https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 24 May 2026 20:32:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns/page/2#post-1860493 Tue, 14 Nov 2017 03:36:39 +0000 Jaime 1860493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all again for a warm morning smile and huge boost.<br /><b>Isabelle</b> I am so used to having dark hair that I guess I forget that it reads light now. I guess my eyebrows (still black) don't really cut it for bookending .<br /><b>krishnidoux</b> Your description was dazzling. Thank you so much for taking the time to write it. I am beyond flattered that you feel inspired and hope to see the result!<br /><b>Roxanna </b>I have had some form of asymmetric haircut for a long time, but this iteration has the short side quite short - like a very short pixie that is cut around my ears. It seems to work with my asymmetric features but when the short part gets a bit too long I go crazy!<br /><b>Aida</b> you slippery fox, you know I am always delighted to hear from you and am waiting, tap, tap,tap, to see your latest outfits.<br /><b>Sal </b>thank you for the sweet comment!<br /><b>Marilyn</b> I specifically chose the booties to bookend the jacket in number 1, but the skirt with dark boots worked better. Team #neverstoplearning! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns/page/2#post-1860444 Tue, 14 Nov 2017 00:04:51 +0000 Marilyn 1860444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab outfits, <b>Shevia</b>.&nbsp; I love brown but don't currently have much due to availability.&nbsp;&nbsp; Angie recently said that brown will be having it's moment again so I'm patiently waiting.</p> <p>I was going to say that #1 is my favourite because I really like how the jacket and boots bookend.&nbsp; Then I went back to look at #3 after <b>Angie</b> commented and of course she's dead right.....your sunglasses and boots bookend wonderfully.&nbsp; So much to learn! :)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns/page/2#post-1860399 Mon, 13 Nov 2017 20:53:11 +0000 Sal 1860399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both but think I prefer the skirt option - especially because of the boots and the midi skirt.</p> <p>You look terrific. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns/page/2#post-1860397 Mon, 13 Nov 2017 20:47:11 +0000 Aida 1860397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All versions turned out great! I like the skirt outfit best; kind of want to see black or some other non-brown footwear in the first to let the jacket stand out a bit more. I've been wearing my brown items a lot more lately, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns/page/2#post-1860323 Mon, 13 Nov 2017 15:51:22 +0000 Roxanna 1860323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually love this on you. The brown plays so nicely with your warm skin and contrasts with your cool hair! You are giving me ideas!</p> <p>But onto the most important thing: YOUR. HAIR. IS. FABULOUS. I must know more! Do you have it shaved on one side? Or just pulled back? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns/page/2#post-1858792 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 12:11:56 +0000 krishnidoux 1858792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh you look absolutely ravishing! Your skirt interpretation is to dye for. I want to copy you. Those boots! The combination explodes with confident, steady, potent style. It also complements your beautiful hairstyle so well. I like the pants/booties combo too, very dynamic and energetic. Booties' shine and hue are a nice touch against the black.&nbsp;</p> <p>You are inspiring! Now I want to go match everything brown I own with black! lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns/page/2#post-1858789 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 12:01:54 +0000 skylurker 1858789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello, hello, nice to see you.<br /> I love the toffee colour on you, esp in #3, with the black sunglasses echoing the dark boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns/page/2#post-1858739 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 03:42:43 +0000 Jaime 1858739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jaileen </b>Thank you! I also avoided brown for the first few years after I let my hair be grey, but I guess I have reached stage 2!<br /><b>BC </b>thanks!<br /><b>The Cat </b>You know, that is a very interesting thought. After a long time I realized my skin is actually neutral, not warm, but my coloring clearly is a mix of warm and cool tones. Maybe I am a new season !<br /><b>texstyle</b> Thanks for the suggestion. This thread has me rethinking my colors and how I combine them.<br /><b>Cee</b> I purged my closet of browns after I stopped dying my hair about 5 years ago I think, but am reintroducing lately.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns#post-1858675 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 23:39:58 +0000 Cee 1858675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hardly ever wear brown or tan !</p> <p>The last items I ever owned in those colours was a brown bomber jacket, some leather boots and a heather brown poloneck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns#post-1858661 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 22:55:13 +0000 texstyle 1858661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great - I think your warm skin tones go really well with the browns. I would also love to see you wearing that same jacket and blouse with charcoal gray pants or skirt to bookend your hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns#post-1858651 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 22:13:13 +0000 The Cat 1858651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look GREAT in brown! </p> <p>When I look at your personal colours, I wonder: In general, perhaps wearing ensembles in a mix of warm and cool colours would be better than wearing only cool colours?</p> <p>Love your booties. And your hair is gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns#post-1858595 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 17:57:48 +0000 Anonymous 1858595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brown is challenging, but it looks like you nailed it. Great job! You look fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns#post-1858587 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 17:26:34 +0000 JAileen 1858587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the skirt outfit. It's very pretty. It makes me think maybe I shouldn't rule out brown just because I have grey hair. BTW, your hair is fab as always. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns#post-1858582 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 16:59:41 +0000 Jaime 1858582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz</b> - Jerusalem is always interesting, as are family gatherings - thanks!<br /><b>Smittie</b> - my skin and eyes are warm or neutral, but I have always thought I suit winter colors best. Like you I find brown leather very appealing.<br /><b>Fashiontern</b> - I should try the skirt and jacket with the booties - I just need good stockings I think.<br /><b>RobinF </b>I have been wearing navy, grey and some black as my colors for a long time, but am always willing to branch out when the mood strikes.<br /><b>Angie</b> Thank you! The boots are actually very dark brown but they look black to me in the pictures too. Sending some sunshine and warmth.<br /><b>Sara L. </b>In person the boots are a bit softer looking (they are actually very dark brown), but I do think the color of the booties might be better. I was just excited to be going somewhere cool enough to wear them!<br /><b>Tanya </b>- thank you for you sweet comment! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns#post-1858580 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 16:38:23 +0000 Tanya 1858580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both outfits are great, but the second one totally knocks it out of the park. All the different neutrals together look very sophisticated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns#post-1858532 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 14:36:39 +0000 Sara L. 1858532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both outfits.&nbsp; I preferred the second one when I thought the pants were black in the first outfit.&nbsp; After reading your comments that pants are dark purple and looking at the photos again, that outfit is growing on me more.&nbsp; I think it's also that I really like those boots.&nbsp;&nbsp; I&nbsp;like the mix of brown shades in your second outfit and the length of the skirt, but the black boots look a bit too dark (to my eye). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns#post-1858520 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:39:41 +0000 Angie 1858520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun to see you out and about, sweet Jaime. You look gorgeous as always. </p> <p>All outfits are fab. I prefer the skirt outfits and like #3 best of all. Killer. Brilliant knee-covering length and yummy black bookending with the sunnies. Nice juxtaposition seeing the warmth of the brown with the cool grey of your hair. Well done and much love to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns#post-1858515 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:27:24 +0000 RobinF 1858515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to wear brown a lot but it got hard to find and I started to prefer grays and black as my neutrals. I love these, especially the first look. I think it is great with the boots. I like the contrast of the warm jacket with the dark pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns#post-1858513 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:17:40 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1858513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brown is not a color I’ve ever liked or worn much, other than khaki. You wear it well. </p> <p>The interplay of different browns and cream in 2/3 is great. I wonder how that outfit would work with the lace up booties from #1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns#post-1858509 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 12:46:18 +0000 Anonymous 1858509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the skirt look shevia! You look sleek.<br /> I’m not sure what to say about Brown. It looks good. I bet your skin colour supports Brown pretty well too.<br /> I know grey-brown looks pretty good on me (I have medium brown hair...a warm brown) but my hair is still mostly brown.</p> <p>Brown shoes and leathers I just love. It is just a little softer than black. Not very available though... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns#post-1858500 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 12:18:39 +0000 Suz 1858500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the contrast with your hair -- it is like the grey and cognac ensembles! Looks wonderful. I hope you had a great time at the gathering.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns#post-1858496 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 12:00:58 +0000 Jaime 1858496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for your thoughts! I should have mentioned that the pants are actually dark purple/wine/aubergine and not black as they seem to appear in the picture.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Kellygirl </b>Thank you - I<b>&nbsp;</b>am not really a brown person either, and certainly not since I stopped coloring my hair, but I have begun experimenting in the last year or so.<br /><b>Rachy </b>new for me too!<br /><b>Joy</b> Interesting observation - I was initially going for the cognac lighter brown as an orange (as in Angie's last ensemble), but things didn't go that way.<br /><b>Jane</b> yes black seems much more clear cut than brown, doesn't it?<br /><b>Harmonica</b> Thanks!<br /><b>Barbara Diane </b>I agree brown is a challenge for me - if I didn't enjoy to play with clothes I probably would not bother!<br /><b>Jenni NZ</b> Thank you - the jacket is tricky but one of my favorite items - it has golden specs which are not so visible here, which make the color more interesting. And I chose the booties in the first picture specifically to bookend the color as you noticed.&nbsp;<br /><b>Liz </b>Ha! I was thinking I really needed to bring some blue into this - citron can make me green if it is not the right citron but that gives me another idea - thanks! (And the jacket is vintage Celine .)<br /><b>Deborah</b> - thank you! I know brown is not your thing .<br /><b>Mirjana</b> - I am very flattered!<br /><b>Mainelady</b> - Thanks!<br /><b>lyn67 </b>Great ideas and thanks! The pants are actually aubergine as mentioned above, but now I will be keeping my eye out for a dark purple and brown pattern - with a bit of white.&nbsp;<br /><b>Brooklyn </b>- Thank you and yes, navy and white is so much easier for me, but I felt like mixing it up a bit.<br /><b>karen13 </b>- Vintage booties for the win! Thank you!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns#post-1858480 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 11:09:27 +0000 karen13 1858480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brown suits you! My fave is 1, as I really like the darker tone jacket, with awesome boots. Love that jacket with the blouse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns#post-1858478 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 10:59:03 +0000 Jenni NZ 1858478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I'm in a minority. Looking at the pics again, why I prefer the pants version is because of the brown lace-up boots which seem to me to bookend the jacket. And I agree with Lyn67, that a top with black and brown patterns would work even better than white. Also agree with Liz that your hair is looking particularly amazing right now:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns#post-1858475 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 10:51:44 +0000 Brooklyn 1858475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the mix of browns in the skirt outfit (skirt, jacket, bag), although I think both outfits are fab. I love brown, although I agree that it can be a styling challenge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns#post-1858470 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 10:26:07 +0000 lyn67 1858470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wore lot of browns 1-2 decades ago and when transitioned to black as my dark neutral I really loved the black&amp;browns together but for your nr 1 I would have rather choosen&nbsp; a patterned top including them both-so not a block of white, or a patterned topper rather then a block of brown. But blocking in nr 2 &amp;3 is really great,&nbsp; intentional looking, perfectly done, and yummy earthly tones together! It LF with&nbsp; the sunnies to it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns#post-1858469 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 10:24:56 +0000 Mainelady 1858469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your brown jacket and skirt outfit very much. You look stylish and happy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns#post-1858468 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 10:18:35 +0000 Mirjana 1858468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous Shevia, brown is always challenge for me but you did it perfect. Like all, favorite with skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns#post-1858462 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 09:50:37 +0000 Deborah 1858462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not a lover of brown in clothing but I like this:) My preference would be the skirt version as the colour of the skirt plays so nicely with the brown of the jacket.&nbsp; The black pants doesn't play as nicely IMHO.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-the-browns#post-1858454 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 08:57:18 +0000 approprio 1858454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I struggle with brown too, mainly due to school uniform trauma. I've found it can play nicely with certain brights and I think you could get away with a lot of contrast. The black and white works very well, but you could also try citron (a genius combination cribbed from Angie) or even an icy pastel? I like how your phone looks next to the skirt.&nbsp;</p> <p>That jacket is awesome and your hair is looking amazing! </p>