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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Heather on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-578934 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:44:41 +0000 Heather 578934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kari, lots of hugs to you. You look absolutely beautiful. I dig your print and texture mixes. Kari on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-578931 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:41:27 +0000 Kari 578931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Vicki! (I'm just remembering back to 3-4 years ago when I was terrified of pattern mixing at all...) Vicki on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-578041 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 03:55:13 +0000 Vicki 578041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You are Queen of Color and Pattern, done effortlessly, and I love the polkadot hose you wore in #1. All are wonderful, Kari. Kari on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-575457 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:32:51 +0000 Kari 575457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ And Aida, I certainly plan to wear this blazer with my long and leans. I've just been feeling "off pants" lately. Kari on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-575456 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:31:49 +0000 Kari 575456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you all. You are the most uplifting group! ( had a horrible day, was at work for 13 hours, and am tearing up reading the sweet comments. ) Celia, the jacket isn't from banana republic. It's by Caslon from Nordstrom. I don't know I've seen the br one yet but saw other similar striped blazers out there. What can I say - my Pinterest inspiration boards are getting to me! I'm glad that the pattern mixing in #1 works to most of your eyes. I'm wondering if perhaps the pattern mixing was more jarring in person; the lace on the skirt is patterned too but comes off as being lower contrast in this photo than how it appears close up in real life. Jonesy on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-575158 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:29:14 +0000 Jonesy 575158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love all of these, Kari! They all look very chic and effortlessly awesome, but I think my fave is #2--you just rock that animal print dress like nobody else! Love it. I hope the impending spring helps to lift your spirits a bit. Aida on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-575155 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:26:57 +0000 Aida 575155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ All three look fabulous Kari! These all feel a tad darker than what I'm used to seeing on you though. I adore the big polka dot hose in #1, way more fun than fishnets Do you still have your flared jeans? I think that striped blazer would look great with them! (PS Hope you're doing well!!) Inge on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-575010 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:24:15 +0000 Inge 575010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ All three outfits are amazing, Kari, but is especially fun with the cheerful striped blazer paired with polka dot hose. I love it! Ginny on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-574987 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:53:51 +0000 Ginny 574987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think.you look great on all of these and I esp. like all the fun.hosiery. love how #2 has booties, belt and hair all matching, live.it CocoLion on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-574967 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:32:40 +0000 CocoLion 574967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ #3 looks so gorgeously chic to my eye, very French. raclar on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-574965 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:30:41 +0000 raclar 574965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lack of creativity!? What are you talking about? You look great - my favorites are the tights! Sylvie on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-574927 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:37:31 +0000 Sylvie 574927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I can't believe that's what you refer to as lack of creativity. You look stunning in all three of them. cciele on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-574925 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:35:25 +0000 cciele 574925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your outfits look really well put together -- lack of creativity or no (I can't tell!). And I can't pick a favorite! Amy on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-574900 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:04:10 +0000 Amy 574900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like them all, Kari. I wouldn't change a thing. I wish I was as creative as you are even on these trying days you're going through. Sarah on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-574844 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:19:25 +0000 Sarah 574844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ so cute! #1 is my favorite with the first and stripes. also love your lace stockings in #3. Kirti on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-574814 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:04:56 +0000 Kirti 574814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gorgeous outfits! I REALLY like #1! christieanne on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-574771 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:06:43 +0000 christieanne 574771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You are my dress idol! I tried on a whole bunch and kept picturing how great you looked in last weeks WIW pics and none were right on me. I am glad you are able to use fashion again as a small motivation each day - even if you don't feel it, you are looking great. celia on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-574724 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:06:10 +0000 celia 574724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ by the way, is that the banana republic jacket? if so you are giving me another perspective on it. ps: miss you girl. big hugs ManidipaM on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-574687 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:20:25 +0000 ManidipaM 574687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ooh, the polka dots and stripes are just purrr-fect together, though, Kari! And I like how even the medallion echoes the scale of the dots. But my favourite has to be the third --- you-in-that-dress is to die for, and then the scarf and beautiful hose adding so much intricate pattern that it just makes my heart sing with the beauty of it! And amazing tonal style with the animal print! Is it the booties? Is it the belt? Is it the print itself? Whatever it is highlights your hair just marvellously, which puts the spotlight right on your smile! krishnidoux on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-574682 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:08:32 +0000 krishnidoux 574682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ 3 lovely outfits! I love these prints on you. Favourite is hard to chose: they all represent a different mood. The first one is playful, the second sexy and the third is more classic! I like the pop of orange from the scarf. Meredith1953 on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-574674 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:00:17 +0000 Meredith1953 574674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love all three looks! The striped blazer is excellent with the dotted hosiery! Love the animal prints in #2 and that scarf is perfect with #3! Anonymous on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-574668 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:49:50 +0000 Anonymous 574668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow Kari...if this is how you dress when you are unmotivated. Well, I better not stand next to you! All three of these outfits are great. Nicely done! I love that leopard dress on you. Perfection all around! biscuitsmom on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-574649 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:35:01 +0000 biscuitsmom 574649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love #2 and #3 is just beautiful! I think your polka dot tight prints are really cute too... Jjsloane on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-574631 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:15:31 +0000 Jjsloane 574631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like them all, but especially love the blue stripe jacket and polkadot hose! I find I'm wearing my white BF watch with almost everything now too. It's a nice spring update - and yours looks right with these. Anonymous on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-574582 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:22:45 +0000 Anonymous 574582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the third one especially, that black dress fits you like a dream and the scarf is gorgeous.The hose and footwear you chose to go with it add just the right amount of texture. The animal print dress is fantastic too! celia on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-574579 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:21:02 +0000 celia 574579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ beautiful and extra Fab outfits. I like the polka dot in #1 and don't think there is too much pattern at all.That blazer looks very good on you. Angie on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-574571 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:13:42 +0000 Angie 574571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ All 3 outfits are superb! I love the polka dot hose in #1! I'm glad that you didn't wear fishnets Transcona Shannon on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-574570 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:13:20 +0000 Transcona Shannon 574570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the stripes in the jacket with the polka dot hose in outfit #1 Kari! So playful. And my goodness but you look STUNNING in the animal print dress/belt/booties combo in #2. And again, fabulouse hose in #3 with the beautiful pop of colour in the scarf! Looks like you're having a beautiful and fashionable week! Kari on "Work wear: Using color and pattern as a get-out-of-bed motivator" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-wear-using-color-and-pattern-as-a-get-out-of-bed-motivator#post-574568 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:11:03 +0000 Kari 574568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Another busy week. Again, I'm attempting to disguise my lack of creativity by using easy pieces that don't involve much thought, but play up colors and patterns. #1: Blue and white striped knit blazer; black knit turtleneck; black lace pencil skirt; black polka dot hose; burgundy pumps; silver pendant necklace. The basics of the outfit felt right while I was getting dressed, but in retrospect I wish I had worn micronet hose. It felt like too much pattern, or perhaps the patterns were too distinct from one another. Help me out; what could improve this one? I'm eager to wear this blazer again (perhaps with my black wrap dress next time.) #2: Leopard print chiffon midi-dress with pussycat bow; brown hose; brown suede heeled desert boots; brown woven belt (this came with the striped skirt I posted last week and I'm finding myself wanting to wear it all the time.) #3: Ink blue cowl-neck pencil dress with 3/4 sleeves; lacy brown hose; dark purple low-heeled slingback pumps; bright red-based patterned wrap pinned into a faux-infinity scarf shape with a snowflake brooch. White boyfriend watch worn with everything, as usual.