https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:33:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015671 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 12:13:43 +0000 Janet 1015671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I took LBD's suggestion! I wore it out with my white shorts, turquoise sandals, turquoise ring, and turquoise bag. I actually enjoyed wearing it. It was breezy and comfortable on a hot evening to go grab some dinner and take a walk around town. </p> <p>It's never going to be one of my favorite colors, and I may try dyeing it someday, but I actually didn't feel like it was a bad departure from my usual black-grey-white neutrals. I don't care for white buttons either, but that's an easy fix. I think I'll keep it for now. I could even wear a turquoise necklace to pull a more flattering color closer to my face. </p> <p>Thanks for all the great feedback and observations. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015638 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:29:08 +0000 Ingunn 1015638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The color is rally fab on you. If you don't love it as it is, you could try pairing it with something bright/clear like cobalt, hot pink, white, or even black to add more contrast to your outfit. This strategy saved my "muddy" silk blouse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015518 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 04:11:39 +0000 rae 1015518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like it with your coloring. I think it makes the color of your hair and eyebrows and lashes pop. Almost like a good nude would do, but in green! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015487 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 03:24:31 +0000 amiable 1015487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you dye, try one of the brands from Dharma trading - Rit is cheaper, but not very long lasting.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015459 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 02:42:29 +0000 rachylou 1015459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fine. I just personally am not excited by the colour. When I think of you I think *jewel tones* - deep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015431 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 02:23:52 +0000 Carla 1015431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not horrible but not a great. Maybe verging in SSB? </p> <p>Love the turquoise ring, BTW. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015427 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 02:19:02 +0000 Marley 1015427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think its a thumbs down! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015423 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 02:15:11 +0000 Jaime 1015423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't love the color on you compared to others I have seen you wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015419 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 02:14:00 +0000 lyn* 1015419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I concur w/ Anna. Not your best colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015417 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 02:12:53 +0000 Adelfa 1015417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is not a dark enough olive to look optimally good on you. I think with your high contrast coloring you need colors to be light, dark, or vibrant, and this is none of the above. I agree that it is a fine color, just not your best.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015402 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 02:04:27 +0000 annagybe 1015402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a poison eye for light or white buttons on a dark background. Dying could be tricky. I do not think it's your best color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015293 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:17:47 +0000 Angie 1015293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Debs. It's not a bad colour at all. Just quite non-descript. Does not pop like others do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015275 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:02:03 +0000 Deborah 1015275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tricky one, because this is a colour I don't personally like:(&nbsp; I don't think it looks bad on you Janet, I just think it looks a bit nondescript.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Perhaps it could be good for layering?&nbsp; Throw a scarf on with if for some colour? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015273 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:01:17 +0000 Nicole D 1015273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like it with your hair. &nbsp;Maybe you could accessorize it with another colour you like close to your face. &nbsp;This colour would look so good with denim too. &nbsp;Give this orphan another try! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015269 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 23:58:40 +0000 DeclawedJaguar 1015269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, I don't find the color unflattering, but the size and position of the pockets gives me pause. Otherwise I think it has a nice relaxed casual vibe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015266 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 23:56:39 +0000 Mia 1015266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not reaching for it usually is a sign that it doesn't flatter. I think you have good instincts and the colour and style seem a bit "blah" on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015187 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:57:11 +0000 Thistle 1015187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am replying before I read the others so I don't get swayed&nbsp; :)</p> <p>I would dye it. Like the fit and drape, not a fan of the color for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015183 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:54:16 +0000 Mochi 1015183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It never would have occurred to me that this was a problem color for you. It's very neutral and versatile in both color and form, and in your case it's totally flattering. It looks great and I wouldn't go into dyeing it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015179 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:52:39 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1015179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Going by these photos, the shirt makes your eyes really pop, and your hair has a glossy sheen against it.&nbsp; &nbsp; I think it's a beautiful color on you, and I think maybe Unfrumped has hit on something - this may be a shirt for certain times of the year when the natural light is 'just so'.</p> <p>Since returning it to wherever you got it doesn't seem to be an option, why not take it out in public for a quick spin?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Running a few errands, etc., see how you feel while after a couple of hours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015172 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:47:11 +0000 Janet 1015172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I added a natural light photo. More green shows up in that version. My bathroom light casts a more yellowish light. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015168 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:44:51 +0000 unfrumped 1015168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I the photo it looks like a neutral you can wear well. You should try different lights--outdoors or stand in front of your window with natural light on your face--as that&nbsp;can make a&nbsp;difference. There are shades of khaki or beige or olive of some kind that work or don't work. If you like it in various lights, it is a great summer neutral--just as you've shown it paired with white--but also looks good with black and brights. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015167 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:44:34 +0000 Anonymous 1015167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know about the color on you but if the fact that you haven't been wearing it is a good indications it's not working for you.&nbsp; <br />I have dyed silk a few times using Rit dye in a large pan on the stove top.&nbsp; I had no problems.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015160 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:39:47 +0000 kellygirl 1015160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks like a great neutral on you. (I know 100% silk can be dyed--but I'm not sure how messy that is.) Seems like it would look great with all kinds of denim and black. I would keep as is and see if you can work it into a capsule </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-shirt---bad-color-on-me-ktdye#post-1015155 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:37:28 +0000 Janet 1015155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was swayed into buying this a year or so ago because it is so soft and light and easy. But I don't reach for it because I am unsure of this olive-y neutral color on me. What do you think? Keep or let go? Might it be possible to dye it? It's 100% silk.</p> <p>I added a terribly unflattering pic in natural light for a truer sense of color. </p>