https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:22:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293585 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 01:02:22 +0000 shedev 1293585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice top. Lightening up in the summer gives a nice break, keeps us cooler, and makes darks and jewel tones feel fresher in the fall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293543 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 00:10:37 +0000 pil 1293543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definite keep as long as it won't be too warm with the cami. What an interesting pattern and nice color. You have a solid knit pencil skirt, don't you? What about trying it with that too? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293536 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 00:04:52 +0000 catgirl 1293536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Light and breezy.&nbsp; Looks good to me!&nbsp; LOL at smug - I wear sunglasses in WIW pics because otherwise I can't stand my expressions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293464 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 22:51:46 +0000 Anonymous 1293464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, that's kinda neat! I like that pattern. It looks modern and I love it with the white jeans, but of course it will go with anything in the blue denim family too. Yep, that's how I choose my patterns too! It's a flattering cut on you as well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293419 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 22:02:52 +0000 Beth Ann 1293419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>K:&nbsp; I've not worn coral recently, since it tends to fight the yellow undertones in my skin.&nbsp; I'm less sallow as I get older though, and I love the color, so I should try again.&nbsp; I like that it has a little more oomph and isn't "powdery" like some pastels.</p> <p>Rachy:&nbsp; White pants are funny that way --- they are a statement in themselves.&nbsp; I'll also try them with my white bf shorts -- perhaps skin on my legs will harmonize with the arms and create more balance between the pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293281 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 19:18:30 +0000 rachylou 1293281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this top on you! It looks great!</p> <p>It's interesting, tho, I don't like it with the white pants so much. I think the white pants elbow the top out of the way... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293226 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 17:27:45 +0000 Mona 1293226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun that you are rethinking your neutrals, BethAnn. I think it is needless for me to say now that the top is definite keeper. The fit is fabulous on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293217 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 17:08:59 +0000 Neel 1293217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! No doubts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293188 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 16:48:54 +0000 kkards 1293188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love this top on you, great with the denim, and super fab with the white. have you tried coral? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293186 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 16:48:07 +0000 Beth Ann 1293186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the thumbs up!&nbsp; It is only 62 degrees F here today, so I'm in a light sweater (and loving it -- I'm a Spring/Fall girl)!</p> <p>Suz:&nbsp; I think my denim jacket -- darker and more casually structured, would probably be a better topper than the chambray jacket, although the blend in the blues does look off on my monitor, but better in the mirror. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293182 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 16:40:45 +0000 Eliza 1293182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The top is great on you. Big fan of the color and a geometric print! Not busy, but interesting. Go silver sandals! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293170 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 16:11:32 +0000 Gracie 1293170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This top looks terrific on you – I totally love the print (geometric prints are up my alley) and the color is proving very versatile in the ways you have combined it. The silver birks are adding a nice touch too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293133 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 15:16:29 +0000 Suz 1293133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this top on you. I especially like it with white. And with denim. I'm a tiny bit "iffy" on it with the chambray jacket, although I'm not sure why, and I suspect I might like it better in person.&nbsp;</p> <p>Love the idea of a lilac for you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293110 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:39:37 +0000 Beth Ann 1293110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Crossposted, Windchime!&nbsp; I wore mint years ago, but haven't tried it again.&nbsp; I'll keep an eye out for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293087 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:05:09 +0000 carambola 1293087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect! Looks great all the ways you've shown it. I am especially taken&nbsp;with the white jeans combo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293086 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:03:45 +0000 Beth Ann 1293086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such helpful, quick responses!</p> <p>This is by far the easiest light tone for me to incorporate, and I like the way it works casually, which is important for my lifestyle, particularly in summer.</p> <p>Peri:&nbsp; I so hear you on heat!&nbsp; I think I'll be OK in my climate, for the most part.&nbsp; The worst bit for me is the fact the the A/C is permanently gone from my vehicle --- and the car has to muddle through for a few more months!&nbsp; That's the hottest challenge for my summer -- sticking to leather seats!</p> <p>Angie:&nbsp; Lilac is a fabulous idea.&nbsp; I tried the J. Crew and WHBM version or orchid, and they were tragic --- there's a shade of light purple that is too tinged with red for my coloring and works against it.&nbsp; Have you seen this effect with clients?&nbsp; A blue tinted lilac, or one tinged with a cooler pink, would probably be pretty!&nbsp; And I would love to have tea and a proper visit!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293085 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:02:56 +0000 Windchime 1293085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope you decided to keep it--it's a lovely color on you, and the fit is extremely flattering. You could take it on your trip out west this summer!</p> <p>Have you ever tried soft mint green? It might look amazing with your hair and coloring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293079 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:57:28 +0000 kellygirl 1293079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this on you. That light blue is so pretty!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293073 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:53:17 +0000 Anonymous 1293073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great top, I really see it fitting nicely into your wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293072 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:52:56 +0000 Thistle 1293072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The fit on this is fabulous!&nbsp; The color looks terrific on you, and I like it paired with white jeans as well. Beautiful refresher piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293058 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:37:23 +0000 Peri 1293058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep..it looks great! With one caveat...sheer over cami is not cool enough where I live, no matter how floaty the top. If your summers are not so bad, it's a keeper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293057 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:37:21 +0000 Angie 1293057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE these light blues on you, Beth Ann. Great fits.&nbsp;I vote killer and keep it all. Pretty, Powerful, On Trend and Chic. (Loving the combination with the silver Birkies).</p> <p>Have you tried lilac? Also gorgeous with brown.</p> <p>(Was touched that you remembered the sound of my voice - it's that magical musical ear of yours).&nbsp;</p> <p>AND, you are so pretty. I miss you. We need to hug again. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293054 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:34:08 +0000 missvee 1293054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd say keep. It's a good colour, interesting print, and flattering fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lighten-up-kr#post-1293050 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:28:36 +0000 Beth Ann 1293050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And first I thought I might be on my way to big changes in my style -- away from lots of color to lighter, more subdued shades, but I've realized that sometimes I just want to lighten up a bit.&nbsp; I suspect this is about adding, rather than editing.&nbsp; I'm not talking about building the size of my wardrobe.&nbsp; Instead, I'd like to make sure that I have a few lighter shades to mix in with my standby jewel tones (cobalt, sapphire, deep purple, teal, raspberry) and blue/black neutrals.&nbsp; Like Angie, I'm trying to restrict grey in my wardrobe as I move forward, and am interesting in more brown accents (although mine will be darker than Angie's).</p> <p>The best light tones for me are soft optic white, chambray blue, aqua, and a clear mid or hot pink.&nbsp; Most pastels fall flat on me.&nbsp; <b>Anyone see another color I should try?</b></p> <p>I found this floaty top at Kohls while shopping for DD's summer jean shorts.&nbsp; I picked it up for it's calm blue, and, even with the required cami, it would be quite cool on hot summer days.&nbsp; I can pair it with white and faded blue bottoms (both pants and shorts), and I have chambray and denim jackets, and a white anorak, that will work for toppers.&nbsp; It's not expensive, and I'd see it as a summer refresher that I'd wear again next year.</p> <p>I think it's pretty, but <b>is it right for me?</b>&nbsp; Lighter is good, but washed out is not.&nbsp; Floaty is good, but boxy is not.&nbsp; Abstract is good, but strange prints are not.</p> <p><b>Keep or Pass?</b>&nbsp; Sorry about the crazy flash photos and the smug expression in #3 -- yikes! </p>