https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:51:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors#post-2107917 Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:18:06 +0000 Anonymous 2107917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it would be nice with burgundy or olive!<br /> Nude to me would be somewhere between camel and cognac, not exactly a popular shade at retail. My copper raincoat is very close, in indoor lighting. I'd think a coat, volume, sheen, or textured fabric would be key to not look nude! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors#post-2107845 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 19:40:24 +0000 Angie 2107845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wear it under a semi-tucked shirt or blouse with jeans.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors#post-2107831 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 19:29:06 +0000 The Cat 2107831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you have to take into comsideration whether your colouring is warm or cold. Personally, I have finally realized that in order for "nudes" to harmonize with my cool colouring, my "nudes" NEED to be (at least a bit) more pink than beige. I am now donating the rest of my too beige-looking "nude" items.</p> <p>Others might look better if their "nudes" are more champagne, apricot or toffee, depending on their skin tones.</p> <p>I feel that the (pink) nudes that are right for me can be combined with any colour in my wardrobe. But I have to admit that I have never owned (or even seen) a "nude" item in my EXACT skin colour. My present "nude" items are slightly lighter than my skin. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors#post-2107644 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 03:16:25 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2107644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a blush camisole that I thought would be a nice layer under a dress with a low-cut slit neck with button loop closures. It didn't work for the same reason you describe--it looked too much like I wasn't wearing any layer underneath, which is not the look I wanted. It might be that this tank is not going to work for you. For myself, I do like blush pieces, like a couple of cardigans, a bag, shoes, a coat. You might try the color in outside pieces, rather than an under-layer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors#post-2107609 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 22:19:53 +0000 nemosmom 2107609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thanks, Carol! The cinnamon blazer is a wishlist item of mine! I love blush with rust and cream! I only have the one blush tank... I do have a rust skirt and skinny jeans (they were too dark with it) and nothing really in a similar contrast to the blush.&nbsp; I will stick it back in holding for now and maybe revisit it when I am able to drop donations again! ;)</div><div>&nbsp;<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors#post-2107597 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 20:14:09 +0000 CarolS 2107597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>nemosmom, I see an awesome cinnamon velvet blazer in your finds. Not sure if it's something you own, or of you have other things in that vein -- but what about pairing blush with cinnamon/brown and white or cream? I'd still keep the bottom pretty tonal -- close to the intensity of the blush so you don't get a hard line that might make your legs appear shorter. I am a bit obsessed with blush and warm browns...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors#post-2107595 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 20:03:23 +0000 nemosmom 2107595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried it today over a white tee, paired with medium wash denim and a chunky gold necklace - it was just 'ok'.&nbsp; The look worked, the white helped add SOME dimension. I COULD wear it, I just don't know if I WOULD...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors#post-2107589 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 19:38:19 +0000 Roxanna 2107589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, the trick to nude colors is that they HAVE to have sufficient contrast to my skin - darker or lighter - otherwise they make me washed out. Also, they have to be warm and clear without a trace of Grey - otherwise I look sallow and tired. This has been a hard lesson to learn - many luscious camel colored items have been sacrificed!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors#post-2107482 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 13:38:09 +0000 Liz 2107482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I had that same problem with a top -- so pretty, exact color of my skin, trimmed in sequins. I couldn't find a way to wear it that looked right. Hopefully, you will be able to! <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I still love blush because it's so versatile in my closet, but I'm recognizing that my blush items are all "outer" now -- cardigans, denim jacket, shoes, scarves. My one blush top is much pinker than my skin, more like Carla's. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors#post-2107480 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 13:28:54 +0000 nemosmom 2107480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Thanks, everyone! <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The lack of contrast/color is definitely the issue. I want to play with it a bit before I pass it on -- I just had NO idea where to start. You all have given me some great ideas - layering a top over or under it, adding jewelry, and different types of toppers. </p> <p>I tried it with a black blazer and pant, thinking it might work as a party look, but it still looked off.&nbsp; Sigh... it's so pretty :(</p> </div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors#post-2107453 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 11:16:54 +0000 Staysfit 2107453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use my nude tops as a neutral layer underneath dressy deep V neck tops and dresses. This looks like the perfect option since it appears to have a nice metallic sheen. &nbsp;If I match a nude too closely to my skin tone, it does appear as though I am not wearing anything. The best nude tones complement rather than skin tone match exactly. &nbsp;Carla’s blush tone is complementary, not so close to her natural coloring that it fades.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors#post-2107451 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 10:30:56 +0000 Jessikams 2107451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have some trouble with this too. I have a pair of leopard skinnies that are super comfortable, but I hardly reach for them, and I think it may be because the background "yellow" is almost exactly my skin tone. So it sorta looks like I have spotty legs?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors#post-2107445 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 08:23:37 +0000 notsaf 2107445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go tonal if you can! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors#post-2107440 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 06:11:35 +0000 Anonymous 2107440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pick a shade of nude that looks fab on you. In this case you might add a scarf and/or topper to break up the nude look. I am most careful about nude pants that look like I am nude from the waist down. Not a comfortable look. I can see that top worn under a blazer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors#post-2107437 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 05:30:22 +0000 Jenni NZ 2107437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Would you like to try wearing a mesh long-sleeved black top or something like that under it? It would make it stand out. Otherwise if it were me I would wear nice pants with it, perhaps white but perhaps dark, nice sandals, maybe contrasting jewellery but I’m not sure. I would do an outfit lab on it for myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors#post-2107426 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 03:11:25 +0000 slim cat 2107426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>White pearl necklace ( or just any color necklace ) to complement the skin or a few silver/gold chains to fill the space just higher then neckline of the top tank.<br />I like Carla's suggestion of olive color in outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors#post-2107420 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 02:27:36 +0000 CarolS 2107420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the leopard shoes with the blush, Carla! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors#post-2107412 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 02:17:50 +0000 Carla 2107412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I struggle with the same thing, and have made two attempts at formulating a blush capsule over the past 4-5 years. &nbsp;The only survivors of those experiments is a pink/blush lace tank top and a pair of slides. &nbsp;I wear the lace tank with olive chinos and a silky black bomber with embroidered birds and flowers that pick up the peachy pink of the top. &nbsp;I also wear it with black silky bottoms as a kind of evening out outfit. &nbsp;I think a pedi with coloured nail polish helps the sandals. &nbsp;</p> <p> <div><br /></div><div>Though I’ve worn the &nbsp;blush tank with white jeans, I don’t feel it’s my best look. &nbsp;I feel washed out in that combination. &nbsp;The blush needs something dark to ground it. &nbsp;</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors#post-2107407 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 02:07:48 +0000 rachylou 2107407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A long fluffy cardigan is what I envision... kinda boho tho... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors#post-2107402 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 01:34:31 +0000 Bijou 2107402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nemosmom, I cannot wear a very nude shade. If blush has enough pink, then it works, but otherwise it blends too much with my skin and hair. I like this shade with olive, cream, white and pink which brings out pink. I also wear light pinks with leopard print. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors#post-2107399 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 01:28:50 +0000 CarolS 2107399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a pretty top. Have you tried it with white or cream fluid wide leg crops and a non-contrast topper? A blush moto speaks to me for some reason...Then maybe a pretty necklace as Sal suggests or earrings with some presence... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors#post-2107392 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 00:39:58 +0000 Sal 2107392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like these colours better either with white or contrast. It can be hard to get it right. I could see this with a blazer or jacket or cardigan and jeans/ pants/ cool shoes combo. Maybe a necklace? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-the-trick-to-wearing-nude-colors#post-2107390 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 00:36:59 +0000 nemosmom 2107390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Playing in my closet to get my mind off of things, and I wanted to ask you all about this blush/champagne-ish colored tank that is covered in teeny sequins. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I have owned this tank for almost 8 years, and have never worn it. It's really pretty, but I have NO idea how to wear it. It's very 'fluid' feeling in the hand and drapes beautifully, has a not-too-deep neckline, and seems like it would be a fun layering piece. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I think the problem is - it's the EXACT color of my skin. So much so, that at a distance, I look almost naked from the waist up when I am wearing it.&nbsp; I already have a long torso and short inseam, so any just about bottom I put with it makes my legs look even shorter. Even with a dark ink blazer and white jeans.&nbsp; I just can't seem to strike a balance that feels right.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Do you have any tricks for wearing nude colors?<br /></div></p>