https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:09:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey/page/2#post-1981836 Wed, 12 Dec 2018 08:52:22 +0000 Jenni NZ 1981836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I still love how you look in this top. I have seen your other thread today though and agree that the other outfit grey colour looks better. As far as which greys to buy, I think the colour will change more in the next few months, won't it, with it being winter and as the chlorine damaged hair grows out? If it were me I wouldn't spend much on grey clothing when you are not sure? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey/page/2#post-1981387 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 11:26:45 +0000 Angie 1981387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Anchie</b>, I'm nodding along with <b>Liz, Suz</b>, <b>Janet </b>&amp; <b>Lisa P.&nbsp;</b>There are a billion shades of grey, and you need a <i>slightly warmer shade.</i>&nbsp;The right grey is going to look fabulous - but whether it makes you happy is another story.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey/page/2#post-1981383 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:55:41 +0000 Mainelady 1981383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your hair is beautiful. I do think the shade of gray might be a bit too light next to your skin, but the lipstick helps keep you from looking colorless. Try adding a scarf or a necklace with some color and I think you will like the sweater better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey/page/2#post-1981324 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:42:55 +0000 jussie 1981324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have this problem with some shades of grey too. It makes the brassy tones in my hair look a dirty yellow, and the silver tones look dull.<br /> It seems to really depend on the exact shade of the clothes.... sometimes it works quite well! Confusing....<br /> fwiw I still think that sweater is jfe for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey/page/2#post-1981303 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 22:59:31 +0000 Gigi 1981303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry you're still dealing with the hair issues. Hair is such a personal thing, and it is such an important part of our overall look.&nbsp;</p> <p>If it were me, I would try to adjust to the new hair color and buy a few pieces that work well with it (mostly tops, maybe a couple of scarves), so that I have stuff to wear that makes me feel great even when I am in transition. (You're growing your hair out to transition back to your natural color after the chlorine damage, yes?) It's kind of like Angie's advice to dress for the body you have now (this would be dress for the hair you have now).</p> <p>I see what you mean about the gray in the top clashing with the hair. Gray is such a tricky color to wear. I would look for a warmer gray top. If it were me and I wanted to wear the top in the pic, I would pull my hair back so that the contrast is not so obvious.</p> <p>Changing your hair color can have big consequences for your wardrobe, which can take time to iron out. And I'm sure you find it especially tough when you didn't want the change in the first place! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey/page/2#post-1981280 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 21:27:56 +0000 shiny 1981280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the further info, Anchie. It could be the photos but it seems to me there is big difference in your hair color in this photo, versus the one you posted on the other thread with the short hair cut. With the additional info that you've had some yellowing due to chlorine, I stand by my suggestion to try a purple shampoo if you haven't already. </p> <p>I'm using Aveda Blue Malva. As I said it does dry my hair out, so I don't use it very often, once a month tops, then again when I get it cut (as I'm now going to an Aveda salon). It makes a big difference when I use it. <br />My husband also uses it.&nbsp;</p> <p>My blonde kids were on the swim team growing up, in the pool 6 days a week, and their hair would turn green over the season. I wish I could remember the shampoo they used to restore it. I think it was a Paul Mitchell brand?&nbsp;</p> <p>That said, I think your hair is a glorious color. If it were me I might just postpone wearing silver tops for now! Love the idea of champagne for you.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey/page/2#post-1981258 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 20:46:56 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1981258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your hair looks beautiful. I am at a loss as to advice about staying with this hair color or trying (again) to change it, but I do think this sweater is just not quite "your" shade of gray. I think you could wear a charcoal gray quite well, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey/page/2#post-1981256 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 20:41:37 +0000 texstyle 1981256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I actually don't think it looks bad at all.&nbsp; <br /><div><br /></div><div>I have a weakness for gray it seems (even though it's probably not "my" color) - my closet has at least 6 gray<br /> tops in various shades with the dark heather charcoal likely working<br /> better than the others.</div><div><br /></div></p> <p>I have a similar silver gray top that feels just a little bit too silver for me but I still enjoy wearing it. It is a v-neck, short sleeved so there is a lot of warm tan skin color showing - and I usually wear it with a necklace such as a multi-toned blue tortoise disk with gold hardware and belt with gold hardware - that seems to be enough for me to bring it together with my eye color and warm tones in my hair, which is mostly still somewhere between a light golden blonde and a slightly silver white (my natural colors). <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey/page/2#post-1981252 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 20:22:12 +0000 anchie 1981252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So many great responses, thank you. Apologies for not replying to everyone individually, cause I am on my phone. After 8+ hours in front of monitor at work I just can’t use computer in my free time. But I did read, consider and appreciate each and every response.<br /> Many of you commented that this sweater is too cool color for me and that I should try more warm grey and I agree with this. Champagne and light gold color sounds fab but I am afraid not easy to find. Any finds maybe? I kind of think that #4 color scheme from today’s blog post could work for me too. I am even thinking that gold could be better metal for me than silver. I seem to have very similar coloring as Joy. But here is the catch - this is not really my natural color. I mentioned before my yellowing hair issue, and that is still skewing how my hair looks. My natural color is completely white, not this warm color. Even my hairdresser first recommended to go with blond highlights because they would blend better then silver with my current color, but I just did not see that going blond is good solution for me. Question is should I accept this color and adjust to it instead of fighting it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey/page/2#post-1981245 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 19:27:27 +0000 Sal 1981245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe a warmer grey - or maybe just wear the colours that you love and look fab on you - yellow being one! </p> <p>I can’t wear optic white near my face and I have given up on it except for pants and shoes or in a pattern. Same with greyed olives and charcoal and taupe/beige. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey/page/2#post-1981241 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 19:19:32 +0000 Suz 1981241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anchie, you have beautiful hair. Just stunning.&nbsp;</p> <p>The top is a cooler grey than your natural hair. That's why it doesn't work as well as you wish. I'm with Liz and Janet on this.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have a similar feeling if I wear a grey that is too <b>warm</b>. My skin and hair are very cool toned.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey/page/2#post-1981239 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 19:16:22 +0000 LaPed 1981239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look gorgeous, but I do think you might want to try a warmer grey. This one looks very cool on my monitor.&nbsp;</p> <p>I seem to recall your hair is on the mend from some chlorine damage; perhaps you'll feel differently about this top once your hair is back to its usual colour? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey#post-1981235 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 18:57:02 +0000 Anonymous 1981235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is definitely blah and your instincts are correct that this is not your best look.<br /> You could try a pink lipstick or something pink or a coloured scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey#post-1981229 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:36:11 +0000 gardenchick 1981229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for pointing this out. When I look at the photo, you look great and I don't notice the thing you're describing. </p> <p>However, I do feel this way myself when I wear grey with my grey hair -- washed out! Not sure what to do about that or how to make sense of it.&nbsp; Hmmm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey#post-1981210 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 15:51:28 +0000 Anonymous 1981210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your hair is beautiful. I do not see it looking dirty. The sweater picks up the lightest tones in your hair. My hair was much like yours several years ago. The grey keeps getting whiter. Try a taupey grey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey#post-1981209 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 15:47:38 +0000 karen13 1981209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>anchie, I also think your hair looks lovely. Id like to see you try the champagne color. Or what about the greyed seafoam on the model on Angie’s blog today? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey#post-1981205 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 15:30:44 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1981205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your grey is gold-based. (Mine and my mom’s are, as as well). I would look at champagne and pale metallic gold colors, that more closely match your tones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey#post-1981200 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 15:23:27 +0000 Carla 1981200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know that you've had some hair issues recently, Anchie but honestly, you could be a hair model. The cut, colour and your features are so beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey#post-1981199 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 15:22:42 +0000 Anonymous 1981199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Liz and Janet. &nbsp;I also see a piece of warmer/not grey hair right at your part, which is maybe made more prominent &nbsp;by the silver sweater (it reads quite metallic/high sheen &nbsp;on my screen) &nbsp;. &nbsp;All of that aside, you still have glorious hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey#post-1981198 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 15:16:36 +0000 JAileen 1981198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe the sweater is the wrong shade of grey for you. I think your hair is beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey#post-1981194 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 15:04:28 +0000 Vix 1981194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Anchie --</p> <p>I'd cover your hair completely and then look at the sweater against your skin. I think you'll find the sweater may need to move along and the lovely hair is fine as-is!</p> <p>I'd try a neutral or warm grey and see how it goes.&nbsp;</p> <p>But as mentioned above, downplaying the grey with a scarf or blazer is a mid-way option.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p>ps Even though I wear cool colors, I can't wear too light a cool grey in a solid. It may pick up my hair but I look washed out. As an accent color, it's great. Same as when I was all dark!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey#post-1981191 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 15:01:02 +0000 shiny 1981191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am wondering if you need to tone your grey with one of those purple shampoos?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey#post-1981186 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:39:52 +0000 Anonymous 1981186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find grey to be incredibly challenging to wear. &nbsp;From what I can see, it is less about your hair and more about the color of the sweater. &nbsp;It doesn't "add" anything to the overall picture. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey#post-1981182 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:21:55 +0000 Kathie 1981182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your hair looks great! But, I know the color has been a challenge, with the effects of summer chlorine, and then correcting that. I agree with all the others- I think the top might be better for layering, either with one of your amazing jackets or with a scarf. It’s not an easy color to wear on its own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey#post-1981181 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:21:01 +0000 Janet 1981181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the others that your hair looks gorgeous, and I don't think this grey is bad on you at all, but I can see how Jaime might be right in that you may want something less silvery and more champagne-y in tone.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey#post-1981180 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:20:04 +0000 krishnidoux 1981180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I certainly don't see your hair as "dirty", but I do see the difference in color. Liz has summed up what came to my mind. I see you have beautiful brows. Why not trying to match their pretty darker color in your outfit instead of with your awesome hair?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey#post-1981179 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:13:13 +0000 Jaime 1981179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting. I get that feeling when I wear too warm a color near my hair - I feel it brings out the yellow tones. But perhaps this top is too silver for your taste right now. Your hair looks gorgeous to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey#post-1981178 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:04:47 +0000 Liz 1981178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like the others, I don't see that your hair looks dull or dirty. what I see is that your top is a very clear, very cool shade of gray, and your hair has more blonde or brown tones in it. The difference in colors doesn't mean that your hair is "wrong." There's nothing wrong with your hair!&nbsp; It's just that you're wearing two different grays together (hair and top) and it's not a color combo you prefer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey#post-1981177 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:00:45 +0000 Bijou 1981177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I really like this look on you! I think this is a pretty top and you just need to add a scarf to get a bit more colour near your face. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-feeling-grey#post-1981175 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 13:53:42 +0000 Helena 1981175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Anchie, your hair is beautiful! I agree with some that maybe it is the low-contrast that is bothering you - but you look great to me What about trying look #3 in the blog post - a darker top with accents of gray to pick up the gray in your hair? Almost like your avatar photo actually!</p>