https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:27:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc/page/2#post-1837946 Sun, 20 Aug 2017 09:12:46 +0000 Mirjana 1837946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much Sal for your compliments, Killer, yes, you can be Angie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc/page/2#post-1837857 Sat, 19 Aug 2017 22:50:10 +0000 Sal 1837857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to be absent for a couple of days. &nbsp;I had some work deadlines and to prepare for an AGM tomorrow for a club I am involved in.</p> <p>Wow - there are some gorgeous checks and tartans and plaids around. &nbsp;Thank you all for your lovely contributions. &nbsp;I will pick a favourite from each person!</p> <p>The Cat - I do like your long skirt - long lines are always appealing to me.</p> <p>Mainelady &nbsp;- I imagine plaid works well for your climate and region. &nbsp;That purple scarf is lovely and I can understand why you keep it. &nbsp;Great collection of shirts but my pick is the black and white on the first photo.</p> <p>Mirjana - I really love the first photo but I think the white pants look with the blouse is a wonderful look on you. &nbsp;Can I be Angie and say Killer?</p> <p>Bijou - modern checks!! &nbsp;Fun - I love your shirtdress and could take that off your hands:)</p> <p>Deborah - more modern checks and another great statement piece.</p> <p>Joy, Jenni, L'Abeille, Skylurker, Krishnidoux- thank you for your comments and extra looks!!</p> <p>Fashiontern - you suit gingham very well. &nbsp;I like your shirt in 1 with the shorts, a really nice summer look. &nbsp;I am not sure if you will read this but all these shirts are great on you - much nicer than the plain ones you showed us. &nbsp;I also like your pattern mixing - when trying to find your style I think these slightly playful looks appear very authentic.</p> <p>Jenni - check shoes for the win!!</p> <p>Staysfit - your suit is great but I also love the gingham dress with the twist on the front. &nbsp;Lovely all round.</p> <p>I hope I have not missed anyone on the thread - thanks for the contributions!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc/page/2#post-1837393 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 08:20:41 +0000 Mirjana 1837393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Cat , absolutely beautiful I like checks and stripes, lovely combination. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc/page/2#post-1837392 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 08:13:45 +0000 The Cat 1837392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Today's work outfit: checks + stripes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc/page/2#post-1837385 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 07:31:33 +0000 Mirjana 1837385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy , thank you so much . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc/page/2#post-1837341 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 02:41:24 +0000 Anonymous 1837341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah, that is a stunning piece.<br /> Bijou, each piece is special. My favorite is the tartan skirt. We need to see you modelling these.<br /> Mirjana, you look polished and elegant even in a flannel shirt!<br /> Mainelady, you need a purple coat to pair with your grandfather's scarf. It is a beauty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc/page/2#post-1837339 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 02:33:37 +0000 Anonymous 1837339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL for the military and your father's epaulettes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc/page/2#post-1837203 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 18:02:06 +0000 Mainelady 1837203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Plaid has a prominent place in my fall-winter wardrobe.<br /> 1. Blouses. The navy has a hi-low, split hem in the back.<br /> 2. Vest-Talbots, jacket -525 America.<br /> 3. Dress -Ralph Lauren.<br /> 4. Skirt -Talbots.<br /> 5. Flannel shirts-LL Bean and Ralph Lauren<br /> 6. The purple scarf is one I do not wear often, but will keep forever. It belonged to my grandfather. He used to wear it with his dress coat back in the 1920s-1930s. I never had to privilege of meeting him. He passed many years before I was born. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc/page/2#post-1837148 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:28:40 +0000 Mirjana 1837148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have only two plaid shirts ( both flannel) and one gingham. They are very versatile, I wear them with pants and skirts and here are some of my outfits I had photos&nbsp; at the moment..&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc/page/2#post-1837094 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 11:52:29 +0000 Bijou 1837094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I first read the challenge, I thought I did not have any checks, but going through my wardrobe, indeed I do. I find these pieces very easy to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc/page/2#post-1836110 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 12:22:08 +0000 Deborah 1836110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think I can add to my earlier comment so adding another 'check' here...I forgot this one:( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc/page/2#post-1836049 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 08:26:42 +0000 Jenni NZ 1836049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy you look like a sort of general in pic 2- very military! Kind of suits you even though it's not what I'm used to seeing from you. I want to add my father's epaulettes from his time in the Fleet Air Arm of the Navy in Britain in WW2! Onto your shoulders! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc/page/2#post-1836016 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 05:16:40 +0000 Anonymous 1836016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Skylurker, I agree, white would be better. Thank you, Sal. Here are two other plaid/tartan/check looks from my photo roll. Most of mine are for cooler/cold seasons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc/page/2#post-1835928 Sun, 13 Aug 2017 22:58:59 +0000 Sal 1835928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>L'Abeille - you have a great selection here. &nbsp;I love your kilt in particular.</p> <p>Joy another awesome look!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc/page/2#post-1835781 Sun, 13 Aug 2017 07:25:58 +0000 skylurker 1835781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>L'Abeille : ooh, cable knit and black watch, be still my preppy heart.<br /> Joy : I'd go for a white tank - minimalist me always wanting things less busy. I love these shoes. I should remember to preface all my posts with "please overlook uncombed hair and no make up", lol.<br /> Sara : #2, I like the neckline and raglan sleeves<br /> Jenni : I like the mix of red tartan with gold<br /> Fashiontern : #3, classic and soft. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc/page/2#post-1835738 Sun, 13 Aug 2017 02:25:24 +0000 L'Abeille 1835738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I counted from memory and I came up with 30 items in tartan/plaid, houndstooth, glen check, and gingham. Only a few of them are summer items, and life has been too crazy to snap pictures when I wore them. So instead I'll treat you to highlights of my winter plaids.</p> <p>1 is my Dress Gordon kilt (M. Abeille's family tartan). 2 is a pair of crops in the Black Watch, which is a cognate to the Gordon tartan.</p> <p>3 is a bit of pattern mixing: Glen check blouse with houndstooth pants. And 4 is me getting carried away with pattern mixing: plaid shirt and black pants, with glen check scarf as a binder, and as a topper, houndstooth pashmina-sized scarf reversing to red tartan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc/page/2#post-1835493 Sat, 12 Aug 2017 04:48:10 +0000 Anonymous 1835493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni, those shoes! The similar jacket! Such tartan goodness.<br /> Today I wore a tartan top in blues over a striped rash guard top and cropped jeans. The plaid top is sheer so needs something under it. What do you think? Does this work or would a plain white rash guard or blue tank be better as an under layer? Suggestions welcomed.<br /> ( please overlook uncombed hair and no make-up). I wore this first for dog walking, but also out to lunch and to the grocery store. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc#post-1835424 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 21:31:45 +0000 Staysfit 1835424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I seem to have checks, plaid, tartans and squares in abundance. I only did a quick search and snapped pics of the most obvious items. My favorite being the oversize flannel shirt that my brother left at my mom's house and I took from her. </p> <p>I recently purchased a plaid suit from JCrew. I'm not sure why but I love this also. It's a departure for me to wear so much pattern at once. I might break up the trousers and jacket. </p> <p>The Madewell dress with a knot in front is fun to wear but has an unexpected shape. It balloons out wide at the hips. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc#post-1835383 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 17:02:44 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1835383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni NZ, great Scot! Love those shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc#post-1835382 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 17:01:24 +0000 skylurker 1835382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All these red tartans, this post feels like Christmas :)<br /> Jenn : I love #4, I want to try that formula - tartan jacket, graphic tee, bf, oxfords - thanks for the inspiration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc#post-1835378 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 16:48:22 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1835378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I have a lot of pattern in my closet, but there are just a couple pieces in these classic styles. Here are my plaids. I don't know how to link to my WiW, and the pic is on a different device, but this was a winter outfit with plaid leggings. <a href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-1-2" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-1-2</a></p> <p>The gingham shirt doesn't get much wear, because it feels seasonally mismatched to me; that strong color feels summery, but it has sleeves and a full back, so even though it is lightweight cotton from an outdoor gear company (Columbia), it's too warm to wear for a couple more months. </p> <p>The green shirt, likewise, isn't going out of the house for a while--it's too warm. Given how the pants fit me right now, that's a good thing. </p> <p>Is it appropriate to ask for advice/criticism in these challenge posts? I noticed after going through my shoes that I don't really have strappy summer sandals. These are a contender for that spot. They are cheap shoes, to see if the excitement of pattern on my shoes knocks me off balance. </p> <p>I'm not sure about any of the tops I'm trying with the blue plaid shorts. I had just worn them all day in the usual way (with a white tank top) when I saw Firecracker's post and thought "I want to do that" so please excuse the creases. Live &amp; in person, the blue/white blouse doesn't make me look as square as it does here, but I'm still not sure about it with these shorts. It is lightweight silk, so I could actually wear it now. I'm not sure about the other tops I tried with the shorts either. </p> <p>The orange shirt is a match I worked out in my head. I didn't expect it to actually work, but I kind of like it. </p> <p>The paisley/striped shirt is the match I like best, but might be too much. I'd like to come up with something more fun to pair that shirt with than blue jeans.</p> <p>ETA WIrW (what I really wore). The swingy tank and hat I had on with those shorts before trying the other options </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc#post-1835282 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 11:43:10 +0000 krishnidoux 1835282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, your gingham dress is so pretty and original. It was made for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc#post-1835268 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 10:38:37 +0000 kkards 1835268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh JenniNZ matchy-matchy plaids....how fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc#post-1835263 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 10:06:40 +0000 Jenni NZ 1835263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal,I adore your coat! My Mum used to have car coats too. I guess just for getting in and out of cars rather than walking a long way or public transport?<br /> I also still have my Mum's deep red 1964 coat. I haven't worn it in about 3 years but cannot bear to give it away. Of everyone else's, all great, my 3 faves so far are Mr Skunky, Joy's red tartan shirt, and Sara's pic 2.<br /> I will just add ones you have seen before first. I want to know, is houndstooth a check ( Joy shows it as one) or is it animal print? If it's a check I can post it tomorrow:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc#post-1835244 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 06:54:31 +0000 The Cat 1835244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn and Sal, thanks for the explanations. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc#post-1835171 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 23:04:22 +0000 Sal 1835171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here is a Wikipedia definition that sort of helps</p> <p><b><i>Tartan</i></b><i>&nbsp;(</i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Gaelic_language"><i>Scottish Gaelic</i></a><i>: breacan&nbsp;</i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Scottish_Gaelic"><i>[ˈbɾʲɛxkən]</i></a><i>) is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. Tartans originated in woven wool, but now they are made in many other materials. Tartan is particularly associated with </i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotland"><i>Scotland</i></a><i>. Scottish </i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilt"><i>kilts</i></a><i>&nbsp;almost always have tartan patterns. Tartan is often called plaid&nbsp;in North America, but in Scotland, a plaid is a tartan </i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_plaid"><i>cloth</i></a><i>&nbsp;slung over the shoulder as a kilt accessory, or a plain ordinary </i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blanket"><i>blanket</i></a><i>&nbsp;such as one would have on a bed.</i></p> <p><i>Tartan is made with alternating bands of coloured (pre-dyed) threads woven as both </i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warp_(weaving)"><i>warp</i></a><i>&nbsp;and </i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warp_and_woof"><i>weft</i></a><i>&nbsp;at </i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_angle"><i>right angles</i></a><i>&nbsp;to each other. The weft is woven in a simple </i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twill"><i>twill</i></a><i>, two over—two under the warp, advancing one thread at each pass. This forms visible diagonal lines where different colours cross, which give the appearance of new colours blended from the original ones. The resulting blocks of colour repeat vertically and horizontally in a distinctive pattern of squares and lines known as a sett.</i></p> <i></p> <p>And here is one for gingham</i></p> <p><b><i>Gingham</i></b><i>&nbsp;is a medium-weight balanced </i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plain_weave"><i>plain-woven</i></a><i>&nbsp;</i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Textile"><i>fabric</i></a><i>&nbsp;made from </i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dye"><i>dyed</i></a><i>&nbsp;</i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotton"><i>cotton</i></a><i>&nbsp;or cotton-blend </i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn"><i>yarn</i></a><i>.</i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gingham#cite_note-1"><i>[1]</i></a><i>&nbsp;It is made of </i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carding"><i>carded</i></a><i>, medium or fine </i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn"><i>yarns</i></a><i>, where the colouring is on the </i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warp_(weaving)"><i>warp</i></a><i>&nbsp;yarns and always along the grain (weft). Gingham has no right or wrong side with respect to color.<br /> </i></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc#post-1835155 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 21:52:43 +0000 Jenn 1835155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>The Cat</b>, I think of checks as simpler patterns than plaids or tartans, with squares rather than multiple overlapping lines, but this might be a regional usage (I'm in N. America). Gingham is a check, so is<b> skylurker's</b> scarf, <b>Joy's</b> windowpane trousers, and<b> JAileen's</b> tote in #7. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc#post-1835148 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 21:36:49 +0000 The Cat 1835148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn, skylurker and Sal, thank you. Fun to hear that you like my pattern mixing. And skylurker, I am actually "only" 1,72 m, but have nothing against appearing taller. :-)</p> <p>Jenn and others, I would appreciate if you could explain to me the difference between checks and plaids. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc#post-1835139 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 21:08:02 +0000 Sal 1835139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all for your lovely plaid looks....if anyone can convert me it is the YLF community.</p> <p>The Cat - agree with Brooklyn, more great pattern mixing from you. &nbsp;I like the long skirt with the flat shoes, it works really well.</p> <p>Brooklyn - I expect to see you on the floral thread...</p> <p>Sterling - those pants are fantastic. &nbsp;That is a plaid I could wear.</p> <p>Kkards - you have some lovely plaids too. &nbsp;I really like 1, what a cool fitted jacket.</p> <p>Thanks Deborah - these pieces are gorgeous and very you. &nbsp;Thanks for chiming in as it is great to see different ways you can wear checks.</p> <p>Skylurker - thanks for your supportive comments. &nbsp;I like 3 with the check shirt layered and I also really like your scarf.</p> <p>Thanks Sara - you are a natural with plaid too, my pick is no 2 which is &nbsp;fun plaid top and you look so good in red.</p> <p>Jenn- that dress - I want it!!! &nbsp;I suspect like my one it is hard to layer, but it is also quite classic so I suspect you will wear this for several years.</p> <p>OK - I will keep the coat. &nbsp;I have room and pull it out five or six times a winter- it is nice to have a light coloured coat on occasion. &nbsp;And since it is 50 years old it deserves some dignity.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-challenge-three-show-us-your-plaidchecks-etc#post-1835099 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 19:53:20 +0000 Jenn 1835099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sal</b>, do not give away that coat! It's fantastic!</p>