https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-non-denim-ink-out Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:39:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-non-denim-ink-out#post-1454067 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 13:57:14 +0000 Lisa 1454067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A column of dark colors, a fun and easy look. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-non-denim-ink-out#post-1447701 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 02:23:25 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1447701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone! I wish you all could see the black and navy checks. The fabric is like a dark version of gingham, with 3/4" checks. </p> <p>Aargh--pants are so frustrating (as are skirts, for that matter--LOL!). Anything other than skinnies or bootcut jeans are almost impossible for me to wear with confidence. I don't like the look of this length in the photos (although I liked it okay in the mirror), so I appreciate your suggestions. </p> <p><b>Angie</b> and <b>TraceyLiz</b>, I had on black booties and then decided against them! <b>AM</b>, I don't think I'd be comfortable wearing dark socks with the loafers, but I think black booties would have looked better. <b></b></p> <p><b><br /> </b></p> <p><b>AM</b>, looks like you have company with <b>TraceyLiz</b> on the belt. I didn't consider a necklace instead of the belt; good idea. But then what belt would I have worn?? Dilemmas. . .. <b><br /></b> Hmm, a cocoon sweater would look good, but the one I have is black and I was really going for the "ink-out" idea. I considered a jean jacket, though--would that have helped the look? You are giving me food for thought, AM, no worries. </p> <p><b>Joy</b>, I would like to substitute jeans. I'll have to try it sometime. I think I'd be happy wearing jeans at least 80 percent of the time, really. </p> <p><b>Staysfit</b>, glad to hear you liked the coat. I debated over it and hoped it gave the effect you describe. Yay!</p> <p><b>gauche</b>, I didn't mind breaking up the line with the silver belt, either--thanks! I am not a scruncher, sometimes because I want sleeves down for warmth, but mostly because I just don't think of it. I think it would have worked well here. I should put a checklist up in my closet that says: "scrunch sleeves??" among other things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-non-denim-ink-out#post-1447623 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 01:14:44 +0000 catgirl 1447623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous.&nbsp; Love ink-out outfits on the forum! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-non-denim-ink-out#post-1447615 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 01:07:08 +0000 Anonymous 1447615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now I want a black/navy check top. What a great idea. It is the star of the outfit. I find navy pants other than dark jeans hard to work with but this is a great idea. You could wear the pieces with jeans too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-non-denim-ink-out#post-1447602 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 00:53:54 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1447602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love Angie's suggestion of wearing booties with this look and I think I'd prefer a long necklace over the belt cutting the look in half. &nbsp;I love the tan trench with the navy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-non-denim-ink-out#post-1447599 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 00:49:18 +0000 AM 1447599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope you don't mind that I search my mind for what suggestions I can make when reviewing your outfits...<br />I think I want a funkier sweater (maybe cacoon styling)&nbsp;and opaque black or blue socks/stockings to extend the line.<br />And I have to be honest, I'm not a metallic belt kinda gal. My eye always goes right to it... versus just adding a little detail.<br />Okay, now I'm going to run for the hills. Sorry.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-non-denim-ink-out#post-1447596 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 00:40:46 +0000 Lulu 1447596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just found Angie's ink post and loooved it. Looks good on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-non-denim-ink-out#post-1447532 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 23:00:19 +0000 Staysfit 1447532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks wonderful. &nbsp;On my monitor the slacks look black, but I trust that they are inky navy blue. &nbsp;I like the softness of the turtleneck. &nbsp;You can handle the dark colors well and I like how you didn't create a bold contrast with the trench, but kept that muted. &nbsp;It complements your coloring nicely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-non-denim-ink-out#post-1447528 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 22:51:37 +0000 Angie 1447528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE the ink-out. Strict, until you hit the pewter belt. A pair of black booties would look great here, Sharan.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-non-denim-ink-out#post-1447518 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 22:41:24 +0000 Anonymous 1447518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the chinos in ink-out mode! (Hard to see the checks in the blouse on my monitor, but it seems they add to the general inkiness, instead of&nbsp;standing out, which is good.) Do you scrunch sleeves? I wonder if that would add or detract in this case?&nbsp;(I'm an inveterate scruncher.) The silver belt is a great touch.&nbsp;I like the shine and the&nbsp;break in the column of blue here -- your long line can handle it. And the silver tones in with your jewelry, even down to the snaffle bit (or whatever it's called) on your loafers. Again, just some immediate impressions, for whatever they're worth.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-non-denim-ink-out#post-1447508 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 22:20:09 +0000 Sara L. 1447508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like your silver accessories with the ink outfit.&nbsp; Ink and black can be so hard to photograph - I'm having a hard time seeing the checks on the shirt.&nbsp; It sounds like a great idea though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-non-denim-ink-out#post-1447385 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 19:10:30 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1447385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm trying Angie's ink-out ensemble today. When I saw the post originally, I figured I'd do it with jeans, since I wear them a lot on my days off. But I need to teach a class today, so I went with chinos instead. I substituted an ink-and-black checked top and a silver belt for the texture in Angie's ensemble, to un-flatten the look. What do you think? Does it work?</p> <p>The outfit:<br />Navy ankle chinos (Caslon); navy and black checked cowl-neck blouse (made by me); navy merino boyfriend cardigan (Halogen); silver belt, earrings, and bracelet with silver-rimmed stones; black loafers (Munro); taupe trench (Calvin Klein); black satchel (Elliott Luca, Olvera).</p> <p>Thanks for looking! I welcome your thoughts and feedback. </p>