https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 17 May 2026 03:06:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029299 Wed, 22 May 2019 01:55:33 +0000 SarahD8 2029299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>High contrast for me, mostly in terms of color combinations. I think of coral as one of my main spring colors, but realized recently that I really only want to wear it as accessories -- not clothing. I wear a lot of navy in spring so it makes a complementary (high-contrast) color combo. I was befuddled by this for a while -- how can coral be a "main" color if I don't actually have any clothing in that shade, and why can't I find any coral clothing for spring that feels right? But now I'm just embracing my preference!</p> <p>Similarly I wear a lot of plum/purple in autumn but I don't need amethyst jewelry to wear with it -- instead, I want amber. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029296 Wed, 22 May 2019 01:45:37 +0000 Jaime 2029296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting question! I think I tend to go for contrast, unless there is something else "loud" in my outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029295 Wed, 22 May 2019 01:44:02 +0000 hereforthecake 2029295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear mostly low contrast jewellery. Lots of colour in my clothing, so accessories are quieter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029276 Tue, 21 May 2019 22:43:18 +0000 Barbara Diane 2029276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My silver jewelry was higher contrast when my hair was dark. :)<br /> I also wear colorful jewelry and scarves that go with the color of my clothing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029275 Tue, 21 May 2019 22:41:49 +0000 taylor 2029275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My outfits are generally neutral, my accessories are usually statement .<br /> That goes for my shoes , handbags , jewelry , sunnies etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029273 Tue, 21 May 2019 22:40:29 +0000 Anonymous 2029273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, jewelry scale factors into it for sure too. A low contrast piece seems easier to wear in a larger scale (to me)-like high vamp shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029237 Tue, 21 May 2019 19:15:47 +0000 MsMaven 2029237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Depends on what I'm wearing. I don't like very shiny pieces, but I do like different jewel colors. I have several pieces with black that are high contrast with my pale skin, but look good with stronger colors.&nbsp;</p> <p>Interesting question I haven't thought much about. I don't generally wear overly large or dramatic pieces, but I don't much like itsy delicate pieces either.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029233 Tue, 21 May 2019 18:59:52 +0000 Liesbeth 2029233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blendy to medium contrast, I think... If I wear statement accessories, I feel like ‘regular me’ reached into the dress up chest (costume drawer? Like for carnival I mean) and added things for one of those picture booths in weddings, or ‘plays’ we used to perform as small kids :-).<br /> Colorwise, I’ve been taking Imogen Lamports advice and building medium contrast outfits to follow my own coloring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029232 Tue, 21 May 2019 18:58:25 +0000 Bennett 2029232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say I like my color choice to be blendy but the shapes or volumes to be statementy. As in a super-long necklace, a scarf that could double as a throw blanket, sunglasses either oversized or teeny, a ring that either looks like a piece of wire or covers my finger up to the knuckle.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029227 Tue, 21 May 2019 18:40:56 +0000 Suz 2029227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Contrast and/or shine. Except occasionally for a belt that I will want to blend in.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029226 Tue, 21 May 2019 18:35:43 +0000 fifthandfinest 2029226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>High all the way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029220 Tue, 21 May 2019 17:59:15 +0000 Lesley 2029220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>High contrast, just like everything else! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029219 Tue, 21 May 2019 17:39:22 +0000 Bonnie 2029219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tend to wear blendy accessories and like to repeat a color in the outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029171 Tue, 21 May 2019 15:07:57 +0000 Anonymous 2029171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of high contrast accessory lovers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029155 Tue, 21 May 2019 14:31:45 +0000 anne 2029155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Higher contrast necklaces and scarf. Earrings blends. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029150 Tue, 21 May 2019 14:27:56 +0000 Angie 2029150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Team High Contrast, Dressy &amp; Shiny!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029136 Tue, 21 May 2019 14:11:24 +0000 Anonymous 2029136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes , interesting question indeed! &nbsp;I would say that my accessories are all pretty much statement -making. I don't wear small, tiny sentimental pieces or the same set of pieces everyday ....they are definitely picked to complete the outfit, thus being highly visible and part of the whole look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029106 Tue, 21 May 2019 12:49:46 +0000 StyleDetective 2029106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, such an interesting question. I think I usually base it on whether I'm wearing a lot of colour or a more neutral outfit.</p> <p>At the moment, the accessory I'm reaching most for is scarves - it's nearly Winter here in Australia and my office is already so cold I have to wear a scarf inside to avoid shivering. If my outfit is neutral or dark I'll usually wear a contrasting colourful scarf to add a pop of colour. But if my outfit is already colourful, I'll wear a scarf that complements it.</p> <p>My personal colouring is high contrast (light skin, nearly black eyes and hair). I really don't know how much there is in the idea of repeating your persona; contrast in your outfits but I do notice I wear a lot of medium/high contrast outfits unintentionally.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029100 Tue, 21 May 2019 12:25:21 +0000 Anonymous 2029100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fellow jewelry maker/magpie. I totally get the lure of the bead even in my least compatible colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029093 Tue, 21 May 2019 12:09:54 +0000 Anonymous 2029093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ChristelJ A lot of what I made wasn't my best colors (happy little magpie buys beads on Etsy) so I passed those pieces on. And colorful jewelry seemed harder to coordinate without being matchy matchy.<br /> Oh PS -my friends bug spray sadly didn't help at all against flies on my "not even that swampy" hike yesterday Back to the Eco Armour! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029089 Tue, 21 May 2019 11:57:14 +0000 Anonymous 2029089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely a mix for me. I have a really varied collection. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029088 Tue, 21 May 2019 11:54:56 +0000 Anonymous 2029088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Statement bags. &nbsp;Low contrast earrings and necklaces. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029083 Tue, 21 May 2019 11:36:18 +0000 ChristelJ 2029083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an interesting question. I've never thought about this before. My jewelry is mostly low contrast. Silver to blend with my grey-streaked brown hair and pale skin. I prefer a subtle effect with jewelry but my bags are often bright colors intended to pop.<br /> Curious why you don't reach for your colorful jewelry lately; it sounds special being handmade. But the warm metallics sound lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/low-or-high-contrast-accessories#post-2029073 Tue, 21 May 2019 10:52:08 +0000 Anonymous 2029073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Quick poll to see if people are gravitating to low contrast or high contrast (to your coloring) jewelry and other accessories lately. </p> <p>For me, it's been low contrast nearly all the time-though that wasn't the case a few years ago when I made a lot of jewelry. Lately, I haven't been reaching for my colorful pieces (except turquoise) and been sticking to copper, gold, brown, and amber. Same with shoes mostly-warm metallics or medium browns. Main non work bag-cognac. Scarves-I reach for the mid tone warm colors. Glasses/sunglasses-medium browns again. Easy to mix and match everything, and even a bunch of accessories don't feel like too much.</p> <p>So-who's "blendy" and who's "statementy" with accessories these days? </p>