https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:34:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe/page/2#post-2255150 Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:00:26 +0000 Anonymous 2255150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love olive! After not wearing it for decides, I forgot what a great color it is. It has made its way back into my wardrobe, too. I can’t seem to get enough of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe/page/2#post-2253966 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:42:30 +0000 RobinF 2253966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that velvet coat is gorgeous!</p> <p>I struggle with olive but have added a few things in the last few years. But I still struggle making them work. I didn't think about pink but that's a great color to try with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe/page/2#post-2253927 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 03:37:02 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2253927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>So funny! <br /></div><div>I do like olive with pink--a great combo! That umbrella just had to be yours, too. Like your Westie capsule, it's a fun-chic item that fits with your pretty, polished style. <br /></div><div>My eyes are also an aqua blue, and I think green may be my favorite color. I like to wear the shades of it that aren't too warm for me. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe/page/2#post-2253892 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 19:58:37 +0000 lyn67 2253892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that coat, and dinosaurus umbrella!!! As a blonde I have some olive-but always wear it with neutrals like black, whites/creams or denim-never another color Will have to think on those sneaky colors a bit deeper-I surely have some- great topic!&nbsp;<br />But LOL Zaeobi- thanx for making me aware of my one (actually 2) little features (blonde with grey eyes) which as you said could perhaps liven up my usually monochromatic, neutral outfits- I never thought of that. But the reverse is also true. Having some color on my face makes my choices ref color&nbsp; a bit harder if you understand what I mean. Otherwise I also love me some browns (not really all the&nbsp; 50 shades,&nbsp; but surely enough to join your&nbsp; lovely companion!:-)).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe/page/2#post-2253870 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:55:42 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2253870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bright clear coral shades, from orange to pink-red, seem to be creeping in.&nbsp; &nbsp;Although I'm a spring, I usually avoid corals and reds near my face because I have mild rosacea.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>But I thrifted a vintage coral-red leather skirt earlier this year, and I thrifted a pair of coral-orange shorts the other day, and... I'm kind of in love with the color! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe/page/2#post-2253836 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:27:04 +0000 Anonymous 2253836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*carries off olive coat*<br /> Ha @ Zaeobi! Team 50 shades of brown reporting for duty </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe/page/2#post-2253825 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:24:04 +0000 Bijou 2253825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Neha Jangid, the bell bottom pants are from Cue Australia, bought in February 2021, so not part of their current stock. This is a link to the online shop where I got them from:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cue.com/au/Shop/Pants#!#1">Pants | Buy Pants Online - CUE</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe/page/2#post-2253812 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:09:07 +0000 Neha Jangid 2253812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The bell-bottom pants are looking amazing.<br />Where did you get those from? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe/page/2#post-2252550 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 02:50:22 +0000 Zaeobi 2252550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those of you with colour in your eyes/ complexion/ hair are so lucky - it makes your wardrobe's shades much more varied (through 'sneaky' colours adjacent to yours)! </p> <p>I'm pretty much stuck with 50 shades of brown - hence why I don't use David Zyla </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe/page/2#post-2252545 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 02:44:52 +0000 slim cat 2252545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Currently I’m hunting fresh green pieces but not olive- sorry. I like olive as ideal neutral color for many lovely ladies but it looks dreadfully boring on me. There’s some old associations from my youth- not a good one too.<br /> Soft green or light fresh olive color looks like great companion to blue jeans, white linen, navy pants - hopefully I’ll find the right one some day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe/page/2#post-2252541 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 02:38:28 +0000 Jaime 2252541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting question and I just don't know. Maybe black - I think I avoid it but then I realize I don't always, sometims I embrace it. I love olive away from my face, unless it is a very, almost bluish olive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe/page/2#post-2252457 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 17:44:09 +0000 Jonesy 2252457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love olive, and I can see it working beautifully for your colorful, vivid wardrobe. It suits you and looks lovely with pink, and it kind of grounds lots of bold prints IYKWIM, so, perfect for you and your style :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe/page/2#post-2252437 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:16:42 +0000 Angie 2252437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That makes sense! And why blue looks good too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe#post-2252387 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 08:16:25 +0000 Bijou 2252387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad I'm not the only one that has a sneaky wardrobe colour. It gave me quite a shock to see how much olive I have and wear. </p> <p>With the items I have, I bought them for reasons other than the colour (the dinosaur, the velvet fabric and coat shape, the trousers for the fit, the shirt to wear with a skirt) and so acquired these pieces despite not being in a preferred colour. As <b>Rachy </b>wisely says, it is often 'ugly' items are what makes the outfit work and I like how grounding olive can be when worn with other colours and patterns.</p> <p><b>@ Angie and Helena</b>, olive sort of matches my eye colour. My eyes are teal in colour (with more blue than green). I look good in emerald, mint, teal and turquoise because of the green in my eyes. I like wearing emerald or bronze eye liner because it brightens my eye colour.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe#post-2252382 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:21:01 +0000 Zaeobi 2252382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it's a bad thing necessarily to have a 'sneaky' colour in your closet, but I packed mine up in order to let the other colours shine more. Plus it's now easier than ever to throw outfits together that automatically *work*, instead of having to spend time fiddling with the value contrasts etc. </p> <p>That might just be because black lends itself to interest in other ways though (like texture, shine &amp; silhouette). I'm not suggesting everyone else in this thread make an all olive/ pink capsule - or go for it, if you want the challenge? Idk </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe#post-2252368 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 03:09:13 +0000 Sally 2252368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like you, I wouldn't say I try to wear olive but I do.&nbsp; I find it easy to wear it in shorts ...as black is too hot.&nbsp; I also have recently found my old olive shirt dress which I am wearing every week. I find it an utilitarian colour as it blends well with other colours but I'm not wearing black or denim my other go-to practical colours.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe#post-2252359 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 23:48:39 +0000 Sloper 2252359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go team olive!&nbsp; It's a perennial for me, for decades.<br />Speaking of eye color - I have hazel eyes - wonder if that's why I like the way olive looks on me?</p> <p>Colors creeping into my wardrobe - warm brights like orange, magenta, red. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe#post-2252358 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 23:43:43 +0000 Jenn 2252358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That coat is to die for. I think there's something super fun/playful about olive combined with brights, especially pink, so it makes total sense to me that you'd gravitate to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe#post-2252355 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 23:04:04 +0000 Style Fan 2252355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am definitely on Team Olive. Your olive pieces are fabulous. I pretend I don't wear black, but I do.&nbsp; I don't wear black near my face because it makes me look tired, but I have several black bottoms, black bags and black pairs of footwear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe#post-2252346 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 21:42:03 +0000 Anonymous 2252346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous coat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe#post-2252336 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 20:46:03 +0000 Helena 2252336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, I think what Suz said applies to me too!</p> <p>These are excellent olive items and I can see why they work well for you ... a perfect neutral for your lights and brights.&nbsp; Like Angie, I'm curious is your eyes are green? Mine have a lot of green in them and I was just pondering whether to give olive another go ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe#post-2252331 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 20:06:43 +0000 Jenni NZ 2252331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely olive items! Well I started to enjoy olive in 2013 with just one pair of pants and have only built from there.<br /> I guess it is more tones of colours I don’t like- like I love yellow but it must be bright and clear, not mustard.<br /> I am not sure that there are many colours that are not in my wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe#post-2252320 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:23:06 +0000 Sal 2252320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your olive capsule. It is a colour I love to mix with light and bright colours- i like the balance. Definitely a good alternative to denim.</p> <p>I don’t know if any colour has snuck in to my closet. I did add a denim shirt and a denim jacket after almost swearing off them. I love them both too. You provided some of the motivation for the jacket Bijou- your denim jackets are so cool and have longevity.</p> <p>I still have a lot of black despite trying not to rely on it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe#post-2252318 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:49:59 +0000 kkards 2252318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Olive was a color than started to sneak into my closet a couple of years ago…and in the last 2 years olive had kind of softened into a sage green. &nbsp;Jokes on me, because I’ve always told people I don’t like green&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe#post-2252315 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:15:29 +0000 Angie 2252315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice olive items, and across a range of the colour! Are your eyes green, perhaps?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe#post-2252311 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:07:17 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2252311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ohh, Sarah, love your counter question! For me that would be green. I always think that I wear it, but when I look at my closet, actual green pieces are few and far between! </p> <p>Zaeobi, I wouldn’t want to pack up all my black and set it aside. As I said above, I don’t think of it as something I wear, but when I look at my wardrobe I see that indeed, I wear it quite often. Part of this could be because of different climates. I think I actually didn’t wear it until I got to Berlin in the mid 90s, when I added several pieces. When I got back to the US, I sometimes wore it in Ky, Ohio, and DC, but much less in Georgia, Texas, in a small city in East Germany and in Florida. So I really didn’t remember wearing it, but being back here, it was just as Aurore said—I discovered that I wear it quite a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe#post-2252307 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:44:56 +0000 Suz 2252307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a hilarious line and so acute -- a colour you don't think you wear, but you do.&nbsp;</p> <p>I need to give that some thought and investigation since if I am lying to myself I don't yet know it. :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Love your olives!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe#post-2252300 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:20:30 +0000 Anonymous 2252300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your olive pieces, especially your velvet &nbsp;coat and the dino umbrella. &nbsp;My sneaky colors are hot pink and burgundy. &nbsp; Neither &nbsp;are very flattering but can make an outfit. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe#post-2252296 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:05:30 +0000 Zaeobi 2252296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha @Aurore &amp; @SF when that same scenario happened to me last year (but with black), I packed it all up into a separate suitcase to use as a capsule wardrobe for when I return home (hopefully soon...) </p> <p>It was sobering to see that I had enough black in my wardrobe to do that in the first place! But hey, lemons to lemonade - right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-colour-that-has-gradually-infiltrated-my-wardrobe#post-2252295 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:04:59 +0000 Cardiff girl 2252295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I should think that Olive is a good colour for you as a blonde,l wear it a lot in the summer with lighter colours too.It’s my summer neutral.Funnily enough black seems to be worming it’s way back into my wardrobe after me giving it up years ago! </p>