https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:23:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2294053 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 12:35:41 +0000 Zaeobi 2294053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow, 5 generations is quite an achievement - that should be celebrated! (Even if I have children, we'd only have 3 generations at most - my &amp; my husband's grandparents are no longer with us). </p> <p>I'd agree that a gentle pre-talk with the niece is in order. Who knows; maybe she deliberately kept it vague (autumnal season instead of specifying colours) for such a reason? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2293474 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 14:18:01 +0000 Bijou 2293474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think teal is a fall colour. I have this dress which is how I wear fall colours and green and teal are in the mix. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2293467 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 14:02:09 +0000 RobinF 2293467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll join the chorus - MIL definitely deserves to wear whatever she wants! So exciting to have everyone together. It's an opportunity that doesn't happen very often! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2293462 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:17:52 +0000 Anonymous 2293462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Teal definitely goes with fall colors! Agreeing that the most important thing is the overall effect is harmonious- but MIL should choose! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2293460 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:03:37 +0000 unfrumped 2293460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree agree. After respecting MIL choice, next thing is to be appreciative &amp; encouraging to niece and use some general photo-savvy ( Janet -advice?) when selecting outfits. Really, just saying “ fall colors “ doesn’t necessarily get what you want. A sea of brown and camel? Or who knows- so it won’t be a tightly staged outfit thing like some types of family Christmas card photos anyway. And people need to feel comfortable for enjoying the event, weather conditions. I’d avoid prints and black &amp; white if possible ( except if is MIL’s fave)<br /> So then, if there are fall leaf colors and blues and teals and purple and burgundy and MIL is in the middle of all that, it should be great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2293458 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:43:01 +0000 Dee 2293458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm certain the niece means well but I agree that perhaps others should have been consulted first before taking this decision.<br /> Perhaps someone can advise the niece to reconsider the options. We want everyone happy in this special photo especially your MIL and she certainly should be able to wear whatever she likes best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2293457 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:42:30 +0000 Janet 2293457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, absolutely agree that MIL should wear whatever she pleases! If my mom were alive, she’d be 94 now and for sure I would tell everyone we need to follow her color lead, if anything! </p> <p>It’s a wonderful opportunity to have so many generations gather — one that many of us never have (I have just one photo representing four generations, as my mom got to see her great-grandson once before she passed away). Enjoy and remove as much stress as possible, especially on the elders we value so much! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2293454 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:16:10 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2293454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Reconsidering in light of other responses here. LJP really nailed it. Others should take their cues from her, not vice-versa, and she should be the center of the pic. Like Jenni said, the niece was probably trying to be helpful, not pushy. She might have just heard of coordinating outfits for a pic for the first time ever, and wanted to use the exciting “new” idea without thinking through what colors work for everyone involved. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2293452 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:08:13 +0000 Olive Green 2293452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni, wisdom. Different ages, different experiences, different expectations…but underlying good will and tactful explanations can bridge a lot of differences. People would like others to be happy, mostly.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2293437 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 08:43:45 +0000 Jenni NZ 2293437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with everyone else, but think tell the niece nicely that MIL pulls rank, because niece is obviously trying to do a good job and get nice photos and might just not have considered that it will make MIL sad? Younger people don’t, necessarily? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2293416 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 03:27:53 +0000 rachylou 2293416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. When you’re 95, you totally get to wear whatever. That’s a rule. Also, when you’re 95, you are obligated to take advantage of it. Lol, that’s another rule. My grandma was the best at it. She started when she was 50. Also, all us girls took a dress of hers eventually, because: legendary </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2293414 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 03:20:48 +0000 Carla 2293414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’d put teal, and green in with fall colours, and MIL should wear what she wants. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2293409 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 02:26:24 +0000 Kate 2293409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Angie. At 95, MIL gets to wear what she enjoys. It's wonderful to be able to celebrate the holidays with five generations! I do find the concept of having everybody dress in like colors a little off-putting. That said, I think that autumn colors cover a wide range of colors, and I would put teal in there with them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2293401 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 01:49:09 +0000 Jaime 2293401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ignore the rules! At least as far as MIL goes . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2293399 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 01:37:21 +0000 JAileen 2293399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Well, I’d have a hard time with fall colors because I don’t have any! &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div>We did family photos for my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary, over twenty years ago. &nbsp;The photographer suggested blue, off white, and tan. &nbsp;She asked that we not wear patterns. &nbsp;She wanted the focus on us, not our clothes. &nbsp;We had a background of fall colors in a county park, and the suggested colors looked harmonious together.<div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2293392 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 01:03:20 +0000 Echo 2293392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that it's AMAZING you will have five generations in one photo! I'd see if there's a coordinating color the MIL would be happy with that might help her stand out a bit. Realistically, she deserves to stand out and be recognized, and perhaps an off white or a pink or some other colour that she favors will coordinate and still allow her to wear what she likes. Realistically, there are shades of red, orange, brown, white, yellow and pink that would go very well with "fall colours." Likewise, many blues coordinate with everything. Look into it further before acquiescing to the old brown jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2293388 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:54:51 +0000 CarolS 2293388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At 95, MIL can and should wear whatever makes her happy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2293384 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:42:05 +0000 LJP 2293384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the others who think that no one gets to tell a 95 year old what to do or how to do it. &nbsp;She will be the centre piece of any photos, and should stand out in what she feels best in ! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2293378 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:25:41 +0000 Suz 2293378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Goodness. So exciting to have a 5 generation get-together! Whew!&nbsp;</p> <p>I am for anyone in their 90s wearing whatever tickles their fancy. I think the niece should just accept it. And yes, maybe some complementary colours would make the photos even better!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2293376 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:21:27 +0000 Sal 2293376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exciting but yes a bit annoying too!</p> <p>I would ask the niece if MIL can wear something - I can see you might now want pastel or hot pink, but creams, teals, denims, olives or even soft blues and greys would blend in just fine.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2293370 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 23:59:03 +0000 Helena 2293370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm cjh, did she specify which colours? I would have put teal in the fall category (depending on the brightness I guess).</p> <p>Sorry that MIL is disappointed I get that it's a nice look to have the coordination, but there's can be bit of a loss of authenticity with that approach I guess I hope she finds some other opportunities to wear her new stuff! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2293369 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 23:53:44 +0000 Angie 2293369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;What a fun and unique occasion! Sooooo great to be able to gather again. I can't get my head around FIVE generations in one photo. SPECTACULAR! WOW!!!&nbsp;</p> <p>I think 95 year-old MIL should wear whatever tickles her fancy! She pulls rank in age and experience :)&nbsp;</p> <p>As for the Fall palette dress code, that's a tough one, and not universally popular. Maybe the family dress code can throw in some complementary options - like blues and neutrals too?&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2293367 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 23:30:54 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2293367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm, I’m of two minds. </p> <p>The professional family photo we had done where we all wore cranberry &amp; cream worked out really well, so I can see the benefit of a tight pallet. But unilaterally declaring one seems weird; she should’ve floated the idea/asked people what they preferred. </p> <p>On the new tops: do any of them go well with fall colors? What are “fall colors” anyway? Orange, sage, and brown don’t work for me. I’m thinking grape, forest green, and cranberry could be considered fall colors. I’d look up recent ways of mixing colors and see if any of the pieces you’re thinking of could be tweaked to work with the niece’s color scheme. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-dress-codes#post-2293365 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 23:20:52 +0000 cjh 2293365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inspired by the post and responses about the festive party dress codes going on this time of year, a small rant. We are going to have a large family party including five generations, from my 95-year old MIL down to a new great great granddaughter. We really love to, and are completely in favor of, taking many family photos at the dinner which will be the first time in three years so many can get together at once.</p> <p>One of our nieces is either arranging or taking photos, I guess, because she sent an email asking everyone to wear fall colors for the photos. Humph. Dear MIL rarely goes anywhere, has some new clothing items, but none of them are fall colors. I think she’s really disappointed that she’ll have to choose an old rust and brown tweed jacket, which is nice but she’s had “forever.” I think she wants to wear one of her new tops. If she really had nothing in fall colors, I’d tell the niece that fact, but she does.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Honestly, fall colors aren’t really my thing anyway, plus I had the idea originally to wear a new teal ombré sweater with the puffed sleeves style, but I’ll save it for another day. No response needed. Just commiserate if you can.&nbsp;</div> </p>