https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-chinese-new-year Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:44:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-chinese-new-year#post-1887720 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 12:33:27 +0000 jussie 1887720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bridgie you are hilarious! I hope you find some clarity on this outfit decision! I like the sound of your emerald cape thing-y from Wal Mart it’s nice when you can shop your closet isn’t it? Makes one feel virtuous.<br /> Yes definitely goId/red/emerald/jade. Something rich and mysterious looking.<br /> Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-chinese-new-year#post-1887667 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 05:49:49 +0000 rachylou 1887667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And yes! I made Emily do it!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-chinese-new-year#post-1887665 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 05:28:28 +0000 rachylou 1887665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok. I asked my mom. She says I have to wear the wig For My Family. She’s not impressed enough with my hair, because it looks dark when I put it back.</p> <p>She says, bridgie, to wear some red and gold jewelry - nix silver. So, y’all are sympatico. Well, first she wanted to know if you wanted to look Chinese. I cut that off quick, or much ribaldry would have ensued and a long long discussion about old old school and the Moth Eaten Sweater. And maybe people who act like Fish Wives.</p> <p>My mum is going updated old school, wearing her regular clothes (cotton twill pants, knit tee from Lands End, purple New Balance sneakers) and throwing one of her fancy jackets on top. She always does collarless jackets - definitely they’re on her Essentials list.</p> <p>Finally, I’m supposed to make Sticky Rice for My Old Mother. I said, ‘So you're gonna let people in your house?’ Old Mother said, ‘No.’ </p> <p>... bridgie, do you have daughters? And where is Suz? Suz, are you passing on these important traditions of torturing daughters? Never too late, ladies! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-chinese-new-year#post-1887647 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 02:49:41 +0000 bridgie 1887647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>torontogirl, yea for your Mom. I believe red and gold is leading. :)&nbsp; If you have time, please tell me what your Mom is doing and how&nbsp; she is&nbsp;wearing red and gold.</p> <p>Suz, I was so pleased to get your comments.&nbsp; Thank you.</p> <p>I love your jacket, but I understand why you don't wear it out.</p> <p>I just wanted my outfit to be a subtle hint or reference to what Chinese ladies wear.&nbsp; I knew if I tried to copy the look exactly, it would be obvious that I really didn't know how.</p> <p>Suz, I know you are a very busy person, but if you have time , please tell us some of the ways you and your family celebrate.</p> <p>PS&nbsp; I forgot to mention that I do have one other item I am considering rather than the red moto.&nbsp; I have a red Anne Klein , about knee length topper.&nbsp; It is several years old, but I still like wearing it from time to time.&nbsp; It is a trapeze or cocoon.&nbsp; Perhaps polished cotton.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-chinese-new-year#post-1887642 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 02:23:42 +0000 bridgie 1887642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>L' Abellle, Thank you.&nbsp; How thoughtful of you to send last years post.&nbsp; I have read it very carefully.&nbsp; And you did indeed choose your outfit well.&nbsp; You were so nicely dressed.&nbsp; Are you going to a party this year?&nbsp; This is my first time ever to celebrate Chinese New Year.&nbsp; Given my age, I think it is about time, and I am looking forward to it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-chinese-new-year#post-1887641 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 02:14:46 +0000 bridgie 1887641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Emily, Thank you.&nbsp; It's ok you posted on my thread.&nbsp; Rachy made you do it. :)&nbsp; I agree 100% with your comment to Rachy.&nbsp; I was too chicken to say so myself.</p> <p>Trying to shop my closet, but think I may have to shop for a top.&nbsp; I was thinking of a jade top or perhaps jade and red (with gold would be o.k.)</p> <p>I forget to mention I have a necklace with a wide gold chain and a very pretty light jade pendant I want to wear.&nbsp; I have not worn it much.&nbsp; I bought it about 20 years when I just bought things at random because I liked them.&nbsp; It is a pretty decent piece and was on sale.&nbsp; You expressed my sentiment exactly, the subtle reference, is what I want to do, rather than "full dress" which I could never do.</p> <p>I feel helpful vibes from my adorable&nbsp;furry friends who live with you!</p> <p>Still open for comments.&nbsp; Send any other suggestions you may come up with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-chinese-new-year#post-1887629 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 01:45:16 +0000 bridgie 1887629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>jussie, thanks for your comment. I have been reading your posts regularly since you became a member.&nbsp; Look forward to them and your ideas. Just a little info about me you probably haven't picked up on yet (or maybe you have).&nbsp; I am eccentric as well as eclectic, and for sure the most indecisive person&nbsp;you will ever have any contact with! :)</p> <p>Because I am so indecisive I try to have a second outfit in place for anywhere I go so if I change my mind at the last moment I am prepared.</p> <p>So, oddly enough before my first post I had pulled out a large piece of emerald green fabric (looking at it right now). Now for the eccentric part--- I bought it at Wal-Mart and wore it as a cape for a Halloween program for young children in day car and pre-school. We did the Wizard of Oz&nbsp;(nothing scary, no witches costumes, etc were permitted)&nbsp; I dressed the part of the&nbsp;manicurist holding a Siamese cat and wearing the&nbsp;emerald green cape.&nbsp; Our group passed out treats to the children.</p> <p>This is the same group of people attending the Chinese New Year luncheon, so I am hoping to come up with something different (keep reading my replies to others on YLF who commented on my thread).&nbsp; So, there is a possibility I may wear the emerald green as you suggested with different clothes, otherwise.&nbsp; It helps with my indecisiveness when someone else suggests something. At least I don't feel like I am too far out with my ideas, although sometimes, I&nbsp;know I am.&nbsp; lol</p> <p>Rachy Lou, Bless you.&nbsp; You are so cute!&nbsp; I know I am older than your Mom. Wonder what she would suggest for me?&nbsp; Keep me posted on what you wear and your Mom also.</p> <p>I was thinking along the lines of red and gold.&nbsp; I have a red moto jacket, faux leather, textured. And I have a pair of gold pants with same color (gold) with&nbsp;swirly&nbsp;pattern on them.&nbsp; Kinda shiny, don't know if they are considered waxed or not.&nbsp; I love both of them, but there might be too much texture and/ or pattern .&nbsp;My red headed aunt died about 30 years ago at age 90 and I inherited two antique jade rings (one with sterling and one with gold) from her.&nbsp; And about the same time I found a smaller pinky jade and gold ring,&nbsp; I went to a lot of effort to locate owner, but never did, so you&nbsp;get the picture I have three jade rings.&nbsp; I have never cared much for jade jewelry ( so never worn either of them) but I am now cleaning and polishing them and intend to wear as well as three&nbsp;red rings.&nbsp; One, I dearly love,&nbsp;antique, small pinky ring, filigree with tiny ruby chip center, my son gave me&nbsp;worn a lot, and two other sterling rings with red stones.</p> <p>Going to send this now before I lose it. More to follow in another post.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-chinese-new-year#post-1887237 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 22:07:07 +0000 Suz 1887237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Red is best!&nbsp;</p> <p>We celebrate Chinese New Year at home and sometimes outside the home, too. I actually have a silk jacket that I wear sometimes at home though I don't wear it out of the house due to concerns about being culturally obtuse.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-chinese-new-year#post-1887194 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 20:17:54 +0000 Helena 1887194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My mom actually phoned me with the same question yesterday - after some research, we came up with red and gold as the way to go, as Rachy said already.</p> <p>Enjoy the occasion! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-chinese-new-year#post-1887191 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 20:14:01 +0000 L'Abeille 1887191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I posted a similar request a year ago, here is the link.<br />The advice I received may help you too.<br /><a href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wtw-chinese-new-year" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....e-new-year</a> </p> <p>Edited to add, this is the post with pictures of the options from my wardrobe. (I ended up wearing Look #4.)</p> <p><a href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-paper-dolls-chinese-new-year-gala-help-me-assemble-my-outfit" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....ssemble-my</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-chinese-new-year#post-1886959 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 06:58:33 +0000 Emily K 1886959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>rachy</b>, maybe the wig suggestion got outmoded once you had your color done? &nbsp;I can't imagine you covering up your new 'do!</p> <p><b>bridgie</b>, sorry to hijack your thread! &nbsp;I think a mix of jade greens would be nice as a subtle reference. &nbsp;Also, I've been seeing a lot of pretty cinnabar and/or red coral-looking costume jewelry trending. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-chinese-new-year#post-1886953 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 05:11:34 +0000 rachylou 1886953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, nail polish absolutely!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-chinese-new-year#post-1886952 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 05:10:28 +0000 rachylou 1886952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh it’s that time of year again! My mother has instructed me to wear this wig (pic 1). So personally, I don’t know where this leaves me. Lolol! I’m thinking I should Prep out and wear Uniqlo (pic 2). For, you know, balance.</p> <p>But a touch of good luck red or imperial yellow is always nice. Or jade, colour and the stone. And gold jewelry. Or royal purple. Not white of course. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-chinese-new-year#post-1886948 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 04:59:02 +0000 jussie 1886948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That sounds fun! I see on your profile you have red hair.... well emerald green is always beautiful on redheads.... so maybe something emerald green and something sequined aswell... for the festivity factor </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-chinese-new-year#post-1886942 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 04:33:03 +0000 bridgie 1886942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>O.K. ladies. I need your suggestions.&nbsp; I thought I should ask you now rather than February 15th.&nbsp; I am looking for something to wear to a Chinese New Year&nbsp;luncheon and Chinese checker tournament&nbsp; :)&nbsp; Feb 16th.</p> <p>I want to dress fun but appropriate.&nbsp; I am shopping my closet.&nbsp; Not planning on&nbsp;buying anything&nbsp;except perhaps a new top.&nbsp;&nbsp;And&nbsp;planning to get a mani with statement nail polish.</p> <p>I have come up with some things I think you all will approve, but first I&nbsp;would like to ask you what you would wear if you were going (or maybe you are) to this type event.&nbsp;</p>