https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:41:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322/page/2#post-2282905 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 17:59:14 +0000 Jonesy 2282905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry to hear about your back pain (and I second Carla re. the McGill Big 3--changed my life!) and I hope you get some relief soon. This creamy palette looks beautiful on you! Chic, serene, minimalist, yet practical. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282804 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 01:37:09 +0000 Jaime 2282804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very sorry about the back pain but you did manage to use your time well. I hear you about cleaning out the junky jewelry - I just have tons of thrifted silver that isn't all that valuable but I can't just toss. Such problems, I know.<br />Anyway, like everyone, I absolutely love this palette on you. In the close up, particularly, you look beautiful.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282801 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 01:32:14 +0000 Carla 2282801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ LJP - ask your soon to be PT about the McGill Big 3. &nbsp;I’m a believer!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282791 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:06:10 +0000 LJP 2282791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all for the positive response to this colour palette ! I’d been going hard into the rusts and dark oranges and olive greens and welcomed the break . This outfit will definitely get some repeat wear </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282727 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 16:56:16 +0000 LJP 2282727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Carol - I've never heard of him. Off to google....<br />Mine is the result of a few things coming together at precisely the wrong time: &nbsp;minor scoliosis between L's 2 and 3 which mean those joints don't move well , a weak core, and overly tight hip flexors and quads. I bent down to pick up something off of the bathroom floor - and bingo, back spasm. No good deed goes unpunished, etc. &nbsp;</p> <p>Ah - acupuncture. &nbsp;Good to keep in mind, thanks.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282713 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 16:09:09 +0000 CarolS 2282713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this soft palette on you, Lisa! It's very pretty.&nbsp;</p> <p>Don't know the nature of your back pain, but have you considered seeing Dr. Chernish? He has helped so many people I know (myself included).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282692 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 14:35:31 +0000 unfrumped 2282692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good job! Back pain is no good but probably good you used time well to alternate move a little, rest a little. Lovely color palette.<br /> I’m doing a “ softer “ palette these days also, though a bit deeper since my hair is still in brunette category but much softer now with silvery mix ! It’s amazing how many items I might like are still in the very dark neutrals of black and navy. Or too “ corporate “ for my lifestyle now. Requires a real shift in how I look at things and what not to buy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282672 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 13:45:14 +0000 Anonymous 2282672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LJP, I hope the back pain has left by now or soon will. &nbsp;I am amazed at all you have accomplished in wardrobe editing. &nbsp;You are inspiring. &nbsp;I need a couple of cool days to try everything fall/winter on. &nbsp;It is time to put away crops and most sleeveless things. &nbsp;This time of year I am trying to wear summer stuff in fall colors and layers for the weather. &nbsp;Today I am wearing chocolate brown leather pants and leopard. &nbsp;The pants have not been worn in years and it is time to wear them to donate them. &nbsp;They go well with a leopard sweater set that will take me into winter. &nbsp;<div>Good luck to you. &nbsp;You look beautiful in the soft neutrals.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282667 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 13:28:12 +0000 Indigoprint 2282667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done seizing the opportunity to do some self-care! I am trying to rein in my wardrobe too but find I like so much...<br />I also am attracted to neutrals and less pattern (except my flannel shirts). But I have to admit I have always thought you would look great in that mustard yellow color. Would that be too bright for the direction you are going? I think it could look really FAB with your coat/bag and shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282658 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 12:10:29 +0000 Aquamarine 2282658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very pretty…great colors on you, so soft and flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282653 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 11:43:55 +0000 Anonymous 2282653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry about the pain- but glad you have an in-house PT! The light neutrals are soooo good on you! I'm definitely with you on moving to more neutrals and avoiding all the visual noise these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282650 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 11:39:04 +0000 kkards 2282650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Having in house PT, lucky you</p> <p>re finding the right balance- I’m almost a year into the new hybrid 2 days WFH/3 days office, and I’m struggling with the same thing. Yes I dress for WFH, but not in the same way…so how many boots do I need, how many jeans etc. &nbsp;like you im still figuring it out, and the only thing I know for sure is that I haven’t got it right. &nbsp;And i need to get a handle on it….I’m almost considering tracking lol.&nbsp;<br /><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, now I’m looking at your long shacket thinking I need that as the companion to the short one I got last year. &nbsp; Which definitely contradicts my prior statement&nbsp;<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282646 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 10:56:22 +0000 Olive Green 2282646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just took out two large garbage bags. One for me and the dregs of my dreams of being thin, lol, and one for my husband who also grew out of many things. We are going to have a closet with everything Wearable and Comfortable.&nbsp;<br />As to neutrals, yes, I find them comforting and harmonious. I sat in an airport on business a couple of decades ago, and asked myself who attracted me on the concourse. Great multinational people watching!&nbsp;<br />Japanese (older) peoples’ style was warm, neutral, harmonious, and had a sly sense of humor and costume. Lovely, fine fabrics, but with a twist. Also, not uncomfortable. Kind of Queen Elizabeth ☺️<br />it was an antidote to hurry and scurry, and I have been stacking up that feeling in the closet.&nbsp;<br />Anyhoo, neutrals equals comfort to me. Rave on.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282639 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 08:42:06 +0000 Bijou 2282639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that long cream shacket on you and this soft and neutral palette, it is beautiful. It is a good idea to hold off buying anything that will only have a potential window for wear of 2 months per year. You are going into your long winter, so buying items you love for that makes the most sense.</p> <p>I hope your back gets better quickly.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282630 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 06:00:08 +0000 slim cat 2282630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>LJP -&nbsp;</b>I work at Bloomingdales ( CA - Bay Area ) and never buy jeans from Bloom myself &nbsp;;) . <br />The Mother jeans are pricy but it's a bit of statement for some ladies <br />( and some just love the fit ). The Hustler Flare leg Ankle jeans in Home Movies has somewhat similar vibe to your jeans ( love that wash )<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/mother-the-hustler-high-rise-frayed-flare-leg-ankle-jeans?ID=4366112&amp;CategoryID=5545&amp;sizes=RTW_CLOTHING_SIZE_T|RTW_DENIM_REGULAR_SIZE_T!!0%2C%20XS|24%2C%2000;;25%2C%200">https://www.bloomingdales.com/.....nkle-jeans</a><br />I did Lucky Brand before and still wear my straight leg ( low rise ) and flared ( very low rise - lol ) jeans but mostly on the days off. I did try to do outfits with them for work but wasn't feeling it. I'm going to wait for the 2023 spring to do another search for something new in denim for myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282626 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 05:04:02 +0000 Jessikams 2282626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ive been doing some closet work too and share your feeling of TOO much stuff. It’s kinda sickening! I did get rid of the obvious stuff that didn’t fit anymore or was damaged etc. but still, like Jane Fonda I could probably go the rest of my life without buying anything new </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282618 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 03:50:46 +0000 Cee 2282618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry about your back pain, LJP. I've suffered that curse on and off for over half my life, so my best prayers and wishes you're feeling better soon.</p> <p>At least you were able to use your time off productively ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282614 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 03:15:23 +0000 Sloper 2282614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The creamy neutrals are beautiful on you.</p> <p>I hope you find some relief from the back pain. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282613 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 02:58:56 +0000 LJP 2282613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla - thanks for the link. $300+ for a pair of jeans is a mental leap I can’t take . I don’t trust my ability to make that kind of commitment with jeans . The Bay here doesn’t carry them anyways and launching into an order / return cycle is a turn-off . Hence my lack of nice jeans- lol. And to your point - I don’t care where my jeans come from at all. The cheaper the better as far as I’m concerned I’m no brand snob in this category . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282611 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 02:41:53 +0000 Carla 2282611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mother jeans are spendy, but I find they can be&nbsp;<i>very&nbsp;</i>flattering &nbsp;-&nbsp;especially rear view. &nbsp;Maybe one pair of really good jeans vs 3 pair cheaper? &nbsp;(The Bay carries Mother.) &nbsp;On the other hand, if Jag works for you, why not commit? &nbsp;I suspect most folks can’t identify jeans brands, &nbsp;but do recognize flattering fit. &nbsp;Who cares where they come from?!</p> <p><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thebay.com/c/women/womens-clothing/jeans/mother?srule=Bestseller">https://www.thebay.com/c/women.....Bestseller</a><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282610 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 02:09:40 +0000 rachylou 2282610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ack. Sorry to hear about the back. The shacket is a great piece on you. I can’t pull them off; I have to live vicariously through those of you who can(!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282607 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 01:28:33 +0000 LJP 2282607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Slimcat - where do you work ? I’m always curious about your retail references . </p> <p>I’ve never seen Mother here in any b&amp;m stores / so I’m not likely to take a chance on ordering sight unseen . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282604 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 01:09:31 +0000 Dee 2282604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Its tough doing a closet edit at the best of times much less with annoying back pain, way to persevere!<br /> You're outfit looks nicely pulled together in a very soothing colour palette. It seems a great direction to pursue to maybe off set all the black you have to wear for your work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282603 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 01:09:30 +0000 Janet 2282603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything Angie said. This is a brilliant palette on you, so milk it! I find it very appealing but it looks like death on me, so I stick with deeper, clearer, or more saturated colors. </p> <p>I hope the back feels better quickly! I’ve been enjoying Pilates and feeling so good…and then yesterday my knee started bothering me (it happens every few months, and I’m not sure why), so I took it easy with activity today. Ah, getting older…</p> <p>I love your editing progress! I would like to edit more, but I did a bit and then took another look through my closet and was reluctant to let another round of stuff go, so… And yeah, the jewelry collection could use that too. Thanks for the inspiration. ;-D </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282601 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 01:02:42 +0000 slim cat 2282601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the whole look - polished, stylish, refined! The make up and earrings are gorgeous. The jeans fit well and look current ( there is Mother’s jeans that similar in some way and always popular with my customers).<br /> Sorry about back pain - get well soon and enjoy new fashion direction . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282597 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:42:52 +0000 Irina 2282597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the new direction! ;)<br />The whole look is elegant and contemporary. And I absolutely adore that sweatshirt (something I haven’t expected to say, ever. Lol) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282596 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:41:07 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2282596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I like the outfit. That longer shacket looks chic on you, and like Angie, I find the light neutrals gorgeous with your hair. I hope your back heals soon. I've had it so bad I could barely stand or walk, and I sympathize. I'm&nbsp; impressed you were able to accomplish such an edit under the circumstances. Nicely done! <br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282594 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:38:06 +0000 kellygirl 2282594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So pretty!! I love the light neutrals on you too. Sorry to hear about the back pain and hope that you get some relief soon. Your make up and earrings are on point as usual—you look gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282589 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:06:46 +0000 LJP 2282589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie . I appreciate the kind words :). What feels really good is ending up with extra / empty storage containers that I don’t need anymore . I’d love to make a serious dent in my outerwear next - I love coats and jackets but no one needs as much as I have . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/soft-neutrals-wiw-92322#post-2282587 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 23:57:59 +0000 Angie 2282587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Backpain can be absolutely debilitating, and I sympathize. I hope you feel better soon. Sending healing thoughts! Handy to have a PT at your&nbsp; service. I'm sure that's helping A LOT.&nbsp;</p> <p><b></b>LOVE you in these pretty soft neutrals! KILLER outfit. I find them very flattering with your blonder hair! Nice big earrings too.&nbsp;</p> <p>Welcome to Team Light Neutrals :)</p> <p>Sounds like a marvelously satisfying closet edit. Well done!&nbsp;</p> <p>As for the 47 black items of everything - it's your work uniform and you like fashion, so it makes sense that you have the variations. I bet you're the best dressed person at work!</p> <p>You will find the right wardrobe balance eventually.&nbsp;</p> </p>