https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/patterns Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:13:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/patterns#post-2137007 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 01:30:23 +0000 MsMaven 2137007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like patterns in scarves and on skirts, pants, and shoes. I do have a couple of patterned jackets--actually 4--but they are sufficiently subdued to make them easier to wear. I find I'm better off not buying patterned tops or dresses except for striped tees.&nbsp;</p> <p>Unless it's an animal print or fairly subtle, I tire of patterns relatively quickly. I could probably live happily without any patterns except for scarves and nightgowns.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/patterns#post-2136969 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 22:57:55 +0000 Anonymous 2136969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them to pull colors together and use tops or scarves the most. At the moment I want a warm weather weight scarf or top with both baby blue and black in the print and would love a scarf in a plaid with mustard, olive, and rust. An added neutral like blue denim, white, grey or black is also good in the mix. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/patterns#post-2136949 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 18:36:59 +0000 nuancedream 2136949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right on MsMary!! I really can't think of a pattern that I don't like maybe with the exception of ditsy florals in pastel colors, which just don't work for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/patterns#post-2136925 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 16:32:14 +0000 kkards 2136925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the only pattern i wear in bottoms is camo,&nbsp;<br />in tops I primarily wear stripes, but i do have some florals, and maybe a plaid or 2.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/patterns#post-2136917 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 15:18:29 +0000 The Cat 2136917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anywhere. But I guess most of my patterned items are scarves. They are an easy and fun way to unite or echo various colours of the outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/patterns#post-2136899 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 13:07:39 +0000 Star (Lise) 2136899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On any item if it is a pattern I like.&nbsp; I wore striped earrings yesterday :)&nbsp; I do love stripes (and animal print, and geometric patterns). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/patterns#post-2136878 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 05:43:47 +0000 deb 2136878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tops mostly but, I have patterned bags, jeans, shoes, and even a bra.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/patterns#post-2136876 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 04:45:41 +0000 slim cat 2136876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love patterned pieces - have them in every category except coats and shoes ( would love to add some ). Some are classic like stripes, polka dots, ikat print; some are mixed like floral with stripes.&nbsp;<br />Patterned pieces do draw more attention to the wearer but I often feel like they draw attention away from my straight body ( no curves, prefer geometric prints over floral and paisley ) to the cloth itself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/patterns#post-2136875 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 04:32:38 +0000 rachylou 2136875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’d say pattern on the bottom except I love pattern mixing, so I have to go with pattern everywhere, lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/patterns#post-2136870 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 03:56:22 +0000 Echo 2136870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go MsMary!</p> <p>I'm a big fan of patterned pants. Love them. And because winters are long here, I also enjoy patterned coats (not with the patterned pants!).&nbsp;</p> <p>But the more I think on it, the more I'm with MsMary. I am rather attracted to loud, geometric patterns on almost anything... and animal prints, and florals, and polka dots, and stripes... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/patterns#post-2136865 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 03:12:58 +0000 Roberta 2136865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, it would be easier to say where it isn't- I have no patterned bras. I have animal prints everywhere, lots of floral tops and dresses, striped tees and jackets, polka dot blouses. Most of my pants are solid, but I have two pairs of polka dot pants, two pairs of snake print, and three plaid pairs. </p> <p>This is one obvious reason I am a Boden fan. About the only print I don't wear is camo. I like military colors, but not the print. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/patterns#post-2136864 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 02:57:26 +0000 Jaime 2136864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second Mary ! Maybe not all at once all the time though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/patterns#post-2136844 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 23:35:21 +0000 Evie 2136844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m definitely not a big pattern person, but I do enjoy the odd patterned bottom or topper. They are usually unexpected finds and often become workhorses for me. Because I have a larger chest, I find that patterned bottoms are more flattering on me than patterned toppers. Patterned toppers draw unwanted attention to an area I’d rather not have emphasized. But sometimes I’ll just wear them anyway, simply because I enjoy the pattern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/patterns#post-2136839 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 23:21:11 +0000 Anonymous 2136839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have patterns in: tops, skirts, dresses, pants, jewelry, a coat, socks, sandals, boots, scarves, bags, masks. Most of my patterns are low to medium contrast, and usually I don't pattern mix, except with masks.</p> <p>No patterns in: gloves, hats, shorts, sleepwear, underwear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/patterns#post-2136838 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 22:49:55 +0000 MsMary 2136838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ALL THE PATTERNS, PLEASE!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/patterns#post-2136837 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 22:40:50 +0000 Barbara Diane 2136837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have way more patterned tops than bottoms. It was a big deal when I added some patterned bottoms. I also have patterned scarves that I love but rarely wear as they often don't work with the patterned tops.</p> <p>Depending on the size and color of the pattern, the pattern can draw attention to the area, or if it is a subtle, quiet pattern and the other items in your wardrobe draw more attention, the pattern may be the quieter part of your outfit. I try to decide where I want the emphasis.</p> <p>I do have patterned shoes that have not had enough wears for the same reason as the scarves. </p> <p>I think more people wear patterns on top, so a patterned bottom is sometimes more noticeable.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/patterns#post-2136831 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 20:36:34 +0000 unfrumped 2136831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mostly tops for me especially woven shirts. But also many of my pencil skirts. Some coats and jackets such as leopard and tonal plaids. Scarves for sure. And for some reason I like some patterned handbags— floral leather and some geometric. More solids than patterns but still have a fair amount. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/patterns#post-2136830 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 20:04:18 +0000 anchie 2136830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I have pattern in every wardrobe category except coats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/patterns#post-2136828 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 19:56:43 +0000 Synne 2136828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It depends. If I want to dress "loud", I choose patterned bottoms. The most subtle is accessories, like a patterned handbag or scrunchie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/patterns#post-2136827 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 19:49:40 +0000 nemosmom 2136827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Huh. My only patterns are in scarves and shoes. Only two shoes... many scarves. </p> <p>As for clothing, I have only one top (in a vertical stripe) and one leopard skirt. Oh, and a leopard print coat that is a very low contrast print (it looks more like texture than pattern, really). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/patterns#post-2136818 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 19:08:08 +0000 Renee P 2136818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish there was a poll option, but I haven't found it.</p> <p>Any way.<br />Patterns. Where in your wardrobe are they best placed?</p> <p>Tops?<br />Bottoms?<br />Accessories?</p> <p> </p>