https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:16:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways/page/2#post-1928177 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 10:29:48 +0000 Staysfit 1928177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dear Joy, I’m so sorry to hear about your husband! I hope the results of his surgery and recovery turn out excellently. He’s fortunate to have a supportive and stylish wife like you! I love how chic you look in pic 5. You must be brightening his heart and providing great motivation towards recovery when he sees you looking so good during visits. Take good care! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways/page/2#post-1927931 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 15:28:28 +0000 Katerina 1927931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely in the black outfits Joy, all are excellent. I like the sheer black blouse in no 2, with a cami under it will be perfect too. You have such a fabulous and well composed wardrobe - real inspiration.<br /> I hope your husband will get better soon. Hugs to you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways/page/2#post-1927927 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 15:11:36 +0000 karen13 1927927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look absolutely amazing. I’m sending strength and hugs Your and DH’s way. I know you must be brightening his room! </p> <p>I almost never wear black but I am going to study these and see what tricks you are using because the all look so great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways/page/2#post-1927921 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 14:50:51 +0000 Cardiff girl 1927921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear that the DH is unwell.l hope all goes ok with the surgery.You wear black SO well,so much for the old adage that women over 40 shouldn’t wear black!I like all the outfits you look very chic in all of them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways/page/2#post-1927848 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 11:40:40 +0000 Bijou 1927848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well black loves you back! I love the simplicity and elegance of these looks and now I want black shorts because you look amazing in yours! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways/page/2#post-1927844 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 11:23:00 +0000 Chris987 1927844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to this thread and can’t think of anything original to add to all the spot-on compliments except to say yes, yes, yes! I’ve been trying a bit of all-black myself but not having a closet stocked nearly as well as yours makes it challenging....but fun of course! My fav is 4 with the tan print accessories but the white accented ones are great too. Sending best wishes for DH’s continued recovery. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways/page/2#post-1927800 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 05:12:05 +0000 Anonymous 1927800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Shevia. 3Style, I dressed in a colorful outfit today and need to think about tomorrow's outfit. It must be upbeat and able to be warm in freezing hospital rooms.<br /> Shevia, you humble me. Tomorrow (Tuesday here) will be important. I need extra courage. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways/page/2#post-1927779 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 03:07:08 +0000 Jaime 1927779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>5-7 is my new outfit goal - I should wear black so well! I also love the first and the dress. Not sure about the sheer top, but otherwise all inspiration for me! I think I would also play in my closet a lot if I were in such a stressful situation - best wishes for you and DH. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways/page/2#post-1927725 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:15:52 +0000 3style 1927725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m all for clothing to keep the spirit up, even if it’s in a non traditional way like lots of black. Incredible to believe that this is such a challenging moment for you and yours. The pleated top needs rethinking, but you knew that. Other than that, wear it all: without another moment of hesitation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways/page/2#post-1927714 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 23:51:58 +0000 The Cat 1927714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, of course, you dare wear them all! GREAT examples of how to wear black in a summer-ish way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways/page/2#post-1927675 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 22:36:44 +0000 Becky 1927675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love, love, love #1! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways#post-1927639 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 20:42:48 +0000 Anonymous 1927639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Outfit 3:<br /> Seems to be a favorite. The black dress with white shoes and bag. Pre-YLF I would have been putting black accessories with this dress, but I like the white, especially for warmer weather. If I need a topper, it will probably be a white linen jean-jacket style jacket or an open jacket in black and white. Angie, your Killer has brightened my day when I really need it (DH back in heart surgery right now. ).<br /> Outfit 4:<br /> I am thrilled that my black shorts substitute is getting approval. I will wear this again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways#post-1927584 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 16:30:39 +0000 Anonymous 1927584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sitting in the hospital waiting for DH to go into yet another surgery ...pacemaker/defibrillator this time, it is wonderful to be able to read your uplifting comments.<br /> I will start to address them but expect to be interrupted.<br /> Outfit 1: a favorite with some. I like metallic, especially pewter and silver, with black and would wear this. Sara, please show us your version. I would probably add an EF linen cardigan that has black and grey woven in a pattern.<br /> Outfit 2: the skirt and least favorite. I was doing these in a hurry and did not stop to put a cami under that rather sheer top as I usually wear it. Lisa, no flash was used but I lightened the photo to try to show detail. Krishnidoux, I agree that the proportions are off. I like your idea of a black tee. The top is very full and I am surprised I bought it because it is polyester, but usually a sheer black is a better choice for me than deep black. Usually when wearing dark blue with black, I add a scarf with those two colors and a bit of white. This outfit needs ore work. Anne, thank you. I will try to keep any elegance if changes are made. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways#post-1927571 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 16:03:01 +0000 JAileen 1927571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you dare? Well, I love #3/4 and #1 especially. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways#post-1927570 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 16:02:02 +0000 Anonymous 1927570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, you look beautiful and interesting study in creating variety considering you eliminated almost all color other than black! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways#post-1927565 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 15:38:57 +0000 Jenn 1927565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your black outfits, Joy. You look very chic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways#post-1927561 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 15:12:10 +0000 anne 1927561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;Love the outfit in 5-7, and also, alone of everyone - I like number 2! I think it very elegant. (they are all good though) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways#post-1927559 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 15:03:06 +0000 Sara L. 1927559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think these are all great.&nbsp; I especially like the first outfit with the metallic accents.&nbsp; I want to copy it soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways#post-1927556 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 14:51:11 +0000 texstyle 1927556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the last one - fantastic Joy!&nbsp; I also like the white accents of the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways#post-1927552 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 14:40:15 +0000 Bonnie 1927552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely in black and have come up with some great summer outfits. The accessories in the last outfit are my favorites. There's something cool about wicker in hot weather. I find making outfits a great stress reliever, too. Hugs to you and DH. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways#post-1927538 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 13:56:12 +0000 Angie 1927538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#3 and #5 are my faves. KILLER. Love the way you broke up the black, <b>Joy.&nbsp;</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways#post-1927524 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 13:08:14 +0000 Liesbeth 1927524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great interpretations of Angie's post! 2 looks a little too hot / formal to my eye, but everything else can be worn just like that. I especially like 1 and 5-7. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways#post-1927523 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 12:59:13 +0000 Suz 1927523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are amazingly creative with your fantastically stocked eclectic closet! These are all great and how brilliant that you could do a version of all 4 looks. My favourites are the simple dress with white accents and the shorts outfit. Sophisticated!&nbsp;</p> <p>I hope your husband is recovering well, Joy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways#post-1927522 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 12:46:46 +0000 Mirjana 1927522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First, you can wear all , great outfits and suit you perfect. You style them fantastic.I especially love #3 with white, supper summery, then # 1 , but the outfit with shorts is also nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways#post-1927518 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 12:36:05 +0000 always trying 1927518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All look great, especially love the black dress.&nbsp; I love the way you wear the lite shoes with the black.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways#post-1927517 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 12:33:36 +0000 Anonymous 1927517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are all great, and my favourites are the dress, and the silky shorts outfit. &nbsp;Not sure about the sheerness of the top in the second outfit .....or was that just the camera flash exposing it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways#post-1927515 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 11:52:16 +0000 krishnidoux 1927515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, you are a strong, beautiful woman. I didn't realize what was going on. hugs to you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways#post-1927514 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 11:49:48 +0000 krishnidoux 1927514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loving black on you (in summer), I want to tell you how beautiful you look, how sleek and elegant yet natural.&nbsp;<br />First, I applaud the footwear choice, especially color: nude or close to skintone / delicate metallic is the secret for the column of black to take full central stage and for keeping the outfit light.&nbsp;<br />5-7 is my favorite, although all are nice.<br />Yes, do wear them!&nbsp;<br />#2: I am not a fan of the top on this one. I feel the skirt's waist should be more apparent, you have a beautiful figure. Without necessarily making it body con or even full tucking, I would see a cute demure little black tee with this. I think the proportions would work better. Now the top's hemline is low, beautiful skirt's hem is below the knee, and footwear is flat: if the top's hemline was higher, it would look lighter. This is just very personal opinion.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways#post-1927512 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 11:38:48 +0000 bj1111 1927512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it all. Especially love look#3 where the white shoes and purse really make your beautiful hair pop. Love look#4 for the silhouette —very fun and sophisticated. I would wear these in a heart beat tho I wonder about black and the Southwest.</p> <p>Sorry about hubs. Hoping that he comes home as expected. Please take care of you. Caregivers are prone to ignoring their needs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/column-of-black-4-ways#post-1927510 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 11:32:00 +0000 Anonymous 1927510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You make it look easy and elegant.&nbsp; It does not look too hot or too "heavy" on you.&nbsp; This once again confirms why you are my style icon.&nbsp; Best wishes.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>