WIW CC Day 2 and more - YouLookFab Forum

Dear Fabbers,
I prepared outfit 2 of the colour challenge tonight. Tomorrow, I am going to wear No 1.

No 1 and 5 consists of royal blue wool trousers, cream blouse, faux snake skin longer jacket and a vintage silk scarf. I also added a grey vintage handbag. To avoid dark neutrals, I wear a pair of beige metallic sneakers. Out of office tomorrow, so this outfit will work for my private arrends I have to run. A topper will be a beige wool coat.

No 2 is an idea for an outfit I might wear to work later in the week. Same trousers and blouse (I have multiple cream blouses, so no problems with laundry), brown checked jacket, the same scarf and gold/black patterned boots. A little vintage snake skin brown bag.

No 3 - 4 is an experiment with pattern mixing. Black windowpane blazer combined with plaid trousers (black, white and blue pattern), combined with blue scarf and bag and white sneakers. I also added vintage seventies blue aviators. I was happy about this combo and would like to wear it some time soon. On the weekend perhaps to go shopping and to lunch. But do you think it works? Too much?

I must say that I am getting quite used to light footwear now on me, it took me a long time, lol. Now I am even craving white boots or at least oxfords or loafers. Go figure.

What do you guys think about these outfits? Honest feedback much appreciated.

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7 years ago

Carla

Veteran

Katerina, you are on a roll with this challenge. All 3 outfits have completely different vibes. Not to take anything away from the really fab #1, I have to say #2 is so-very-chic. Those trousers look like a million bucks. I think #3 needs a scarf with some white or cream in it to balance the trousers. The scarf you used in #1 and #2 or maybe one with some red and or gold/caramel. The one you use is a lovely colour, but disappears against the jacket. I love the blue bag in #3.

Bonnie

I agree with everything Runcarla said. I'm really interested in the window pane jacket outfit because I bought one in November and need styling ideas.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

You are whacking it out of the ballpark, Katerina. WOW. KILLER all round. Tell me more about the sneaks in #1 and #3. And are you allowed to wear them to work?

Firecracker (Sharan)

I like these outfits a lot! Gorgeous! I am not up on the challenge, but you wear these more neutral tones beautifully. And I'm loving the sneakers! I do like the pattern-mixed outfit--nicely done!

rachylou

Love. The light footwear is very fresh!

Katerina

Carla, thank you very much for the thorough feedback. I am very glad you like the second outfit. Re the third outfit, I was afraid that the pattern mix would be too much, so I used the blue scarf not to add further patterns. But I will try some other scarves, lighter and brighter, to pick up the white in the trousers. Thank you for the suggestions.

Bonnie, thank you very much. I hope you will share some WIWs of your new blazer when you decide on some outfits, it would be a treat to see.

Wise Shopper

Active Member

Wow you really put a lot of thought into your look. Love the accessories!

Angie, wow, thank you very much. The white sneakers are from an Italian brand Hogan. They do excellent sneakers. This model is called Interactive and has been around for over twenty years. Comes every season in many colours and textures. The beige sneakers are from some other Italian brand, but very similar to Interactive. It is not prohibited to use sneakers in the office, but I wouldn’t wear the white or beige ones with dark trousers. I wear black patent leather and dark grey leather Interactive sometimes with black and navy full lenght trousers and even suits because they are quite dressy and do not stick out. But it depends on whether there are client meetings or not. They are almost like a hybrid of shoes and sneakers. I could wear the white ones with white trousers in the summer. But not like today with the darker trousers - it is too casual. It is a pity though, I would love to wear it like this, it is fun. My regular winter shoe for work is some kind of Chelsea boots.

Firecracker, thank you very much for the lovely feedback. Very glad you like it.

Rachylou, thank you very much, I am glad you like the light shoes too.

Thank you, Wise Shopper.

Thanks, Katerina. Can you perhaps provide a link to those hybrid sneakers? I know Hogan! I suspect though that they will be too wide for me - although Italian shoes tend to fit me quite well.

Angie, here comes the link:

https://www.hogan.com/ee-en/Wo.....111-Hogan/

The width is quite generous, might be wide for low volume feet.
Important - this particular model - Interactive - has odd sizing. Very big. My normal size is Eur 38 and my Interactive are 36,5. So size down a lot. It is only Hogan Interactive that has strange sizes, other Hogan models are normal.

Thanks! Good to know.

taylor

Your use of colerful scarves in your outfits always impress !

Anonymous

I agree with what Runcarla said. You have fabulous style!

Sal

Lovely looks - I especially like 2.

The sneakers are fun and really suit you. Funny how your eye can change with footwear, mine has changed over the years too.

Suz

I am coming back to look more carefully in a moment but I just have to tell you that I LOVE 3/4. Brilliant pattern mix that works incredibly well on you!!!

OK. They are all brilliant and I especially love the bag and scarf in #1, but 3/4 still steals my heart. I would wear that in a hot second.

Jaime

So many great details and they still come together beautifully. I think 3/4 is my favorite - the blue aviators sealed the deal. But the first two are great also. I love how you incorporate your amazing bag collection. And scarves, of course!

Thank you Taylor, Joy and Sal. You are very kind.

Sal, yes, isn’t it? I think it is a pity that my eye usually accepts new ways of wearing things very late, I could have been enjoying white shoes with my black bottoms for some time already. But netter late than never

Suz, thank you very much, what a nice start of the day reading your lovely comments. I think an outfit like 3/4 would look great on you.

Shevia, thank you for the lovely comments. I, like you, love thrift shops, but my collection is not nearly as fantastic as yours. Accessories are maybe the most fun part of dressing, aren’t they?

lyn67

Wow, great color accented outfits BUT I LOVE the impecable use of those metallic(?) sneakes!

jussie

Looking fabulous! Loving your metallic shoes.

Lyn67 and Jussie, thank you very much. The metallic shoes are successful, makes me glad.

Helena

Terrific! You're a fashion artist. Xx

You are so sweet, Helena.

Bijou

Wow, these are fantastic! I love the rich colour of your trousers in #1 & 2, and how completely different those looks are from each other. Outfit #3 is inspired, the pattern mixing works so well, it really looks like these pieces were made to go with each other. I love everything about all of these.

April

Well done! Glad you're getting used to lighter-colored footwear because it looks terrific.

Love the blue and yellow scarf especially, but of course the metallic shoes too!

Bijou, thank you. Your feedback made me very happy!

April and Suntiger, thank you. You are very kind!

nemosmom

WOW! You are Queen of pattern mixing! I love the pop of cobalt, too!

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