https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-around-with-color Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 30 May 2026 15:18:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-around-with-color#post-686434 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:23:23 +0000 Beth Ann 686434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All these looks are terrific, Kathy. I, too, am particularly fond of the skirt, and I think the pairing with a neutral patterned top is a stroke of genius. Excellent ppl in the trousers, too!</p> <p>I think the dark purple top and the silky one would both be terrific with a pencil skirt, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-around-with-color#post-686378 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 20:12:29 +0000 KathyL 686378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MaryK, AG, Rae and CL thanks for your comments.<br /> Una, I think you hit the nail on the head. It was a fallback outfit post babies to hide the mommy tummy. I still like waist surrendering, blousey tops but maybe it's the flutter sleeves or colors that feel dated to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-around-with-color#post-686324 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 19:32:01 +0000 CocoLion 686324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Skirt is not too short and I LOVE the way you have paired it with neutrals. A brilliant move. #3, 5 and 6 are very fab as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-around-with-color#post-686320 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 19:23:29 +0000 rae 686320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all great - the colors are playing so well with your neutral staples. I also like the necklace in the last shot - not too matchy at all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-around-with-color#post-686308 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 19:08:14 +0000 catgirl 686308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all the color! The skirt is TDF. </p> <p>I agree the 3rd outfit is a bit off - nothing terrible, just maybe not so current? It seems like one of those easy fallback outfits that may not be "you" any more. Am I off base? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-around-with-color#post-686267 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 18:18:44 +0000 MsMary 686267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all of these! I especially love the patterned blouse, because that's how I roll! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-around-with-color#post-686259 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 18:03:19 +0000 KathyL 686259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the skirt love, ladies! It really is outside of my comfort zone. I didnt own any colored bottoms 6 months ago. </p> <p>Lisa, I think you're right about how it rides up when I sit. I felt pretty comfortable standing which I do the majority of the day. It was mostly when I sat on a stool to talk to people that I was fidgeting with the skirt.</p> <p>Shannon, I do love the silk shirt! I have it in three colors ;-)</p> <p>JR, thanks for the thumbs up with the necklace. I am still working on figuring out styling and accessorizing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-around-with-color#post-686224 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 17:15:03 +0000 JR 686224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the necklace, and I think it works very well with that shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-around-with-color#post-686151 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:54:39 +0000 Transcona Shannon 686151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking good! I have that same J Jill shirt - don't you love it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-around-with-color#post-686109 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:11:03 +0000 Angie 686109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great to see you post!</p> <p>I love you in the skirt outfit, and from the photo it looks 100% work appropriate. </p> <p>All your outfits are super. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-around-with-color#post-686083 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:42:41 +0000 Lisa 686083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1-I find for myself a skirt or dress has to pass the sit test. Sometimes standing a skirt looks fine but when I sit it rides up too high, perhaps that is the issue?</p> <p>#3-Lovely outfit. The pant length looks fine to me.</p> <p>#5-I don't mind the matchy matchy necklace here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-around-with-color#post-686079 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:38:39 +0000 jayne 686079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like you found some perfect matches for your neutrals. Especially love the skirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-around-with-color#post-686037 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:31:44 +0000 ramya 686037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kathy L I LOVE that skirt super nice!!!!... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-around-with-color#post-686034 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:19:14 +0000 Anonymous 686034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kathy,</p> <p>I think the burnt-orange/rust is a fab colour, and I LOVE it with the long-line cardigan! It will be a great wardrobe asset when the Autumn comes! Your pants and blouse look great too. I'm glad you're keeping your neutrals, but experimenting with a 'pop of colour' - an experiment that's definitely working. And, NO, the skirt is NOT too short for work! On the contrary, You REALLY DO look Fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-around-with-color#post-686030 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 12:56:12 +0000 KathyL 686030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Prior to YLF, I had a very neutral color pallette, lots of greys, blacks, beige, tan. They are still a staple in my closet for sure, but I've been trying to look for more colorful cardigans, skirts and blouses. These outfits are still not a color explosion for sure, but hopefully a little less bland. </p> <p>1/2. Loft orange/reddish skirt, Loft sleeveless shell, Ann Taylor cardigan</p> <p>Pre-YLF I would not have even looked at this skirt. I love the color, but it might be a little short for work? I kept fiddling with it and pulling it down while I was talking to patients. Maybe being too self-conscious?</p> <p>2. Express purple printed blouse, NY and Company pants<br /> The blouse was a gift from my sister. I'm not usually a pattern person, but I guess my sister thinks I am :)</p> <p>3. Old blouse (can't remember where I got it from), Gap pants.<br /> This whole outfit just is off somehow to me. The pants are regular length cropped pants. I bought the pants thinking they would work as straight leg pants but I don't know about the fit. They are pretty loose in the crotch area and then taper down at the ankle. Are they ok or should I get rid of them?</p> <p>4. JJill silk shirt, Express Columnist pinstripe pants<br /> I love these pants! They give the impression of long legs (at least to me). I added the necklace at the last minute. Too matchy? </p> <p>Thanks for looking. Comments and suggestions, as always, are welcome!! </p>