https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:48:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946738 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:07:39 +0000 gryffin 1946738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>TG - thank you.&nbsp; You know how I find black restful, calming, peaceful.&nbsp; So loving these looks!&nbsp; I'm sure there will be more navy for you soon!!</p> <p>bj - those pants are so elegant.&nbsp; I do think they look best slightly loose and on very slim women for that Katherine Hepburn look.&nbsp; Being a rectangle, they are often not the best look because my waist is defined but often not small enough for the cut of this style. But I love it, hoping to see other sport this fantastic look!</p> <p>Sterling - I was very impressed too with the looks.&nbsp; I did think they were so elegant and the clothing so versatile!!&nbsp; Good inspiration!</p> <p>Bijou - agreed.&nbsp; I always need tough to counteract the pretty.&nbsp; My style would look too staid, Kate Middleton, without the tough elements.&nbsp; Not that her style is not fabulous but at 58 yo, going all out pristine is aging IYKWIM.</p> <p></p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946732 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 11:47:31 +0000 Bijou 1946732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gryffin, in my youth I only wore black. From head to toe and loved it. So for me black will always hold a special place in my closet. I have a perfect long black leather jacket butI have high hopes that I have found my cropped leather jacket to wear with dresses and skirts. I feel that these are perfect to wear when I want to toughen up something that is just too sweet or pretty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946731 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 11:22:00 +0000 Anonymous 1946731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After reading your post, I searched for the&nbsp;Lafayette 148 August catalog. &nbsp;I thoroughly enjoyed looking at the catalog. &nbsp;Black is definitely back. &nbsp;</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946646 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 01:17:06 +0000 bj1111 1946646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t have anything from the arrivals but there are a few items I’d like to try.</p> <p>Massimo leather is actually quite good. It’s a great value at their price point.</p> <p>I am so on the fence about those l128 essential pants! Floppy leg, narrow structured waist. I’d have them already but the price is a bit rich. I need to decide if I am willing or be able to keep my weight stable enough to wear them for at least 5 years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946629 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 23:54:33 +0000 Helena 1946629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always love the sight of black towards the end of summer ... It's a sigh of relief after months of (beautiful) color! Enjoy it Griffin </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946628 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 23:53:09 +0000 gryffin 1946628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet - I can't wait to see the new brown jacket!&nbsp; Sounds super gorgeous.&nbsp; I'm still glad the trench is brown, I would really be drooling if it was black!<br />bj - I have never hear of the company.&nbsp; They have wonderful things!!!&nbsp; I really love the black jacket too.&nbsp; Do you own anything buy them?&nbsp; Do they run TTS or small?&nbsp; Is the quality as nice as it looks?&nbsp; Thanks for sharing I must browse on a regular basis.&nbsp; Just wonderful!!<br />Katerina - I could see you in so many of those looks - just add fabulously dramatic scarf!!&nbsp; The the elegant clean lines and interesting details are what I see when I think of your outfits!<br />Jenn - I do think L148 is quite egalitarian in size range.&nbsp; They are just so darn expensive.&nbsp; But lovely, lovely things and very nice quality.&nbsp; In the few try ons, I thought sizing was also generous.&nbsp; But Angie and others would be a better judge.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946539 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 16:33:27 +0000 Jenn 1946539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This catalog makes me want to try out Lafayette 148. Have they always had such an expansive size range, or is that new? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946532 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 16:11:28 +0000 Katerina 1946532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gryffin, thank you for this thread. I looked at the catalog - such wonderful pieces and combinations. Personally, I also love black and it is fun to see black outfits again. You made me long for autumn dressing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946474 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 13:38:32 +0000 bj1111 1946474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Janet, it's from the arrivals, the classic leather moto (clo)</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://thearrivals.com/products/clo-1#spaceblack">https://thearrivals.com/products/clo-1#spaceblack</a></p> <p>i also like the rainier.&nbsp; very specific look and less versatile but so badass.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://thearrivals.com/products/rainier#spaceblack">https://thearrivals.com/produc.....spaceblack</a></p> <p>most styles come in other colors.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946457 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 13:17:16 +0000 Janet 1946457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BJ, what is that jacket in #5? Droooooolllll...&nbsp;</p> <p>I'll never say no to more black. I laughed at my NAS purchases because nearly all of them were black. However, I'm also fond of the grey/brown/black mixes shown in the L148 -- I'm inspired by the mix of neutrals in this coat in pic 1 (not necessarily the coat itself). L148 is a bit too dressy for me, but I do find the color schemes very appealing.&nbsp;</p> <p>And oh my, that brown leather trench is gorgeous!&nbsp;</p> <p>I actually snagged a very, very deep brown (almost black) suede moto jacket at Nordstrom Rack last spring from the markdown sale rack -- final price, $24, and it fits perfectly and feels like butter. I don't do much brown, but I can't wait to wear it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946456 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 13:11:08 +0000 gryffin 1946456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>knittinggene - I actually thought the collection as a whole was incredibly wearable and elegant.&nbsp; And yes!&nbsp; Lafayette makes many styles that love curves!!&nbsp; </p> <p>Style Fan - I know I adore that trench!!&nbsp; Thank god it's brown, otherwise I would be doing some heavy duty girl math and stalking!&nbsp; I would so feel like Mata Hari in that.&nbsp; Agreed, simple, sleek elegant.&nbsp; It's a beautiful concept in any colorway!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946441 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 12:13:36 +0000 Style Fan 1946441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the collection and the hair!!!&nbsp; The brown leather trench is TDF but is for my fantasy life.&nbsp; I don't wear much black but I love the simple but beautiful looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946374 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 03:26:13 +0000 KnittingGene 1946374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that is a killer collection. I’m taken with the Vita coat, slight cocoon with the black, grey, tan stripes. Love it! I also love the fitted jacket styles. Well-placed seams make my curvy body happy. I also love the rich brown leather trench but it wouldn’t work for my body. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946353 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 00:57:58 +0000 gryffin 1946353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cindy - IKR really nice pieces look easy to mix and match!<br />bj - all super nice styles.&nbsp; Sooooo hard to choose just one, or two, maybe three......wantsies....... them all!!<br />Angie - agreed.&nbsp; Black always classic and available.&nbsp; What surprised me was the total black on black styling in a catalog.&nbsp; Yes, fashion week, street style, but catalog and pages of it.&nbsp; That totally did it for me!!<br />binkie - I like the tube skirts too.&nbsp; I just ordered one from Everlane which has not arrived. . Of course, won't be the same quality but good to test the waters!&nbsp; The sock booties are very lovely - an elegant and flattering style.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946345 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 00:20:00 +0000 binkle 1946345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes - I was surprised too! I loved the sock booties and long tube skirts. And in the past I've owned a couple of their silk blouses for work - such nice fabric. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946329 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 23:05:53 +0000 Angie 1946329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My dear, <b>Gryffin</b>. Black never went away :)</p> <p>Black is always there. Too urban, practical and money-making for retailers to not put it into their collections. ENJOY! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946326 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 23:00:45 +0000 bj1111 1946326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>more leather jacket inspiration.&nbsp; can't get the finds to work.&nbsp; these are from massimo dutti and the arrivals. </p> <p>ETA, i could not find the source of the jacket in the inspo.&nbsp; maybe @Angie or @annagybe can help.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946322 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 22:52:52 +0000 cindysmith 1946322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some of those modern essentials are &lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946280 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 21:00:56 +0000 gryffin 1946280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Viva - thats a gorgeous moto and I really think you should treat yourself to one!!&nbsp; Moto jackets are survivor clothes.&nbsp; I feel tough, invincible, cool when I wear mine!!&nbsp; What better way for a little retail therapy to lift your spirits and every time you wear it you'll know that it's "tough girl" clothing.&nbsp; In this you can get through, survive and conquer anything!!&nbsp; I hope that will be on your list for fall!!&nbsp; Maybe with a pair of stompy boots too!!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946279 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 20:57:17 +0000 gryffin 1946279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.lafayette148ny.com/shop-catalogs/august-2018">https://www.lafayette148ny.com.....ugust-2018</a>&nbsp;I'd wear the tuxedo jacket and leather pants in a heart beat&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.lafayette148ny.com/shop-catalogs/august-2018">https://www.lafayette148ny.com.....ugust-2018</a>&nbsp;Both the outfits on both pages (I have a similar EF silk jacket which I wear with the skirted leggings and embroidered sheer silk top over <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.lafayette148ny.com/shop-catalogs/august-2018">https://www.lafayette148ny.com.....ugust-2018</a>&nbsp; the dress long jacket combo with a long pendant but my metal color is silver.&nbsp; I'd wear a harmony ball<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.lafayette148ny.com/shop-catalogs/august-2018">https://www.lafayette148ny.com.....ugust-2018</a>&nbsp; Love the cream black gray jacket.&nbsp; My NYDJ long jacket in cream and pewter would be closest but I love this little tweed darling!<br />This is closer to my style.&nbsp; </p> <p>CC- The shift dress is very pretty but I'd choose a sleeveless of bracelet sleeves without embellishment like my beloved MM brunate shift or balanced diagonals like the theory daverin sheath.&nbsp; But that's really close so thank you for thinking of me!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946278 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 20:55:41 +0000 viva 1946278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sigh. I love black. I just can’t help it! </p> <p>I’ve been thinking that for my birthday I may want a classic black Moto - exactly like the one bj1111 posted in the pic. </p> <p>I’m excited to take a look at the catalog. The idea of brown and grey is intriguing too. I don’t really own any brown but I’d love to try my new camel sweater with some grey flannel pants - preferably cuffed and cropped, if I can find them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946272 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 20:16:33 +0000 Classically Casual 1946272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, good, I’m glad you’ve seen the catalogue. The catalogue photo of the Henora dress pg 22, struck me as exactly your aesthetic, as I’ve imagined it. Here’s the online link: <a href="https://www.lafayette148ny.com/nouveau-crepe-henora-dress" rel="nofollow">https://www.lafayette148ny.com.....nora-dress</a></p> <p>I hope they have super sales! (The only black I wear is to the gym unfortunately.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946271 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:59:07 +0000 gryffin 1946271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa - yes gray and brown is very chic and less expected!!<br /> Efbgen- one size does not fit all. The best thing is to wear what looks good color wise and feels good soul wise! I just was expecting to see a lot of color in the fall offerings and that at least Lafayette 148 is all about monochromatic tickles me silly!! Yup something for everyone!!<br /> Greyscale - you and me both. Fall is my dominant and favorite season to shop for!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946268 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:22:53 +0000 Greyscale 1946268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love fall shopping!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946264 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 18:59:54 +0000 Anonymous 1946264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do love some of their things -style wise but I am personally so over black at the moment. I think I OD’d on it and now I am emotionally ok with leaving it mostly out of my wardrobe. I have 1 pair of dress slacks and jeans left. I also realized as I got older that it was aging me and washing me out. Returning to natural gray hair helped seal it. Now I stick with navy and gray- especially with jackets or dresses ( close to face.)<br /> But to all of you that love black and look great in it- happy shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946258 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 18:26:30 +0000 Anonymous 1946258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Grey and brown = SO chic. Swoon.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946256 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 18:12:48 +0000 gryffin 1946256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>bj - the trench looked almost black online...sigh...so Mata Hari!!&nbsp; Fantastic outfit..very chic!&nbsp; I really thought the catalog was well done - sheer/matte/shine so much texture but simple interesting elegance at it's finest!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946249 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 17:50:52 +0000 bj1111 1946249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am relieved. </p> <p>ETA:&nbsp; just checked out their website.&nbsp; Love the 8 great pieces, except the giant brown leather trench.&nbsp; With the Izzie blouse, could duplicate the look pictured.&nbsp; Need those pants in my closet.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-is-back#post-1946246 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 17:43:21 +0000 gryffin 1946246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I received the Lafayette 148 August catalog today&nbsp;and I almost did a jaw drop when I saw the predominance of black on black looks.&nbsp; Also B&amp;W with a small proportion of denim, gray a smidge of brown (which I do not own).&nbsp; Clean, minimal, monochromatic, this could be my closet and&nbsp;I could make similar outfits.&nbsp; A bit more white than I own, but gorgeous use of texture/fabric/shine-matte/volume-tailored/detail/dramatic but restrained metal in belts or long pendants, minimal make up, clean bobs, clean unfussy but interesting clothing.&nbsp; It's my own little inspiration board, but in light of all the fantastic color that we've been seeing, I was surprised and delighted to see that black is back! </p>