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WIW: cobalt and houndstooth (ETA: color in better lighting)

October 3, 2013

I had a few small windows of time and a sewing machine with me at the wedding last weekend, so I made myself a quick little tube skirt.  It's a black/white doubleknit houndstooth (with a little "noise" in the knit, so that it reads closer to black/gray).

Paired today with my cobalt shirt from Susie.  What do you think?  

Also, what's the color like on me?  I'd like to think the cobalt is a good color for me (and I'm wearing nothing on my face, btw), but I feel washed out in these pics....  (maybe the cobalt has just a touch of gray in it?)

ETA: It stopped raining, so I stepped outside and took a head shot in the brighter light.  Now I think the color is fine on me (I also added tinted lip balm) - so it was just the bad lighting making me washed out.  Do you agree - is this color actually fine on me?  

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28 Comments

  • replied 10 years ago

    Oooh I like! And I think the cobalt works well for you.

  • Suz replied 10 years ago

    Super outfit! And wow, I wish I had your skill with a sewing machine. It's really tough to judge the cobalt on you because of lighting issues. If you think it normally works, it probably does! 

  • merwoman replied 10 years ago

    What a spectacular combination! I really love this(silhouette and colour) on you Amiable. I am wondering what the skirt would look like  if you shortened it a tad? To my eye, if you wear flats,  it may need a little shortening to lengthen your lovely leg line.

  • MsMary replied 10 years ago

    I think the color looks great on you!  And I totally plan to copy this combination at the earliest possible opportunity!

  • replied 10 years ago

    Yes, the colour is good!

  • annagybe replied 10 years ago

    Yes, lighting makes all the difference.

  • Debra replied 10 years ago

    I love that skirt :)

  • Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago

    Love everything about this outfit Amy - houndstooth and cobalt??? OH YEAH BABY!!!

  • K. Period. replied 10 years ago

    Totally lighting issue. You look great in that cobalt shirt! And I love the skirt.  Looooove it.  I have a sweet eye for black and white patterns, I really do. 

  • Thistle replied 10 years ago

    You look terrific in coblat!  Love the combination with the houndsooth.

  • Suz replied 10 years ago

    It looks super on you. No fears! 

  • Karie replied 10 years ago

    I love the color combination, and I think it looks fantastic on you!

  • pil replied 10 years ago

    Big thumbs up - you're becoming the resident tube skirt maven!

  • Jaime replied 10 years ago

    I love the large houndstooth you chose! The cobalt is great on you. I am just wondering if you should shorten it a bit (still below the knee) and if you will make me one too ;-)

  • amiable replied 10 years ago

    I totally would Shevia - except that I cut up a dress to make it, and don't have another to cut up!  

    Thanks for the compliment though!  And I haven't put on a waist band yet - so that will probably shorten it about an inch.

  • Joy replied 10 years ago

    Cobalt is your color and i have a sweet eye for houndstooth. I so wish I had your sewing skills.

  • Neel replied 10 years ago

    I love this combo!  I usually combine my cobalt blue tank with my black and white striped skirt.  But your version is trendier and dressier.  Like it!

    The color suits you IMO.

    ETA - I also agree that the skirt might look better shorter.

  • catgirl replied 10 years ago

    You just happened to have a sewing machine and whip up a fab skirt at a wedding?  Sounds like a business enterprise!  Skirts while you wait....  You look great!

  • Beth Ann replied 10 years ago

    Excellent sewing inspiration!  You didn't take the dress off one of the guests, did you?

    Love both pieces.  Cobalt is a powerful color, but you wear it well!

  • Sarah A replied 10 years ago

    Love the houndstooth skirt sewing project. The cobalt top is lovely with it. I'll be the spanner and say I dont think cobalt is your *best* color. I see the bold shirt before I see *you* IFKWIM, but I am 100% for wearing colors that make you happy whether they are technically your "colors" or not and you look thrilled in your outside pic so I would wear it and be happy and not give it a second thought.

    ETA: there is of course a personality aspect we dont see straightaway in the photo, and I think your bright personality wears the bold colors well :)

  • amiable replied 10 years ago

    Great point Sarah - I also don't think Cobalt is my best color (or I wouldn't have asked).  Burgundy is clearly better on me than cobalt. (So is indigo, and charcoal, I think)  But I'm convincing myself that it's good enough to stay - at least for now.  :)

  • Sarah A replied 10 years ago

    Oh yes, dfinately good enough to stay!  :) I know I look better in optic white than cream but my cream silk blouses arent going anywhere....

  • amiable replied 10 years ago

    So do I! (Look better in Optic white than cream) - it's one of the biggest surprises to me this past year.  I'm glad I'm not the only brunette around with cooler coloring :)  (I spent the first 36 years of my life thinking I was warm colored... wow)

  • Freckles replied 10 years ago

    Fantastic sewing project.
    Adore your skirt.  Keep the shirt, it looks great in the outdoor shot and is such a lovely pairing with the skirt.

  • Amy replied 10 years ago

    I love love love this! You look wonderful.

    ETA: the cobalt is great with your complexion!

  • Day Vies replied 10 years ago

    Love these colors & pattern. The shoes are delicious! (I am a complete sucker for any look using cobalt) 

  • Sveta replied 10 years ago

    I think cobalt looks great on you and the whole outfit is super fab!

  • deb replied 10 years ago

    Cobalt is a very good color for you. And the skirt look great.

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