https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-119-pattern-matching-houndstooth-squared-and-more-burgundy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 07:12:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-119-pattern-matching-houndstooth-squared-and-more-burgundy#post-771334 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 22:40:59 +0000 Anonymous 771334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the belt is fun. It draws the eye right to your narrowest part so that's a good thing. DH and I watch HGTV and I remember seeing the (non-pregnant) show hosts wearing belts up high under the bust line, and this is not even with an empire waist top or dress. I think it looks even better on you! I love the cozy cowl on that burgundy sweater. The color is so rich on you and makes you look like a very luxe and pampered expectant mom. Rock on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-119-pattern-matching-houndstooth-squared-and-more-burgundy#post-771280 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 21:22:18 +0000 MsMary 771280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great -- love the pattern mixing! I will admit to preferring it without the belt. I think the yellow bag would be fab on its own even sans belt!</p> <p>That said, fooey on your co-worker and his totes inappropes comment!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-119-pattern-matching-houndstooth-squared-and-more-burgundy#post-771234 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:04:41 +0000 Sara L. 771234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the color of the yellow belt but I have to admit that the placement seems odd to me. My eye has never gotten used to where belts sit on pregnant women though - it's not just this outfit. I love the second casual outfit with the burgundy sweater. The color looks really good on you and you look chic and relaxed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-119-pattern-matching-houndstooth-squared-and-more-burgundy#post-771105 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 17:47:47 +0000 Sonia 771105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One retro mama-to-be! The first outfit of yours is one classy yet bright and in with the mix-match pattern and colour trend. Spot on. Liking the yellow, nice bright touch!<br /> Your second outfit is nice too. I like clothes that have shape and texture but that show that you're comfortable wearing it. And with a pregnancy glow on top, you couldn't combine it any better </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-119-pattern-matching-houndstooth-squared-and-more-burgundy#post-770884 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 11:26:25 +0000 Suz 770884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like the yellow belt outfit! The pattern match is fun and yellow is unexpected. I do think I'd have trouble wearing it myself, but mainly because of what Denise said; it's an odd placement for a belt and I wonder how it would work when I moved and sat. But apparently that hasn't caused you any difficulty. So pshaw to your colleague! </p> <p>I love your second outfit, too. Very relaxed and cozy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-119-pattern-matching-houndstooth-squared-and-more-burgundy#post-770857 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 08:13:02 +0000 CocoLion 770857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love outfit 5/6! The color is fantastic on you. I love the trend color burgundy and do wear it even though it's not my best color. But on you, fabulous.</p> <p>As for the first outfit, I'm not sure about the belt one way or another. I like the way it matches the purse, and agree it creates some definition, but it's not a conventional place to wear a belt. Still I can't believe your male co-worker said that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-119-pattern-matching-houndstooth-squared-and-more-burgundy#post-770836 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 07:06:56 +0000 Deborah 770836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clever pattern mix/match The yellow belt looks off to me, but I do think a belt gives definition so I would be suggesting some much lower contrast:) The burgundy sweater is beautiful on you. Love the neckline. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-119-pattern-matching-houndstooth-squared-and-more-burgundy#post-770834 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 06:57:12 +0000 goldenpig 770834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's a new teal houndstooth cardigan I bought from Nordstrom:<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/halogen-print-cardigan/3308194?origin=keywordsearch&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=Teal+Combo&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ha.....sultback=0</a><br /> I thought, instead of pattern mixing, why not try pattern matching! Matchy matchy me loves pattern matching even more than pattern mixing! So I paired it with my burgundy houndstooth pencil skirt. And added a yellow skinny belt and bookended with a yellow bag, just because I thought the combination of teal+burgundy+mustard sounded interesting. DH did not like the belt though--he says it looks too tight esp. with my big belly. In general he doesn't like it when I belt things though, esp when I belt over sweaters or dresses. But another male coworker also commented on my belt today, saying "What IS that? Is that a belt? Is that supposed to be a fashion statement?" I tried it without the belt and with a black bag for a more subdued look but I don't think I like it as much--I feel like I look fatter without the waist definition of a belt (even if I don't really have a waist and the belt is under my bust). So, what do you think--belt or no belt? And yay or nay on the yellow?</p> <p>This evening we were invited for a dinner party to another family's house so I changed into something more casual. This is another new sweater, from H&amp;M. It's actually from the regular section but the tunic length is great for belly coverage. In burgundy of course! With Gap Maternity Always Skinny jeans and La Canadienne Galaxy boots and Fossil floral purse and WHBM burgundy cuff.</p> <p>Thanks for looking and for your comments/suggestions! </p>