Fashion

[FrostyBabe1]

Yes, it makes me nuts if the colors are supposed to match and don't. I learned very quickly to dry clean ALL the pieces of a suit at the same time, even if only one piece needed it. And random pieces of the same color but different line/manufacturer? I won't do it. 

[chrystaltree]

What is this thing called "ironed" ????   That hasn't happened to be often and I wear a lot of black but when it does, I just have to re-think my oufit.  

[Snoopp]

I hate trying to match blacks.  Sigh.  I get it as close as I can.  I have never noticed anyone else wearing two shades of black though.

[okaywitheasypay]

it annoys the hello out of me! Black can be so 'slenderizing' (in lieu of actually dieting and exercising ) but 2 off blacks --eh -- not so much. 

I agree with poster about navy (?) . Unless by the same manufacturer almost impossible .

[wilma]

It used to bother me back in the day but not anymore. I no longer own or need matching suits. I understand that those who still work in very professional settings need matching color pieces.

I like the idea of making outfits and even suit-like outfits with a cardigan or jacket, top, and bottom in different but complementary colors. As long as it “goes” I don’t worry about it. Wearing various shades of the same color is fine with me whether it is black, blue, or some other color. 

[BirkiLady]

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@patbz wrote:

That's the beauty of a polyester  component (no fading).

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Don't do polyester. Silks retain their dyes beautifully and are much more comfortable to wear. They also drape much better. 

[VanSleepy]

You should see me trying to pair up my husband's black socks. I buy all the same brand so I don't have to match them up. But, of course, they don't all fade at the same rate so I sit there trying to match them anyway by "fadedness" lol.