https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:36:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing/page/2#post-1200780 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 08:38:02 +0000 Deborah 1200780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon tonal pattern mixing is the only kind I have a high tolerance for, and I love this look. It's very pleasing on the eye and you look very stylish. Lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing/page/2#post-1200771 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 07:42:05 +0000 Kiwichik 1200771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inspires me yo have a few black &amp; white moments of my own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing/page/2#post-1200759 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 06:46:34 +0000 Asingh 1200759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks like a fun outfit, Shannon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing/page/2#post-1200706 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 04:16:59 +0000 CocoLion 1200706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a lot of visual stimulation but I love it! &nbsp;One of your best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing/page/2#post-1200652 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 03:09:24 +0000 adorkable 1200652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"Not conservative but not creative" makes PERFECT sense to me. Still, you look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing/page/2#post-1200592 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 02:15:07 +0000 catgirl 1200592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It works!&nbsp; I was inspired to put on a patterned b/w dotty scarf with a houndstooth dress today because of you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing/page/2#post-1200562 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 01:54:51 +0000 Mo 1200562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just saw this on the wall and had to pop over to say how much I like it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing/page/2#post-1200537 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 01:39:12 +0000 rachylou 1200537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! Bold and vibrant! It's not, tho, for people with vertigo. Its strong. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing/page/2#post-1200530 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 01:26:25 +0000 Day Vies 1200530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore the pattern mix here especially with the pleating in the dress adding an additional layer of interest. The red lady-like bag with coin purse closure is fabulous! I wouldn't change a thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing#post-1200453 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 00:01:00 +0000 Karie 1200453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love pattern mixing, and not only do I love your bold and fun take on pattern mixing,&nbsp;but I love your response to the woman in line behind you. Perfectly classy, just like you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing#post-1200425 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 23:26:20 +0000 DonnaF 1200425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE your pattern mixing!&nbsp; It is particularly interesting because the dress pattern is on the diagonal while the jacket's is horizontal.&nbsp; IMHO it works because the jacket stripes are so narrow.&nbsp; If they were wide stripes (which would normally be seen in such a pattern mix), the jacket wouldn't be as flattering on you plus would come across as too casual and nautical for work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing#post-1200208 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 19:24:48 +0000 gryffin 1200208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon - sublime!!&nbsp; You nailed it!!&nbsp; Fantastic and very fun combo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing#post-1200183 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 19:07:59 +0000 lyn67 1200183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You surprised me with this pattern mixing Shannon, but I trully like it! Loved your chat with that lady, I think it suddenly grew up on her to accept others may have real fun with fashion! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing#post-1200165 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 18:44:35 +0000 Debra 1200165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great dress the pattern mix is fun, I like the look but don't know that I'd be able to pull it off. You, on the other hand look fantastic </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing#post-1200123 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 17:57:15 +0000 Thistle 1200123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress twin!!&nbsp; Love the wrap dress on you, and it looks so good with a red handbag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing#post-1200114 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 17:40:21 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1200114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to tell you all - I'm having so much fun wearing this hectic combination today! And just to clarify, the lady in the cafeteria was just some random lady, not a co-worker.</p> <p>Angie - you are so kind Thank you.</p> <p>Rabbit - excellent suggestion! I didn't even realize that the handbag has yet another pattern. Thanks.</p> <p>Thanks for your comments ladies - I agree that this outfit isn't for everyone and I totally appreciate that it won't be everyone's cup of tea. And I sure hope your eyes have all returned to normal after having a look at this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing#post-1200108 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 17:33:34 +0000 Helena 1200108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I don't think everyone could pull this bold look off - but you definitely do! And it shows a lot of confidence and style too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing#post-1200078 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 17:03:45 +0000 EveningMood 1200078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I love the outfit and the classy comeback! I can't do pattern mixing to save my life, but you inspired me to try it with black and white. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing#post-1200066 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 16:56:33 +0000 columbine(erin) 1200066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is bold but the jacket and dress fit you so well and, I really love the proportions. It might have been a bit much to have different colors in the jacket and dress but the red lip and handbag are great touches. I'm saving this post. I need to learn how to look fab while pattern mixing, as you do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing#post-1200062 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 16:53:19 +0000 Anonymous 1200062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, you are simply amazing. First of all, you look gorgeous, fun, and like you know what you're doing when it comes to personal style. Second, the way you responded to that woman was so gracious and kind. Before you know it, she'll be asking you to take her shopping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing#post-1200061 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 16:53:11 +0000 rabbit 1200061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it!!! A big smile on my face as soon as I clicked on the photo.&nbsp; &nbsp;It's such a fun way to add variety to how clothes get combined. &nbsp; Love the pops of color. &nbsp;</p> <p>My micro adjustment would maybe be to try a bright&nbsp;bag without a textural pattern just so it doesn't add a third pattern element - even if it's a very subtle one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing#post-1200054 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 16:46:36 +0000 Parsley 1200054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look darling in this outfit, Shannon! It does make me a little dizzy, but I like it on you, anyway.</p> <p>What a great comeback to the person at the cafeteria! I love how you&nbsp;bring sunshine and fun into people's days! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing#post-1200051 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 16:42:24 +0000 Beth Ann 1200051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon --- What a gracious and elegant response to a careless coworker!&nbsp; Maybe she'll try having fun wish fashion herself!</p> <p>I see what Ceit does --- the patterns are perhaps a little more similar in scale than is ideal for a pattern mix --- both kind of "midscale" if that makes sense.&nbsp; That said, I think the camera picks this up, particularly in graphic b/w, more than IRL, I think.&nbsp; I think pattern mixing always looks best IRL -&nbsp; on a 3D, moving body --- so I vote:&nbsp; yep, it works!</p> <p>And I am so glad to see this dress again!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing#post-1199988 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 15:16:32 +0000 fuzzylogic 1199988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome pattern mixing! It is bold but, as you pointed out, because you have limited the colour palette to navy and white it doesn't appear too hectic! (apparently I am all about the colour palette today.......) and the contrasting handbag completes the look! Nice job! </p> <p>Perhaps you have inspired someone at your work place???....... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing#post-1199969 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 14:54:03 +0000 Angie 1199969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer Fun yet Professional.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love the way you fill out a frock. It's sublime.&nbsp;</p> <p>You are beautiful inside and out, Shannon. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing#post-1199909 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 13:59:36 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1199909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>adorkable - I don't know if I'd go so far as to say my office is conservative, but it is not creative, if that makes sense.</p> <p>I actually just went to our cafeteria to grab a cup of coffee and the lady in the line behind me was chatting with someone and commented "what does she think she's wearing" - I assumed it was about me so I politely turned around and smiled saying good morning. So she outright asked me why I was wearing stripes with a "busy" dress. So I simply said "doing a little pattern mixing for a dreary day - isn't it fun?" She then actually smiled and said "yes, I guess it is". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing#post-1199907 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 13:59:28 +0000 Emily 1199907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's bold for sure - and out of my comfort zone, too. &nbsp;I think you look good, though. Definitely made me smile </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing#post-1199902 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 13:53:13 +0000 adorkable 1199902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really fun. Is your office very conservative? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing#post-1199892 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 13:46:16 +0000 Jaime 1199892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Works for me and I love the red accents too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-bw-pattern-mixing#post-1199891 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 13:44:41 +0000 Suz 1199891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! I think it works beautifully and you look incredibly fresh and fun!&nbsp; </p>