https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:24:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2058591 Fri, 06 Sep 2019 22:53:01 +0000 Becky 2058591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>My initial response was, ahhh, I hate black!</div><div><br /></div><div>Now that I think about it, most of my work shoes are in black and I have two pairs of black pants. Black pants look much dressier.</div><div><br /></div><div>But I do genuinely dislike black tops. It makes me feel so dark overall. I have Asian black hair, which adds more black overall. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>If I dye my hair blonde one day, I may try some black sweaters. But until then, bright colors :D<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2057955 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 13:37:22 +0000 notsaf 2057955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for this post! Black sometimes gets a tough rap here on YLF, so it's nice to read all the reasons why people love it. I agree: always matches, doesn't stain, looks serious and/or cool, and for me (like others above) more flattering than navy or brown. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2057927 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 12:13:59 +0000 lyn67 2057927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I couldn't wear blacks when I was young- my Mother never liked it- and I had a navy/light blue uniform for all my pre-college school years... Than&nbsp; being blonde and low contrast I was told black is too harsh on me,&nbsp; so wore chock browns instead- for&nbsp; almost 15/20 yrs. Can you believe I started wearing blacks in my 40's-and never looked back....</p> <p>I just find it edgier than other dark neutrals-especially with full on textures-but always include prints(with blacks in them) or some accent&nbsp; colors, too.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2057773 Tue, 03 Sep 2019 16:24:06 +0000 Bonnie 2057773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear a lot of black, too. About one third (45) of my total wardrobe items are black and the rest (90) are either blues, whites, reds, greens, browns, or grays. This mix seems to work well for me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2057637 Tue, 03 Sep 2019 04:10:01 +0000 Anonymous 2057637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black is one of my favorite colors, especially in shirts, belts, and dress pants! I think you have great taste </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2050480 Sun, 04 Aug 2019 12:29:16 +0000 Susie 2050480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black is still a go to color for me not just because it’s easy but more because I actually like it, both in tops and bottoms, and shoes and bags as well. I always have an assortment of black pants in my wardrobe and most of my patterns are black based as well. </p> <p>I have added more ink/navy in recent years but I find it much easier to find interesting shoes in black than navy. I also like gray as a neutral. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2050455 Sun, 04 Aug 2019 05:52:52 +0000 Alicewonderland 2050455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t have many black clothes. I have to make sure I’m well rested and wear enough makeup if I want to wear black by my face or I’ll look pale, My favorite neutral is white. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2050430 Sun, 04 Aug 2019 02:45:59 +0000 Jaime 2050430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to wear all black all the time and was known for it. Now I wear lots of colors but still like black shoes, black jeans, and the occasional black dress.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2050308 Sat, 03 Aug 2019 20:12:20 +0000 Erin 2050308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I was younger, a lot of my shoes were black. I discovered the concept of bookending thanks to Angie and YLF, and because I have auburn hair I now gravitate toward cognac colored shoes. Black is not my best color, but I still enjoy wearing it. I love black with cognac, camel, olive, cream, and denim. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2050221 Sat, 03 Aug 2019 06:56:46 +0000 rachylou 2050221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know what? I have relatively few black items, but I wear them a lot. How curious! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2050212 Sat, 03 Aug 2019 05:32:35 +0000 Bijou 2050212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tammyb - I love black too and have more black clothing than any other colour. I find it so useful, particularly in work wear as black has a certain gravitas. Also, I am of the generation that black was the colour that the cool kids wore, so I always feel a certain magic in sporting a well cut little black dress or black blazer and have more than a few black leather jackets. Rather than wearing head to toe black, I tend to wear it with colour and find black really works well with most pastels and brights.</p> <p>Black is timeless and if you enjoy wearing it, then embrace your dark side! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2050192 Sat, 03 Aug 2019 03:24:43 +0000 Echo 2050192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say that 2/3 of my wardrobe is black - perhaps more. I've never been terribly good at coordination (Garanimals for adults would be nice), but I find that I can wear ANY other color with black and it is is usually okay. So a column of black with something to accent it has become my uniform.</p> <p>When I was younger, black (and olive green) was always a rebellious color, though I see far less of it on my students now. Even the "edgy" students rarely wear it. Fortunately, at my age I no longer wear it for "edge", but simply because it is easy, flattering and makes me feel like me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2050095 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 21:59:18 +0000 nemosmom 2050095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black looks awful on me. I used to wear a TON of it in the late 80s/early 90s (my hair metal days), but slowly got away from it. I find that I am gravitating toward it again, only in a softer version (a washed black vs. a stark, solid black). I've added a couple of bottoms, a moto jacket, and boots, and think they will help give some oomph to all the earthtones and greens I usually wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2050073 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 21:14:02 +0000 Jenni NZ 2050073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black is our national colour! But I keep it limited because of loving colour. It’s good for pants and jackets for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2050069 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 20:55:34 +0000 Helena 2050069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smittie, that is the ace in the hole for black isn't it - there's nothing easier imo. That's why I'll never get rid of it, even though I've minimized it quite a bit.</p> <p>Tammy, the great thing is, if your foundation is black, you can pretty much mix in any colour you like. Adding lighter neutrals with black looks very sophisticated to my eye (like the gray you mentioned, white, beige, etc.), but obviously colours bright and soft can easily be thrown into the mix too. Have fun with it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2050031 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 19:33:21 +0000 smittie 2050031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What can I say: Black is easy, especially with respect to footwear and matching leathers.<br />Black is not my favourite colour, but it sure does simplify my life, so I have found myself add more and more of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2050029 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 19:31:04 +0000 Cardiff girl 2050029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to wear black when I was younger for all the reasons that you mention but I have very little in my wardrobe now as it’s not a kind colour for maturer skins.lf I wear black I always try and soften it by wearing another colour close to my face. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2050013 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 18:56:53 +0000 Anonymous 2050013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with bj1111, I like black much more than navy! I couldn't live with only black in my closet though-broke or not! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2050003 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 18:42:34 +0000 Tammyb 2050003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Torontogirl, I think I am ready to mix it up a bit.<br /> Bjj111, I agree that navy is sometimes matronly.<br /> Taylor, I LOVE black and cream together.<br /> Angie, almost all of my shoes are black! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2049938 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 16:31:31 +0000 Angie 2049938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have never worn a lot of black. It does not make me happy unless it's in extremely small doses. I don't even own black shoes. I used to wear black so that I could wear it with white! Even those days are on their way out. I am 95% dark blue as far as <i>solid</i> black goes. </p> <p>These are the solid black pieces in my current wardrobe. Four of them not so solid! And some items are on their last legs - very old. I am fine to wear black as a background colour in a bold pattern though. I love that.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2049898 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 14:12:28 +0000 taylor 2049898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black is the foundation of my wardrobe and has been for some 30 odd years. Although I have added creams and a few black based florals , black is where it’s at for me. I always add a colorful shoe or bag...but , yeah , black always my favorite choice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2049880 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 12:19:04 +0000 bj1111 2049880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love black when it’s rich looking, glossy or tactile. In process of transitioning to charcoal and navy but a lot of what I see is flat. In navy this makes for a matronly look. </p> <p>Any whoo, humming amy winehouse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2049875 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 11:53:04 +0000 Helena 2049875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Tammy, although I've swapped out much of my black for navy, there are times when only black will do. To me, black is timeless, classic, adaptable, practical, and chic - what other colour can do all those things at once? If it works for you, then milk it as Angie would say!&nbsp;</p> <p>I do notice that younger people seem to default to black less than I did when I was young ... DD says she feels black is more mature-looking. So interesting since when I was a kid, black was rebellious!</p> <p>Tammy, are you happy with your black, or do you wish you could mix it up more? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-always-in-my-formula#post-2049872 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 11:08:03 +0000 Tammyb 2049872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Many years ago my wardrobe was all black. Literally. I was young and broke and living in a city so it was very practical. It didn’t show dirt, it was ultimate mix and match, and I thought it looked edgy. </p> <p>I still favor black as my staple neutral. However, I have a bigger clothing budget, so have expanded to grays as my neutral sometimes. And have incorporated more color in general. But black is part of my formula 90% of the time. </p> <p>My teenage fashionista daughter has very little black in her wardrobe. She has a very different lifestyle than mine (school!) but even my coworkers wear less black than me. </p>