https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:55:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1074513 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 21:34:41 +0000 Adelfa 1074513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do love gray. I think I was surprised that I bought so much gray without realizing it. I've been pretty mindful of my purchases lately, with my 4x8 "32" table for each season, plus seasonal shopping lists. I never set a goal to buy gray. It just happened. Part of it was that I bought in areas that I don't count or track--layering tees, sleep and workout wear, and extremely casual items. And then I started hanging very casual items all together, and they were all gray! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1074491 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 21:01:33 +0000 JAileen 1074491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We're opposites! I have a TON of olive and other weird greens, and only two grey items (a third is on the way). If you like grey, what's the problem? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1074488 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 20:59:24 +0000 Peri 1074488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Funny, the same thing is happening to me...or rather, I want it to.</p> <p>I haven't had grey anything since I don't know when. Now I have bought one grey sweater and looking at a few others. Interesting. But pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1074476 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 20:46:54 +0000 Nicole D 1074476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Grey just somehow looks amazing in a knit, so I know how it is easy t accumulate a lot of it. &nbsp;Same with oatmeal. &nbsp;Admitting the problem is the first step. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1074417 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 20:10:11 +0000 rachylou 1074417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, gosh, if you wear grey a lot and that's all you have, that's not so much... And I could see wearing grey a lot. It's very evocative of all the things you mention. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1074380 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 19:46:27 +0000 Anonymous 1074380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, I think I might have egged you on on a few of those grey tops. Well you're right, this does happen when you try to avoid black and none of the other colors work for you. Or you just want a neutral in F/W. Not a problem though. These all look good on you, and it's not like you'll be wearing all the tops at the same time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1074379 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 19:44:50 +0000 K. Period. 1074379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see a problem either. I love charcoal gray unreservedly and other grays as well. &nbsp;All pretty, all soft, all functional. &nbsp;It is my neutral of choice, with only navy showing up anywhere nearly as often. &nbsp;I actually stockpile when it is available because it will disappear for years, with lighter grays (which I don't like quite as much) taking over or browns or muddy neutrals which are much harder for me to wear. &nbsp;If you like gray and it is working for you as a softer version of black, then embrace it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1074356 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 19:22:17 +0000 cciele 1074356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it makes you happy then, as others have mentioned, non-problem :)</p> <p>And there are lots of shades of gray out there, for sure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1074015 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 14:43:49 +0000 Adelfa 1074015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah, yes, it makes me happy! It's just that I happened to hang things in my closet so all the grays were together and it looked like a lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1073826 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 06:48:13 +0000 AJ 1073826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What's the matter with having a signature neutral?&nbsp; I like grey too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1073822 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 06:46:07 +0000 Deborah 1073822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I may be missing something but I don't see the problem. If you love wearing grey then this sound fine. If on the other hand you don't really like grey then you should stop:) I cannot tell you how much black I have in my wardrobe lol, and the grey items are growing. This makes me happy! Does all this grey make you happy? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1073819 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 06:45:31 +0000 Vildy 1073819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ah, but you've wisely noted that you buy the more available grey instead of the elusive shade of dark olive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1073808 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 06:21:27 +0000 catgirl 1073808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just want to say I'm in the same boat. One of the two grey knit dresses I've ordered will have to go back. Must resist! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1073800 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 05:52:19 +0000 Beth Ann 1073800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's not you!&nbsp; Grey is everywhere these days!&nbsp; I'm in a grey moratorium as well, particularly with sweaters, but then it's not quite as good a neutral for me as it is for you.&nbsp; Still, every other sweater that looks fab is grey!<br />On the plus side, grey is terrific with:&nbsp; burgundy, cobalt, white, citron......... you get the idea.</p> <p>And that elephant is so fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1073790 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 05:08:29 +0000 Anonymous 1073790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not a problem. You can easily wear the grays with any color you may want to add later. They will look great with the pinks and light blue that are supposed to be the rage next spring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1073784 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 04:55:21 +0000 qfbrenda 1073784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It would be difficult to have too much gray.&nbsp; :D&nbsp; I agree that this is a non-problem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1073767 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 04:16:53 +0000 carter 1073767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>501s and suede Wallabees...great memories! I've been actively looking to add more gray items, but I haven't found anything that wows me yet. Now you have me thinking maybe it's just a gray hoodie I need! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1073751 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 03:45:50 +0000 unfrumped 1073751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've done more than that! Intentionally adding more gray and just happening to find more available this fall.<br /> My favorite is very deep rich gray, usually not quite as black as charcoal. Ann Taylor had some knit tops like that, so I bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1073749 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 03:40:38 +0000 sarah 1073749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Rae - workout items don't count (why not work out in grey every day if you want to?!). So, no worries! I'm "off black", too, but everything I have is ink blue ; ). Except my workout wear which is mostly black on the bottom&nbsp;(um - 2 pairs of black xc ski pants, 1 pair black running tights, 2 pairs black capri leggings for pilates, 3 pairs of black bootcut pants for pilates&nbsp;- see what I mean? you do NOT have a problem...but maybe I do!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1073748 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 03:40:05 +0000 Adelfa 1073748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, I would buy olive if I could. But it has to be the right shade of deep, slightly grayed olive. And I can't find it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1073745 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 03:36:44 +0000 rae 1073745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, like half of those are workout items, so I agree that it's a non-problem. I keep reaching for gray more, too. And I think some people are just more in love with neutrals than others... we have to fill the color void with something other than black! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1073739 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 03:23:29 +0000 Tanya 1073739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Suz, I do not think it is a problem.&nbsp; And that elephant is super cute!</p> <p>(I have also bought a bunch of grey stuff lately. One of them is a sweater with an owl on it.&nbsp; It is waving to your elephant&nbsp; ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1073734 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 03:19:39 +0000 Adelfa 1073734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Donna, my favorite is charcoal, too. But second I love a light heather gray because it reminds me of hoodies and athletic tees.</p> <p>I don't usually wear grays together except when working out. I wear them with black, denim, purple, cobalt.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1073731 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 03:14:04 +0000 Suz 1073731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ack! The cuteness of the elephant!!&nbsp;</p> <p>I have no solution to your problem except to rename it as a non-problem. I like your purchases. &nbsp;:)&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1073730 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 03:12:46 +0000 DonnaF 1073730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup!&nbsp; Same thing is happening to me.&nbsp; But I've noticed that not all grays *go* together because yellowish ones don't look to great with blueish ones, etc. and flat grays can look, well, flat.&nbsp; How about you?&nbsp; My favorite gray is charcoal gray. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-im-admitting-i-have-a-problem#post-1073726 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 03:05:27 +0000 Adelfa 1073726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I suddenly realized I am out of control with gray knit items. It happened without my knowing and without my permission, as if my shadow self were taking possession of my body and buying gray things.</p> <p>This fall I have bought:</p> <p>2 gray drapey tees (heather gray and steel gray)<br />4 Hanes gray tees (2 for casual wear and 2 bigger ones for sleeping in)<br />1 workout tee<br />1 pair workout tights<br />1 zip-up workout jacket<br />2 gray sweatshirt-style tops (light gray and dark gray)<br />1 cashmere sweater</p> <p>As I said, completely out of control! Why? This may be what happens when someone tries to hold back from buying black habitually. But I wonder if it's more. A dream of ease and natural style. Unpretentious and comfy. Back to junior high days when I discovered how great it was to wear a gray hoodie over a black leotard,&nbsp;501s and suede Wallabees. </p>