https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---more-neutral-more-color-in-the-rain Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 16:16:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---more-neutral-more-color-in-the-rain#post-785459 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:45:37 +0000 JR 785459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The original outfit was nice. But it was designed to fade (gracefully) into the background. Adding the scarf added that little touch of joy that I am always so happy to see. Serenely neutral is a wonderful place to be sometimes, but joyful is more fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---more-neutral-more-color-in-the-rain#post-785422 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:04:40 +0000 rachylou 785422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the scarf was just the ticket.</p> <p>I'm trying to figure out how you tied it... I love the way it hangs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---more-neutral-more-color-in-the-rain#post-785393 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:41:17 +0000 Kiwichik 785393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the scarf was an inspired addition to this outfit and your trench coat is a lovely cut on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---more-neutral-more-color-in-the-rain#post-784777 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:41:33 +0000 RunnerChick 784777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, thank you. I LOVE this scarf, and can't stop wearing it ALL the time.</p> <p>I, too, thought it had a Euro chic vibe and to satisfy my vanity, I took a picture with aviators (because, you know, I think they emphasize the Euro Chic Vibe). Of course, the picture is a classic blooper and, just for fun -- and because, you know, I have vanity but I also have no shame -- I'm attaching it here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---more-neutral-more-color-in-the-rain#post-784768 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:28:36 +0000 Suz 784768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look superb here. I LOVE the scarf and the way you have tied it, and with your coat and bag it is a very Euro-chic vibe. Simple, but classy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---more-neutral-more-color-in-the-rain#post-784747 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:06:26 +0000 RunnerChick 784747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Charmian - I suck my gut for photos :). I do have 40+ belly flab, I am sorry to say. It just doesn't show much because the sweater is not too snug of a fit. I like this outfit better too, for the contrast between the scarf and the sweater. And, yes, I love this knot. </p> <p>ASingh - thanks! IMO, the vibe I'm going for here is one that you accomplish with ease in your WiWs. I loved the gray and yellow, and liked your interpretation is much better than the original. </p> <p>Lisa - thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---more-neutral-more-color-in-the-rain#post-784745 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:00:28 +0000 Lisa 784745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the grey is lovely here. It is a lighter grey which works well with the darker trousers. And a fun scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---more-neutral-more-color-in-the-rain#post-784703 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:03:42 +0000 Asingh 784703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab scarf! Really like it with the Gray sweater. I wore my Gray sweater today with a deep yellow scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---more-neutral-more-color-in-the-rain#post-784675 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:18:00 +0000 Charmian 784675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I like the first outfit! This looks a lot like what you were trying for yesterday, but (to my eye) the scarf's color and shape blends much better into the outfit. I love and use that knot all the time, too -- it's much less bulky than the euro knot, isn't it?</p> <p>I think I might like your cozy-in-the-rain outfit better than your originally-planned one. You have a fantastic figure (and therefore don't have my hangups), but the light-colored sweater paired with dark denim and cords would draw attention straight to an area I'd like eyes to skim over. Just to be clear, you do NOT have any issues there and the proportions are great -- but if I were to copy this outfit, I'd personally drop the color contrast either between the jacket and the sweater, or the sweater and the cords. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---more-neutral-more-color-in-the-rain#post-784597 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:40:12 +0000 RunnerChick 784597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah - thank you! </p> <p>Ceit - thank you! I call it the pretzel tie, but I don't know if it has other names. It works really well with a longer scarf, and helps me stay warm. </p> <p>Joy - great idea! I have a striped equipment shirt that might do the trick. I'm eager to try it out soon! </p> <p>Donna - I can't wait for the big rain; anything to make the hills turn green. I love these boots, and have had them for a while. They're now naturally distressed, which I love, and yes, the heel is very stable. </p> <p>Beth Ann - thank you, I love this scarf tying method too, and wish all my scarves were long enough. </p> <p>Sara L- thank you. I think I like both combos too, and am planning to wear the denim topper on another day soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---more-neutral-more-color-in-the-rain#post-784510 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:35:30 +0000 Sara L. 784510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both versions of this outfit! The denim jacket looks great over the longer top but the trench and scarf look perfect for a cold, rainy day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---more-neutral-more-color-in-the-rain#post-784492 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:18:04 +0000 Beth Ann 784492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this scarf typing method! I use it a lot in my Chicago winter. I actually prefer the look with the trench, although the denim jacket is a great fit and color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---more-neutral-more-color-in-the-rain#post-784370 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:22:05 +0000 DonnaF 784370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the way you've tied your scarf! If the rain comes down in buckets (are they saying Friday it will?), I would worry that corduroy would absorb the water like a sponge, so today was a good time to wear them along with your boots which look like they have a decent but stable heel. You look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---more-neutral-more-color-in-the-rain#post-784330 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:46:49 +0000 Caro in Oz 784330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think you need to change a thing. Good choice to swap for the weather but I love the denim jacket on you too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---more-neutral-more-color-in-the-rain#post-784325 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:38:02 +0000 Anonymous 784325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Number one is sleek with everything fitting very well, but to my eye it seems to need something more. The scarf as in number two does the trick. Another idea would be to layer a boldly striped button-down shirt underneath the sweater. You could allow the tails to hang beneath the shirt if the proportions are right. You look cozy for a wet day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---more-neutral-more-color-in-the-rain#post-784320 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:22:53 +0000 Anonymous 784320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great with the scarf! Is that the Four-In-Hand tie? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---more-neutral-more-color-in-the-rain#post-784318 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:21:44 +0000 sarah 784318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this with the scarf. Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---more-neutral-more-color-in-the-rain#post-784306 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:14:20 +0000 RunnerChick 784306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's supposed to dump a foot of rain over the next few days in Northern California. I love the rain, and think we don't see enough of it, so I'm excited. Or, at least I was until I had to brave the commute back home. </p> <p>I was planning to leave home wearing the denim jacket over my cords and sweater (pic 4), but the gray day and the rain persuaded me into wearing a colorful scarf (2) and a trench instead (2,3). </p> <p>I like how this turned out - happiness factor high. What do you think? Color, proportions, ideas for kicking it up a notch? Thanks for looking and commenting - I welcome your feedback. </p> <p>Green corduroys<br /> Grey V-neck merino wool sweater<br /> Uniqlo heat tech cami (toasty warm)<br /> Brown boots<br /> Scarf (Bandhni dupatta)<br /> Trench </p>