https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:54:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920/page/2#post-2155727 Mon, 23 Nov 2020 17:31:21 +0000 Suz 2155727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this on you. I think the scarf pairing was brilliant, both because of the interesting texture/ pattern mix in itself and also because you love that scarf and it is so much "you" so you are bound to feel happier stretching out of your comfort zone for the other item (the plaid). </p> <p>I also love your idea of a silk top and I, like others, for an alternative styling would probably "femme" it up a bit (as you already did with makeup and. your gorgeous hair etc.). </p> <p>A skirt or dress, as Jenn said, or some other feminine elements seem key to making that type of large check feel okay on me. I used to own a 2 piece dress in fact, in this type of check, that I loved -- and I also had a buffalo check fuzzy/ sherpa type jacket in the 90s that I adored but it did take careful styling to feel good.&nbsp;</p> <p>It's too bad about the jeans, but <b>WOW</b> do you suit a kick flare. Seriously, it's such a great style on you and I am forever jealous because it's just plain awful on me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920/page/2#post-2155681 Mon, 23 Nov 2020 15:28:11 +0000 Anonymous 2155681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great suggestion Brooklyn - thank you ! I don’t own a dark floral scarf right now but it should go on my to- buy list right now . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920/page/2#post-2155635 Mon, 23 Nov 2020 09:11:46 +0000 Brooklyn 2155635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love plaid/checks but avoid them in shirts for the same reason as you. I think a plaid jacket has a different vibe from a plaid shirt. This looks great on you. I’d love to see it with a dark floral scarf instead of the McQ for a more feminine vibe. (Although I do love the McQ.) But YLF. It’s a shame about the jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920/page/2#post-2155626 Mon, 23 Nov 2020 07:50:24 +0000 Jane 2155626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this outfit and especially the way the McQ scarf lifts it. Laughing about the John Deere tractors, but this is so far from that. I like the kick flare on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2155542 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 21:29:28 +0000 Anonymous 2155542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree suntiger , although I know nothing about Kibbe . I’m actually looking forward wearing this jacket thing again with leather ( faux) bottoms and dressy boots . Not sure when that will happen , but I can’t wait ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2155537 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 21:01:43 +0000 Anonymous 2155537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd like the jacket more with leather look pants and dressier boots- and the scarf of course. Plaid + jeans + sneakers just seems too far into Natural Kibbe territory- and not Dramatic enough for your features.<br /> Love Runcarla's style acronym for you though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2155503 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 18:28:23 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2155503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Despite their trendiness, I've been avoiding shackets for all the reasons you mentioned (plus the broad shoulders reason). Wow -- you really made this work with the neutral colors and excellent choice in accessories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2155327 Sat, 21 Nov 2020 15:36:34 +0000 nemosmom 2155327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely love this on you. There is some earthiness from the palette and some edginess from the styling, without being TOO anything. If that makes any sense...&nbsp; You have taken the print and made it your own.&nbsp; Love the idea of pairing it with a graphic tee and all kinds of boots. It looks fab with your McQueen scarf! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2155325 Sat, 21 Nov 2020 15:32:28 +0000 Roxanna 2155325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Honestly this is why you have so much style. The McQueen scarf and edgy +polished boots perfectly balanced out the shacket, which adds some trendy elements to your look (along with the kick flares.) this is what I think of when I think of you - a little bit of edge, a little bit trendy, while still polished. Don’t ever lose that about yourself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2155315 Sat, 21 Nov 2020 14:46:17 +0000 Bijou 2155315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another great outfit, your scarf balances the plaid. The word EDGE suits you because you combine sporty elements with classics to create your own refined and elegant look. I have that lipstick, bought mainly because the name appealed to me!</p> <p>Could the jeans be taken in to fit you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2154946 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 03:14:30 +0000 Jaime 2154946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have shied away from the plaid shacket look, assuming it would completely overwhelm me but you manage it with panache. Lots of inspiration on instagram but the key is making it work with your proportions and the size of this seems just right. Not a dumb decision at all. Stagnation is the worst. Experimenting and changing means making some mistakes (or so I tell myself) - not that this is one of them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2154942 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 02:42:39 +0000 Sal 2154942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this on you Lisa.&nbsp; I share your feelings re plaid/checks - but when they work they are such a great pattern.&nbsp; And they work here.</p> <p>I liked Carlas comments - and you do have a touch of gamine about you.&nbsp; I suspect (like me) you feel too busty to be gamine - but I think you do have this in your looks.&nbsp; I think my favourite looks on you have a wee touch of humour or pushing the boundary just a bit.</p> <p>And yes send the jeans on their way if they are too annoying.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2154937 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 02:12:13 +0000 Anonymous 2154937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Carol ! Are you trying our virtual workouts? I’ll be calling you ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2154935 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 02:07:11 +0000 CarolS 2154935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The colour looks fabulous on you, Lisa! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2154933 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 01:59:54 +0000 Anonymous 2154933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey - I’m right in John Deere country too - ha . So you know the look I want to avoid Those boots are awesome ! And I just bought some lug soled Chelseas myself last week </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2154929 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 01:49:34 +0000 Janet 2154929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, as someone who has John Deere almost in my blood (my dad worked for JD for 40 years until retirement, and we use Deere equipment at the ranch, have even appeared in marketing for the local distributor), I had to laugh at that description! I certainly know what you mean, but trust me when I say it’s the last thing that would have come to mind with your clever styling. Seriously, that jacket is fab and you worked it just the right way for your style. </p> <p>I’d love to see that outfit with something like these boots, which, ahem, may have followed me home today. They look way better in person — the suede looks lighter and richer (the stock photo just looks too dark), and the slightly pointed toe offsets the ruggedness of the chunky lug sole. They’re surprisingly light too. But I digress ... The point being, that jacket works because you’re pairing it with casual but sophisticated supporting acts. Totally works. Your instincts on styling are so good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2154924 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 01:39:33 +0000 Anonymous 2154924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Evening update : the jeans went into the donate bag . I’ve never liked wearing them and have to yank them up constantly . Why hang on to things that aren’t right ? Angie’s use of the word “ committing “ to an item is such a great thing . I need to spend more time really deciding if something is perfect enough to commit to . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2154922 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 01:31:00 +0000 Anonymous 2154922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla ! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this - it’s very generous and thoughtful of you . I’ve never seen myself as gamine or tomboy as I don’t have the delicate body type and face that exemplifies those looks ( I see it more in Angie or Suz or Viva , for example ) I LOVE that Audrey Hepburn gamine style - just think I’m not right for it . Tomboy is wonderful too , but I’ve fought against looking unattractive and “butch “ ( for lack of a better term ) my entire life due to my short hair . I think it might be a mistake to do it now being even older ?</p> <p>But - the acronym has given me something to play with </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2154915 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:50:08 +0000 Carla 2154915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><b></b>Here’s a style acronym for you to play around with!<br /></div><b><div><b><br /></b></div>E</b>clectic&nbsp;- deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources<br /><b>D</b>ynamic&nbsp;- 1. Characterized by constant change, activity, progress 2. Positive in attitude and full of energy and new ideas<br /><b>G</b>amin -&nbsp;urchin, naughty, playful (mischievous?)<br /><b>E</b>legant&nbsp;- pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance and manner&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2154914 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:47:44 +0000 LaPed 2154914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it! The weave on that shirt jacket is beautiful, and the colours suit you. It's more sophisticated than your run-of-the-mill big plaid. Fun styling too -- not "rustic" at all. I see playful and urban and very 2020. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2154911 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:38:09 +0000 Carla 2154911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Lisa p - just a thought. Have you ever thought to dabble in Tomboy or Gamin style? &nbsp;I don’t see Gentlewoman, but Elegant Tomboy or Savy Gamin? &nbsp;Dynamic, too. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2154909 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:30:47 +0000 Anonymous 2154909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Carla - that means a lot ! &nbsp;And you're right, a conventional look is not really mine. &nbsp;I'm enjoying my hair right now as it grows - I think I've finally got past the too-short pixie stage . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2154906 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:28:07 +0000 Carla 2154906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Lisa p - I’m liking how you are experimenting with some different silhouettes, but still in your wheelhouse of black/grey. &nbsp;I see a capsule developing (these items and your last post) and mix and match potential. &nbsp;Don’t get hung up by preconceived ideas that a certain item is for/or signals a different walk of life or socio-economic class. &nbsp;&nbsp;The insouciance of this outfit is what makes it modern and ‘youthful’ without ‘trying too hard.’ &nbsp;The jacket overtop a silky blouse and ‘nicer’ jeans would work, but is probably a more conventional look - and I think you like to be on the crest of the wave, if not ahead of it. &nbsp;Too bad you don’t like the beanie, ‘cause you wear that style of hat very well. &nbsp;</p> <p> <div><br /></div><div>FWIW - your hair looks the best I’ve ever seen it. &nbsp;The longer bang is&nbsp;<i>so&nbsp;</i>flattering.</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2154896 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 23:30:47 +0000 Anonymous 2154896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Irina - yes, dressier boots are the obvious solution , with a pair of leather trousers or some other dressier pant. Wish there was somewhere and some occasion to dress like that now though &nbsp;I don't even like that dumb grey hat from the other post - lol. &nbsp;It's such an odd heathered colour up close and who knows why the heck I even bought it? &nbsp;Ha! &nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks Angie - these are great casual solutions and I'll definitely try them again in the spring or next fall! &nbsp;</p> <p>Slim cat - thank you .The "extra" eyeliner was an experiment with a new pencil. It's a bit over the top but &nbsp;- *shrug* . &nbsp;</p> <p>kelly - you would look great in a plaid jacket like this - especially with your gorgeous dark hair to feminize the look&nbsp;</p> <p>Jenn - I can appreciate the floral skirt/femme it up idea. &nbsp;I can't quite work that look though. But yes to leather leggings, dressier shoes etc.</p> <p>nuancedream - I would LOVE to have the body type to wear a sweater dress and high boots - love those 70's looks - but I'm about 20 lbs &nbsp;(at least ) away from being able to rock that look.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you all for the outfit likes - I liked it too, and was pleasantly surprised at how OK I felt in plaid ! &nbsp;I think a silk blouse and nicer jeans would be good too - with a higher heel bootie. If we ever get to leave our houses and socialize again &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2154895 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 23:02:48 +0000 Irina 2154895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great color combination, looks good with flared jeans. I would suggest to try it with dressier boots like in Angie’s picture 4.<br />I’m not into pattern mixing, so can’t appreciate the scarf with it :)<br />I would rather add your grey hat </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2154892 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 22:39:16 +0000 Angie 2154892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And some styling ideas:&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2154891 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 22:29:33 +0000 slim cat 2154891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great - all pieces are working together! Fab outfit and wonderful make up - you look amazing! Love how you did contour on your eyes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2154888 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 22:22:28 +0000 kellygirl 2154888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Omg, this one knocks it out of the ball park. I love the neutral plaid! I've been drawn to this look too but my shoulders and overall broadness probably wouldn't be very flattering. DD saw a similar coat on Holidaze? Or some show she was watching and really liked it. This looks so fab on you. I hope that you keep it in rotation. The color suits you and so does the style. Gorgeous!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2154886 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 22:17:29 +0000 Bonnie 2154886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your styling of this cute plaid jacket is perfect. I like these colors on you, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/plaid-neutrals---experiment-111920#post-2154879 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 21:41:33 +0000 Jenn 2154879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this kind of jacket, but I think I'd find it hard to wear, too. &nbsp;For me, my inclination would be to femme it up with a skirt or something floral. The way you're wearing it seems cozy and pulled-together for errands, but I searched on Pinterest, and thought something like these might also work for you. I like how they contrast the jackets with more refined/urban pieces like the structured bags, pointy boots, or leather-look leggings. </p>