https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:11:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory#post-2344369 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:48:54 +0000 April 2344369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I think the gray makes the whole ensemble look more intentional. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory#post-2344280 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 01:10:21 +0000 Anonymous 2344280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're probably right!<br /> I think Marine or Deep Sea Navy would be more warm- like towards teal. I'd be inclined to try those.<br /> Radiant Navy sounds bright and cool toned- like for True or Bright Winter coloring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory#post-2344038 Sun, 12 Nov 2023 12:44:01 +0000 Column 2344038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just love your good-natured observation: don’t match...BUT LOOKING SHARP! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory#post-2343709 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:02:25 +0000 Anonymous 2343709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lands end did a similar thing. &nbsp;I called them last year. &nbsp;Now they seem to be down to two shades of navy. &nbsp;Deep sea and radiant which clash with each other.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory#post-2343705 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:32:30 +0000 rachylou 2343705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent points, unfrumped. Colour doesn’t do all the lifting and different ‘neutral’ colour can help each other. </p> <p>On that note: I think I want a dark brown hoodie… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory#post-2343692 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:14:33 +0000 unfrumped 2343692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good observation, rachy. I think you were also on to something about there being an element of the wearer’s inherent style, or panache even. For me I think the quality and fit of items also helps non- quite- matching, and also garment SHAPES that don’t look so disparate together even when colors are not- quite matching. I think that overlaps with texture—so a soft knit pullover or a cardigan is more forgiving both because of “ relaxed” style and texture. </p> <p>I would typically be a big wearer of gray for” bridging”, but I’ve also noticed that rich brown colors work well with navies and blacks because is sometimes more unexpected and because browns might be available in “ luxe” leathers or fabrics. So top &amp; pants in same-but-not-same neutral, with a great brown leather belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory#post-2343679 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:19:03 +0000 lyn67 2343679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah, Joy, cannot wait to find out the answer!:-) Those names without a clear deffinition really doesn't help a lot...other than that you now can be really sure neither of them matches? We have had an old fashion brand here which used to list the article numbers of the clothes in same shade of color to match-a capsule of color if you want....that was a lot of work I guess (and responsibility). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory#post-2343677 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:13:01 +0000 lyn67 2343677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it helps! I remember <b>Angie</b> saying you can wear different shades of creams/whites for a great&nbsp; white out outfit. I never could have put it out like a science this way ---but it makes lot of sense-isn't? And IT really WORKS wonders if the shades are right.&nbsp; So why not use this idea on other colors, too? As a low contrast girl myself this is one of my most used outfit formula -as I am/was always attracted to &nbsp;a monochromatic column of color and/or low contrast outfits.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory#post-2343666 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 02:32:48 +0000 Peri 2343666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For the T, distinct from black, maybe just medium dark. Definitely grey, not black. The cardigan is kind of marled with grey and black in it, so it was dark also. Maybe the cardigan was the bridge between the black pants and the solid grey T?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory#post-2343395 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 04:44:56 +0000 rachylou 2343395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds most chic, Peri! I’m curious how dark is the dark grey? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory#post-2343381 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 01:57:26 +0000 Peri 2343381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This isn't strictly bridging, but the other day I had on black atheleisure pants, a dark grey long sleeve T, and that fuzzy Barefoot Dreams cardigan, in grey, that would look a lot like a bathrobe except for having a nice curved hem that makes it look only sort of like a bathrobe. So...comfort clothes. The greys were not exact matches, but definitely in Cardiff Girl's contrasting textures.&nbsp;</p> <p>My husband said I looked elegant. Huh?? In lounge clothes. No single piece was elegant but I guess that is one vote for semi-monochrome.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory#post-2343347 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 19:21:34 +0000 rachylou 2343347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Colours is what I do, I think. As opposed to grey.</p> <p>Omigosh, Joy. Lol. I await the answer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory#post-2343338 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:22:51 +0000 Angie 2343338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the observation of the bridging grey! Same with dark blues that don't match. Colours worn with the outfit are the bridging piece.&nbsp; Textures help too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory#post-2343331 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 16:47:27 +0000 Bonnie 2343331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting observations! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory#post-2343327 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 16:03:20 +0000 Jules 2343327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol Joy! Let us know what they say ;)<br /> I’m back to buying some black after several years of preferring navy. But I’m drawn mostly to soft, faded blacks, which I’m finding easier to mix and match than truer black. Also just accepting up front that black cotton will always fade.<br /> Last night I wore the below finds plus my new Brooks Brothers coat - they call it charcoal but it’s definitely a soft black rather than a grey to my eye! I also had a striped brown and cream tee under the shirt. It came together because of the soft blacks, I think. I was out to see a band at a local dive bar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory#post-2343321 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:52:25 +0000 Anonymous 2343321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yesterday I got a new LLBean catalogue with 15 different navies. &nbsp;I will call to find out &nbsp;the difference between classic navy and Navy Blue.,carbon navy and marine navy. And more. &nbsp;What is Raven anyway? &nbsp;I assume that some has more grey and some has green in it. &nbsp;Some is brighter, some darker. &nbsp;I have found that a marled carigan helps to pull different shades together. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory#post-2343294 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 01:47:48 +0000 Jaime 2343294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please share the results of your experiment. The texture point is excellent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory#post-2343293 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 01:26:01 +0000 Sally 2343293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah I have thought about this because I wear a lot of black and the pieces you wear more often get worn&nbsp; and change colour.&nbsp; I don't have much grey but that is a good theory.&nbsp; I wonder what other colours could act as a bridge.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory#post-2343287 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 00:50:19 +0000 Carla 2343287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Cardiff girl&nbsp;</b>is spot on regarding textures when trying to do monochrome. &nbsp;I recently watched a a fashion YouTube where the stylist addressed the issue and stressed the importance of introducing interesting textures when doing specifically&nbsp;<b>all black&nbsp;</b>outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory#post-2343277 Sat, 04 Nov 2023 21:30:09 +0000 Sloper 2343277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Cardiff Girl that contrasting textures help when the colors are a bit off. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory#post-2343261 Sat, 04 Nov 2023 19:11:55 +0000 Cardiff girl 2343261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Navy is even worse to match than black but l reckon getting the underlying tone the same even if the colour match isn’t the same helps ie cool with cool,warm/bright with the same and so on.Also different textures can muddy the difference sufficiently for it to work.Intersting question. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory#post-2343260 Sat, 04 Nov 2023 18:19:28 +0000 Ket 2343260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cannot wait to hear how your theory tests out! I do think that having a color to bridge a color that doesnt' quite match can do loads. It kind of breaks up the color so the eye isn't focusing on the blacks (or browns/navies??) not matching. </p> <p>On the flip side... I kind of wonder if it depends on someone's innate vibe? I know for me if I get too many colors going I start to look very hodgepodge and I get lost in the clothing. BUT... I haven't tried all browns with a camel to bridge it either. Will have to try this when I get enough browns.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-colour-theory#post-2343252 Sat, 04 Nov 2023 15:58:31 +0000 rachylou 2343252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On the dog walk again, walking behind a girl in blacks that don’t match. But she’s looking sharp. My theory is that this is because she’s also got on some grey and this bridges the blacks. Now to test this theory… </p>