https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 05:07:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal/page/2#post-1744635 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 00:09:26 +0000 rachylou 1744635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok ok. I'm back amd calmer. The reversal light over dark is soo intelligent! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal/page/2#post-1744634 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 00:08:28 +0000 rachylou 1744634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG! LOVE! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1744569 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:10:23 +0000 Emily K 1744569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty pattern mixing! &nbsp;And I really like the sneaks with this outfit.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1744567 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:03:23 +0000 Eliza 1744567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"A contained busyness"- somehow I think that describes more than your outfit, Suz. Lovely pattern mixing and it is indeed a cohesive look, which makes it less overwhelming than many maximal looks would be. Great outfit and how nice that you can enjoy your mother's sweater.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1744546 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:00:06 +0000 catgirl 1744546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, that's another Indian looking print! This is fabulous and I see no fit issues. Maybe I could wear the burgundy boots with the hot pink top. Such a good color combo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1744119 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:39:50 +0000 lady 1744119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great pattern mix. You carry it well.<br /> It is sweet to be able to wear sentimental items; it adds special meaning to those outfits. Something that makes you smile whenever you look down and see it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1744117 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:36:50 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1744117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the pattern mixing and the sweater is a wonderful way to feel your mom around you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1744114 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:34:36 +0000 RobinF 1744114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;I like this maximal look. The cardigan seems really updated when worn this way and is a fun way to remember your mom.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1744094 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:37:47 +0000 Anonymous 1744094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your new shirt is great. I love the colours and print.<br /> I prefer the shirt without the cardigan but the maximal look Is more fun </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1744044 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:58:35 +0000 lyn67 1744044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shirt looks perfect and love the pattern mix here as they are &nbsp;different scale and &nbsp;the background of that beautiful cardigan lightens up the outfit to bookend &nbsp;the sneakers&amp; edgy hair! I know what you mean pearls to be too maximal, I too cannot let myself wearing &nbsp;my older &nbsp;strands &nbsp;again for a matter. Maybe our eyes have to adjust more or we need some new strands instead:-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1743969 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:40:39 +0000 Jaime 1743969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well the top might not be a perfect fit but it looks fantastic. Hair is looking wonderful too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1743929 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:31:41 +0000 Helena 1743929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1743895 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 23:28:27 +0000 Suz 1743895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all. And Chris, that's a good point. I think it's because the white of the sweater echoes the footwear and then there are pinks and purply tones in the sweater as well, plus a similar sort of swirly shape -- so it ties things together. I agree it is surprisingly cohesive. I think that is what those of us who fear maximalism are really after in this type of look. A contained busyiness.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1743874 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 22:17:26 +0000 Karie 1743874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great! Perfect pattern mixing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1743873 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 22:06:36 +0000 Chris987 1743873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such gorgeous pattern mixing! Really nice. Somehow the combination of the two patterns looks more cohesive (or something like that)&nbsp;than either one would be alone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1743871 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 22:02:16 +0000 Suz 1743871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sharan</b>, pearls would be pretty but a bit too much for me, I fear. Although I'm on the hunt for some for wearing on other occasions. I just can't see myself going to class in them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1743849 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 21:12:54 +0000 Cerinda 1743849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Check out that scale! &nbsp;Maximal mixing for sure! &nbsp;Love it on you. Hoping some of your bravery rubs off on me.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1743834 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 20:38:12 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1743834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a maximal pattern mix in my book, and the white sneakers amp up the look, too, with high contrast. You look adorable and current! I wonder about adding some pearls for more max? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1743815 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 19:45:21 +0000 Anonymous 1743815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, this is lovely Suz! I think the pattern mixing works really well. What great casual outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1743808 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 19:23:43 +0000 Sara L. 1743808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice! &nbsp;I really like the sneakers and frayed hem jeans with the button down shirt and cardigan. &nbsp;A pulled together casual look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1743795 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 18:11:59 +0000 Mirjana 1743795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maximal, maximal good look Suz, I adore your shirt and cardigan, beautiful pattern mix, you really look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1743783 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:00:01 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1743783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is such a great print mix. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1743775 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 16:47:48 +0000 Inge 1743775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is delightfully maximal because of the addition of your Mum's beautiful cardigan, Suz. Love the mix of the floral and fern prints! And the colours work together beautifully too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1743755 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:55:49 +0000 Angie 1743755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore the pattern mix. Fabulous, and very nicely done, Suz.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1743738 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:09:59 +0000 crazyone 1743738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>the pattern mixing absolutely makes this outfit maximal! &nbsp;What a wonderful tribute to your mother.</p> <p>I'm glad you like the perfect shirt, though I'm sorry the shirt doesn't fit you as well as the name implies. I am surprised that it was tight in the shoulders--I think of us as being similarly "shouldered", but I am a lot more hippy so the extra material at the bottom was welcome--and a good change from the straight cut button downs which can pull at the hips (I usually have to undo the bottom button to get around this). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1743729 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:34:26 +0000 Anonymous 1743729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1743727 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:23:16 +0000 Anonymous 1743727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is so wonderful that you can remember your mother in this way. The colors/prints harmonize nicely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1743722 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:08:37 +0000 texstyle 1743722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great - love the colors here and the shirt looks perfect even if it doesn't fit quite perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1743718 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:00:23 +0000 Jenn 1743718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do think the pattern mix gives your outfit a maximal feel, and I love the sneakers. Your hair is looking great, too!</p> <p>I kept several of my mom's things after she died, too. It's a complicated feeling, wearing them, but I'm glad to have them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/minimally-maximal#post-1743717 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:57:37 +0000 Beth Ann 1743717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great way to make maximal casual! &nbsp;I love the print of the shirt, and pairing it with your mother's cardi is lots of fun.</p> <p>(And I'm relieved someone else has laundry bottlenecks). </p>