https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:42:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1325249 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 11:19:40 +0000 Mona 1325249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is such a lovely and happy combination of colours. I see how coherent and gorgeous your outifts are with core neutrals of black and grey. #2 is especially delicious. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1325237 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 08:53:34 +0000 Anonymous 1325237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Goodness, how did I miss this when you first posted. Was I hiding under a rock? You look so beautifully classic and elegant with touches of luxe. I adore the pops of green and the fur. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1325214 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 05:30:34 +0000 Alexandra 1325214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much, ladies, for your kind words! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1324904 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 22:49:19 +0000 Lucy 1324904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Every look is perfect! And I think you have just the right amount of colour here - stunning! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1324849 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 21:25:15 +0000 Vicki 1324849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just saw this, too, (thanks avicennia) and love what you did here and also in Keturah's&nbsp;recent thread on the Fall 2014 Seasonal Capsule Challenge. &nbsp;Really lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1313889 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 01:12:15 +0000 avicennia 1313889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just saw this. What a lovely, clean and elegant line you cut! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1102225 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 18:49:34 +0000 Peri 1102225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the second picture...gray with the lime scarf. And I have those pieces...definitely going to copy you on this look! Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1102211 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 18:28:24 +0000 Anonymous 1102211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like #4. The fur collar combined with the scarf makes it very glamorous.</p> <p>And I think your black/gray palette with touches of limes really suits you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1102206 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 18:20:12 +0000 E 1102206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look wonderful! I don't think you need to worry about colour: you're so bright on your own that you make grey &amp; black more colourful, if that makes sense. As long as you're comfy in it, keep wearing it, because it fits you perfectly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1102141 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 16:53:35 +0000 Angie 1102141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm blown away by #4. Wow. Elegant, a little retro, and all made modern with your haircut. Killer look.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1101994 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 11:50:29 +0000 Lantana 1101994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Superlative, each and every one. Very elegant lines which are enhanced by your excellent posture. Wonderfully restrained use of colour that creates an harmonious whole. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1101983 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 10:22:28 +0000 Alexandra 1101983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ladies, thank you very much for all the lovely compliments! It sounds like you're saying I don't need to worry about wearing more colorful clothing. Somehow I got it in my head that I should be wearing a lot of bright color to avoid a head-to-toe black look, but you're saying the lighter gray takes care of that and the bits of bright color are enough. I need to ponder this and what it means for my future sewing and shopping plans.</p> <p>Susie, you crack me up!</p> <p>Windchime, I'm in the process of making the lime green/chartreuse my signature color. The scarves will go a long way but I'm also planning to bring in some lime green garments in the spring. Must make them first.</p> <p>Gigi, the Rhumbas support my arches quite well and are very comfortable for long walks. Definitely worth the money, for me. I love them and if they ever make them in smooth leather, I'll buy a pair of those too.</p> <p>Suz, the fur collar is real fur. There are also faux fur options. I bought mine from MaiTai Collection <a href="http://scarffurcollar.blogspot.fr/" rel="nofollow">http://scarffurcollar.blogspot.fr/</a> I have a few other scarf accessories from her and love them all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1101845 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 02:16:26 +0000 Jaime 1101845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just enough color. You look truly lovely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1101843 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 02:09:24 +0000 Suz 1101843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, these are gorgeous. I'm awestruck by how incredibly glamorous that fur collar looks. It's sensational on you! What a gorgeous touch. Is it faux or real fur? It looks so cozy - but what I really love is the juxtaposition against the sharp bright green. Very unusual and effective. Ditto for the look with your coat. &nbsp;And you look beautiful in the soft grey of the Fair Isle and the other sweater as well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1101835 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 01:47:55 +0000 Karie 1101835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally fabulous in these outfits - and how fantastic that you made parts of every ensemble. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1101830 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 01:30:46 +0000 amiable 1101830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You don't need any more color than that - you look completely fabulous in every one of these. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1101822 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 01:04:02 +0000 Gigi 1101822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this. Your outfits are proof that good-fitting items, with a simple color scheme and just a little pop of color, can be stunning. You don't need a lot of colors or tons of layers or bling to look great! I especially love the lime green with the black--so unexpected.</p> <p>How do you like your Aquatalia Rhumbas? They are expensive for me, but I am thinking about stalking them. My concern has to do with support and comfort. Do you think they have a lot of support? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1101805 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 00:32:11 +0000 columbine(erin) 1101805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like all these outfits, you look lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1101802 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 00:28:46 +0000 Windchime 1101802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Your minimalistic color palette reminds me of Ornella's latest postings. You wear black and grey so well, and your hat looks wonderful on you! Perhaps lime green could become your signature color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1101801 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 00:28:36 +0000 Aquamarine 1101801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful clothes, stunning presentation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1101789 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 00:04:23 +0000 Susie 1101789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my goodness, may I just say that you are gorgeous? Really, quite stunning. </p> <p>Oh wait there are clothes in the picture? :)</p> <p>Love all of these looks. I can see why you love the coat and the green scarf is divine. AND your sewing skills are amazing.</p> <p>You look fab, fab, fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1101778 Sat, 30 Nov 2013 23:44:35 +0000 Marley 1101778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunning Alexandra!&nbsp; I am blown away by your modern classic (with a touch of retro) style!&nbsp; You are beautiful in all of these outfits.&nbsp; I love, love, love neon green with gray - and can't wait to see your new scarves added to your outfits!&nbsp; Thank you for posting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1101774 Sat, 30 Nov 2013 23:37:46 +0000 pil 1101774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my, such nice looks, but #4 is so luxe with that fur collar and scarf. I love that green. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1101680 Sat, 30 Nov 2013 20:36:14 +0000 JG 1101680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How you really dress: fabulously, as all your WIWs attest. I understand the interest in more color but no other reason for even tweaking these. (Of course, I get that you will be remixing...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1101663 Sat, 30 Nov 2013 20:25:48 +0000 CocoLion 1101663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love #1. &nbsp;So perfectly modern classic. &nbsp;I hope Angie sees it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1101660 Sat, 30 Nov 2013 20:19:16 +0000 unfrumped 1101660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All fantastic looks. I can't pick a fave. That's the best Fair Isle look I've seen lately. And how great that you're sewing your clothes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-gray-and-black-mostly#post-1101649 Sat, 30 Nov 2013 19:55:15 +0000 Alexandra 1101649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could have sworn I dressed more colorfully than this, but I suppose this is why taking daily outfit pictures is a good exercise. It shows how I really dress versus how I think I dress.</p> <p>#1 is from Wednesday - I went grocery shopping and made two trips to the post office. At the grocery check-out, I got a lovely compliment from the cashier who asked me to please always use his lane because he appreciates "nice-looking well-dressed people" like me. I thought that was sweet. Me-made skirt, Aquatalia Rhumba boots, LLBean fair-isle sweater (worn over an undershirt and with a silk scarf at the neck because this sweater is a bit scratchy, but very warm so totally worth it.)</p> <p>#2-3 is from Thanksgiving - we took a day trip to Trier, which is supposed to be one of the oldest cities in Germany. They have a really neat Christmas market&nbsp; and plenty of very walkable shopping streets. (And a really cool yarn store, too.) I wore me-made pants, LLBean cashmere crew, Nordstrom scarf, and Ecco booties. In #3 you can see how I wrapped up warmly in my winter coat and hat. The coat is 11 years old and I hope it never wears out because I love it. I also wore gloves when we were outside but they didn't make it into the picture.</p> <p>#4 is from today - we were out and about, but the temperature was in the mid-40's and we were mostly dashing from the car into the building and back so no coat necessary. I did make sure I was dressed plenty warmly, though - me-made long-sleeved dress, BR ribbed merino cardigan, custom hand-painted scarf, fur collar, and the Aquatalia boots again.</p> <p>I picked up two new custom hand-painted scarves from the post office today, both featuring lime green, so those will be added to the rotation shortly. I can't wait to wear them.</p> <p>Comments? Ideas? </p>