https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:53:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals/page/2#post-2354055 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:33:34 +0000 Star (Lise) 2354055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I only did it yesterday so I will keep you informed </p> <p>Thanks for the positive feedback btw.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals/page/2#post-2354053 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:27:49 +0000 anchie 2354053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Star - I like your coppery hair, and I think it suits you. You also have beautiful eyes. Interesting what you said about psychological effects of silver hair. I kind of feel less invisible, like people are treating me better in shops and restaurants, man opening doors for me etc. But was wondering if it is all in my head? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals/page/2#post-2354051 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:21:17 +0000 Star (Lise) 2354051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see my photo was hidden so I opened it now.&nbsp; I think the silver probably suits my skin tone better but for now I prefer this copper colour.&nbsp; My skin is not so blotchy IRL (I think).&nbsp; I feel like the silver is aging me, even if only psychologically! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals/page/2#post-2354050 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:11:21 +0000 Star (Lise) 2354050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good advice <b>Kinnick</b>! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2354049 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:08:14 +0000 Star (Lise) 2354049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here you go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353986 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:39:33 +0000 kinnick 2353986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I gained 15 pounds (I am 5’3”) after an accident laid me out for 5 months. &nbsp;I did not have any clothes that fit. &nbsp;My pants were so very tight. &nbsp;I decided to approach my new wardrobe as if it were a travel capsule. &nbsp; Angie’s advice above is great - 4 pairs of pants and 4 shirts (although I bought 6 shirts) that all work together (with shoes I already owned). &nbsp;I also changed my look a little. &nbsp;I ended up with wider, swishier pants with half elastic waists. &nbsp;Instead of shirts that had a tighter fit I went with looser shirts in soft fabrics. &nbsp; I am losing the weight very slowly but doubt I will change the new look. &nbsp;I saw it as a challenge to take what I have learned from reading YLF and put it in to practice. &nbsp;I am also surprised that even at my higher weight (which was just over acceptable BMI) I think I look fine. &nbsp;But maybe I wasn’t harsh on my new body bc I was lucky to have recovered. &nbsp; I think you had some health problems that caused weight gain? &nbsp;You look great. &nbsp;Embrace the new you and lean into a new look. &nbsp;It’s fun. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353946 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:00:33 +0000 ChristelJ 2353946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look absolutely amazing in these photos, but I sympathize with your feelings of discomfort. For me, when I gain weight if I find even one pair of basic pants that feels good it can give my wardrobe a big boost.<br /> Can't get over your glamorous hair! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353938 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:32:11 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2353938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anchie, you look so beautiful in these neutrals - which, interestingly enough, still convey a sense of color to me, but in a peaceful, harmonious way.</p> <p>Sometimes, you just need these really good neutrals to calm your mind and soul. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I really like Angie’s shopping list. &nbsp;Something that could supplement that list, is a Pinterest mood board, of non-clothing items. &nbsp;Landscapes, nature, floral, art… things that really speak to you. &nbsp;It can help you hone in on clothing colors and elements that pique your interest, when you’re shopping.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353930 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:14:36 +0000 anchie 2353930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - this is great idea. I just checked if they have this same pants in WIW photo in bigger sizes, because I have a matching blazer that still fits (it is oversized) but no luck. I am not feeling cropped or straight leg pants at the moment, feel best in full length flowy pants. But they seem not easy to find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353923 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:48:39 +0000 Angie 2353923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Anchie,</b> glad you feel you have a place to start!&nbsp;</p> <p>If you like, see if they have some of the pants you have at home that you like in larger sizes. They might have online old stock.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353916 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:16:07 +0000 BlueJay 2353916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look gorgeous, Anchie! I love your outfit with and without the layers! So chic! The pop of red with your glasses and beautiful hair too! The tweed blazer is so fantastic! Wishing you happiness and best wishes for the next part of your style journey! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353913 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:04:39 +0000 anchie 2353913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Star - oh, thanks! I want to see it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353910 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:12:01 +0000 Star (Lise) 2353910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anchie you are always an inspiration.&nbsp; Just like you inspired me to grow in my natural silver, which I really like.&nbsp; I have just popped on a temporary light copper colour and I like it!&nbsp; I already feel a bit more perky </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353903 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:09:26 +0000 anchie 2353903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Roberta - thanks&nbsp;</p> <p>Slim cat - cropped jacket would be fab for spring</p> <p>Suz - thanks. Jacket is my newest item - Christmas present from kids&nbsp;</p> <p>Sal - I agree, new underwear would also make lot of difference, something to go on my shopping list too</p> <p>nuancedream and Firecracker - thank you so much. I am so used to my blond hair now that it feels weird when I see my old photos.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />Jamie, Carol - thank you&nbsp;</p> <p>quietloud - glad to hear that you are feeling inspired again. Uncomfortable clothes are the worst and make me feel even bigger&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353900 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:28:57 +0000 anchie 2353900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn67 - once I started coloring, it is now easier to go darker then to go back to white. Good suggestion about sneakers - will try that next time.</p> <p>Star - sorry to hear that you are in the same boat.&nbsp;</p> <p>Dee - I really hope that spring will help, and good idea to start with color palette - I have to decide on it.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Sisi - exactly how I feel at the moment LOL</p> <p>RobinF , Jules , JAileen - thank you</p> <p>Joy - sorry to hear about your situation and my condolences for your loss. Some light neutrals winter boots can be very useful, with your hair especially,</p> <p>Angie - yes! thank you, such actionable solution is what I needed. Maybe I just did not know where to start?&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353898 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:42:51 +0000 quietloud 2353898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look wonderful, and how you are feeling at the moment doesn't shine through at all in this outfit. But I completely relate, having gained weight and sizes after illness myself. I know exactly what you mean by that Hulk-like feeling. It's so uncomfortable, even if it doesn't show on the outside. I've slowly but surely been getting back into the groove with my wardrobe and shopping over the past year (despite a winter hiatus of a few months), and I'm sure you will too. In my experience it gets a little easier to get inspired at this time of year when spring is on the way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353896 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:43:50 +0000 Carol 2353896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this palette--reminds me of Sixties or Seventies.&nbsp; I wonder what it would look like with chunky silver jewelry, or a silver chain strap purse.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353892 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 03:02:53 +0000 Jaime 2353892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You really do look fantastic but I do understand how we see something that you might not feel. I love Angie's list for you - so concrete and manageable! Wearing clothes that do not make you think about them all the time is key I think.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353883 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 23:03:44 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2353883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your new hair color is super fab, and you look really gorgeous, Anchie. No kidding! The outfit looks great, and the warm neutrals are flattering on you. I hope Angie's shopping list gives you the boost you are looking for, to get some clothes that are comfortable, and stylish, for now. Thanks for sharing your new fab look with us, along with your frustrations. That's what we're here for, right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353873 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:13:29 +0000 nuancedream 2353873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anchie, how wonderful to see you on the forum again! I'm totally loving the hair color and the red specs. The light and medium neutrals suit you so well.So chic! Angie has given you a great shopping list. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353869 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:48:53 +0000 Sal 2353869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely Anchie - I love this palette on you with your honey coloured hair.&nbsp; You are someone who can wear a variety of colours.&nbsp; I think light neutrals are popular at the moment - I am also drawn to them - and wearing less pattern than I did.</p> <p>In terms of shopping, I think Angie's list is great.&nbsp; Go for shapes or cuts that make you feel good - For me tight arms are my least favourite - I really like some ease in the shoulder and bust area.&nbsp; And a refresh of underwear - it may be too much information but I am currently preferring higher rise underwear, not always, it makes me feel smoother in the waist area and more confident with some trousers and pants.&nbsp; When the underwear is either too small or too stretched out all clothes can feel a bit off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353865 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:28:30 +0000 Suz 2353865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look gorgeous, <b>Anchie</b>! I am loving the dark honey blonde hair on you! And the third outfit is just spectacular. wow. I love the jacket also.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Angie</b> has you sorted for a shopping list, I see. Onwards!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353855 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:42:04 +0000 slim cat 2353855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fab and very on trend - love the light neutrals on you ( would not change anything &nbsp;)!&nbsp;<br />Angie's list is practical and perfect start for a bit of shopping.<br />I'd try relaxed/wide leg denim ( something with a flow and drape ) and &nbsp;easy cotton cropped jacket ( some oversized/relaxed jackets are easy to wear for every day ) for spring.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353852 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:12:36 +0000 Roberta 2353852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this color scheme on you AND i think you look fantastic. How we feel in our clothes will always trump how we look, however. </p> <p>Angie's shopping list is Genius. Perhaps you could engage a personal shopper, hand them the list, and relax in the dressing room. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353851 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:35:07 +0000 JAileen 2353851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always found your silver hair inspiring. &nbsp;But I think your new hair suits you very well. &nbsp;And you look great in that color scheme. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353848 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:24:21 +0000 Angie 2353848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#3 is KILLER. Gorgeously Chic!</p> <p>LOVE this palette with your new earthy hair!!! Now I can't imagine you with silver hair :)</p> <p>I even see a gold bracelet! Good job accessorizing.&nbsp;</p> <p>Do we have a similar hair colour now? And with the red specs too! Twinsies!</p> <p>My dear <b>anchie,</b> <i>please do not feel uncomfortable in your clothes.</i> At the very least, four new bottoms and four new tops that make movement and sitting easier. Tide you over.</p> <p><u>Here is your shopping list:</u></p> <p>- trendy jeans&nbsp;<br /> - earthy pants<br /> - light neutral pants&nbsp;<br /> - dark neutral pants&nbsp;</p> <p>- light neutral&nbsp; top<br /> - dark neutral top<br /> - patterned top<br /> - non- neutral top</p> <p>Onward we go!!! Here to help, support, and get sorted </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353845 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:17:42 +0000 Jules 2353845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this! So rich and layered </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353842 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:32:39 +0000 Anonymous 2353842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fabulous. &nbsp;All my clothes are falling off me and this will be an expensive spring with alterations and new things that fit. Sunday my skirt fell down to my ankles. I pulled it over a jacket to stay up. &nbsp;DH still tests positive for Covid so I &nbsp;went to get some groceries yesterday. &nbsp;The supermarket was busy but cleaned out of many things. &nbsp;It was the last day of the weekly sale. &nbsp;He is comping at the bit to get out. &nbsp;So maybe today. &nbsp;My sister whose husband died a couple weeks ago plans to move soon . &nbsp;She is overwhelmed with paperwork now and hopes to find someone reliable to do the taxes.&nbsp;</p> <p>Your light neutrals are inspirational. &nbsp;I am so ready to stop wearing dark ones. &nbsp;No signs of Spring yet. &nbsp;I need new light shoes to wear with light neutrals..maybe snow boots would be best for now. &nbsp;It is cold. Wooly socks are in order. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353839 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 13:26:53 +0000 RobinF 2353839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely hate the feeling of tight clothes so I feel for you! However, you look amazing! I love this outfit, the jacket is yummy! And the white boots perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---light-neutrals#post-2353838 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 13:16:09 +0000 Sisi 2353838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look very well! The outfit matches you coloring nicely. I have had periods when I'd preferred to be slapped in my face rather than go shopping (and I made do with the same old things for long time)&nbsp; ... but then it passes! </p>