https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:27:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618/page/2#post-1978240 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 14:45:44 +0000 L'Abeille 1978240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How did I miss that you got The Scarf replaced? Good for you.</p> <p>It looks like you have found your version of plaid. I am your total opposite, I need the high contrast in my tartans as with everything else. I love glen check, and now own several items, but in it I look as exciting as an accountant's ledger. I go in thinking that lots of black for contrast should work out fine, but if you find that boring no wonder I can't pull it off. Thanks for showing the way: I need more -- colour, pattern, texture -- off to experiment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618/page/2#post-1978187 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 11:46:24 +0000 Style Fan 1978187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great look on you Lisa.&nbsp; I love the plaid with the skull scarf.&nbsp; Perfect pattern mixing.&nbsp; I see lots of plaids around here (Montreal).&nbsp; They scare me too. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618/page/2#post-1978079 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 23:45:53 +0000 Joyce B 1978079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a great outfit, Lisa. I don’t think it is too maximal, it is just right </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618/page/2#post-1977756 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:30:26 +0000 Anonymous 1977756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a great look on you , Angie ! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618/page/2#post-1977752 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:20:46 +0000 Angie 1977752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lisa P</b>, I LOVE plaids. One of my favourite patterns. But I have a stormy relationship with plaid shirts too.&nbsp; Casual Seattle grunge plaid shirt - GOT to have that. Then went off the look <i>s</i><i>ooooo mu</i><i>ch</i>. I now have one polished and semi fitted plaid shirt from J Crew. Looks very RL - especially when I wear a T-neck underneath. I do like that look. '70s Fabness.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618/page/2#post-1977667 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 00:36:22 +0000 Janet 1977667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really nice — one of my favorites ever of yours! I’m so happy to see the replacement scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618/page/2#post-1977598 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 18:52:44 +0000 Sal 1977598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great look on you Lisa with the subtle plaid, great pants and of course wonderful scarf.</p> <p>Like you I have struggled with plaid. I have a vintage cream coat in cream and grey that I can manage, and a gingham dress. I am open to it but I find florals, spots and stripes easier. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618#post-1977595 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 18:47:05 +0000 Anonymous 1977595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh - thanks again all ! &nbsp;Came back to this after a morning on the road seeing customers . &nbsp;Angie - thank you so much ! &nbsp;And yes, plaids haven't been in my wardrobe really ever. Every time I bought a plaid shirt, I gave it away, often unworn. Just didn't feel right . &nbsp;But when I can femme it up , I'm happier. Just two patterns here, but the leather top is really detailed with laser cutouts in a rose pattern. Lots going on there &nbsp;</p> <p>Elizabeth - I am wearing this damn scarf almost every day ! &nbsp;A woman I work with at the gym (who is not a fashion person at all ) said to me the other day: &nbsp;"what is that on your scarf? &nbsp;Are those.......skulls? &nbsp;. Oh, how...morbid". &nbsp;And walked away. &nbsp;She's lucky I have a sense of humour - I was tempted to give her a &nbsp;bit of fashion education then decided I would be wasting my breath. What a rude comment to make anyways. &nbsp;So I now wear it every chance I get just to annoy her:) &nbsp;</p> <p>I am so thankful I found a replacement, although it's still not feeling like my old scarf - yet. Still needs to be worn in and softened up a bit . &nbsp;</p> <p>And yes, LaP - the quest for the perfect black pant never ends. &nbsp;I'll probably die on the hunt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618#post-1977576 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 17:33:26 +0000 Dana 1977576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally agree with Angie's moniker, KILLER! In addition to the great combo of clothes, I like that you've added rose gold accessories, another unexpected touch.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618#post-1977572 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 17:19:50 +0000 texstyle 1977572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like how you've styled your plaid jacket, it looks great and it looks like "you" as you said. I've been having a harder time with plaids recently - and I think the contrast on some of them is a big reason. I don't mind my lower contrast plaids as I can change them up pretty easily and they feel closer to my tried and true solids. Note to self. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618#post-1977552 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 16:26:48 +0000 lyn67 1977552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lisa p</b>&nbsp;wow you are genial! I feel the clue is the same for me, too.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Load it up with texture and pattern and I feel much more pulled-together". This is a great outfit and YLF in it&amp;am happy replacing your beloved McQueen&nbsp; scarf went so well!!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618#post-1977537 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 16:02:27 +0000 taylor 1977537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Plaids frighten me too but your jacket is subtle and your outfit is beautifully pulled together ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618#post-1977536 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:59:23 +0000 Anonymous 1977536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yaas! And im glad you got your replacement scarf. I love the pattern and texture mix with the plaid! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618#post-1977533 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:55:53 +0000 Carla 1977533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The mix of pattern/texture - lace, plaid, skulls - is my jam. I can see how this would be work appropriate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618#post-1977530 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:51:19 +0000 Elizabeth P 1977530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Oh, pattern/texture mixing perfection! <br /></div><div>I am so glad you decided to replace that scarf, and hope you are wearing it often.&nbsp; <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618#post-1977528 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:48:07 +0000 Angie 1977528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You weren't into plaids? Aren't you full of surprises!</p> <p>KILLER look.</p> <p>You're neutrally pattern mixing with the best of them. THREE patterns here. Unless the pants are plaid too? Or just the blazer?</p> <p>Loving the length of the pants with our loafers. Nicely done.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618#post-1977527 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:44:31 +0000 Angie 1977527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SOOO HAPPY YOU BOUGHT A REPLACEMENT SKULL SCARF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618#post-1977516 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:21:20 +0000 Sara L. 1977516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great!&nbsp; I love the rose gold accessories too.&nbsp; I think you're spot on with why plaid can frequently be boring. I think that's one reason I buy plaid, wear the item a couple times, and then never wear it again.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618#post-1977513 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:17:45 +0000 JAileen 1977513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this outfit. It’s so you. The jacket and scarf look great together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618#post-1977507 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:10:52 +0000 Christina F. 1977507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This outfit is great and suits you absolutely perfectly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618#post-1977496 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 14:23:50 +0000 anne 1977496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618#post-1977494 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 14:07:13 +0000 unfrumped 1977494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really excellent! Sharp but relaxed also, if that makes sense, meaning you look at ease in the outfit, well- coordinated but not fussy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618#post-1977492 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:53:01 +0000 LaPed 1977492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in glen plaid! Nice mix of textures/patterns. And those Joe Fresh pants look like a really nice fit. The quest for black ankle pants is eternal isn't it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618#post-1977491 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:50:55 +0000 Anonymous 1977491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The two patterns really work well! Subtle and interesting. Great shoes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618#post-1977488 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:47:45 +0000 Anonymous 1977488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all. It was a perfect work outfit, to the point where our CEO complimented me on the jacket - which now means I should wear it fairly often and buy my coworkers each one &nbsp;(we fuss over our dress code at this place to the point where it drives everyone nuts)&nbsp;</p> <p>Suz - you wear plaids like a queen! This is as far as I'll venture, for now, anyways &nbsp;And no plaids together . &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618#post-1977487 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:46:11 +0000 Cardiff girl 1977487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a plaid and this is a great interpretation of the trend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618#post-1977477 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 12:55:15 +0000 Katerina 1977477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous outfit, LisaP. You really know what suits you - the jacket is gorgeous on you. The low contrast glen check and the colours are perfect. The scarf and the top add classy edginess. I also like the rose gold with this colour palette.</p> <p>I am also playing with the idea of a checked jacket. Classic plaids usually do not work with my face, but a low contrast like yours might be the way for me too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618#post-1977460 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:46:14 +0000 Chris987 1977460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Gorgeous! “Load it up with texture and pattern” seems to be your mantra these days and you always get it right and make it easy! Love that MK jewelry too....haven’t looked at that brand for jewelry but will do so ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618#post-1977459 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:40:37 +0000 kkards 1977459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love the mix of patterns and textures....i really cannot express how much i like this...one of my favorites... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maximal-and-plaids-wiw-111618#post-1977451 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 10:47:43 +0000 Bijou 1977451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So great to see you with the McQueen scarf, this is such a great look - absolutely nothing boring about this! </p>