https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 07:59:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1/page/2#post-2002255 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 02:58:41 +0000 Leslie 2002255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are wearing what I call the holy trinity of color: black, white, and red. Love it, especially the jacket, which I would wear in a heartbeat and which would be fab in my closet too. Hurray for classics that go the mile! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1/page/2#post-2002176 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 19:37:06 +0000 Vix 2002176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anchie --&nbsp;</p> <p>Well you know what they say: rules are made to be broken! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1/page/2#post-2002155 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 18:49:01 +0000 Angie 2002155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>STILL looking. Have my eye on these: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1/page/2#post-2002140 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 18:22:44 +0000 Jenni NZ 2002140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! I love your outfit Anchie, it is great. Vix I am sure I must break those rules all the time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1/page/2#post-2002113 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 17:31:25 +0000 anchie 2002113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vix - really interesting, I appreciate this. I must say I am not into patterns much and rarely find one that speaks to me. My usual formula is a dark neutral+light neutral + color repeated 1-3 times, all in solids or sometimes tweed or plaid instead of dark neutral. But my favorite patterned blouse has (too) many colors </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1/page/2#post-2002101 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 17:19:05 +0000 Vix 2002101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Anchie --</p> <p>I'm not sure how flexible the advice is, but with prints I found that I was often unknowingly adhering to the spirit of the "law" vs the letter -- you might be doing the same.</p> <p>I think you know I wear both smaller- and larger-scale prints (print lovers unite!) so here's what I mean by that.</p> <p>I always do what I call "the 10-foot test" to see if a print or pattern is wearing me instead of vice versa in terms of scale and type of design.</p> <p>When I ran into the advice, I took a look at my fav prints to wear. </p> <ul> <li>Some followed the "neutral(s) + 1-2 color-color" rule exactly. [Variations on a color don't count as extra.]&nbsp;</li> <li>Some had many more shades close-up! But when I stood back, usually 1 or 2 color-colors dominated.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>So that might be an interesting exercise for you. See how close you toe that line haha!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1/page/2#post-2001987 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 11:56:44 +0000 anchie 2001987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vix - very interesting, I need to ponder about it. In winter I usually conform to this guideline unknowingly, but summer is whole different story. Will print with more than 2 colors be a no-no?<br /> Angie - great advice about red bottoms. I remember you are also looking for one - any luck? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1/page/2#post-2001893 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 03:07:52 +0000 Jaime 2001893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great as is and would be fantastic with red or white bottoms also. Vix's comment is very thought provoking, but I do think that white hair is more of a color than a neutral ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1#post-2001805 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 22:24:56 +0000 Barbara Diane 2001805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Post deleted, on wrong post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1#post-2001803 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 22:16:27 +0000 Barbara Diane 2001803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, both the boots and the jacket make it special. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1#post-2001751 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 20:46:51 +0000 Angie 2001751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YOU LOOK FAB, <b>Anchie</b>. The red boots add a lot more pizzaz than you think.&nbsp;</p> <p>On your shopping list - red bottoms that fit. That will change the landscape of your work wear for while.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1#post-2001718 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 19:27:03 +0000 rachylou 2001718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel a person can’t go wrong with red, white and black </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1#post-2001715 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 19:20:19 +0000 Vix 2001715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Anchie --</p> <p>Wasn't I just reading you were feeling in a style rut? I'd never know it from this. </p> <p>Love that jacket's neckline on you and the way it provides the contrast that works so well for you. And the shoes are a delightful surprise.</p> <p>Like Elizabeth P, I'm enjoying the color challenge from afar. Dark neutrals suit me and thus are my backbone. I have a few outfits that almost make the cut but the espresso boots disqualify them. ;)</p> <p>Here's one additional thought, not meant to be controversial. </p> <p>Many top color+style experts recommend that those of us made up of neutrals (neutral skin + hair + eye color) wear primarily neutrals plus/minus 1-2 color-colors for maximum harmony. What can be underwhelming on others sets us off to perfection!&nbsp;</p> <p><i>For example: So when you find your elusive perfect red pants, you'd wear them with neutrals -- or with a print repeating the red and maybe 1 other color-color plus/minus neutrals. Versus, say, a solid yellow top + a green print scarf + cobalt shoes.&nbsp;</i></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1#post-2001683 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 18:24:56 +0000 RobinF 2001683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great, I agree that the red boots add the perfect pop of color and style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1#post-2001662 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:51:39 +0000 jill58 2001662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't believe the jacket is over 10 years old. It looks totally current. The red boots are perfect. What a great work outfit!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1#post-2001660 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:48:35 +0000 kellygirl 2001660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh, I love this. If it’s not broken, why fix it! You look polished and stylish! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1#post-2001659 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:47:36 +0000 Bonnie 2001659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love gray, white, and black together and the pop of red is perfect. The jacket doesn't look dated to me, it looks timeless and classic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1#post-2001658 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:46:59 +0000 Suz 2001658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look terrific in this, <b>Anchie!</b> Fab boots, fun yet classic jacket, a pop of light.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1#post-2001655 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:25:10 +0000 viva 2001655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this! The striking boots nicely balance the classic jacket. Really lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1#post-2001651 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:21:21 +0000 Sara L. 2001651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great look!&nbsp; I love the red boots.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1#post-2001593 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:01:45 +0000 Cardiff girl 2001593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s a nice professional work outfit and I love the red boots ,they add a bit of fashion personality to the look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1#post-2001587 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:51:01 +0000 Anonymous 2001587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really polished, pretty and professional. Something about the 3P's etc...;) &nbsp;Love the red boots with this - that is the perfect subtle, yet fashion forward touch that notches the look up a bit. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1#post-2001586 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:47:22 +0000 Anonymous 2001586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it, especially the red boots! The jacket doesn't look dated at all to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1#post-2001576 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:24:19 +0000 anchie 2001576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, torontogirl, Aquamarine and ElizabethP<br /> FashIntern - LOL - you have some great ideas which unfortunately do not really work for me at the moment. Not everything you mentioned fits me now, and some of those like Avery birdseye pants feel to summery for February. Case in point my red bottoms - one too big, other too small. But I did not realize that black white pattern like plaid is allowed, in that case I may have another outfit for the challenge, probably for tomorrow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1#post-2001555 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 13:24:43 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2001555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elizabeth P, please post some contrarian total dark outfits you enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1#post-2001554 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 13:23:18 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2001554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>First off, you look great. I love the jacket, and combining it with the textured sweater is clever. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>But on your comment that you "could not create more than one outfit without dark neutrals"--you have capsules of winter colors and winter light neutrals! With all the black and white patterns (permitted in the challenge) and solid color pieces, you could make lots of outfits: <br />-black and white patterned blouse/red trim from Esprit + red bottom (you have 3). Easy layup.<br /></div><div>-jacket you're wearing + fuchsia Boden sweater (cheating and borrowing from your casual pieces) + Avery birdseye print pants<br /></div><div>-brick red jacket (I love it) + Avery birdseye print pants or BR grey/black pants<br /></div><div>-baby blue sweater + taupe or other light neutral bottom. I'm not good with light neutrals, but they don't have to stick together, can be mixed with colors<br /></div><div>Really, any of the b/w patterns + any of the solid colors. I'd love to see outfits with the glen plaid jacket and red pencil skirt in action (obviously not together).<br /></div><div>What I don't see are patterns in color. That makes it harder to wear 2 of the solid color pieces together.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>But all of that is only because of your comment. If what you have on here is a true example of how you dress daily, I'm impressed &amp; see no reason to change. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1#post-2001547 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 13:07:09 +0000 Aquamarine 2001547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is perfect. The textured jacket is so classic and chic, and the red shoes elevate the whole outfit. I like Katrina’s idea of a small scarf with red, but truly think this is fine as is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1#post-2001543 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 12:54:30 +0000 Elizabeth P 2001543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>This is lovely.&nbsp; That jacket is wonderful, a true classic indeed.&nbsp; And the red boots are a fab touch.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm with you on the colour challenge... in fact, I laughed when I read it.&nbsp; Not only are black and navy my winter neutrals (white way too impractical in our weather) but Jan/Feb are the months I hunker down and enjoy black/navy mixing, and total dark outfits.&nbsp; Goes with the weather.&nbsp; My "deep winter" capsule.&nbsp; Colour and lightening up is what I do to add interest in March/April.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1#post-2001536 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 12:32:38 +0000 Helena 2001536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this Anchie; the red shoes add just the right pop to a very polished outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---to-work-1#post-2001504 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 11:29:23 +0000 anchie 2001504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Katerina - this is a great idea, I will defined try it. I am wearing a red bag today but it is just sitting on my desk. </p>