https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 17 May 2026 15:01:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821498 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:10:14 +0000 Beth Ann 821498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz: I am wearing 3 inch heels with the black trousers --- and I have PPL. I usually feel my pants are just a tad short. And yes, Cobalt will be so refreshing in those early days of Spring, when it's really still winter in Chicago. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821492 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:59:31 +0000 Suz 821492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, how did I miss this earlier???? You look sensational in those cobalt jeans. In both pants, your legs look like they go on forever!! Stellar outfits -- simple but strong! </p> <p>I love how the cobalt will also take you into spring so beautifully. Fun pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821422 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:46:24 +0000 Beth Ann 821422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer -- Thanks, Angie, mys CSI alter-ego is particularly satisfied, and since she's over caffeinated and packiing a pistol, that's a good thing (lol)!</p> <p>I'm looking forward to pairing the blue pants with the striped blazer for more powerful color later. </p> <p>And Lisa: I've been planning to explore brown and black AND brown and blue forever, but am just not finding the right pieces! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821361 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:01:33 +0000 Angie 821361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The combination of blue and black loves you as much as I love your outfits! All KILLER </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821359 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:59:36 +0000 Lisa 821359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black and blue is one of my favorite combinations, especially for cooler months. I also enjoy brown and blue. And in the summer I switch it up to white and blue. I adore blues! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821296 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:59:34 +0000 Transcona Shannon 821296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh these are GORGEOUS outfits Beth Ann! Love you in your black and blue and the silhouettes in these are just perfect. CSI - look out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821265 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:31:26 +0000 Sarah A 821265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore the cobalt jeans! And the tops in 2 &amp; 3 are so great together, the #2 trousers make you legs looks so long or you must be wearing 5" heels! But the shoes in #3 take the cake for sure. Black and blue are some of my fave colors too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821252 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:11:11 +0000 Beth Ann 821252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all, for taking the time to comment!</p> <p>Mandipa: Your wardrobe has taken a different turn than you planned! You have been putting together some great "belly accommodating" outfits recently, and I think color remains in your future! Your SO sounds quite glorious!</p> <p>PIL --- This is the first week of lessons, but I'll bring this look out around mid-semester, when I start wearing higher heels regularly. You see, I teach in a 6 by 8 studio, and height can be more intimidating in smaller spaces! LOL!</p> <p>Kimlee: I just purchased these at Carson Pririe Scott, which is part of the BonTon stores. They are "Absolute Straights, by Relativity." They have a nice weight, neither legging thin nor too heavy, and are slightly longer than most I tried with a midrise. I've had to admit that straights work better than skinnies on my frame. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821250 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:09:28 +0000 Anonymous 821250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love those cobalt jeans on you! And your smirk made me laugh. You need a stabby finger too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821233 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:46:01 +0000 Mona 821233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The cobalt jeans look so modern and fresh. outfit #2 makes your leg look so long. May be it is because the pants fit so nicely. CSI would hire you in second. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821221 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:26:45 +0000 kimlee 821221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black and blue looks good on you (the rhyming was on purpose!). All 3 of these looks are fab, but I especially love #2. You have made trousers seem stylish and fun - rather than boring and somewhat frumpy. I can't believe you found them in a consignment store with tags still on - how lucky are you?</p> <p>If I can ask, where did you pick up the cobalt jeans? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821199 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:10:01 +0000 pil 821199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The black and blue IS a nice combination on you and what a natural wardrobe fit for the cobalt pants with 8 combinations already. Love the jacket/top combination in 2 and 3. The black slacks - WOW! I don't have any idea either if that fit is dated, but it certainly is flattering. You can wield an electronic metronome rather than a badge and use the skeptical look for vocal students who haven't practiced : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821177 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:55:12 +0000 catherine 821177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black and blue was made for you. You look amazing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821170 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:52:23 +0000 Jaime 821170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your new cobalt jeans! The blue jacket looks great with the black trousers and your legs look a mile long. Both outfits are big winners! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821152 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:34:06 +0000 Thistle 821152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really like all of these, but #2 is my favorite. Like the woes in #3! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821139 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:03:34 +0000 Niefern 821139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great black pants, very flattering, and I like the shoes in #3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821134 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:59:09 +0000 Raisin 821134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black and blue is such a great combo. I love all your outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821101 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:59:14 +0000 kkards 821101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>you make think of #2 as your CSI look, but my 1st thought, when i saw this outfit, was WOW, these pants make her legs look really long!<br /> the cobalt blue jeans are great as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821087 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:02:23 +0000 Ornella 821087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One very loud "Oh yes!" when I saw #2. I love all these, but that outfit is pure perfection. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821083 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:55:26 +0000 ManidipaM 821083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are *very* cool new legs, Beth Ann! And very expertly styled to tone and yet let them speak clearly.</p> <p>I'll bet they'll be as versatile as the red skinnies. I'm so glad you got them to supplement the reds, because I can now live vicariously through you --- this was my original plan too for de-neutralizing the bottom half of my wardrobe last year My SO did the same. While sometimes it startles people into the odd 'um, your pants are *very* blue...!', it's amazing how much works with them in terms of both patterns and solids, colours and neutrals.</p> <p>No idea what pants are most up-to-date, but that is a *very* flattering, well-fitting pair of pants, and the pattern mix on top is still as fab as it was last year! Your diva's drama gene is well intact, even in menswear-inspired wardrobe roles. </p> <p>I now want to see an outfit featuring that blazer with those pants! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821063 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:07:02 +0000 Kirti 821063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all three outfits but my fave is #1, I love the cobalt pants! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821048 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 07:34:15 +0000 Hil 821048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think all three outfits are great and I absolutely love your shoes in #3! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821027 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:47:39 +0000 Carole 821027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the cobalt straights! These will prove to be a workhorse, I'm sure, like they have been for me. #2 is too fun, your expression sells the CSI look and you almost have me shaking in my motoboots! I recently bought a pair of black slacks and hadn't really thought about looking like a police woman but now I will:) 3 is a killer ensemble and love the jacket. Super flattering! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----black-and-blue#post-821018 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:19:19 +0000 Beth Ann 821018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, I'm not bruised, just stricken with a sudden desire for cool, saturated, brilliant blue to give a little zing to my January black and grey. One of my goals for this year was to explore the combination of black and blue. </p> <p>Unfortunately, I'm light-deprived, and I've not yet mastered using the iPhone in low-light conditions. Please excuse the poor quality of the photos! I've had to edit them to show details and colors.</p> <p>1. New cobalt straight legs. These will give my red jeans a break, and I've easily found 8 good outfits featuring them in my current closet. I've paired them here with a charcoal heather drape-neck tank (banded bottom) and a ruched poplin moto in black (Mango, JCP)</p> <p>2. My CSI Investigator look -- like the no-nonsense smirk? I spent a decade in boring black trousers and have assiduously avoided them in recent years. I found Gap Perfect Fit pants at a consignment store, tags still on, and decided to give them a go. I associate this silhouette with the women on Police Procedurals, although I am lacking the badge and the firearm! I'm liking the rise and my new belt, sized to fill the loops and sit lower on the hip, rather than at the waist. Not sure whether this kind of trouser is a little dated, or classic.</p> <p>3. Close up of the jacket/top, as I paired it with a pencil skirt last fall. The exposure is a little better here! This jacket is from the Rack --- Sona and I are jacket twins. </p>