https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:32:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2377137 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:04:14 +0000 SarahD8 2377137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree that this is a gorgeous look but I can understand your feeling that it doesn't quite fit your usual style (which is GREAT on you), it's missing some energy somehow? FWIW I think the tan pants with a white top and white sneakers would be "tonal enough" and might have a little more of the energy that I associate with your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375716 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 03:48:32 +0000 Sal 2375716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We will never forget the skirted leggings experiment Suz.....</p> <p>I agree - clothing is fun and I am lucky to have a safe space to try something new.&nbsp; I rate this one as a B, it worked, I would wear it again, but I don't feel as though I have nailed the assignment yet.&nbsp; Whereas your red did nail it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375715 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 03:28:36 +0000 Suz 2375715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So interesting, Sally! And you're so right about experimentation. You win some, you lose some!&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm with you on the tunics, Sister. I could never, ever, ever make them work, try as I might. The closest I ever came was a few asymmetrical tops that were tunic length on one side only.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375689 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 01:47:35 +0000 Sal 2375689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks.&nbsp; You never know with experimentation - some looks stick and others don't.&nbsp; I remember trying sneakers with a midi skirt - previously I had always worn a wedge or a block heel in summer with that length - but I adjusted.&nbsp; I never really succeeded with tunic tops- I tried a few iterations but they were a challenge for me.</p> <p>As I have mentioned before, these pants are not my favourite, so I think trying it with a different bottom half will be worth a go.&nbsp; And maybe knowing how to tweak it to make it work for me.&nbsp; I love a long tonal black look but I like a lighter handbag and shoe option, potentially with the fawn/beige for me a contrasting shoe and bag might feel more like me.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375686 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 01:41:55 +0000 Jaime 2375686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like tonal dressing to me and looks great to me, but totally understand why you might not be into it. I am not much of a tonal dresser either honestly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375642 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:15:16 +0000 Carla 2375642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tonal dressing is just one concept in the bag of tricks that is styling. Fun to experiment, but no need to commit unless it really speaks to you. </p> <p>I think you met the brief for tonal dressing, and the colour your chose is reflected in some of the lighter highlights in your hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375641 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:07:14 +0000 Angie 2375641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with everyone else!<b> Sal,</b> this totally passes for tonal. Beachy and '90s! You wear it well.</p> <p>If it feels off, pass. Good job trying, though! If we don't try, we will never know :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375639 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:52:17 +0000 Bonnie 2375639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This works! But if you don't feel fab, try again.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375638 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:45:59 +0000 Dee 2375638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I like it <b>Sal,</b> and its definitely tonal in my books. I too am used to wearing some contrast in my outfits, but I think its always fun to change it up a bit. And as <b>Sisi</b> suggested you can always add an adjacent colour like white into the mix too, then perhaps it will feel more like what you're used to. Heck, there are no strict rules for tonal dressing, I’m for whatever helps to create a harmonious and satisfying outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375635 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:35:21 +0000 cat2 2375635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m think if you have a minimalist fashion gear, you would have discovered it by now. I don’t, and find Coastal Grandmother, 90s minimalism and Marin Therapist equally grim. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375630 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:50:27 +0000 Sisi 2375630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For what it's worth, I think you look fab! But if this does not feel "you" try with white top and white shoes. I would consider it tonal as well. White and cream look tonal to me.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375628 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:35:15 +0000 Helena 2375628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is gorgeous on you Sal! It *is* a departure for you though ... You tend to have a little more punch in your outfits which is also gorgeous. I wonder if it's just hesitation at doing something a little different? Or perhaps it's just not you despite how great it looks. Will follow your experimentation and reflection with interest! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375625 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:12:52 +0000 JAileen 2375625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look just great! &nbsp;It looks like a take off of Coastal Grandma. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375608 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:32:05 +0000 RobinF 2375608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! Maybe you need to mix a crisp white with it? I think that would still be tonal.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375597 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:31:06 +0000 Lisa 2375597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all the soft neutrals here. Very chic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375591 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 06:36:01 +0000 Sal 2375591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks - I think it's fun to explore and try.&nbsp; I wore this to see "Wicked" at the local cinema so it was a low stakes night.&nbsp; I have some lovely social events coming up where I want to feel at my best so it's good to trial for easy events.</p> <p>I agree that for me a brighter (or clearer) colour would probably feel more natural.&nbsp; But I am going to try again.&nbsp; I already do blacks and blues, but could try white (in shorts).</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375590 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 06:32:47 +0000 Star (Lise) 2375590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! I like it a lot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375589 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:57:33 +0000 Bijou 2375589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Jenni - if it does not feel like you then no need to do tonal. I like beige items when contrasted with other colours and neutrals, but total beige is not for me either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375587 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:37:40 +0000 Jenni NZ 2375587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks amazing! But it’s interesting that it feels off-beam. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375584 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:28:41 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2375584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely tonal, and it looks great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375581 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 04:40:32 +0000 Suz 2375581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, it sounds as if you and I have similar default strategies. This looks really great on you -- but doesn't feel (to you) like you!&nbsp;</p> <p>Maybe we default to whites, patterns, and/or brights because of our personal colouring. If you are bright spring, then an entirely soft neutral outfit will just feel blah to you, however good it may look on screen (or to the world). And if I am some kind of cool bright, then it makes sense that I also seek that light/ bright aspect to my outfits.&nbsp;</p> <p>I can't wait to see you try the all green, or some other colour that is really fantastic on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375576 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:56:19 +0000 slim cat 2375576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is perfect - love it on you! Fresh and quietly sophisticated! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375574 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:46:16 +0000 DonnaF 2375574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great tonal outfit. Hard to see texture in photos. Maybe you'd like a bit of shine in a necklace or bracelet? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375573 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:40:26 +0000 Sal 2375573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz - I have four textures here (linen knit tee, cotton pants, suede slides and leather bag) so it's not that.&nbsp; I don't love these pants - I like them though.&nbsp; &nbsp; But I am used to wearing two or three colours - often two neutrals and a colour - my tendency here would be to wear a bright top or a patterned top....Or to wear white sneakers and a white top.</p> <p>Thanks Brooklyn and Lisa - pleased you both like it.</p> <p>I will try this linen tee with the satin skirt and see how this one goes, maybe with the darker brown bag.&nbsp; This would still have four shades of lighter brown..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375571 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:13:40 +0000 LJP 2375571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it . Very chic and with that casual beachy look you do so well . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375570 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:12:38 +0000 Suz 2375570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would definitely consider it a tonal outfit and you look fab!&nbsp;</p> <p>So why did it not feel right to you? That is the important question. Is it a matter of not having worn an outfit like this before, not liking individual pieces, or some other factor, i.e does it feel as if it is missing the "glam" factor -- which might have to do with the specific colour (flattering as it is to you) OR might have to do with an inadequate mix of textures, etc.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375568 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:06:27 +0000 Brooklyn 2375568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would definitely count it as tonal. I love it! Totally fab. You should repeat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-experiment-in-tonal-dressing---fawns-and-tans#post-2375567 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:02:16 +0000 Sal 2375567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here is my attempt at tonal dressing. It didn’t feel like me -all cream and sand and fawn. Does it count as tonal or is the cream a different colour? To me this is four shades of very light brown.</p> <p>I don’t have a lot of other options for tonal style but will see if I can have a second attempt.</p> <p>Thoughts? </p>