https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonally-appropriate-items Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:01:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonally-appropriate-items#post-1034259 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 20:16:31 +0000 Suz 1034259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You won't look foolish.&nbsp;</p> <p>You might feel foolish. The first few times.&nbsp;</p> <p>When it comes to wearing white in seasons other than spring and summer, and especially if you are just dipping your toes into the look,&nbsp;I find it works best when you pair it with a neutral like taupe, grey, tan, cognac. You can add pieces in traditional "autumnal" colours (whichever ones you like and wear -- burgundy, gold, orange, plums, for example.)&nbsp;</p> <p>As for Breton stripes, I wear them all year round, but I wear them differently. In summer, I might wear a Breton sweater in the evening with white shorts. In fall, I might pair a gold/ plum scarf with it and wear it with jeans and taupe booties. In the winter, I would layer over it with a peacoat and I'd have on dark booties or boots. In spring, I might layer it over an orchid shirt.&nbsp;</p> <p>Cobalt can also look great all year. Having said that, I've put away a few of my own cobalt and bright&nbsp;Dutch blue pieces for the season. Not because of the colour, however. Because of the fabrication. If something is too lightweight I won't wear it in my colder months. I also put away my cobalt bag because it doesn't look all that great with my winter and fall jackets and coats.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonally-appropriate-items#post-1034255 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 20:14:14 +0000 Kristin L 1034255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the rules have relaxed a lot. And this may not help, but "seasonally appropraite" is different for everyone. I live in a warm area, so while some fabbers are pulling out the boots and winter coats. I'm still in short sleeve tops and shorts because it's still in the 80s F here. Personally, I don't wear most autumn colors because they don't flatter me like winter or summer colors. I'd dress the way that makes you happy, keeping temperatures in mind. :D</p> <p>And don't beat yourself up over trying to figure out what works for you. I don't have a "fashion gene" either, but I enjoy it. If I didn't enjoy putting clothes, accessories and how to put it together, I don't think I would have ever found (much less joined) the site. And never worry about feeling qualified to give your opinion on an outfit. I know I love to get feedback about what works and what doesn't. A great example is today. I felt like something was off, and Ceit and talific were able to help me figure out what it was. And if you post and ask for suggestions/feedback, most people are happy to give it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonally-appropriate-items#post-1034253 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 20:12:16 +0000 Niefern 1034253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Most of the time&nbsp;I am not knowledgedable or articulate enough to give advice about how/why to wear clothes, but I like to participate and mostly comment when I like an outfit or clothing item.</p> <p>So I will not give you advice on those pieces you have, but personally I look forward&nbsp;to wearing my white jeans this autumn and possibly winter, too!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonally-appropriate-items#post-1034247 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 19:58:01 +0000 DeniseP 1034247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been participating in this forum for two years now and have learned a lot, but still not where I want to be. Specifically, confident in my wardrobe selections and style.<br /> I read a lot (not all) of the posts and all of Angie's articles.<br /> I even purchase many of the items showcased here.<br /> I don't comment on the WIW's since I'm not qualified to give anyone fashion advice.<br /> I don't post any pics of myself, as yet; however, that would probably help me move forward with my fashion sense.<br /> But for now: Some of you fabbers are so smart and I admire your ease at styling your pieces!<br /> I surely didn't get the "fashion gene" -- it doesn't come easy/natural for me ...<br /> For example, now that the season change is here, I went through my closet to put spring/summer stuff out of sight, and get out the autumn/winter things.<br /> I think it was recently on the forum that white jeans are acceptable year round; and, Angie posted a capsule for the cooler season with a Breton stripe tee; and someone else was advised to wear a black and cream striped blazer this fall. In my mind, all these looks say "spring."<br /> I have all these pieces, including some cobalt blue jeans (straight leg).<br /> Is it okay to wear them year round or will I look foolish?<br /> It's hard to retrain my old-school thinking about which colors, patterns, stripes, etc. are seasonally appropriate. </p>