https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-refined-casual-darks Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:14:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-refined-casual-darks#post-1027642 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 16:01:33 +0000 kellygirl 1027642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for giving me the thumbs up. The minute I saw Angie’s post, I thought there was a chance I could wear the VC year round (at least in CA.) Honestly, I wasn’t sure it would work until I tried it. In my mind, I thought I would need a white bootie to bookend but it seems to work well with black footwear as well. Thanks for confirming this with me.</p> <p>@Makrame: Thank you. I’d never would have given the bomber a second look until Angie pointed it out and I saw it on Jenava.&nbsp;</p> <p>@Debora: Thank you. I’m surprised at how much I like the striped top. It seems too short for everything but skirts so I’m glad it works.&nbsp;</p> <p>@VC: Thank you. No roll seems to be the preference. The jeans are Gap SBF. I bought these during the summer clearance (going on now.) I think they still have limited sizes available. I hope you can snag a pair (or two.)</p> <p>@nancylee: Thanks! A dissenter--rolled for NL :)</p> <p>@Suz: Thank you! Your capsule made me want to try this! I love your version with the leather jacket. SO pretty. Isn’t it great to have some FFBO? I think what I love about the capsules is that it breaks down the pieces into manageable groupings. When I look in my closet, I feel overwhelmed with choices, colors, styles--now I feel like I have a better handle on what works with what!&nbsp;</p> <p>@amiable: Thanks! I can see you in the refined darks too. I hope you get some patterned denim.</p> <p>@Karie and Kiwichik: thank you. You and NL are a thumbs up for the roll.</p> <p>@Ceit: Thanks!</p> <p>@Lynd: Thank you. Great observation. I guess I’m on trend with the two piece dress as well :)&nbsp;</p> <p>@Mona: Thank you.&nbsp;</p> <p>@Angie: Thanks. I’m so grateful for your capsule posts. I find them immensely helpful in creating outfits. I feel like I have a bunch of FFBO now.</p> <p>@Lisa: Thank you! I’m not much of a white in winter person either but I’m willing to give it a try.</p> <p>@Tex: Thanks! I think this capsule would work great with your dark neutrals and climate! I hope you try it :)</p> <p>Thanks, Sara and Shedev!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-refined-casual-darks#post-1027638 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 15:54:34 +0000 shedev 1027638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great capsule Kelly, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-refined-casual-darks#post-1027604 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 15:22:43 +0000 Sara L. 1027604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is a great capsule!&nbsp; I really like the bomber jacket to add crispness with the white.&nbsp; I also like how the white stripes in your top add just a touch more white to the outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-refined-casual-darks#post-1027590 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 15:03:15 +0000 texstyle 1027590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great capsule kellygirl - love the idea of the darks with a splash of white. I need to try this since I have a lot of navy, black and charcoal. I especially like the first four outfits you are showing in pic 1 but also love the jeans with the jackets. Rolled or unrolled - both look fab to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-refined-casual-darks#post-1027523 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 14:22:24 +0000 Lisa 1027523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the BF jeans unrolled best if they are going to be worn long.&nbsp; That bomber is gorgeous, and will work year round as far as the color goes (but I don't mind white in winter).&nbsp; You nailed this capsule.&nbsp; Swap out that skirt for jeans and I would happily steal each and every single of these looks for myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-refined-casual-darks#post-1027516 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 14:18:52 +0000 Angie 1027516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. You look killer terrific. Great addition of the denim skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-refined-casual-darks#post-1027378 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 11:20:09 +0000 Mona 1027378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have done refined casuals brilliantly. My favourite is BF and cons outfit with a slight preference for rolled. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-refined-casual-darks#post-1027362 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 10:18:11 +0000 Lyn D. 1027362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the ponte skirt particularly!<br />It creates a 2 piece dress with the black toppers, and looks very versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-refined-casual-darks#post-1027311 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 06:15:06 +0000 Kiwichik 1027311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this capsule - I like the BF jeans rolled. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-refined-casual-darks#post-1027230 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 02:52:46 +0000 Anonymous 1027230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your implementation of this capsule! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-refined-casual-darks#post-1027207 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 02:29:57 +0000 Karie 1027207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome styles! I love each and every outfit. I prefer no roll on the jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-refined-casual-darks#post-1027192 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 02:11:02 +0000 amiable 1027192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh - love this capsule. &nbsp;I'm very very tempted to get a pair of dark patterned jeans for myself and rock this capsule. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-refined-casual-darks#post-1027156 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 01:20:59 +0000 Suz 1027156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh! Style sister! That bomber is perfect for this capsule. It's brilliant with the striped top and denim skirt. But I love every one of these! I like the Cons and BFs without a roll.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-refined-casual-darks#post-1027144 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 00:55:02 +0000 nancylee 1027144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nicely done! &nbsp;The dark color scheme works beautifully with your dark hair and lovely complexion. &nbsp;And you can really rock a denim skirt...so fab!</p> <p>I kinda like the BF's rolled. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-refined-casual-darks#post-1027142 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 00:52:55 +0000 velvetychocolate 1027142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like where you're going with this - fab capsule!</p> <p>I prefer 'no roll' with the BF jeans and Converse shoes. Looks more streamlined to me, and the length of the jeans is perfect with the Cons. </p> <p>What brand of jeans are those by the way? They look fabulous, and I'd like to try some myself! I have two pairs of BF jeans, but they are more faded (ie. lighter colour) and I'd like to find some like yours for fall and winter. </p> <p>Meanwhile, I like the bomber jacket for fall - I realize it was going to be a 'spring' item, but it fits into the 'refined darks' capsule beautifully, imo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-refined-casual-darks#post-1027130 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 00:40:13 +0000 Debora 1027130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great capsule, Kelly! I love each and every variation, and I especially love your outfits with the striped top. Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-refined-casual-darks#post-1027117 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 00:28:39 +0000 Makrame 1027117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great! &nbsp;I hope you'll have lots of chances to wear the bomber jacket this fall, because it looks fab on you! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-refined-casual-darks#post-1027105 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 00:13:47 +0000 kellygirl 1027105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Elly and Pil!<br />@Elly: I was kind of wondering about the distressing on the jeans--it is much more noticeable in the pics than IRL. I have a darker wash BF that I will probably sub. Thanks for the input on the roll :)<br />@Pil: Thanks! I like your description of visual texture. The boots are suede/leather so there is a little texture there but it is only visible from the back. Thanks for chiming in on the BF length! Makes sense to me. I couldn't decide which I preferred.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-refined-casual-darks#post-1027032 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 22:49:54 +0000 pil 1027032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent, Kelly, these are all really nice. You have visual texture with the stripes, scarf and color blocked jacket. I love that stripe top on you. I was going to suggest even trying the scarf with the bomber but decided you would then have the pointy part of the collar peeking out behind the scarf. As far as the rolled pants, I like them rolled with the black jacket and unrolled with the bomber. Who knows why though </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-refined-casual-darks#post-1027029 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 22:47:35 +0000 Elly 1027029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Especially love the first and second outfits that combine the navy and black and denim. Looking good! </p> <p>I preffer "no roll" with the cons-- rolled they are just long enough to cut your legs off but show no ankle. Longer is better in this case. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-refined-casual-darks#post-1027003 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 22:06:15 +0000 kellygirl 1027003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved Angie's post showing the the dark, textured palette with white and I wanted to see how it worked with the VC bomber that I have yet to wear (hangs head in shame.) Honestly, it's been too hot. By the time I got around to buying it, spring had sprung. I'm hoping that I can wear it like this into fall/winter, weather permitting. There's not much texture here but I wanted to work with things that were already in my closet--dark denim skirt, black ponte skirt and BF jeans. </p> <p>Question: Roll or no roll on the BF jeans and Cons?&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for looking! Critique welcome.</p>