https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:11:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes#post-1928046 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 22:42:29 +0000 Sal 1928046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have mostly added neutrals this winter</p> <p>&nbsp;- black dress x 2<br />- black pants x 1<br />- black and white patterned items x 3<br />- ink blue boots<br />- ink blue bag<br />- toffee sweater<br />- light grey/blue blazer<br />- blush beanie</p> <p>The last three you could argue are neutral or colours...</p> <p>I could never do all neutrals - I do like pattern in particular.</p> <p>I think adding mostly neutrals with some carefully chosen colours can be smart and successful though - sometimes it can be as simple as one top in a colour though.... or a complement of a top and matching shoes.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes#post-1927853 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 11:57:39 +0000 Bijou 1927853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn - I think I am a bit like you. When it is cold and dark in winter, I like wearing brights as the colour makes me feel happier. When it is sunny and warm, well the day is bright, so I don't feel that I need to be.</p> <p>I used to have a mainly neutral wardrobe. I liked it, and felt understated and stylish - but it did not really feel fun to me. So since joining YLF (so about 3 years...) I have added colour to my wardrobe and enjoy my outfits. However, sometimes it is nice to retreat back to lovely neutrals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes#post-1927749 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 01:49:29 +0000 Jenn 1927749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This seems backwards, but I find I gravitate towards neutrals in the summer, but in the winter I like adding in a dose of color and pattern. I think it has to do with wanting balance. There’s a lot going on out there in the summertime and I don’t feel the need to add to the chaos. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes#post-1927702 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 23:31:12 +0000 The Cat 1927702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting how different we all are. :-)</p> <p>Sterling, I often feel a similar need for "soothing" and "calming", and white/offwhite and shades of grey work for me. However, I couldn't live without colours--I crave a doze of colour every day, at least in a scarf or a shawl. Otherwise, I would feel kind of depressed.</p> <p>Combinations that I find especially "soothing" and "calming" and at the same time uplifting are white + grey + either turquoise, blue or light purple. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes#post-1927489 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 08:55:29 +0000 jussie 1927489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm I’ve always been strongly drawn to print. However since I’ve been consciously planning my wardrobe holistically, I’ve realized the importance of great neutrals and solids. Gosh, today I’m even wearing a solid coloured scarf- something I never would have even considered in the past. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes#post-1927354 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 18:48:46 +0000 Angie 1927354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sooooo, this is what I'm wearing RIGHT NOW:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>INK striped jumper (it's cold today)</li> <li>BLACK high rise skinnies</li> <li>White accents&nbsp;</li> <li>A touch of blush</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes#post-1927353 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 18:22:40 +0000 Penny 1927353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go for it if that’s how you feel! I have transitioned to mostly solid neutrals (with some watercolor prints that I primarily wear on weekends), often with a wine-red handbag, and have been reveling in the ease and simplicity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes#post-1927191 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 00:06:57 +0000 3style 1927191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cindy,<br /> If I’m remembering correctly, you like a lot of silver toned items. Am I remembering right? Maybe in future you can try some more cool soothing interesting colors like mint and soft sage greens, lilacs and periwinkle? I think that there are ways to make those colors read more edgy and less preppy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes#post-1927086 Sat, 09 Jun 2018 13:37:08 +0000 cindysmith 1927086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a bright paisley or floral print. I just don't love wearing them. I also love bright colors, but don't reach for them very often in my closet. Something inside me just responds to a soothing neutral palette the same way it responds to wide open fields where nothing blocks my view for miles and miles; I find such inner calm from both of those things.</p> <p>The desire for neutrals in my wardrobe has become more pronounced since we started finishing the interior of the house, perhaps because I've got so many pops of bright colors that make my heart giggle on display in my new home (pics coming soon, I still have some clutter to deal with and a few unfinished projects)</p> <p>I'm sitting here this morning, angry at myself for letting laundry get so backed up that the only outfit I have to wear (that's weather appropriate) is blue with pops of acid yellow. I'm with going to have to sweat my buns off in neutrals at the flea market today, or wear blue &amp; acid yellow LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes#post-1927064 Sat, 09 Jun 2018 09:48:03 +0000 Anonymous 1927064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a big neutral fan. Except for a couple of striped tees , one very old print blouse and 2 funky winter plaid blazers patterns and prints are in my scarves. Makes making outfits easy since I am totally incompetent at mixing prints and patterns. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes#post-1927022 Sat, 09 Jun 2018 03:45:46 +0000 3style 1927022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tend towards a lot of what I think of as “neutral patterns.” I didn’t know how to describe it very well until recently, until I reread Angie’s post about the four wardrobe item categories made me realize that I like a lot of completer pieces type patterns, and tend to favor that kind over statement patterns. I do have a very few statement patterns, but I’m more of a statement jewelry person. For this “neutral pattern “ besides the common stripes and so forth, I’m thinking of things like this Boden top that Angie included in her list of neutrals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes#post-1926730 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 09:35:03 +0000 Style Fan 1926730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love warm earthy neutrals and always have.&nbsp; I rarely wear colours outside of my neutral palette.&nbsp; I do have a small number of printed pieces in my wardrobe and they are almost all paisley or paisley like.</p> <p>I don't get bored of my colour palette but it has evolved over the years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes#post-1926723 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 09:12:13 +0000 Michell 1926723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like owning sportswear of from&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.windowshopcafe.com/">https://www.windowshopcafe.com/</a>&nbsp;They comes from different colors to and fits perfectly! Cheers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes#post-1926719 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 08:54:33 +0000 Liesbeth 1926719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with suz: love wearing neutrals but then suddenly I get bored and crave some color (currently poppy red). My neutral patterns of preference are very classic though: tartan, pied de poule, polka dot...<br /> I don’t know your wardrobe, if you feel like adding only neutrals go for it, bur I’d hesitate in purging too many colors and prints just in case you also get bored once you’re really on the neutral train. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes#post-1926699 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 05:09:36 +0000 Gigi 1926699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love solids also, and they are a huge part of my wardrobe. In general, I don't go for patterns unless I'm buying a dress--I like quite a bit of detail in my outfits, and it is hard to get enough detail in a solid-color dress. I also buy patterned scarves, because they seem to look less bulky on me.</p> <p>Oh, and I love my leopard print! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes#post-1926621 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 23:46:44 +0000 Anonymous 1926621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Neutral outfits seem right for you, Sterling. Go with it.<br /> If you want a print, how about sticking with a simple one all in neutral colors like black and grey or white and navy? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes#post-1926594 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 21:27:59 +0000 bj1111 1926594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No quarrel here. I do enjoy a print made up of neutral colors like French stripes or b&amp;w/navy&amp;white gingham or cream and black floral. I keep colors limited to accessories except for an exceptional emerald beaded evening top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes#post-1926523 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 15:39:18 +0000 Suz 1926523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Delurked</b> speaks wisdom!&nbsp;</p> <p>There's sometimes a difference between what we enjoy looking at and what we truly enjoy wearing. I enjoy looking at all kinds of prints and colours. They make me genuinely happy. They lift my heart!&nbsp;But in practice I find that some prints have longevity and durability in my closet, while I'll tire more quickly of others.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also enjoy the calm of neutrals and solids. When undergoing stress I often enjoy dressing predominantly in neutrals. But eventually, I feel restless and bored. &nbsp;I need the dynamism of sharply broken up contrast. And I crave colour!&nbsp;</p> <p>Patterns in my own key neutrals are a kind of bridge between the restfulness of neutral and the dynamism of pattern. For me, that means blue and white and mostly geometrics.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes#post-1926522 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 15:35:56 +0000 Angie 1926522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>GO WITH YOUR FEELINGS, <b>Sterling.</b> There is no substitute.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes#post-1926501 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:24:31 +0000 delurked 1926501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling- I can see this in what you pick. I think you find this soothing and uncluttered. Classic, professional, and the silhouettes help keep it all modern. A pop of fuchsia for added joy. I’m wondering if that’s why those gap print pants ultimately didn’t feel right. You also need your smaller wardrobe to be as cohesive and versatile as possible. </p> <p>I am drawn to neutral wardrobes on Pinterest, but IRL or in the stores I seek print (NOT stripes or plaids, mostly florals) and color for myself. The all neutral palette is for my fantasy body and life that doesn’t actually exist. I’ve added more supporting neutral pieces that were lacking, but I’m guessing you could agree that’s not what you see when I post a WIW. </p> <p>I think we should all build a palette that feels right to us. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes#post-1926496 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:13:20 +0000 Anonymous 1926496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, now you have me rethinking my earlier statement.&nbsp; I love stripes and plaids.&nbsp; I have a few in my existing wardrobe.&nbsp; I adore florals.&nbsp; In fact, I would be hard pressed to find a floral I did not immediately adore.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Yet, I'm not feeling the pattern or much color at this instant in my style journey.&nbsp; I liked what <b>Sonce</b> said about neutrals being easier to build tight, resilient wardrobes.&nbsp; Perhaps that is what resonated with me.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes#post-1926494 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:09:44 +0000 texstyle 1926494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also wear a lot of neutrals and solids with just a hint of pattern. I don't reach for the patterns nearly as often so I limit my buying accordingly. I will wear subtle stripes, a few plaids and even a couple of florals (but the florals in particular are quite limited for me and I'm not sure I would add more). My other colors do include green, burgundy and some deeper pink but I seem to wear navy, white, charcoal and olive more often. I also feel these to be more calming to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neutral-wardrobes#post-1926493 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:05:27 +0000 Anonymous 1926493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sonce</b>'s,&nbsp;<b>Jen</b>'s, and <b>StyleFan</b>'s comments about neutral wardrobe were interesting.&nbsp; Without realizing it, I am leaning toward wanting an all SOLID wardrobe comprised of neutrals (with hints of fuchsia).&nbsp; I think it is the "soothing" and "calming" aspects of a wardrobe built around neutrals that just feels so right to me.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>