https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 19 May 2026 11:27:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800918 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:44:49 +0000 Beth 800918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the cognac and black, Shannon. You can't have too much cognac, IMO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800831 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:15:20 +0000 Transcona Shannon 800831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae - that is indeed quite the compliment from you! Thanks I always tie this belt this way because it's actually much too large for me (it's a men's belt), but I like it like that.</p> <p>Robinesque - my goodness, thank you so much!</p> <p>Diana - I totally agree. I'm not as crazy about black with dark brown but the cognac has enough light and reddish tone to it and I think that's what makes it work.</p> <p>Deborah - I suspect you're quite right and that retro will never truly leave my style. Does it count that I wore my red lipstick today?</p> <p>Anna - normally I agree that a shorter jacket would be better but I actually quite like the length of this one and how it skims over my hips. Sometimes I don't want all of "that area" to be completely visible, you know? And as Mochi pointed out - shorter is harder to find for petites.</p> <p>Thanks for your comments Caro and Mochi! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800792 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:04:18 +0000 Mochi 800792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's difficult when you're petite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800727 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:43:37 +0000 annagybe 800727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just wish the jacket was more cropped. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800702 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:56:01 +0000 Caro in Oz 800702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the retro part of your style too. This combo is fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800692 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:40:22 +0000 Deborah 800692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon I think "retro" is a very inherent part of your style so I would be surprised if it ever disappeared completely from your outfits. For me modern classic just seems to happen, it's part of who I am and I see the same in terms "retro" for you. Of course this doesn't exclude us from other styling influences too.</p> <p>Anyway this outfit is just gorgeous. There is something very attractive about the pairing of black and cognac. It's so rich and luxurious and creates a very warm and inviting vibe. I wouldn't add a thing, but if I did it would have to be a dash of red:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800658 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:56:51 +0000 Diana 800658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, when it gets warm enough for my cognac leather jacket (I can't do them as indoor wear, so they are outerwear only) I am going to copy this!</p> <p>I love cognac and black. What I'm not as crazy about is darker browns and black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800625 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:53:29 +0000 Robinesque 800625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really enjoy the way the asymmetrical opening of your jacket is showcased against the black sheath dress. Combined with the horizontal accent of your great belt just where you've buckled it, your figure is just gorgeous in this outfit. I've been lurking here for awhile, and I'm always intrigued to see what great combinations you come up with, but this is my new favorite! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800554 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:59:02 +0000 rae 800554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One of my favorite outfit combos, too! You make me want to wear my cognac boots today. Best of compliments from the bootaholic. :)</p> <p>I also just love how you tied the belt - very rugged luxury there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800548 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:45:15 +0000 Angie 800548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would be sad if you did, Shannon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800541 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:33:05 +0000 Day Vies 800541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the cognac and black -- such a lovely combination. The jacket and belt are so sassy!<br /> Unfortunately, I don't have nearly enough cognac to pull together an outfit. I will just live vicariously through you Shannon </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800528 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:22:08 +0000 Transcona Shannon 800528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ahhhhhhhh....I get it now....I knew the bag was retro but didn't realize it made the other elements look that way. Thanks for the explanation!</p> <p>I suspect I'll never truly get rid of retro in my style </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800526 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:20:19 +0000 Angie 800526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The bag is VERY retro. The belt and boots become retro when paired with the bag. Hope that makes sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800515 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:09:32 +0000 Transcona Shannon 800515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>CF - WAAAAAAY too cold for bare legs!</p> <p>Angie - interesting...I didn't really see retro in this...am I missing something? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800513 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:03:27 +0000 Angie 800513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And the retro is back :)</p> <p>Your cognac party suits you to a tee! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800456 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:58:37 +0000 cinnamon fern 800456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is one of my all-time favorite color combinations! I love it.</p> <p>Like Ceit I wondered about the boots. How would it look with bare legs or non-black tights? To my eye black skirt/dress + black tights + non-black high boots always looks weird, although black high boots + black tights + non-black skirt/dress looks right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800444 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:48:55 +0000 texstyle 800444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this combo and esp. love it on you Shannon! I am wearing cognac and charcoal gray today - another great combo in my book. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800437 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:40:32 +0000 Raisin 800437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks great Shannon! I think cognac goes fab with black because its a lighter shade of brown then say, chocolate brown, which might look too close to black. Love it, you should wear this at least once a week! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800435 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:37:01 +0000 Transcona Shannon 800435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mochi - I do seem to be heading in a different style direction. Not sure where it's going to lead but I'm just gonna go with it!</p> <p>Ceit - I think you're on to something with the boots. Although the colour works, I think the wider shaft and the height does compete with the hem of the dress a bit. But I felt like a change from booties today so what's a gal to do?</p> <p>Shevia - I've had this jacket now for about two years and like you, it really changed my mind about faux leather. I think some faux versions are very well done and feel this is one of those.</p> <p>Suz - I've really discovered that a black sheath dress is an absolute essential wardrobe item for me. The BR one I ordered is apparently being delivered today so I hope it fits as this one is getting a bit raggedy. If not, I might check out Jones New York Petite.</p> <p>NPM - this is kind of "matchy-matchy" heaven isn't it?</p> <p>Sara - is it the colour of the belt or just wearing a belt with this in general? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800432 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:27:40 +0000 Sara L. 800432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the cognac and black color combination. The jacket and boots look great, the only item I'm not sure about is the belt. I'm not a belt person so I could be way off base on that one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800422 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:09:18 +0000 Anonymous 800422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh! I love the way the bag, boots and jacket match.</p> <p>Beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800419 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:06:03 +0000 Suz 800419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wooo, this is really nice, too, Shannon! What a lovely rich combo. I just LOVE a good sheath dress with a jacket. It's always a winner look, and here is no exception. I love how this highlights the rich textures of the leather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800398 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:40:37 +0000 Jaime 800398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have I already seen that jacket? Probably but it looks so perfect here! This forum has completely turned my head around about faux leather jackets. (Now I have two.) I also love black and cognac and also how the color of the belt sort of reflects the gold watch. You are just fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800392 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:11:06 +0000 Anonymous 800392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The only thing I would change is the boots -- I think they fight a little bit with the shape of the dress. But it could just be I am used to seeing your great legs in booties with dresses </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800387 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:01:30 +0000 Mochi 800387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice! Thanks for being a brown and black supporter and squelching any doubt in my mind. If I'm not mistaken, your looks these days are getting more streamlined and less and less about a bunch of different things going on at once, and I like it a lot! </p> <p>(I did initially picture you having friends over for cognac....) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-its-a-cognac-party#post-800381 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:30:22 +0000 Transcona Shannon 800381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right now one of my favourite colour combinations is cognac and black. I have a few outfits in that combination on my Pinterest page. I find it a rich and cozy colour combo.</p> <p>So today's outfit started with my black ponte knit sheath dress which I belted with one of my men's vintage belts. Then I added black tights and my cognac faux leather jacket. Deciding to go all out and make this a cognac party, I then added my cognac riding boots and my Fossil handbag which has brown and....you guessed it....more cognac!</p> <p>For jewelry, I'm wearing my oversized gold watch and a gold chunky ring.</p> <p>What do you think? Does it work? Too much cognac? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.</p> <p>Jacket: Revolutions<br /> Dress: Cleo Petite (thrifted)<br /> Tights: Roots<br /> Boots: Hush Puppies<br /> Handbag: Fossil<br /> Watch and ring: thrifted </p>