https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:58:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses/page/2#post-2109724 Sun, 29 Mar 2020 00:00:30 +0000 anne 2109724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I much preferred the stronger pink but I think it was partly my personal bias against dusky colours. I think your scarf solution really works for the light pink. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses/page/2#post-2109716 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 23:17:46 +0000 Sal 2109716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am late to this but like the dark pink alone and the soft pink with the scarf and contrast.&nbsp; I tend to liking some contrast though in most instances.</p> <p>I might play along with colours one day.&nbsp; Maybe even today:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses/page/2#post-2109609 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 15:26:20 +0000 karen13 2109609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to this. Before reading responses I picked the brighter pink. Both looked good, but I forced myself to commit. Then I was the scarf pic and that is my favorite. Super interesting thread!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses/page/2#post-2109355 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:25:15 +0000 Ginkgo 2109355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I much prefer you in the soft pink compared with the stronger pink -- the stronger color wears you, while in the softer shade I see you and your gorgeous complexion.&nbsp; This is not what I expected to see as I personally favor a stronger pink for myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses/page/2#post-2109354 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:01:38 +0000 nuancedream 2109354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>TG, you look terrific in both shades of pink . I agree with LaBelle's comment about both shades having different moods. However, I find the lighter shade of pink, which reminds me of cherry and dogwood blossoms, makes your skin glow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses/page/2#post-2109327 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:44:05 +0000 Helena 2109327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>La Belle, very good way of thinking about it! Smittie - shall we start a thread?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses/page/2#post-2109308 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 13:12:50 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2109308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both colors are flattering on you, but they have different moods.&nbsp; &nbsp;The softer shade seems more calming and nurturing - which might be a good choice if you're feeling anxious or unsettled.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>The deeper shade has energy, and might be the perfect thing if you're feeling a little down and want a pick-me-up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses/page/2#post-2109306 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:56:06 +0000 smittie 2109306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the game of “put on two colours and let us judge” is the funnest game of them all , lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses/page/2#post-2109295 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 11:52:14 +0000 Helena 2109295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for playing along everyone! I am itching for some sort of colour challenge now to amuse me (Smittie any ideas??) ... Not really in line with my project 333 but desperate times!! Off to Google now </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses/page/2#post-2109294 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 11:50:08 +0000 CarolS 2109294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the addition of the scarf to the soft pink and agree you wear both roses well. Thanks for sharing your update! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses/page/2#post-2109283 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 11:16:48 +0000 Preppy Pear 2109283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both pinks are amazing on you, but without reading the other responses, I’m really drawn to the softer pink right now. But you look great in both pinks and you should wear them both! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses/page/2#post-2109281 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:45:23 +0000 Bijou 2109281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With this scarf is superb. It can take a while to feel comfortable in loud colours. I say this as a reformed all black clothes wearer in my teens. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses/page/2#post-2109239 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 03:23:19 +0000 Jaime 2109239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have not looked at the responses but I am going to say the deeper rose. Gave me Kate vibes right away . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses/page/2#post-2109203 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:26:20 +0000 smittie 2109203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually, I take back everything and totally agree with Angie.<br /> Also agree about your comment about social distancing haha! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses/page/2#post-2109202 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:23:52 +0000 smittie 2109202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh and I just saw your other picture with the scarf and think the pale colour is much better with the scarf.</p> <p>Not that it’s bad without. Both are good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses/page/2#post-2109201 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:20:16 +0000 smittie 2109201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have not looked at other responses:</p> <p>I say you look much better in the darker colour. And I think I TOO would look better in the darker colour. It has to do with the fact that you have dark, dark hair.</p> <p>Keep up these posts if you want. I love figuring out colours! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses#post-2109176 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 22:17:39 +0000 Gigi 2109176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both are good, but I prefer the second one slightly. I have been reading more about bright vs. soft colors, and I think you can handle the bright ones. Someone who is bright will look a little less vivid in soft colors. Now I am off to see what you picked! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses#post-2109155 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 21:32:43 +0000 LaPed 2109155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Finding the exact right shade of blush or pale pink to complement fair skin is *so* tricky. The Uniqlo sweater is a definite winner for that reason alone. It looks amazing on you! I like the bright top too, but it's hard for me to even think about wearing short sleeves right now. Still too chilly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses#post-2109109 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:09:07 +0000 Anonymous 2109109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE it when people come back around that post their lessons and decisions. &nbsp;Thank you for the learning experience. &nbsp;I enjoyed this thread very much. &nbsp;</p> <p>I did note the very soft pink of your cheeks. &nbsp;I assumed it was makeup. &nbsp;That is natural! &nbsp;GORGEOUS. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>Delurked </b>pointed out that the even split in preference suggests that both colors are flattering. &nbsp;I have to agree. &nbsp;I didn't vote because I could not pick one over the over. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>Angie</b> suggested the brighter color spreads energy. &nbsp;I hadn't really thought of it that way, but that makes really good sense to me too. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses#post-2109108 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:03:10 +0000 slim cat 2109108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay to the scarf! Great colors with some soft contrast, works so well all together with jeans and sweater. Love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses#post-2109105 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:53:34 +0000 rachylou 2109105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, #2 is very striking. But #1 has a certain polish. Lol... I’m thinking it’s the difference between a hot date that will provide years-worth of entertainment for your friends and someone you can go to every Target in the area with looking for saltines and TP... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses#post-2109090 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:20:09 +0000 Helena 2109090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Angie!! And yes of course, it's not necessarily and either/or, and context has so much to do with it too!&nbsp;</p> <p>xoxo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses#post-2109088 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:18:19 +0000 Angie 2109088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How beautiful you are in pink and watermelon, <b>Helena</b>!&nbsp;</p> <p>I like BOTH equally. That's not a cop out:&nbsp; <ul> <li>The pastel is pretty, calming and fashionable - more your comfort zone&nbsp;</li> <li>The bright is fresh, strong and flattering - spreads energy.&nbsp;</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses#post-2109087 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:14:34 +0000 Angie 2109087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i>"It struck me that social distancing time is a perfect time for me to wear colour - since I'm not going out, I have no opportunities to feel uncomfortable in it &nbsp;#silverlinings"&nbsp;<br /></i><br />YOU CRACK ME UP </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses#post-2109077 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:07:07 +0000 Helena 2109077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much everyone for your kind and helpful comments. I went down the Imogen rabbithole as per suntiger's comments, and that in combination with all your perspectives really helped me get my head around the whole value and colour contrast thing much better!</p> <p>As I mentioned upthread, your perspectives really helped me articular one of the challenges I have with colour sometimes - the softer colours are more complimentary to my fair skin and green-gray hazel eyes, whereas the stronger colours work better with my higher contrast levels.</p> <p>As per Imogen and suntiger, this makes total sense give my high value contrast (dark hair + pale skin) and lower colour contrast (very soft pink in the cheeks or else neutral skin, soft grey-green eyes, neutral hair). So everyone was exactly right and now I can play with how to use the two. (I agree with those who commented that a lot can be influenced by weather and mood, too).</p> <p>In this case, I chose the pale pink, because I felt the colour was was more flattering overall, especially to my skintone. However, as those of you who preferred the brighter pink might agree, there is a bit of danger of veering into insipid territory without adding contrast. So I dug out this scarf, which is not perfect, but at least the pattern offers <i>some&nbsp;<b></b></i><b></b>contrast, which I think really makes the outfit look a lot better. Imogen's guidelines might say it would be better if it were darker overall, and if was neutral contrast + only 1 colour. The ideal might be something like a Burberry plaid-type scarf in say black/navy, the pink, and some white?</p> <p>What do you think? (sorry for the horrendous lighting; it's gone very gray out)</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses#post-2109073 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:40:18 +0000 nemosmom 2109073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I like them both on you - for different reasons... I've never been able to get my head around the whole idea of contrast/color, so I can't articulate it that way.&nbsp; :(<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I think the lighter pink brightens your face, in a way that would support a brighter lippie, or darker eye makeup... the darker pink highlights your eyes.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses#post-2109068 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:28:30 +0000 kellygirl 2109068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dusty pink is sublime with your coloring! I think I'd probably like the deeper pink in summer. You can definitely wear both equally well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses#post-2109067 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:28:12 +0000 Jules 2109067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they both flatter you well. The first one is more tonal to your skin which really brings the attention to your face and thus away from your clothes. The second is obviously brighter and draws more attention to itself. It’s down to mood/personal preference/audience/context. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses#post-2109062 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:17:54 +0000 delurked 2109062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s interesting there’s such an even split on preference. I guess that means both will work equally well for you. Obviously the vibes and when you would wear them are different - sweater vs tee. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-wore-of-the-roses#post-2109061 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:17:33 +0000 L'Abeille 2109061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was surprised to find that I prefer the pale pink in you. In general I'm a fan of deeper colours and high contrast, and I suspect you are too. But in the pale pink too, I "see" your face more. There is depth and warmth in the tones of your skin. In the darker pink, l see the contrast of eyes. and lips against your skin but it's flatter somehow</p> <p>Could be different lighting conditions </p>