horizons a bit while keeping your solid baseline. As long as you don’t take your self-imposes rules so seriously that they make you miserable, why not? They are self-imposed, which means you can change your mind and buy a blue piece at any time! I myself have expanded my horizons in a similar way (more around silhouette) with pleasing results. If I see any berry items that I like, I’ll keep you in mind. ;)</p> <p> (I for one wish I had more fuschia, though I hope my new coat will help with that....) </p>