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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 00:26:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Eliza on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2400099 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:44:17 +0000 Eliza 2400099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Looking good! Those jeans are perfection and high 5 on liking that silhouette; it seems versatile with a range of tops. Great haircut, too. Here’s to finding your “hell, yeah” argyle. Star (Lise) on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2400087 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:37:56 +0000 Star (Lise) 2400087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your hair looks fab Janet. This is a really cool outfit and I can see this cut of jeans is really working for you. Good call leaving that argyle sweater behind. With the band detail that LJP noticed and the colour mix in general you can do better. It is cool that you have a good eye for what works for you and that you listen to it. Kyle on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2400084 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:51:13 +0000 Kyle 2400084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I can’t get past that first outfit. WOW. One of your best.  Laurie on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2400068 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:35:22 +0000 Laurie 2400068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Those jeans, and you in them, deserve all the compliments. I love the touch of the scarf tucked into the neckline of that wonderful sweater with the fringe. Your hair looks really great. I'm so impressed that you trim and razor your own hair...the savings on regular haircuts covers the splurge on a sweater or two! The orange in that argyle sweater is a thumbs down for me too. Glad you are still searching. Lisa on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2399931 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:07:01 +0000 Lisa 2399931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The bit of fringe on the sweater in #1 is such a fun and creative detail, it's lovely on you. The jeans are great as well, I can see why you get compliments on them. Your legs look so good in these. I really like the grey argyle sweater, it's pretty with your hair! But understand if it's not sparking joy for you, best to find one that does spark joy instead. The new haircut is excellent! YLF! Janet on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2399887 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:18:41 +0000 Janet 2399887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I left the argyle sweater behind. For the price, I would want it to be perfect — it felt more like a “maybe” than a “hell yeah.” I think if more details had been perfect — a V neck instead of crew, for example — it would have been a stronger contender. Something about the pattern was not quite right for me, too. I really wanted the one from Massimo Dutti but the shipping never came through (they issued a refund), and the store in Madrid only had a large, which was much too big. It’s hard to find the perfect argyle! Too many are color palettes that don’t work for me (pink, beige), cuts that don’t work, or are fabrications I just can’t accept. I also don’t want too traditional — I love that so many sweaters now are slightly cropped but just need to find the one that works for me. bella on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2399886 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 13:07:49 +0000 bella 2399886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am a little late to the party. What is the verdict on this sweater? I think it looks phenomenal on you. And it is a bit out of the ordinary, so I can see it fitting very well with your style.  Firecracker (Sharan) on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2399882 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 04:40:29 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2399882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <div>Dynamite outfit in pics 1 and 2! Love the jeans, fringed pullover, boots, and haircut. The addition of the small neck scarf is brilliant, adding a touch of pattern but not competing with the drama of the pullover design. </div><div>I do really like that argyle pattern and the color palette on you--even with the touches of orange--but I can also see how it might not live up to a lot of your more artful or edgy statement pieces, including the outfit you've shown in 1 & 2. Maybe the pattern is a little too busy or symmetrical?</div> Jules on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2399848 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:28:26 +0000 Jules 2399848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the haircut! I have a similar length and vibe but fuller, and I’ve been thinking of going more in this direction, thanks for the inspo! LJP on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2399822 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:30:57 +0000 LJP 2399822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Actually lyn67 is right.  The band is the same as the sleeves, which I didn't notice at first.  I still find it a bit odd though..... Bijou on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2399820 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:56:43 +0000 Bijou 2399820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ More love for the argyle sweater! You look beautiful in both outfits. lyn67 on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2399817 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:10:17 +0000 lyn67 2399817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the argyle sweater including colors, pattern scale, neckline and fit!  Feels so fresh and is matching hair color which is always so pleasing. I don't see bigger/stretched out diamonds on the hem, looking closer up on them they should be the same size with the darker ones  from the background(?) of the main pattern just they are not split up by the colored ones and the white stitchings--so I think they are cleverly placed to further flatter the waist with their darkening and no color placement there effect! Only it feels a bit short to fitted pants? And, I immediatelly noticed the new hair cut which really is GORGEOUS!!!  JAileen on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2399806 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 03:10:13 +0000 JAileen 2399806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great hair!  I actually like the argyle sweater.  It has a bit of an ombre effect making it more interesting than the usual. LJP on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2399804 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 02:54:31 +0000 LJP 2399804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I remember that fringe sweater ! ( I think ? ) Love it with these jeans which I agree are the right cut here . Hair looks fabulous ! The argyle sweater was great until it reached the bottom band . Weird / stretched out diamond size and placement . Which is odd for such a high end brand to get wrong . Jaime on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2399801 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:35:54 +0000 Jaime 2399801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Janet you look fantastic! The bootcuts were made for you and I love a fringe sweater. Hair is great also. You can do better than that particular argyle sweater.  Suz on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2399795 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:30:57 +0000 Suz 2399795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great outfit, great hair! Love both! The sweater is super interesting and fun -- makes a real statement. And those jeans look super on you.  I get it about that argyle sweater. I really like it but maybe the diamonds are a bit too small?.  I love argyle too but also have not found one yet that works for me. Alas!  Sal on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2399785 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:36:51 +0000 Sal 2399785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Looking awesome Janet in your outfit and wonderful jeans - I can see why they are keepers. The Argyle is almost perfect but not quite.  One will fall into your lap at some stage. cat2 on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2399776 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:35:59 +0000 cat2 2399776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would pass on the argyle, the placement of large argyle squares at the hem isn’t very flattering. LAR101 on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2399775 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:32:14 +0000 LAR101 2399775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You always look fantastic but this is one of my favorites!! Really love this hairstyle, too. Jenni NZ on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2399774 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:44:22 +0000 Jenni NZ 2399774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look wonderful Janet, amazing sweater and jeans. I actually really love that argyle on you, it looks great with your hair. Nice haircut! Angie on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2399768 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:50:24 +0000 Angie 2399768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What Slim Cat said!  Haircut looks great too :)  KILLER fab look! I love the fit of those jeans, Janet!!!! Couldn't be more perfect. No wonder you get lots of compliments! They fit absolutely beautifully despite the Camino weight loss. The drama of the jumper suits you too, and the softened effect of the scarf is bang on the money!  I love that argyle on you. The argyle and stripes on the welt, neckline and cuffs are very unique! YOU HAVE NEVER LOOKED BETTER!!! Carla on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2399767 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:40:17 +0000 Carla 2399767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Holy moly Janet, you look amazing - and it’s not just the outfit!   slim cat on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2399765 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:18:18 +0000 slim cat 2399765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love your look - everything feels easy, polished and visually interesting! Fun sweater with fringe and pretty scarf/jewelry. The fresh haircut is perfect! Janet on "WIW black and brown, and WIT (what I tried)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-and-brown-and-wit-what-i-tried#post-2399760 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:30:30 +0000 Janet 2399760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I actually thought to take an outfit photo the other day, for a long day, bookended with a morning meeting and an evening presentation, with errands and a Pilates class right in the middle! This is what happens when you come home after being away for seven weeks, LOL. The outfit might be a little unconventional considering the work-related activities, but both were casual in nature and as a creative type, I’ve embraced the ability to push norms a little bit. It’s a simple outfit - a sweater and jeans — but the oversized fit, the fringe detail, and the graphic color blocking mean that I have to feel it’s the right option for the day, IYKWIM. I’ve realized that I enjoy wearing this when I pair it with bootleg jeans that fit close to the thigh but flare a bit at the hem. Wide-legs feel like a too wide overall silhouette, and narrow-ankle silhouettes feel a little unbalanced with the sweater. So these old 7FAMK Dojo jeans came out to play. I swear I get compliments on these jeans every time I wear them, so I will keep and wear them as long as I possibly can! Black western booties finished it off, and a patterned silk scarf at the neck felt good on my neck and also helped soften the harsh black against my skin. Pic 3 is a try on from a local boutique. I have attempted without success to find a new argyle sweater while they are trending. It’s really a challenge to find the right cut, silhouette, length, color palette, etc. I tried one at a Massimo Dutti in Madrid but it was too large and my size wasn’t available anywhere — it’s now sold out. I like this one from Autumn Cashmere but I’m not sure I love it, so I left it behind. I kinda like the color palette but it’s maybe a little dull for me and the orange doesn’t feel harmonious for some reason, so I heeded my instinct to pass. It wasn’t cheap either. PS. Oh yeah, I FINALLY got a haircut! At the salon I was reminded that I was last there in May. Yikes! I’d been trimming my hair myself and razoring the layers a bit from time to time, but it felt good to have a pro get me sorted out before the holidays! We went a little choppier with the layers this time.