https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 25 May 2026 05:14:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1440723 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 04:11:59 +0000 rachylou 1440723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I like! I'm into black and tan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1440351 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:17:27 +0000 Sara L. 1440351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun sweater!&nbsp; I like the oversized pattern.&nbsp; You look great and I hope brunch was yummy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1440347 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:13:43 +0000 celia 1440347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look wonderful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1440341 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:06:21 +0000 lyn67 1440341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YLF, Day, happy you are back!:-) Love that mega houndstooth and&nbsp; this is such a stylish, well put together and chic outfit! Applause! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1440337 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:03:39 +0000 Lisa 1440337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely outfit for Sunday brunch. &nbsp;If you have red or orange or some other bold bright colored trouser or jean that houndstooth sweater would remix quite well with it too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1440334 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:01:31 +0000 Day Vies 1440334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Columbine</b> - I was wondering if anyone could see that the khakis have a tonal stripe woven into the fabric. This is about as daring as I get on the pattern mixing. </p> <p><b>Joy</b>- you are so generous with your complements - thank you! </p> <p><b>Firecracker</b> - Absolutely - the earring is essentially the small pearl in the front and the earring back is a huge marble-sized pearl. It is a reversible earring I believe <a href="http://lilt-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dior-double-pearl-earrings1.jpg" rel="nofollow">the design is a Dior knock-off.</a> I wasn't looking for this earring when I stumbled across it but I was happy with the result just the same. I agree it&nbsp; is classic with a little edge. I've tried it with the big pearl in the front but the impact is not quite the same. I did mix it up and tried the front with faux diamond studs -- that was interesting. I am having fun with these earrings.</p> <p><b>Kkards</b> - Pants like this treat me very well. They don't slide around like jeans (no stretch) and have the same level of durability. (This pair is like 8 years old!).&nbsp; They aren't precious so if DD drools on them no harm no foul. <br />I was motivated to add a jacket simply because I love this sweater but I can't wear it with everything because it doesn't drape. If you have a sweater or 2 with the same fit issue it/they will do nicely under a jacket (make sure the jacket is lined!)</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1440234 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 11:25:10 +0000 kkards 1440234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love the layering of sweater and blazer, i used to do this all the time, need to revisit this. &nbsp;<br />and wow, i don't believe that you are only an inch taller than i am! you were made for pants like this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1440201 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 09:14:38 +0000 retailgirl 1440201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great combo! I noticed the earrings right away and I love them! I'm a big pearl fan, you know, classic pearls but I think I need some earrings like that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1440170 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 06:14:37 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1440170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree this outfit is terrific on you. I love the neutrals together. They give your signature modern classic style, and you have the fun, feminine touches with the shoes and earrings. Is that a pearl back on the pearl earring? It looks really cool--classic with an edge. And are they reversible--i.e., can you wear the small pearl on back and big on front, too? That would be some fun versatility. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1440160 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 05:45:00 +0000 Sal 1440160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful outfit, lovely to see neutrals looking so powerful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1440147 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 05:01:49 +0000 columbine(erin) 1440147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the pattern mixing you've done here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1440139 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 04:15:16 +0000 Anonymous 1440139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You belong on a fashion magazine cover in that outfit. So elegant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1440120 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 03:00:25 +0000 Jaime 1440120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nifty indeed! You are so good with outfit proportions - wonderful that you are back! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1440116 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 02:54:59 +0000 Day Vies 1440116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Torontogirl - I love these earrings they have a little edge to them and edge is not what I would use to describe my core style </p> <p>Jackiec- brunch was very yummy.</p> <p>Mochi - Thank you! </p> <p>UmmLila -- gotcha! I love a heel too. I wear more substantial heels when my pants are longer. These are only about 30-31" and I need 33-34" to do a heel w/o looking like I am waiting for the flood. </p> <p>Coco - I have come to terms with the fact that proportionally I have no torso and really long legs. The benefit is I look <i>really</i> tall ;-D</p> <p>Beth Ann - Best idea I've had all year ... toasty!!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1440102 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 02:30:04 +0000 Karie 1440102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Houndstooth is one of my favorite patterns, and it looks fantastic on you. It goes really well with the black and tan, and makes a perfect outfit for Sunday brunch! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1440071 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 01:20:38 +0000 Beth Ann 1440071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the crisp navy/cream pattern against the tan.&nbsp; And layering sweaters under a jacket is practical this time of year <i>and</i> polished. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1440063 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 00:55:34 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1440063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was surprised when you said in another thread that you are 5'5" ... I always thought you were taller from your photos. I think Cocolion is right about the legs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1440059 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 00:46:54 +0000 CocoLion 1440059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow … Ms Legs … I would have to be wearing 4" heels to pull of proportions like that! &nbsp;You look fantastic. &nbsp;I continue to admire your skill with color and proportion, always learning from you! &nbsp;So good to see you back here too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1440057 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 00:28:54 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1440057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the shoe color/pattern, being a fan of light colored shoes ... I meant something like a little heel or chunkier sole so the shoe would show more! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1440037 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 23:39:02 +0000 Mochi 1440037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look swell! Very chic and assured, and the fit is great&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1440036 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 23:38:34 +0000 jackiec 1440036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely nifty I like the print of your sweater. Hope brunch was yummy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1440029 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 23:33:42 +0000 Helena 1440029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Day Vies, I love this - great neutrals-mixing and still a nice pop with the strong pattern of the sweater. The earrings are a great modern classic touch! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1439987 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 22:37:05 +0000 Day Vies 1439987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una - I missed you too, thanks so much; I'll take amazing any day.</p> <p>UmmLila - When I play with neutrals, pattern and shine must come to play or else I'm just not being myself. When I'm not wearing color, a subtle shoe is not a good choice for me.&nbsp; </p> <p>Olivegreen - I used to be afraid of pattern. Since joining the forum I've gotten better about incorporating pattern. I am still not where I'd like to be. </p> <p>Diane G. - you make a good point about sweater length. I have noticed that depending on my pants, the length and width of the leg, I may need a sweater with a longer or shorter hem. I'm sure there's some golden ratio governing outfits at play but don't ask me to explain it </p> <p>Nebraskim - I was able to squeeze in a little stylish time for me because DH was conducting daddy-daughter time with DD. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1439918 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 21:30:25 +0000 catgirl 1439918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad you are back! I have missed you! And you look amazing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1439910 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 21:21:48 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1439910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this combination a lot. I might have worn a more substantial shoe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1439902 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 21:00:49 +0000 Olivegreen 1439902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Proportions look just right. You can carry a pattern. Envy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1439901 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 21:00:13 +0000 Nebraskim 1439901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad you're back and looking so stylish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1439892 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 20:46:55 +0000 Anonymous 1439892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely! I love the lightness that the white gives to this look and you're right, the hounds tooth does play nicely with the black and tan. I like the sweater length with the pants and the touch of animal print is very fun indeed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-neutrals#post-1439828 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 18:41:03 +0000 Day Vies 1439828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This was my Sunday brunch outfit. I think it's a nice play on classics. This sweater fits more snugly that it used to so I thought it would look best under a jacket and paired with some wide-legged bottoms. The proportions work out better for my body type. I have not worn this pair of khakis in quite some time but because they are shorter (meaning regular length) than most of my other khakis as a result they work better with flats. I also loved how the over-sized navy and cream houndstooth print played with black and tan. I think it's a pretty nifty outfit for Sunday brunch. </p> <p>I'm wearing:<br />Tan Talbot's flannel blazer<br />Navy and cream GAP sweater <br />Black BR khakis<br />Silver Vera Wang python print ballet flats <br />new favorite "pearl" earrings from Target</p> <p>Happy Monday! </p>