https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matchy-matchy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:16:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matchy-matchy#post-1290471 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 00:53:43 +0000 Alana in Canada 1290471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! First, congratulations! Second, boy, do you look incredible. I love hearing your thought process and your reasoning--makes it easier for me to learn! Thank you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matchy-matchy#post-1290408 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 23:20:17 +0000 Eliza 1290408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another gorgeous day at Day Vies house. &nbsp;Love these colors on you and the shoe/jacket combo is fab. &nbsp; You make 35 weeks look easy...&nbsp;<br />(and we know it is not usually so...)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matchy-matchy#post-1290385 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 21:57:59 +0000 Ornella 1290385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a deal </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matchy-matchy#post-1290363 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 20:45:45 +0000 Alassë 1290363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent matchy-matchy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matchy-matchy#post-1290175 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 16:38:06 +0000 Day Vies 1290175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Beth Ann</b> - You feel my pain. I think you were also understanding when I was ranting about drab purples earlier this year too. I'm also glad you understand the boob belly merge and the complete lack of definition in this area. (Currently a styling challenge -- I think I can handle it)&nbsp; DD is kicking me a lot in the ribs too. The best I can say about that is at least I am not having the wind knocked out of me and I know that she's growing just fine. </p> <p><b>GP</b> - I'm <i><b>so </b></i>glad you commented on this thread. I was hoping you would see it. I was thinking of your black and white Kate spade purse and dress post when I put this together. I loved that print. I am getting very close and getting very excited. Nobody said that the WAITING would be part of the hard part. I feel like a little kid waiting for her birthday to arrive. </p> <p><b>Ornella </b>- Oh you're so SWEET! I always thought the why behind outfits was interesting and instructive so when it's an important part of my thought process in putting an outfit together I try to include it in the post. I can definitely see you deconstructing the elements of this outfit and putting them back together in some novel yet striking way. I can't wait to see how this comes out on your end. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matchy-matchy#post-1290028 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 07:23:52 +0000 Ornella 1290028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your maternity style t-h-r-i-l-l-s me, full stop. I think you elevate 'attention to detail' to a whole new level. The way you pair colours together and the reasoning behind ("<i>There's something about the high contrast of black and white that sharpens this shade of blue...</i>") makes my head spin. You give me so many ideas.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matchy-matchy#post-1290025 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 07:13:51 +0000 goldenpig 1290025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Day Vies, you are looking great! I'm flattered that I was an inspiration for this outfit!&nbsp;Love the matchy matchy zebra jacket and heels--really adds pizzazz to maternity dressing! You are looking cool, sassy and stylish. I know what you mean about the belt giving needed waist definition--I was doing that all the way to the end, too. I didn't realize you were so close to your due date...almost there! I've always loved your style and even more so with your maternity style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matchy-matchy#post-1289964 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 03:24:56 +0000 Beth Ann 1289964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know exactly the color of "fake cobalt" you mean -- I have a top in that color, too.&nbsp; I'll have to try it with b/w!&nbsp; Love&nbsp; the mixing of zebra here, and I know exactly why you're belting -- the definition in the torso is working here.</p> <p>Amazing to need a jacket in almost-July! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matchy-matchy#post-1289916 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 02:08:51 +0000 Day Vies 1289916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Diane G / Joy - </b>I stumbled on the black and white trick for faux cobalt by accident. I was just playing around in my closet. I think you're correct Joy that black and white prints will wake up dull colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matchy-matchy#post-1289796 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 23:25:34 +0000 Anonymous 1289796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous! You know that women are going to be inspired by your maternity looks for months and years to come. You were successful in kicking up the bright in that faux cobalt. I must remember your trick and bet that it works with other dull shades too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matchy-matchy#post-1289793 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 23:21:02 +0000 MsLuna 1289793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, the topper is super cute!!! I love how it matches your shoes! I would actually prefer the top without the belt, but I can see why you're using it for structure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matchy-matchy#post-1289789 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 23:12:57 +0000 Anonymous 1289789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>I think you look adorable, put together, sassy and stylish. So cute.</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matchy-matchy#post-1289336 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 15:04:44 +0000 Anonymous 1289336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really don't mind the belt. I love all the crisp tones in this and I agree that adding black and white really makes the blue pop. Love your matchy shoes and jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matchy-matchy#post-1289310 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 14:31:49 +0000 Day Vies 1289310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Ladywone</b> - no offense taken. Who doesn't want to be considered stylish?</p> <p><b>Neel </b>- I know what you mean about the interruption of the belt. Angie mentioned it to me 3 months ago --&nbsp; but... without it boobs and belly blend and look like one big blob. This is enhanced the top is truly oversized. The fit you see in the pics is an an illusion. The blouse is a huge shapeless bag the belt helps cinch the blouse. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matchy-matchy#post-1289296 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 14:17:21 +0000 Angie 1289296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW.</p> <p>Killer.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>LOVE</b> the specs. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matchy-matchy#post-1289282 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 14:06:32 +0000 Ledonna N. 1289282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awe man! You look great those glasses bring it home for me. Pleas don't take offense but I found you to be stylish before you were a mom to be but now it seems like the creative juices are really flowing. You truly look fab you hit this out of the park to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matchy-matchy#post-1289263 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 13:51:45 +0000 Neel 1289263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect carambola ... Column of blue .. That's the nagging thing in my head I wanted to say! The white belt kind of cuts that IYKWIM! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matchy-matchy#post-1289257 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 13:49:03 +0000 carambola 1289257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, love! The jacket and shoes are great and they go with your fab white specs so well. I think the top is a good color for creating a column of blue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matchy-matchy#post-1289251 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 13:46:45 +0000 Neel 1289251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the outfit and I think I would love it more without the belt. I think the jacket is good enough to create the structure you are after. I also know you like some waist definition :). But somehow here I think it cuts the upper body in half which I am not quite liking.</p> <p>I like your white framed glasses here too. Fun and cohesive! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matchy-matchy#post-1289250 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 13:46:37 +0000 MrsK 1289250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maternity dressing is SO difficult, isn't it? The options out there are not too plentiful! I love the look you've pulled together here, you look fantastic - that shirt is definitely not looking&nbsp;drab as you've styled it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/matchy-matchy#post-1289236 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 13:26:00 +0000 Day Vies 1289236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So my maternity inspiration on the forum Golden Pig/Natalie is a master at finding and pairing matching patterns and wearing them together. I thought of her when I paired my zebra printed jacket with my zebra printed kitten heels.</p> <p>I was lamenting to Beth Ann on my post yesterday that some maternity tops are ridiculously DRAB. This one would be a prime example. In my defense, I bought this top online and had no clue that the blue had more gray undertones so it was not going to be the sharp vivid cobalt I wanted. I mentioned to Adelfa in her post earlier this week that "fake cobalt" looks great with black and white patterns. There's something about the high contrast of black and white that sharpens this shade of blue and makes it pop in the way you intended.</p> <p>Also this top is made to grow with you but the sizing is HUGE. So even at 35 weeks this top has way too much room around the belly area for me. I thought the jacket and the white belt would give some structure and shape to this top. I think I succeeded. </p> <p>I'm wearing mostly maternity today, but I would definitely remix this outfit and wear it again as a non-pregnant lady. How did I do? <ul> <li>Old Navy maternity top in "fake cobalt"</li> <li>white belt </li> <li>Zebra print jacket&nbsp;</li> <li>Loft maternity boot cut jeans&nbsp;</li> <li>Ellen Tracey zebra print kitten heels&nbsp;</li> <li>Coach white patent handbag</li> </ul> </p>