https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:18:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2137014 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 01:56:21 +0000 Renee P 2137014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>White is pretty, but I am such a clutz that I almost always manage to spill something! =D I have a few white items in my closet, mostly tops and I have one white dress. I tend to like to wear my white shirts with a blazer or something to protect them from Hurricane Renee.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136847 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 23:49:31 +0000 Anonymous 2136847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nope, I'm in the US- 90s, humid, and (today) hurricanes! Luckily all my trees are upright I've always worn mostly medium to dark colors, no matter the season. Beige/tan are my whites, but light colors are hard for me to get right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136829 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 19:58:18 +0000 Synne 2136829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent collection! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136826 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 19:45:32 +0000 nemosmom 2136826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>White is so fresh and energetic for the bright lights of summer! I have not felt a strong pull to a particular color; still in earthtones and greens. I have noticed a preference switch to V neck (instead of my go-to crew necks). Not sure why... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136823 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 19:28:15 +0000 notsaf 2136823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz</b>: what a lovely collection you've gotten: let's just call you Queen B(lue)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136800 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 17:29:31 +0000 anchie 2136800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful white capsule. I can see why it is working for you. I also try to have white in many different wardrobe categories, especially because I love bright colors and prefer combining them with white, they look too harsh with dark neutrals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136799 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 17:24:55 +0000 Angie 2136799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Notsaf</b>, what a nice thing to say. Thank you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136787 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 15:44:03 +0000 Suz 2136787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This makes perfect sense. An excellent analysis. I like white, too, increasingly since my hair has gone silver. I tend to wear it more as bottoms than on top but a white blouse or shirt is always an important ingredient in my closet.&nbsp;</p> <p>My colour was red and guess what -- I haven't added any! Instead I've added blue and white (and a bit of grey) -- my usual neutrals. But I haven't purchased much this year anyway.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136768 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 13:04:28 +0000 notsaf 2136768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Nuancedream</b>: I totally agree. For me, a softer white is better. Sometimes even a semi-transparent white is most flattering. Hope you get your wish for your birthday! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136767 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 12:59:14 +0000 notsaf 2136767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So much fun reading your comments, sorry I haven't' replied to eveyone yet! <p><b>Angie</b>, you definitely are a white enabler! You make it look easy, and I know you gave me the confidence to add more in my wardrobe. :)</p> <p><b>Sal</b>: Thank you! I’m on my second pair of the white-on-white Birkies and they’re a real staple. I was stalking them to come back in stock in my size for almost a year! So glad it worked out. I have been loving your light neutrals on their own, but it’s really nice to see them collected here: so pretty! (And those shoes!)</p> <p><b>Carla</b>: Like Angie, you’re another one who makes pops of white look crisp and easy. I think the photo of you with white loafers and a popped collar is one of my favorites ever! I haven’t been out shopping since COVID, but it’s interesting that white is on-trend. I get that. Can totally see you in that Cuyana top. As for red, it’s interesting that it doesn’t have the longevity that you need. Your new palette seems a bit Art Deco to me, which fits your 30’s-40’s vibe.</p> <p><b>Joy</b> and <b>Slim Cat</b>: Interesting that you both are adding white and black prints. Hope you find your blues!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136715 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 03:40:35 +0000 Anonymous 2136715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your necklace &amp; dress. No big changes for myself (other than donating most of my dressy shoes) but I am really into the same color combo Rachylou mentioned (for her imaginary life)! Smitten with these two scarves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136682 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 20:30:36 +0000 notsaf 2136682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the comments, everyone! I've so enjoyed reading your replies! <p><b>Unfrumped</b>: I *adore* that color grey as well and used to wear it a lot. That shirt looks lovely! And would be great with raspberry!</p> <p><b>Deb</b>: Thank you! I always love your outfit posts. And you rock long hair beautifully too!</p> <p><b>Barbara Diane</b>: Are you in the Southern Hemisphere or the Northern? Wondering how long ago your fall was.</p> <p><b>Suntiger</b>: Your sunset cycling gear is so wonderful! Interesting that you’re wearing darker colors everyday. Are you in the Southern Hemisphere/winter too?</p> <p><b>TG</b>: Team neutral ftw! And showing that there can be some fun variation in a neutral palette, too!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136675 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 19:10:52 +0000 nuancedream 2136675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your white picks are spot on beautiful, Nostaf, especially the pearl necklace. Might have to show the necklace to DH and remind him that my October birthday will be here sooner than he thinks. There is definitely a lovely, soothing quality about white. I'm all about ivory and ecru, which are a little more flattering to me than optic white. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136648 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 15:01:04 +0000 Carla 2136648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>...and now I’m crushing on this after reading Angie’s blog!</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cuyana.com/poplin-pleated-shell.html#white&amp;m">https://www.cuyana.com/poplin-.....ite&#038;m</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136627 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 10:00:44 +0000 Liesbeth 2136627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good question. I see your point in white being more convenient when wfh, still I don't often dare to wear white yet with my toddler around. Also, white washes me out when I don't wear makeup (my new normal). I'm glad it works for you though!<br /> I don't think I've changed color preferences since the start of this crisis, but wearing almost exclusively casual clothes my style AND colors have become more tomboy: few prints (some stripes), mainly my summer neutrals of denim blue, navy, some white (in prints) and tan. My workwear contains more reds and burgundies as well as more feminie blouses, dresses and skirts... still, I feel good in my minimal, quiet casual style these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136617 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 07:02:15 +0000 Minaminu 2136617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your white additions! There is something calm and soothing in white and it can be very appealing during these strange times.</p> <p>I have been trying to lighten up my palette as I used to wear lots of black and navy. It's incredible how colours can affect our mood! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136612 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 04:35:11 +0000 rachylou 2136612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you’re right about white having appeal right now for At Home life. To me home is sunny place (probably because I’m outside all the time) and white is in the spirit.</p> <p>Personally I’m leaning into cinnamon and olive and can always use an orange. Surfing pictures tho - I’m liking turquoise and dark teal and red... my imaginary life </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136611 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 04:17:16 +0000 slim cat 2136611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did change my color preference for this year. I could'n find aqua color much in the beginning of year and after coronavirus started everything changed.&nbsp;<br />So far black&amp;white prints, white linen cardigan and one special ombre skirt ( black and cobalt blue ) seems to be my best purchases this year ( and metallic sneakers that go with everything ).<br />Black and white as a best color combination I guess for this year.</p> <p>Your collection of white pieces is adorable! Love your pretty and elegant pearl necklace! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136603 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 02:32:37 +0000 Jaime 2136603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your white picks are beautiful! White is reliably a good color for me, whereas black is more fickle. I am not sure my color choices have changed but they may have narrowed a bit as I have more time to contemplate and edit my wardrobe . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136600 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 01:49:14 +0000 Anonymous 2136600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, white is a great color adding a lift to any outfit. My color at the. Beginning of the year was blue. Most of my purchases have been black or prints that have black in them. I still have hopes of finding a pale blue sweater or shoes or a. bra this year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136596 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 01:08:43 +0000 Carla 2136596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to the light side, notsaf! &nbsp;There is something empowering about wearing white, and if you are able to be nonchalant &nbsp;about it, all the better. &nbsp;If my whites get dirty, I just give them a go round with the sheets and towels and a little bleach to restore their brilliance. They are a sturdy denim&nbsp;material for the most part.</p> <p> <div><br /></div><div>I believe white is a classic summer look. I noted in my one foray into a mall 2-3 weeks ago that several shop windows did all white displays and one of the ‘trends’ identified for Resort 2021 is the LWD (Little White Dress.)</div><div><br /></div><div>Below (pic #1+2) is my colour story for 2020. &nbsp;I’m not turning over my clothing at a rapid rate, but I have culled a few red items due to wear and fading, and I’m filtering online purchases by colour - selecting green, purple, and yellow so I can shop for olive, lilac, and golden yellow. &nbsp;The palette is more subdued and low contrast this year, &nbsp;but by no means somber. &nbsp;The change was brewing prior to events of 2020 and transitioning might actually be slowed down due to lack of B&amp;M shopping.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div> </p> <p> </div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136595 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:37:24 +0000 Sal 2136595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your white additions Notsaf and can see why they work for you.&nbsp; The Madrid is my favourite birkenstock style and I would love some in white.</p> <p>I have added some light neutrals too (as well as a few darker ones).&nbsp; I expect as we move to summer to add some more.</p> <p>I think Angie ends up influencing a lot of us to the light side in some way or another...........&nbsp; Just as well she is a force for good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136592 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 23:57:49 +0000 Angie 2136592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bat for Team White with you, <b>notsaf</b>! You look beautiful in white, and the reasons you've stated for favouring it recently make perfect sense. Perhaps they will stick :)</p> <p>White and blue are my favourite neutrals. I find white - and shades of it - works a lot better with the crisp sour brights, blues and pastels that are signature to my style. Black and grey don't work as well. White is good with my complexion, and looks clean, crisp, fresh and modern. I have always worn white. For me, it's not a new thing.&nbsp;</p> <p><u>To answer your question</u>: no change in my colour palette preferences during the pandemic! I must feel soothed, energized and comforted, so that means wearing the usual sour brights, light blue, blush pink, dark blue, turquoise, shocking pink.....and shades of white! Virtually no black, and no earth tones in Summer.&nbsp;</p> <p>LOVE your new white items for you. Enjoy!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136591 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 23:52:02 +0000 Helena 2136591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's funny you should say that, because I have been enjoying white too - my shellac mani is white, I changed my Fitbit band to white, got a white pendant necklace, even changed my couch cushions! </p> <p>I do like how it adds brightness while still being neutral and matching everything. It's perfect to add to your classic dark neutrals to brighten everything up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136590 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 23:34:25 +0000 Anonymous 2136590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been feeling neutrals these days, instead of brights: black, browns especially cognac and cinnamon, and just added a beige sweater. </p> <p>The other colors I've been liking are burgundy, olive and teal.</p> <p>Still love my sunset colors too, but I'm not wearing them as much, aside from cycling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136584 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 22:41:44 +0000 Barbara Diane 2136584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Starting in fall all my navy and black tops have gone basically unworn, which is shocking to me. I have needed my prints. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136583 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 22:38:24 +0000 deb 2136583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice collection of new items. I understand why you feel this way with white. I feel white is a 'safe' color for the same reasons you state. And it sounds like your long dark hair looks beautiful with the white background. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136582 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 22:34:31 +0000 unfrumped 2136582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That sounds great! I like your analysis. I always think of white for summer but it’s not a good color for me. Still, I have several white jack because, well, white! </p> <p>My color is/ was raspberry because it’s happy and face- flattering, and I don’t have to keep up a neutral work wardrobe anymore. </p> <p>But I actually still love quiet neutrals a lot. And recently when trying to identify serous outfit options, it’s apparent that I need some available. Plus I need to try to have things that work together.<br /> I am not really a “ blue” color person overall, but a color I try to “ collect” when I find it is a kind of gray- blue. It’s not harsh on me like black or navy, but is more enlivened than gray, yet surprisingly versatile. It can mix with black or navy, or with summery whites and tans, or olive and khakis. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-verdict-is-in-my-2020-color-is-white#post-2136577 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 21:44:22 +0000 notsaf 2136577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi again! So I am (apparently!) really enjoying the bit of down-time I have this weekend to some sartorial navel-gazing -- sorry about clogging the feed! -- but this mid-year/mid-season moment feels like a good time to check in for many of us (go read Jenn and Carla and Sal's updates if you're bored of mine!).</p> <p>One thing that became really clear looking over my recent and past purchases is that one "color" has definitely come out the winner in 2020, and it's WHITE.</p> <p>White feels clean and safe and comforting in these tough times; it also is fairly flattering for my skin tone on video calls and feels modern and fresh in contrast with my now-very-long dark hair. I find that I've really turned away from black, which is feeling dark, grim, and overly severe in the shoulders-up snippet that I present in online meetings and social engagements. Since, like everyone else, I've also been spending more time at home and less time out in the city, some of the practical reasons from preferring dark over light colors (exposure to grit and grime) are not part of my life at the moment, and I don't anticipate they will be for quite some time. It's a fascinating change, and one that I'm embracing.&nbsp;</p> <p>Has anyone else found their color preferences changing this year? How about your 2020 color goals: how are those going for you? </p>