https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-how-to-wear-black-and-black Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 11:23:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-how-to-wear-black-and-black#post-900160 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:30:30 +0000 Aida 900160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I find varying texture is the best bet, but as Colette said you can also add little "spacers" such as a belt, a printed top, etc. to separate the black items a bit. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-how-to-wear-black-and-black#post-900158 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:28:56 +0000 Sylvie 900158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree with the suggestion to either break the pieces up or increase the textural contrast.<br /><br />I'll wear a black sparkly patterned t-shirt semi tucked into a pair of black jeans with a silver belt.<br /><br />Or I might wear a black tank dress over a black t-shirt.&nbsp; There is some gathering around the neckline which adds texture.&nbsp; I have worn a black chiffon-y tank with black pants.<br /><br />I would never wear two pieces that were the same type of fabric (suiting for example) but different shades of black.&nbsp; That's when it does become obvious.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-how-to-wear-black-and-black#post-900151 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:18:45 +0000 Colette 900151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have this same problem and I agree that different texture is the way to go. &nbsp;One trick I've used&nbsp;is to tuck in my shirt and use a wider belt as a bridge. &nbsp;But there are just some blacks that don't seem to work together no matter what. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-how-to-wear-black-and-black#post-900126 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 22:53:39 +0000 Caro in Oz 900126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think if the textures are too similar one item will always look more "faded" so I&nbsp;make sure the textures are different. &nbsp;<br /><br />I'm trying not to buy anymore black as I think I'm the one starting to look faded in it:) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-how-to-wear-black-and-black#post-900073 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 22:10:02 +0000 texstyle 900073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I try not to wear them as a "suit" but in other cases like black denim with a black top I guess I'd add a belt to "separate" the items. And accessories like scarves, jewelry can probably help too. I don't often do black on black except maybe black pants with a black belt. Interested to hear other thoughts... https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-how-to-wear-black-and-black#post-900016 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:55:59 +0000 catgirl 900016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is a fantastic question, especially because blacks can look like a match in certain light but not others. &nbsp;Thanks for asking! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-how-to-wear-black-and-black#post-900014 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:54:56 +0000 Hil 900014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Is there is a special trick to wearing black separates that weren't bought at the same time and from the same range and are therefore different shades?&nbsp;<br /><br />The only solution I can think of&nbsp;is perhaps if they are of different fabric textures. Is there&nbsp;any other way to combine?