https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-black-challenge-days-1-and-2 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:17:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-black-challenge-days-1-and-2#post-647060 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 01:34:18 +0000 christy 647060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hee hee! HUA, Big Bossy Angie! (heard, understood, acknowledged!)</p> <p>Glad to hear I'm getting an A on my homework from you fabulous ladies. </p> <p>Jewell &amp; Jonesy - I don't know how long I can keep it up. I made it through this work week - not sure I can do it over the weekend, but we'll see! You will have to let me know how the rest of this week went (posting soon)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-black-challenge-days-1-and-2#post-646905 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 20:49:54 +0000 Ginny 646905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow great job conquering the challenge, these colors are terrific on you, The white trousers and jacket are fab!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-black-challenge-days-1-and-2#post-646901 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 20:40:10 +0000 CocoLion 646901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me, these look like outstanding work outfits. These are some of the best I've ever seen on you. I'm not sure what you didn't like about the picture of the first outfit? It looks perfect to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-black-challenge-days-1-and-2#post-646879 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 19:43:04 +0000 Meredith1953 646879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely beautiful outfits and just so you know, I think navy is the "new" black. I love navy so much! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-black-challenge-days-1-and-2#post-646679 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:07:25 +0000 sarah 646679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are so pretty, Christy - with your coloring, you really can carry off these neutral outfits and make them shine. Well don on your challenge! I look forward to more ; ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-black-challenge-days-1-and-2#post-646633 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:07:46 +0000 Jonesy 646633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, I love both of these!!! How many days can you go without black :)? You are more than up to the challenge! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-black-challenge-days-1-and-2#post-646632 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:06:24 +0000 Suz 646632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are lovely outfits, Christy, and you definitely look more "summery" which may be part of what was bugging you before - as Anna said, the weather hasn't been cooperating. But here you are looking fresh and calm. I especially love #1. Those pants are great on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-black-challenge-days-1-and-2#post-646600 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:19:21 +0000 Anonymous 646600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful! I love the jacket in the first outfit. To. Die. For. The second suit would look great with a colored or printed blouse, too. Turquoise maybe (taking my cue from your necklace)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-black-challenge-days-1-and-2#post-646556 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:26:56 +0000 Angie 646556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fresh and beautiful are these outfits for a Seattle Summer! KILLER x2. (#1 is an 11 out of 10). </p> <p>You look stunning, Christy, and score and A++ for your challenge!</p> <p>I am *definitely* putting the brakes on the black in your wardrobe.</p> <p>Big Bossy Angie over and out.</p> <p>:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-black-challenge-days-1-and-2#post-646551 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:22:19 +0000 Transcona Shannon 646551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - well done Christy! These are both stellar outfits. The light grey and camel pairing in particular is just gorgeous...so soft and sophisticated. Personally, I wouldn't change a darned thing in either of these outfits. Looking forward to more... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-black-challenge-days-1-and-2#post-646547 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:10:27 +0000 morethanbeige 646547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both are fabulous! Love the combinations. And the grey and camel look especially lovely to my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-black-challenge-days-1-and-2#post-646543 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:59:28 +0000 Jaime 646543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The white trousers look great on you and I really like the pattern mix in the first outfit also. Love the sort of slouchy suit - you are acing your homework so far. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-black-challenge-days-1-and-2#post-646496 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:41:13 +0000 deedee1221 646496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>the 1st look is hot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-black-challenge-days-1-and-2#post-646470 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 08:25:25 +0000 lyn67 646470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OHHH, i love them both! Good job on non black outfits, thanx for posting-great inspiration:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-black-challenge-days-1-and-2#post-646457 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 07:11:35 +0000 fashionista 646457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You showed me that work suits need not be dark color. Loved both the combinations on you. I am inspired to wear some non blace suits to office now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-black-challenge-days-1-and-2#post-646450 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 06:32:10 +0000 Jewell 646450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fun challenge, and you've certainly risen to it with flair! How long will you keep it up? </p> <p>I like both looks, but #1 is my favorite. Fab jacket and handbag! And I can't believe you got those trousers for five bucks...what a deal! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-black-challenge-days-1-and-2#post-646433 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 05:41:12 +0000 christieanne 646433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Look at that! You look so incredible in the "non black". Love outfit #1 too. I am not surprised at all that you would get compliments. The beige doe seem to work with grey - very low contrast (it almost seems blush on my screen) and that does suit you.<br /> Have fun with this challenge - so far you are 2 for 2 ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-black-challenge-days-1-and-2#post-646423 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 05:26:54 +0000 Deborah 646423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christy well done. I am in awe of you. I don't know if I could go cold turkey no black:)<br /> Both outfits are stunners, and I guess it's the time of year when lighter colors work too.<br /> Elegant, a bait glam and very professional. A+++ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-black-challenge-days-1-and-2#post-646379 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 04:13:26 +0000 ManidipaM 646379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christy, the soft grey and camel together are lovely --- you have the low-contrast colouring to wear this really well, and it is so on-trend for soft dressing with neutrals and blushes (the top seems to have just a hint of peachiness). The caramel shoes ground it very nicely, and their lighter soles bookend your hair! You always get the little details so right --- like adding just a tiny hint of colour near your face with that necklace.</p> <p>The navy and white look very fresh and summery, a little sailor chic, but at the same time, the sharp lines and graphic detailing of the jacket keep the combo from going all the way to casual. Excellent pairing, I think, and LOVING the pattern mixing with the bag, the combination of the larger scale in the bag and the smaller scale in the jacket being so eye-catching and interesting. There's a lot of 'depth' to this outfit, even without a lot of layers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-black-challenge-days-1-and-2#post-646375 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 04:07:45 +0000 Anonymous 646375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you'll get an A on your homework. Both outfits are beautiful on you but I like the soft neutrals of the second one best of all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-black-challenge-days-1-and-2#post-646372 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 04:04:51 +0000 christy 646372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my last post I mentioned that I was feeling a bit bored by some of my recent outfits.</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....y-so-bored</a> </p> <p>In that thread, Angie challenged me to a personal challenge: no black in my work outfits. Now black is an absolute STAPLE in my closet and I was afraid I'd have nothing to wear! </p> <p>Monday: White/navy Elie Tahari Jacket, navy knit shell underneath, Gap white trousers ($5!!! on clearance last season!), Miz Mooz grey sandals, Steve Madden reptile print bag. I liked this outfit IRL and then saw the pictures and wasn't so sure...but I did get a compliment from someone at work (which hasn't happened in a while) so maybe it turned out okay? </p> <p>Tuesday: Light grey Ann Taylor suit, camel Halogen top, Steve Madden cognac slides, B Makowsky stone handbag. I've never paired camel with such a light grey - did it work? </p> <p>So, how have I done so far? Suggestions welcome and appreciated! I'll post the rest of the week soon. </p>