https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-white-outfit-pop-of-dark-red Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:56:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-white-outfit-pop-of-dark-red#post-1334649 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 02:41:05 +0000 Jaime 1334649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great save on the skirt, no need for a itchy top. The combination is a winner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-white-outfit-pop-of-dark-red#post-1334625 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 01:57:47 +0000 Dee 1334625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on rescuing a closet orphan - that skirt looks fantastic on you! I'm excited to see it with other tops since you're purging this one. If it's not comfortable, all the time, it's definitely not worth keeping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-white-outfit-pop-of-dark-red#post-1334584 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 01:26:21 +0000 Suz 1334584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all, I just have to thank you for that phrase "urban titanium." Tame old taupe will never be the same again! I now have urban titanium as one of my key neutrals. How fitting for an urban prince, don't you agree?&nbsp;</p> <p>In the meantime, what a fun skirt! I love it. I am sorry the top caused you annoyance but it was a fun pattern mix and worth trying with a better version.&nbsp;</p> <p>"Selectively itchy" is another great phrase. I have sweaters like that. No wonder we tend not to reach for them.&nbsp;</p> <p>So funny about your bedroom colours! It's amazing how we sometimes can't see what's in front of our own noses -- even when we created it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-white-outfit-pop-of-dark-red#post-1334568 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:59:43 +0000 Kristin L 1334568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on figuring out why the top didn't work. And if you think it's doing that, then it needs to go! I'm glad you're keeping the skirt though. It looks great. And nice job on your guest room! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-white-outfit-pop-of-dark-red#post-1334561 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:54:31 +0000 carter 1334561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the skirt and bag (and the guest bedroom). Defiitely ditch a tee that creates droopy boobs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-white-outfit-pop-of-dark-red#post-1334557 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:48:39 +0000 Gigi 1334557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cool skirt! I don't think that you look droopy at all, but if you don't feel fab in the top, then it's time to say bye-bye.</p> <p>Maybe try mixing the skirt with a top that has a smaller pattern?&nbsp;To me, I feel like the Breton stripe competes with the bold pattern on the skirt. I wonder if some small polka dots on a shirt would be a good match? (Note that I don't pattern mix myself, so I might be off base.)</p> <p>I love your bedroom! Really gorgeous. Great colors and textures. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-white-outfit-pop-of-dark-red#post-1334536 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:14:33 +0000 Angie_T 1334536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like that skirt and would never have thought to top with stripes but it really works on you. And the bag is fab with all of the outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-white-outfit-pop-of-dark-red#post-1334505 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 23:42:26 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1334505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really like the skirt and bag, and agree that another top would work better here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-white-outfit-pop-of-dark-red#post-1334463 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 23:00:24 +0000 Tanya 1334463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a fun patterned combo and I agree that the skirt is awesome.&nbsp; The striped tee is nice but it is good to let it go for the reasons you describe. I like the pop of dark red with neutrals.<br />Your bedroom is gorgeous!&nbsp; When I was in grad school, I went through a phase when all my bedding and most of apartment decorations was burgundy.&nbsp; It was fun, and then at some point I got sick of it.&nbsp; I have sto eggplant since.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-black-white-outfit-pop-of-dark-red#post-1334458 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 22:54:36 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1334458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both of these pieces were set to be purged - and they were folded on top of each other, and I looked at them together, and&nbsp;thought, <i>hmmmm.</i> &nbsp; &nbsp;I'm a big fan of Wendy's Lookbook, and she frequently does pattern mixing. &nbsp; And when I saw Angie's post of color combinations that went with dark red, I knew what I wanted to do today.</p> <p>I wore this top in a previous WIW, and I have not been able to pinpoint what it is about this top that bothers me. &nbsp; This is my favorite type of Breton stripe - but I just don't love this top. &nbsp;&nbsp;Today, I figured it out. &nbsp; It makes my bosoms look droopy-er. &nbsp; And the fabric is selectively scratchy - some days it is fine, other days it is borderline irritating. &nbsp;I can live with scratchy... I cannot live with droopy! &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Vanity, vanity. &nbsp; &nbsp;After&nbsp;today, it's getting purged. &nbsp;</p> <p>But the skirt is staying. &nbsp;I'm going to mix it with some other patterns &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Once I was dressed and out the door, I didn't think about this outfit again, other than feeling happy with my choices &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>The last two photos are a sort of bonus, to show you just how obtuse I am. &nbsp; I asked Angie in her previous post, "what can you wear with dark red that looks fresh?" &nbsp; She suggested white &amp; aqua blue. &nbsp; I walked into my spare bedroom to take this picture, and realized... I already had done that. &nbsp;Well, more teal than aqua. &nbsp; But still... &nbsp;I had a good laugh.</p> </p>