https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 04:14:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1401018 Sat, 22 Nov 2014 16:33:44 +0000 kellygirl 1401018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great illustration of Una's theory on "diffused color and light colored booties!" Fun pattern mixing, Aida! Unexpected and fresh! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1400769 Sat, 22 Nov 2014 00:15:47 +0000 Aida 1400769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Astrid, Beth Ann, and Diane!</p> <p>Beth Ann, the big crystal studs are Kate Spade purchased at Nordstrom Rack earlier this year. Our Rack always seems to carry some variation of this type of earring, perhaps if there's one near you they would too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1400645 Fri, 21 Nov 2014 19:49:20 +0000 Anonymous 1400645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This look is awesome! Love the pattern mixing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1400454 Fri, 21 Nov 2014 05:25:39 +0000 Beth Ann 1400454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now, that's an amazing take on black and white pairings!&nbsp; Fun and cozy, and a winner. </p> <p>I'm also liking those big studs -- they'd be great for my holiday capsule! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1400287 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 23:11:07 +0000 Astrid 1400287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow! So busy but somehow it all flows together anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1400277 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 22:50:40 +0000 Aida 1400277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah Una, that comment is what made me realize this! You're totally right, the pattern in the darks is how I get them to work for me. I have also been wondering if, perhaps, the all dark solids don't feel dramatic enough for me like mixing all these prints does. Love the shirt, will have to look into that. I DID want to get a white/black plaid shirt this season! Since, you know, I surely don't have enough plaid in my closet... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1400272 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 22:43:59 +0000 catgirl 1400272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is exactly what I was talking about with how your dark outfits have a lighter diffuse quality to them because of pattern. You could just as easily wear light shoes with this look. Fabtastic!</p> <p>And you should get this shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1400229 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 21:47:39 +0000 Aida 1400229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, thanks so much everyone! I'm tickled that so many of you are feeling this mix with me. Very much enjoyed reading all the responses, and what were the draws. As Angie put it a little while back, polished minimally maximal ^^</p> <p>Aubergine, I do find that this in-between hair length really amplifies the effect. When my hair is short (like, above the jawline short) or long (like, past my chest long) wearing a darker high necked top works alright because there's no muddling along the neckline. Anywhere near shoulder length is where it gets tricky. It's definitely something I keep in mind for winter styling!</p> <p>Lantana, yes ^^ A little 40s (and rockabilly) tribute, a decade that's among my most influential fashion periods but I don't act heavily upon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1400099 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 16:43:41 +0000 Diana 1400099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So fun!&nbsp; I think the clutch is just the perfect finishing touch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1400093 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 16:40:35 +0000 Anonymous 1400093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Advanced class dressing right here. It's crazy all right, but absolutely beautiful. I don't know of too many people who can do this well, but you sure do. You have a knack for knowing what to do with more than just the clothes : how to style your hair, your makeup, your accessories - I bow down to your mastery </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1400069 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 15:10:20 +0000 Laurie 1400069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Aida! &nbsp;Is there no end to your creativity and ability to wear everything?! &nbsp;Love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1399983 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 10:40:46 +0000 Lantana 1399983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this a lot!<br /> I am mad for the pattern mixed top and pants and the added stimulus of coat and clutch is sheer crazy delight. I love to see your hair up. Is that a forties pompadour you are sporting? It looks fabulous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1399936 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 05:21:37 +0000 Neel 1399936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Skillful pro level pattern mixing ^_^ Interesting observation about the hair down with dark tops ... Hmm .. I wouldn't have been able to point out why sometimes I prefer my hair up with some outfits, but you are really good at analyzing and nailing the details on why something works :). Super! I also really love the pop of pink lips with this outfit, anything darker may have killed it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1399907 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 03:45:18 +0000 Sara L. 1399907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great look! &nbsp;I could never wear this (I'm not good at pattern mixing)&nbsp;but I love looking at it on you. &nbsp;I think all the patterns look good together because of the&nbsp;similar colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1399901 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 03:24:32 +0000 Anonymous 1399901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! This really works so well together.</p> <p>I can&nbsp;see what you mean about that sweater working better with hair up than down. As I know well, thick, dark hair worn down with a dark, high-necked sweater can be a little overwhelming. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1399883 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 02:59:41 +0000 Sveta 1399883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fearless is the right word! Aida, your outfits are often a lot of fun but this one hit oi out of ballpark for sure. It is not a minimal outfit by any stretch but very cohesive and harmonious. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1399872 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 02:53:55 +0000 Deborah 1399872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the tonal mix here works extremely well.&nbsp; Very pleasing to the eye Aida.&nbsp; You look lovely.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1399856 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 02:36:35 +0000 Jaime 1399856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The patterns of the sweater and pants mix so well! Somehow the effect is not overwhelming and actually soft and beautiful.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1399850 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 02:27:31 +0000 Karie 1399850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Top notch pattern mixing skills! Those pants are fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1399840 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 01:57:45 +0000 Tania 1399840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow!&nbsp;Amazing mixing.</p> <p>I particularly&nbsp;admire your analytical approach to the combination, and, echoing what Joy said, the coat/clutch combination really jumps out at me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1399838 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 01:54:28 +0000 Lucy 1399838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super cute! Love the clutch - takes it over the top but in a good good way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1399834 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 01:46:57 +0000 DonnaF 1399834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE IT!!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1399823 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 01:16:27 +0000 Anonymous 1399823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is fearless. I love all the patterns. You should always use that clutch when wearing this plaid coat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1399814 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 00:59:27 +0000 Jjsloane 1399814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It should be crazy but I really like it. I'm a sucker for space dye and plaid so the top half is a no brainer. I think based on your comments I was overlooking at the entire outfit and yes the multi patterns pop, but they also blend because of the unified pallette. Nicely done, the pink lip and crystals add just the right touch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1399809 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 00:55:34 +0000 Kristin L 1399809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a bit darker than you normally seem to wear (like you said), but I think it still looks wonderful. I love all of the pattern mixing and how you've already figured out a few other ways to wear everything.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1399804 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 00:53:15 +0000 Suz 1399804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Where is Angie? This is K squared!!!&nbsp;</p> <p>Absolutely masterful pattern mix. You're amazing!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1119-dark-print-mixing#post-1399788 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 00:27:54 +0000 Aida 1399788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As most of you know, I generally dislike wearing a lot of dark clothing at once. Wearing head-to-toe dark <i>patterned</i> clothing, on the other hand, perks me right up! Especially if there is a lot of lightness in the prints, as is the case with this marled black-and-white sweater and slouchy floral pants. I thought about cream booties for contrast but decided to let the pattern play shine so opted for charcoal peep-toe booties since it's (miraculously) still dry out; doesn't show well in the photo, but I've got on navy socks which peek out at the toes and from the cutouts on the sides.</p> <p>Accessorized with candy pink lipstick for an extra girly touch, and for some glam chose giant crystal studs, double-coated mascara, and hair up. I don't know that I'd feel very happy in this sweater with my hair down; it's an overall darker lower-contrast look than shows in the photos so I'll likely be reserving it for hair up days. For outerwear I added to the print mix with my charcoal plaid coat and graphic striped clutch. Maybe it's a bit much but I'm highly amused to see all four prints at once ^^</p> <p>I could easily don variations of this simply by swapping the pants out for another printed pair, and plan to do just that. Should work well with both of my windowpane pants, navy/black/white checked pants, red plaid pants, blackwatch plaid pants.... (I have a lot of checked pants, and these are just the dark ones!)</p> <p><i>&nbsp; Newer: sweater, coat, earrings</i><br /><i>&nbsp; Older: pants, booties, clutch</i></p> <p>Comments, critiques, thoughts and questions welcome! </p> </p>