https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-917-polka-dots-and-plaid Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:45:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-917-polka-dots-and-plaid#post-1360892 Mon, 22 Sep 2014 23:38:49 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1360892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the plaid and dots , but would have chosen a more subdued handbag with it... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-917-polka-dots-and-plaid#post-1360833 Mon, 22 Sep 2014 22:12:33 +0000 catgirl 1360833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope with all my heart that you wore #1 somewhere because it is PERFECT.&nbsp; #2 would be at home anywhere, but it doesn't have nearly the stun factor of the first outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-917-polka-dots-and-plaid#post-1360827 Mon, 22 Sep 2014 22:07:25 +0000 sparlingo 1360827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the plaid + polka dots. I think I'd just go for a less eye-catching shoe and bag so that the eye is mostly drawn to the two bold prints. Or at least that's my strategy when doing something unconventional to try to make it look more intentional. That said, I'm not a seasoned pattern-mixer, so I don't know how much expertise I lend :). You have some really cool pieces in your wardrobe - I like that you try to have fun with them! You look lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-917-polka-dots-and-plaid#post-1359366 Sat, 20 Sep 2014 10:24:18 +0000 tulle 1359366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits.&nbsp; I especially like the first--such a happy combo!&nbsp; I do find the big gold bag a bit distracting; maybe a something more angular--a flat or small box clutch, maybe--would be more in tune with your crisp and colorful pattern mix?</p> <p>C. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-917-polka-dots-and-plaid#post-1358878 Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:58:48 +0000 ironkurtin 1358878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really think you can carry off anything you'd like to, MissM. &nbsp;And please keep posting the house renos, I for one enjoy seeing them. Although I think I missed the "befores"? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-917-polka-dots-and-plaid#post-1358873 Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:49:02 +0000 MsMary 1358873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all you plaid lovers!&nbsp; You will be pleased to know that Trina Turk is going to the office <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-918-and-919-work-and-social" rel="nofollow">today</a>!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-917-polka-dots-and-plaid#post-1358859 Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:17:10 +0000 Angie 1358859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE #1. I vote Killer to the power of Killer. No need to have changed on my account. On the contrary. Although linen is much breezier to wear.&nbsp;xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-917-polka-dots-and-plaid#post-1358856 Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:15:19 +0000 rachylou 1358856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no, Mary. <i>I love #1</i>. It's gin and tonic fabulous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-917-polka-dots-and-plaid#post-1357519 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:56:26 +0000 Angie_T 1357519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Karie. Both ensembles look good. But I lean toward the mixed patterns depending on what your day looks like. The second rendition seems more conservative. The first literally made me smile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-917-polka-dots-and-plaid#post-1357517 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:51:45 +0000 MsMary 1357517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karie, it looks brighter in my photo than it really is.&nbsp; It's really quite close to the stock photo.&nbsp; So not too Halloweeny!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-917-polka-dots-and-plaid#post-1357515 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:48:39 +0000 Karie 1357515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both outfits, with a slight preference for the pattern mixing fun in outfit #1. On my screen, your orange blazer looks much brighter than the Nordstrom stock photo, so that could be affecting my choice :)</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-917-polka-dots-and-plaid#post-1357508 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:34:31 +0000 Zibbets 1357508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you're pulling off #1, but I adore orange, and orange + navy makes me SO happy. YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-917-polka-dots-and-plaid#post-1357506 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:32:34 +0000 MsMary 1357506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the feedback, ladies!</p> <p>Joy, the giant TV is currently in the bedroom where I'm camped out during the renovations (you can see it on my left in the photos).&nbsp; But when we are finished it will go on the wall in the den and I will downsize to a mere 42-incher for my bedroom!&nbsp; LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-917-polka-dots-and-plaid#post-1357505 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:30:10 +0000 Anonymous 1357505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Forgot the house . For a minute there I thought that giant TV was in your bedroom! It is exciting watching the renovations each day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-917-polka-dots-and-plaid#post-1357504 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:27:24 +0000 Anonymous 1357504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another pattern mix lover, I prefer #1. Love it! The plain orange jacket takes the outfit very close to Halloween territory for me. The heels are delightful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-917-polka-dots-and-plaid#post-1357503 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:26:47 +0000 Nebraskim 1357503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I would have gone with the plaid and dots. It's more your look. The second look is really nice, but the unexpected advanced pattern mix in look one is more MsMary. Either way, you look great today, esp given the relentless heat you are enduring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-917-polka-dots-and-plaid#post-1357497 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:22:28 +0000 Neel 1357497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am in love with 1! 4 is fantastic too ... But 1 is super adventurous and fun! Now you have to bear in mind that I love pattern mixing in all forms ^_^ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-917-polka-dots-and-plaid#post-1357448 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 14:31:06 +0000 Quietgirl 1357448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are in a colourful mood today. The jacket is a beautiful piece.</p> <p>I am new here so consider the source (LOL).&nbsp;If I was wearing this, I&nbsp;think I would&nbsp;choose one focal point, your lovely jacket. Which beautiful item&nbsp;do you&nbsp;want to act as&nbsp;your focal point?</p> <p>As you say, it may certainly work better IRL! If you feel fab, go for it!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-917-polka-dots-and-plaid#post-1357436 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 14:18:17 +0000 MsMary 1357436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had this blazer for several years and lo and behold, plaid is having a moment so I'm feeling like it's still kind of current.&nbsp; We're still sweltering out here on the Left Coast so I've teamed it with a sleeveless linen blouse to try and beat the heat.</p> <p>Navy ankle pants:&nbsp; Banana Republic<br />Polka dot blouse:&nbsp; Ralph Lauren (consignment)<br />Plaid blazer:&nbsp; Trina Turk<br />Orange pumps:&nbsp; Seychelles<br />Gold tote:&nbsp; Michael Kors</p> <p>This is a lot going on, but I feel like maybe it looks better in real life than in the photo.&nbsp; What do you all say?</p> <p>EDIT:&nbsp; I had been on the fence about whether to wear my plaid jacket or the orange linen jacket (cooler!), and quietgirls' comment below pushed me over the edge and I decided to change.&nbsp; Maybe I'm not the plaid-and-polka-dots girl I once was!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Do you think I made the right call?</p> <p>The house report continues to be positive.&nbsp; They patched up the wall in the den yesterday where they moved the closet to the other side of the wall to open up into the laundry room.&nbsp; This will be where the sofa goes, opposite the giant TV!&nbsp; :)&nbsp; And the pieces for the new master bath are starting to arrive and assemble in the den while waiting to be installed.&nbsp; Big fun! </p>