https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:48:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4/page/2#post-1701102 Sun, 24 Jul 2016 03:53:34 +0000 Cococat 1701102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No I'm not joking. She thought you looking fab before your new pixie but fell in love with your new look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4/page/2#post-1701074 Sun, 24 Jul 2016 03:20:10 +0000 Suz 1701074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you are joking! Thank you for telling me, Coco -- that's amazing!! And of course I don't mind. I'm just kind of shocked, is all!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4/page/2#post-1701066 Sun, 24 Jul 2016 03:14:16 +0000 Cococat 1701066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The in-depth colour analysis is too complex for my tiny brain, lol...but Suz, I've been meaning to post...when I was away on my cruise with my sis, we were talking about pixie cuts and how she would like one. I bought out my iPad and showed her some of your recent photos (I thought that you wouldn't mind) and she was BLOWN AWAY at how fabulous you looked. </p> <p>You really made an impact with your style and you have inspired her to try something similar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4/page/2#post-1701021 Sun, 24 Jul 2016 02:01:54 +0000 MsGreer 1701021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>do love the Green and looks great on you. Very eye catching contrast with the white. Both are cute but love this shade of Green on white! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4/page/2#post-1700757 Sat, 23 Jul 2016 18:56:15 +0000 Anonymous 1700757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think anyone over analyzes colors more than I do. I think you look GREAT in those colors. I, too, am trying to brighten up my wardrobe. I think I went too muted with my colors. It's good to get others' opinions, though. That's what I try to do. Anyway, I think Angie's opinion carries a lot of weight, and she says you look fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4/page/2#post-1700673 Sat, 23 Jul 2016 16:12:38 +0000 Momo 1700673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am most sure about the contrast and so forth ( sorry my brain has trouble with all that ) but you look amazing! Truly. Love the tops on you . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4/page/2#post-1700651 Sat, 23 Jul 2016 15:38:39 +0000 Anonymous 1700651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think YOU look better somehow with your real hair color, even fresher, the contrast between your hair color and your shining skin makes you look like you went prematurely grey and had the self confidence to just roll with it.</p> <p>So that overshadows my opinion of the tops, they both look even better now, but, between the two I much prefer the first because it's more connected to your coloring, the second is more of a surface treatment, more "applied" looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4/page/2#post-1700506 Sat, 23 Jul 2016 09:34:40 +0000 Ledonna N. 1700506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Suz, I have read every single post and as always love your in depth analysis on Hair and its transition from one to another and how your style or fashion may dictate what and how you were your clothing. I love you in pattern but then again I'm pretty envious of your beautiful wadrobe. Lol thanks again now I'm off to read Imogene and her blog post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4/page/2#post-1693599 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 18:27:19 +0000 Suz 1693599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tulle, I think you are right and it's quite surprising! Who would have thought it?&nbsp;</p> <p>The ultra saturated colours of a clear winter and the super darks of a dark winter are too much. I could be a "cool winter" or what some systems seem to call a "summer winter" or a "snowfrost winter." Who knows? &nbsp;;)&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://expressingyourtruth.blogspot.ca/2014/11/cool-summer-vs-cool-winter-how-do-you.html">http://expressingyourtruth.blo.....o-you.html</a></p> <p>In any case, I'm definitely finding more saturated tones more flattering, apart from silver, grey, and white, which still work.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4/page/2#post-1693591 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 18:16:40 +0000 tulle 1693591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you're absolutely right about J. Crew colors, Suz.&nbsp; They do have that appealing Spring brightness--bold, fresh and slightly offbeat.&nbsp; They look great in a catalog, but I must be careful not to respond only to the photography, because most of these colors overwhelm my muted Summer coloring. I find their blues safer (except for the highly saturated peacock and ultramarine shades) than their acidic greens and yellows, and those eye-popping reds that Angie wears so well.&nbsp; That said, I have the impression that your new silvery look is moving you from Summer toward Winter's more defined palette.&nbsp; Are you finding Winter colors more flattering these days? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4/page/2#post-1693544 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 17:08:47 +0000 RobinF 1693544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very interesting article about contrast, it does explain a lot. I feel like I look better in contrast and according to this I do, because of my pale face and dark hair. That could make a major difference when I go gray. Anyway, I like both of these on the new you but maybe just slightly better on the old you. Definitely can still wear them though! I agree, keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4/page/2#post-1693519 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:23:28 +0000 Vicki 1693519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I must look at this link. I didn't see it posted here, but I'm on my phone and I also kept seeing nofollow inserted throughout. </p> <p>I actually like both tops on you very much with your new hair color, Suz. Striking is the word that comes to mind. </p> <p>I'm a bit like Lisap and I have to take some time reading through this color contrast theory.</p> <p>Bottom line is that I love the new you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4/page/2#post-1693508 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 15:22:48 +0000 Chris987 1693508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, thanks Suz! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4#post-1693490 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 14:38:17 +0000 Suz 1693490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chris, I'm not sure which posting it was, but I was called a "true summer" -- to the analyst's surprise. (She thought I was an autumn when I walked in, and then a spring, and then tried light summer....ha.)&nbsp;</p> <p>The thing is, "true summer" wasn't quite right, either. She had to rip almost all of true summer's lighter colours out of the wallet because they didn't suit me, and replace them with colours from what they call the "cool" palette, which is somewhere between summer and winter.&nbsp;</p> <p>I never looked great in pastels with the exception of specific pale pinks, and pale blues. Now I look even worse in the pastels, I think.&nbsp;</p> <p>I would probably be correctly classified as a "cool" -- that interim between summer and winter.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4#post-1693476 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 14:07:47 +0000 Chris987 1693476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep, keep, keep!</p> <p>And I want to thank you enormously for the postings on this topic. My coloring is very much like your "old" self and I am really just starting to explore the whole color/contrast topic. I know what colors I do and don't like to wear but can see that I could dig MUCH deeper. </p> <p>Also, can you remind me which of your&nbsp; postings had a description of the results you got when you had your colors done? I know I've seen it but I don't remember which one it was. </p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4#post-1693466 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 13:46:03 +0000 Suz 1693466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tex, that's an interesting observation. I think I do probably have more inherent contrast. I am not sure about colour but that could also be true.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4#post-1693465 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 13:43:42 +0000 texstyle 1693465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, you seem to have more color and more contrast than the example woman in Imogen's article. Your hair has more depth, your eyes seem deeper in color and your skin tone and lip color is also more colorful than hers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4#post-1693462 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 13:41:08 +0000 texstyle 1693462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whew - glad you decided to keep those great tops, they look fab on you and it would be a shame to let them go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4#post-1693436 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:50:44 +0000 Alassë 1693436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the green top looks great on you with the new hair, so I'm glad you're keeping it for a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4#post-1693428 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:37:17 +0000 Anonymous 1693428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please keep these tops, especially the first one. I need to look at all your photos on my desk top for a better view,<br /> I went through Imogene's free series that gets emailed to you, but found that it was more analysis than I wanted to deal with. One needs to have lots of self knowledge before they start. I think you are right that patterns that include hair and eye colors are best.<br /> What I have eliminated are large high-contrast patterns in dresses. They overwhelm me but that is probably more due to my body size than color contrast. However, the same garment and pattern in low/medium contrast colors would probably still work well. If the pattern is just on a skirt or top, it seems ok. What I parted with were dresses in big florals...white on navy and orange on olive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4#post-1693419 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:58:17 +0000 Thirkellgirl 1693419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they both look better with your silver hair than they did when you were a blonde. The first top complements&nbsp;your lovely skin so much! The second one, as Beth Ann said, looks modern to me, and I agree I'd like to see it with dark jeans and a white topper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4#post-1693408 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:30:56 +0000 Suz 1693408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are really good points -- thank you. I think Deb put her finger on it about the first floral top. It is slightly too "warm" for me. Only slightly -- but just enough.&nbsp;</p> <p>J. Crew's colours often skew a little bit towards the "spring" palette, which used to be a little easier for me to pull off with blonde hair. They are brighter, a bit warmer, sometimes sour, usually very clear. Much, much harder for me to wear the warmth now, although "clear" is probably better than before.&nbsp;</p> <p>The green has a great pattern, yes, and it's also gorgeous quality silk, so I'll keep it for sure. It's long lived in my closet.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4#post-1693390 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:18:47 +0000 Summer 1693390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found Imogen's value and contrast posts really informative, although I find I have to keep referring back to them as I can't keep all that information in my head!&nbsp; Your preference for high contrast might stem more from your personality than from&nbsp; the prescribed guidelines for your particular colouring.</p> <p>I think I understand your feelings about pattern, but please don't pass on the green top: it looks lovely on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4#post-1693369 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 09:20:21 +0000 Jaime 1693369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you are seeing through the lense of your style shift rather than flattery if that makes sense. These tops may align less well than other things with the look you want. Both look terrific, but lots of things could look great on you, now you must choose which to wear ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4#post-1693359 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 06:42:18 +0000 Lyn D. 1693359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another like for both tops Suz!<br />However I know that subtle colour differences can make things feel 'off'.<br />I am finding that off-white is just 'OK' now with cooler grey in my hair, whereas white is looking better to my eye, so you might be noticing this in the floral top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4#post-1693352 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 06:15:36 +0000 Beth Ann 1693352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the angles in the green print -- I feel they echo your hair. &nbsp;This top has all the boldness of your new look.</p> <p>The first top -- well, I'm a sucker for these kind of florals. &nbsp;It isn't as bold in color or style of print. &nbsp;Still -- there is a time for such a pretty look, and I think pairing with white is a great solution for adjusting to your new colouring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4#post-1693329 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 04:11:16 +0000 deb 1693329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I see what you mean about the first top but I really think you should keep the green one until next year. I appreciate all of these posts broken up because it gives me time to ponder. From all of this I have decided you need to stick to cool colors. That is why the first top seems off. It is not really&nbsp;the pattern but, the warm pink color that makes it 'off'. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4#post-1693321 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 03:17:11 +0000 AviaMariah 1693321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry if this is a double post. I really love those tops on you right now. I think they look dramatic and fresh. Maybe you're just feeling a style shift all together? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4#post-1693320 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 03:15:34 +0000 AviaMariah 1693320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like those tops with your hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pattern-contrast-silver-transition-part-4#post-1693318 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 03:11:58 +0000 Sal 1693318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I was going to write what everyone else did....I love these both on you. </p>