https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fail---why Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 21:38:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fail---why#post-844404 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:47:45 +0000 Kiwichik 844404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jen </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fail---why#post-844402 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:44:42 +0000 JenA 844402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look beautiful in your 2/3. </p> <p>Aida and the others gave good advice about pattern mixing the skirt, so I thought I might offer some thoughts on how to use that pretty blue blouse in #1. The ditsy floral blouse would look really cute with dotted pants. If you are brave, a striped blue/white sweater or even a dotted sweater over the blouse with a solid bottom would look cute. Since I love pattern mixing, I say to keep trying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fail---why#post-844393 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:35:55 +0000 Kiwichik 844393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies lots of food for thought. </p> <p>Jules I think you are right about the skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fail---why#post-844269 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 15:44:35 +0000 Anonymous 844269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the final outfit, so pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fail---why#post-844212 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 14:03:05 +0000 Jules 844212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that skirt would be tough to pattern-mix because it is quite graphic with bold print AND stripes. The tips you got would help but honestly, even as a confirmed pattern mixer, I think this skirt stands alone beautifully and the white shirt is perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fail---why#post-844174 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 10:51:55 +0000 krishnidoux 844174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything has been said. You look smashing in 2 and 3! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fail---why#post-844122 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 07:21:14 +0000 AJ 844122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You were smart to take a pic before you headed out the door. Sometimes I get outfit ideas and run with it, but then when I get home and take the pics, I am frustrated at the results. </p> <p>YOUR end result is lovely. The metallic belt and sandals is the icing on the cake! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fail---why#post-844117 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 07:05:21 +0000 carolbee 844117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto everyone else, 2/3 looks great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fail---why#post-844112 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 06:37:34 +0000 Deborah 844112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Aida hit the nail on the head. I think with successful pattern mixing there has to be some relationship between the two prints, and that is not always easy to define but it can be in the actual pattern, the tones etc. I think #1 is lacking this, but #2/3 is just beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fail---why#post-844108 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 06:28:43 +0000 Kiwichik 844108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tracey I tried that but didn't take a photo - it didn't work </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fail---why#post-844094 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 05:45:51 +0000 TraceyLiz65 844094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think the patterns were what made #1 not work, wonder if that shirt was tuck and a belt added if it might have been better??? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fail---why#post-844010 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 03:27:40 +0000 Kiwichik 844010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks unfrumped another good point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fail---why#post-843980 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 02:56:39 +0000 unfrumped 843980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree the second outfit is smashing. The skirt calls for a bolder print, if you mix. The white top also continues the boho or peasant style more than the T shirt style, so it might be that you could pattern mix more effectively if the top and skirt styles are in sync. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fail---why#post-843962 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 02:33:56 +0000 lyn* 843962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I concur with Suz, it's easier to do pattern mixing when one is a neutral non-pattern (dots, stripes, etc).</p> <p>The second look works better because it is more simple in terms of the colours </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fail---why#post-843957 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 02:20:55 +0000 Suz 843957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so superb in #2 and #3 that I barely even noticed #1. I think Aida explained it really well. </p> <p>I am a very cautious pattern mixer. I try to use at least one fairly neutral almost-non-pattern (like a stripe) with animal print and/or abstract floral. This is easy peasy. I have, on occasion, gone for a tweedy jacket with a patterned skirt but then the colours were harmonized and both patterns had the same scale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fail---why#post-843955 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 02:18:05 +0000 Kiwichik 843955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good grief so many things to think about with patterns explains why I have mainly solid colours in my wardrobe and if I wear patterns I wear them with solid colours - not ready to graduate to pattern mixing yet - but the explanations certainly make sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fail---why#post-843948 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 02:09:18 +0000 K. Period. 843948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup. Aida has it right on. Pattern scale has to be very different--large and small to really work. The patterns that throw me are the neutral patterns like stripes and dots, which it took me forever to recognize as not patterns at all. And pastel or lighter colors with black are just plain hard. At the end of the day, huge YLF for your streamlined black and white outfit with silver. It looks fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fail---why#post-843945 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 02:05:39 +0000 Debora 843945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Aida hit the nail on the head with her pattern mixing explanation. You are totally rocking #2 and 3. Perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fail---why#post-843944 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 02:04:44 +0000 Rosebuddy 843944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look like a million dollars too...love the skirt with the white blouse and silver belt and shoes! Looks like something I will want to try when it warms up in my area. This is a happy outfit!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fail---why#post-843942 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 02:02:27 +0000 qfbrenda 843942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree... photo 1 isn't working. But 2 and 3 look great! Well done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fail---why#post-843941 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 02:01:59 +0000 Aida 843941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2/3 looks super KC! You totally rock those boho looks, lady. For the mix in #1, the scale of your prints doesn't quite line up PLUS the block of black is too heavy against that dainty-printed top. A skirt with a smaller-scale print would work much better, OR a top with a larger scale print (preferably with some black in it).</p> <p>PS: I am LOVING your hair these days. Smashing!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fail---why#post-843935 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 01:55:42 +0000 Kiwichik 843935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Casual Friday - I did a last minute OMG what shall I wear - too hot for jeans or pants (unlike last summer when it never got warm enough to get out of pants) - thought maybe I'll be brave and try pattern mixing - see photo 1 - total fail - volume over volume not working for me and not sure really if I should have even tried this. I was thinking the bright white and the swirls in both patterns might be pleasing - nope. </p> <p>Really admire you ladies who can do the whole pattern mix thing. How do you do it?</p> <p>Anyway I looked at the photo and changed the top. Added my new thrifted sparkly silver belt and felt a million dollars. </p>