https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:53:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals#post-2164601 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 01:12:26 +0000 Zaeobi 2164601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With black &amp; brown, I'm always worried it'll look like I got dressed in the dark, but it looks fab on you! Hmm, may have to reconsider... perhaps it's because you also have a lighter brown component in the mix? </p> <p>For me, I prefer black with bolder colours, like blood orange &amp; saffron yellow. But I think tan looks good too (as you've demonstrated here!) &amp; cream </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals#post-2164328 Thu, 07 Jan 2021 23:04:53 +0000 Anonymous 2164328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know I love that floral top! I like black with cognac most right now- though I think of it as medium not low contrast. Burgundy is the other color often wear with black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals#post-2164270 Thu, 07 Jan 2021 18:11:55 +0000 kkards 2164270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Before I joined YLF i would have never thought to wear black and brown together. Not sure why, it so works, and you wear it so well.&nbsp;<br />Totally agree with Angie, retirement agrees with you and you’ve hit your fashion stride this year.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals#post-2164231 Thu, 07 Jan 2021 14:47:49 +0000 Angie 2164231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks,<b> Carla</b>! My new Bella Freud has become a quick fave. 1970 is my year.....</p> <p>YOU LOOK KILLER FABULOUS. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals#post-2164099 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 23:29:08 +0000 Cee 2164099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*Bows in respect* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals#post-2164079 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 22:23:24 +0000 MsMaven 2164079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, I am enjoying your last few posts. You are looking so good. I like the black and brown combination on you. Hmm, something to think about. Aren't a lot of my favorite animal prints black and brown? You've given me something to think about. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals#post-2164069 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 21:03:17 +0000 Carla 2164069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Angie - I LOVE that sweater and wish it came in a 1960 version! &nbsp;I would own one, no matter the cost! &nbsp;</p> <p> <div>PS: &nbsp;thank you for the compliment and ongoing encouragement. &nbsp;2019 was a very good year for me, and 2020 surprised me (in a good way style wise). &nbsp;Evolving one’s personal style can be a tricky business, &nbsp;but I think I’m getting the hang of it!</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals#post-2164036 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:19:29 +0000 Angie 2164036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Carla</b>, YOU LOOK BETER AND BETTER. Really found your style stride in retirement....and in the middle of a pandemic! My hat off to you.....</p> <p>KILLER to the Power of KILLER x2</p> <p>Feel free to throw your red beret into the mix :)</p> <p>Sometimes I throw in a bit of black with navy and cream - like today:  </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals#post-2163955 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:50:13 +0000 slim cat 2163955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great looks! Love floral top ( has almost green undertone in the pic ) and tough boots - such a nice contrast! The hair looks fab!</p> <p>I still like white and black combo, or better yet pale blue and black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals#post-2163953 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:32:23 +0000 Jenn 2163953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mad love for this, Carla! I have a slight preference for the floral over the plaid version, but both are great! You do color (or neutral!) capsules like a pro.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals#post-2163942 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 04:37:24 +0000 rachylou 2163942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice! I have to say I esp like the cap I really rather like black and milk chocolate brown.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals#post-2163921 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 02:41:23 +0000 Jaime 2163921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely love both of these on you. The brown pants are so good on you with the dark shoes! I like to pair black with white - high contrast works on me. I used to mix it with blue more but now try to go monochrome blue if I can.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals#post-2163899 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 23:41:22 +0000 LaPed 2163899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a great buffalo check, and a great floral. I want both! Also, your hair looks incredible.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love black with just about anything but lately lower contrast has appealed more than higher contrast: olive, dark blue, burgundy, charcoal, rust, brown. Ink blue and black is feeling especially fresh this year. I'm wearing this Boden floral chambray today, and waiting for a rugby stripe top to arrive.</p> <p>I do go through phases where I like black/white and black/white/red, but those feel a bit loud right now. Maybe in an intricate, textural pattern like a fair isle sweater, or tempered with greys.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals#post-2163897 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 23:16:14 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2163897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really nice. I like the mix with the plaid and the brown pants and the hat. I'm usually more inclined to camel and black, myself, but this works really well for the urban ramble vibe, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals#post-2163893 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 22:33:32 +0000 Anonymous 2163893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am taking notes. I like the contrast between the brown and black. I have not experimented much with wearing a mix of dark neutrals but think I like a bit of contrast, For example, I like a cobalt blue with black better than a dark navy, but we will see. Maybe some white or a third color is needed. I have been collecting black and navy items to help pull the combination together. I like both outfits, especially your hats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals#post-2163889 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 22:18:19 +0000 cjh 2163889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good combos, and right on point today. Favorite=beret. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals#post-2163884 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 22:12:43 +0000 Bonnie 2163884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love black and brown together and these outfits are great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals#post-2163867 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 20:52:03 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2163867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely love your black + brown combinations!&nbsp; &nbsp;Together, they have so much more depth, and they work together beautifully to make your skin glow, and your hair shine!&nbsp; &nbsp;I also really love that together they have greater interest, than if you wore black or brown alone.</p> <p></p> <p>I love black with creamy white,&nbsp; blush pink, or with bright ocean blues and greens. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals#post-2163864 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 20:38:05 +0000 Kate 2163864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your black with brown outfits. This is the way I pair neutrals as well. I don't wear a lot of patterns, but those I do are low contrast neutrals usually in an abstract pattern. Except for plaid pants. I do have a weakness for those. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals#post-2163856 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 19:50:56 +0000 Minaminu 2163856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your combination of brown and black! I love to combine navy and black and I am planning to replace my black with navy. Eventually, my dark on dark will become navy on grey or burgundy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals#post-2163852 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 19:33:47 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2163852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your black and brown outfits. This is how I pair neutrals--or any colors, really--most often, i.e., using a print that has both colors. I gravitate and feel most flattered by low-contrast patterns like these that you are wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals#post-2163837 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 18:28:55 +0000 Ledonna N. 2163837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are some me nice looking combinations. Love love the tucked in pants to boots</p> <p>I love black and yellow or navy blue </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdark-neutrals#post-2163836 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 18:16:34 +0000 Carla 2163836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Though I’m starting to add brown to my closet, black is the dominant dark neutral at 20% of the items. &nbsp;Yesterday, and today, I paired brown with black - #1 for an urban ramble, and #2 for grocery shopping. &nbsp;Interestingly, the browns were patterns - plaid (pants), check (flannel shirt) and floral (turtleneck). &nbsp; </p> <p>Mixing dark with dark (black and blue, black and dark green, black with brown) for a low contrast look appeals to me more than the high contrast look of light with dark. &nbsp;</p> <p>Do you have a favourite black + X pairing? &nbsp;</p>