https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 07:36:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love/page/2#post-863366 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:07:31 +0000 Transcona Shannon 863366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great suggestions ladies - thank you so, so much!</p> <p>Julie - I WANT that room! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love/page/2#post-862659 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:09:16 +0000 JulieJohn 862659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I love this outfit, and the jacket is just divine with its lovely shoulder shooters (don't know what to call those zing tips at the shoulders but they are nifty)!</p> <p>I love mauve with chartreuse, or I saw a website describe the color as "Bosc pear". Here it is shown with a lot of white.</p> <p>Also, a lovely sky blue looks great with mauve, and add a touch of butter yellow for a springtime trio of soft primary colors. Faded blue jeans could do the trick for the soft blue.</p> <p>It's fun to suggest these, and I love to play with colors! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love/page/2#post-862595 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:22:55 +0000 Aida 862595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfectly styled Shannon! I adore those trousers every time I see them, sooooo good As for SPRING styling ideas for that luscious moto:</p> <p>- in a column of white!<br /> - paired with tonal pastels (blush, pink, cream)<br /> - paired with opposite pastels (pale yellow, pale blue)<br /> - paired with something metallic<br /> - printed casual top + faded denim + natural sandals<br /> - fully buttoned-up sheer blouse + cami + slim bottoms<br /> - in a pattern party, if you're not tired out of that<br /> - printed pants would be fun </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love/page/2#post-862392 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:09:15 +0000 Caro in Oz 862392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing to add except the jacket looks great on you &amp; I'd love to see it with denim.<br /> Inge you are amazing:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love/page/2#post-862391 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:09:06 +0000 CocoLion 862391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That jacket is so supple and pretty looking, I want to touch it! I love, love, love this jacket. And yes I think give it a go with white. Also it would look fab with grey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-862375 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:55:18 +0000 Angie 862375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might find a collared shirt or blouse a little more problematic with a mandarin collared topper - although that does not stop me from wearing the combination. I button all the way to the top, or pop the collar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-862343 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:43:17 +0000 Transcona Shannon 862343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge - you are AMAZING! Going to study each and every one of these outfits. Thank you so much!</p> <p>Please know I have not fallen out of love with this jacket - quite the contrary. But I had taken it to be professionally cleaned and when I got it back put it in the hallway closet instead of my bedroom closet and forgot I put it there - not too bright - lol!</p> <p>Thanks Tina, Harmonica, Una, Julie, Rae, Angie &amp; Day Vies! Can I be piggy and ask one more question? Are there any specific necklines that I should avoid as they won't work with the Mandarin collar of the jacket? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-862200 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:46:43 +0000 Day Vies 862200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, where has that darling little gem been? I love it with the trousers and the plain black top. This is Fabulous (with a capital F). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-862192 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:43:51 +0000 Angie 862192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loving your leather love, Shannon! I have been wondering about that jacket and am thrilled to see it come out to play again. </p> <p>An 11 out of 10. Fab juxtaposition with your amazing tux trousers!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-862085 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:40:36 +0000 Inge 862085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-862053 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:21:11 +0000 Suz 862053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh. Trust Inge to give us the links!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-862045 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:17:27 +0000 rae 862045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tsk tsk for not bringing that beauty out to play this year! So fun with gray, and I can soooo see it with yellow/citron for this S/S's leather trend. I remember the day you got that jacket - it was a fab story! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-862028 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:11:19 +0000 RoseandJoan 862028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Honestly Shannon, you look gorgeous and I would wear the whole shebang in a heartbeat. Also, what I know about colour theory could be written on a postage stamp but with regards to the jacket I think soft autumn shades would coordinate superbly.</p> <p>(image pilfered from this website) <a href="http://tinasthreesummerseasons.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/soft-summer-survival-guide.html" rel="nofollow">http://tinasthreesummerseasons.....guide.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-861913 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:16:16 +0000 catgirl 861913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, this is just so you and so beautiful! Rich, warm colors and textures. LOVE. I'd say just wear this baby with lighter colors and fabrics come spring - you can wear this anytime, temps considered. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-861866 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:55:41 +0000 harmonica 861866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>you've got great input - i just wanted to say you look fab as always! gorgeous jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-861856 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:50:18 +0000 Tina.b 861856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful jacket, I do hope you wear it more often! I really like it with the dark neutrals, you look very sleek. Lots of great colour pair suggestions above. I'm going to have to study the list, that is my great weakness in fashion, I never have any idea what colours go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-861805 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:06:26 +0000 Inge 861805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A fabulous look, Shannon, and I love all the extra suggestions too. I'm so glad you are re-discovering this beautiful jacket, because it's gorgeous on you!</p> <p>To transition into Spring: I have the feeling that a lot of colour combos will work, especially if you throw cream and/or white into the mix.</p> <p>Here are a few visuals: it's more about the colour combos than the actual pieces + most of them are not the exact same shade of purple as your jacket, but I think the colours will still work with your fab jacket.</p> <p>- white + ink blue/navy<br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/518195500844187231/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/518195500844187231/</a></p> <p>- light or mid-greys + white or cream accents<br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/125819383311919491/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/125819383311919491/</a><br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/163396292701751081/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/163396292701751081/</a></p> <p>- denimy blues, mid-blues and light blue<br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/47006389831862861/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/47006389831862861/</a><br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/246290673343585181/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/246290673343585181/</a></p> <p>- cream and/or white<br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/375980268861084603/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/375980268861084603/</a><br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/253468285249991390/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/253468285249991390/</a></p> <p>- orange and/or red + navy<br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/128141551869836340/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/128141551869836340/</a></p> <p>- taupe or soft pink with white + light-wash denim<br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/20688479508472075/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/20688479508472075/</a></p> <p>- red and cream + animal print accents<br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/229472543485479351/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/229472543485479351/</a></p> <p>- citron / chartreuse / soft yellow + light-wash denim<br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/16888567323370769/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/16888567323370769/</a></p> <p>I'm also thinking of: mint, lavender, teal, bright and mid-greens, or maybe even turquoise... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-861799 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:01:37 +0000 Transcona Shannon 861799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rita &amp; Suz - thank you so much for your suggestions - many of which I had never thought of. Especially excited to try the jacket over the b/w Maggy London dress and the portobello skirt. Going to play in my closet this weekend! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-861680 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:30:49 +0000 Suz 861680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With the jacket - white jeans (or any white bottom) would certainly work, I think, if you got the other pieces right (i.e. a lighter shoe option as well). Mauve can look stunning with navy (and, I would think, with denim). Day Vies had a great mauve post a while back...maybe look it up? </p> <p>It CAN be a tricky colour to work with, I agree. Have you tried with with yellow or mustard? How about greens? Anything from mint to sage? Or even chartreuse? Or greys? Charcoal to light silvery grey. Or how about TAUPE? Does it work with the portobello skirt? It might be off, I know...there is a similarity in tone and it could clash a bit, but you never know until you try! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-861654 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:12:06 +0000 modgrl 861654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When in doubt, I always go back to my basics. you can always pop stripes, polka dots or an animal print under the jacket. Also, your b/w graphic print dresses can go under it too. Great job shopping your own closet. There's always going to be some fab new thing in the stores that demands our attention but let's enjoy the things we already have and love! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-861648 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:01:49 +0000 Transcona Shannon 861648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for the suggestions! I'll check the Fossil handbag with the jacket and see how it works - I think Zap might be right though. The jacket is definitely burgundy not cognac so it may not quite work. But will absolutely give it a bash. Sarah - I was wondering about the snakeskin clutch too so will see about that.</p> <p>Natalie - ooohhhhh...I do like the suggestion of the animal print shoes with this jacket. Will definitely give that a go and maybe with my slim cigarette pants. Love it!</p> <p>You guys are the BEST - these suggestions are totally helpful and give me new ways to wear this jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-861631 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:35:58 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 861631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fab as always. I love the bag too. They are currently selling one that is very much like yours in black, red, green, and possibly a few other colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-861625 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:34:04 +0000 Glory 861625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love love this jacket on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-861617 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:29:14 +0000 Jaime 861617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love those trousers every way you wear them including this! I thing the bag looks good here and would love to see the jacket with white jeans! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-861611 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:24:16 +0000 Thistle 861611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scrumptious jacket! That totally should be on your body more often.</p> <p>White would also work very well, but will be higher contrast and give a different vibe. I think it would ok smashin, just be different.</p> <p>I am terrible with accessories, and I struggle with them personally, so I would listen to the other ladies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-861608 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:13:33 +0000 Anonymous 861608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I happen to love the bag with the outfit, the jacket is burgundy not cognac, right? The trousers look amazing, so are the marcies, ylf! the black bag is restrained, it gives such a nice, editorial quality to the entire shebang, IMO.</p> <p>I think the white jeans would definitely work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-861607 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:11:50 +0000 Raisin 861607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the outfit, because I do like subdued colors. The tux stripe is fab too, I have a pair of pants like those and love them. I'm used to seeing you with more color, so for a bag I thought a punch of color could go nicely. I think you could almost do any color with this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-861606 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:09:46 +0000 Beth Ann 861606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought exactly what Ceit did! Fossil bag! If you want matchy, of course. I like the bag ;you have very well and it picks up the colors in those fab trousers.</p> <p>Looks cozy and rich. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-861600 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:50:27 +0000 Anonymous 861600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it would look great with white jeans! </p> <p>I think your Fossil bag would match the jacket vibe better too. I do like the Marcies with those trousers.</p> <p>Wha would that jacket look like layered over your Nygard cardi? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-leather-love#post-861597 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:39:52 +0000 Karie 861597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful jacket, your hubby has good taste! It looks very versatile, you could wear it with just about anything. I like how you've styled it here, the slouchy trousers are fab and the fit looks great. </p>