https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:45:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/3#post-1722604 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 18:47:59 +0000 Vicki 1722604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ink is your new black! I love it and love your pairing of this with white and saved an inspiration photo as such. </p> <p>I've been moving toward softer neutrals and adding soft sheens and fabrics to create this look. I still like well-cut, fitted pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/3#post-1722053 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 16:18:53 +0000 Angie 1722053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's too bad, Isabelle. Campers are known for being VERY comfy, and I confirm the rumour. I'm seldom drawn to their very casual vibe though, and they can run too wide for my feet. I lucked out here.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/3#post-1722048 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 16:08:54 +0000 skylurker 1722048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your Campers.<br /> Only had one pair of Campers, years ago, and found them uncomfortable so I never looked at the brand again, I know I know, leave no retail stone unturned... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/3#post-1722037 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 15:41:56 +0000 Robin 1722037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been thinking about whether I want an additional black. I feel pulled towards dark neutrals (even though jewel tones are my sweet spot) so it might be worth mixing those neutrls up a bit. I've been thinking about whether I want an additional black. I feel pulled towards dark neutrals (even though jewel tones are my sweet spot) so it might be worth mixing those neutrls up a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/3#post-1722028 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 15:24:58 +0000 Angie 1722028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabelle, you absolutely crack me up. I can be Boldly Soft, or Softly Bold. But always Modern, Dressy and Crisp. Retro is part of my style soul too (you cannot separate me from the '60s, '70s and '80s).&nbsp;</p> <p>I just got these. Softly Bold.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/3#post-1721957 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 11:26:05 +0000 skylurker 1721957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear lots of blue, but I'm not very interested in colours in general.</p> <p>I like you in black and white actually, because I don't perceive your persona as all soft&amp;romantic&amp;wavy, I like to see bold bossy Angie coming through from time to time :)</p> <p>I'm excited to see you add a graphic element to your style, it could reconcile romantic soft Angie with bold modern Angie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/3#post-1721834 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 01:45:28 +0000 Aida 1721834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DonnaF, I think the only way to get over it is to wear it out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/3#post-1721831 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 01:44:24 +0000 Angie 1721831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Donna F, it's dated to think of dark blue that way. Just DO IT.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/3#post-1721816 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 01:24:46 +0000 columbine(erin) 1721816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, I love Inge's idea. I could go for aubergine as a main neutral. I have a wool coat in that color. Navy doesn't mix with it that well but ink blue or black does. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/3#post-1721766 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 23:54:46 +0000 DonnaF 1721766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's so hard to find navy/ink in Petite sizes!&nbsp; :(&nbsp; And for more classically cut items, I associate navy with old style flight attendant or other uniforms. . .or my late toughie aunt.&nbsp; How does one get over these psychological barriers? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/3#post-1721759 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 23:14:40 +0000 Helena 1721759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Anchie these days ... ink or navy in summer (black in winter) - but my real favorite is ink/navy and black worn together at any time of year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/2#post-1721743 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 22:47:15 +0000 Anonymous 1721743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Navy and charcoal </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/2#post-1721684 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 20:46:06 +0000 Jeanie 1721684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me too on the Ink Blue! &nbsp;Well, I declared it indigo but I think that is the same as ink blue. &nbsp;Did you see that AG has a whole indigo collection. &nbsp;I think this is a great year to find this color. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/2#post-1721645 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 19:05:30 +0000 Staysfit 1721645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My black has never been black. Maybe it's grey? Maybe it's light navy? Perhaps it's light teal or jade! (Can those be neutrals?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/2#post-1721642 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 19:00:59 +0000 JAileen 1721642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie I just ordered a midnight top to go with the midnight EF skirted leggings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/2#post-1721608 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 17:15:48 +0000 Beth Ann 1721608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie! &nbsp;I thought it might be! &nbsp;Ink navy is the color that you bring home, only to realize it's not black whenyou try to pair it with your black boots!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/2#post-1721596 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 17:00:50 +0000 Angie 1721596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for your responses, ladies. LOTS of love for dark blue no matter what. Love hearing that, and <b>high five to all of you.</b>&nbsp;</p> <p>Beth Ann, Ink Blue is darker than navy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/2#post-1721590 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 16:51:54 +0000 Beth Ann 1721590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, just to make sure I understand, which is darker --- ink blue or navy?</p> <p>I'm a fan of brighter navy, and am trying to add more of it to my wardrobe. &nbsp;Also, I've started viewing deep grey as "soft black," and have realized that, particularly when it's heathered or tweedy, it can stand in for black in my wardrobe -- adding a bit more softness on the complexion and textural interest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/2#post-1721528 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 14:49:31 +0000 Cococat 1721528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love ink blue too, but I haven't seen much of it around here. </p> <p>I still love black, but I've been very attracted to clear red lately and want more of it in my wardrobe. Perhaps I was influenced by Kate W's red dress in The Dressmaker. I could not stop thinking about that dress when I saw it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/2#post-1721524 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 14:39:57 +0000 Dana 1721524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I had to say, mine would be charcoal, shades that run true black or with hints of blue. It brings out my blue eyes well and it feels a bit more unique than black. That said, I probably have an equal amount of black in my wardrobe, simply because a few items I've just had for a long time, and any other color for leggings seems odd to me.&nbsp;</p> <p>I actually need some new black pants, such a boring thing for me to shop for, but when I find a pair I love, they can just be an easy fall back on <i>those</i> days.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/2#post-1721503 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 14:06:05 +0000 Lisa 1721503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been adding a lot of green to my fall wardrobe this year, so perhaps olive green is my new black for the fall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/2#post-1721483 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 13:05:55 +0000 Ginger 1721483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Eliza - I thought you'd already concluded that ink blue was your black! It's an excellent choice for you. I'm impressed that you have found so many important pieces in it, too; it's difficult to find for me.</p> <p>I don't have a new black, but nor do I have an old black. I don't actually wear a whole lot of neutrals, period.&nbsp; That's part of why Duchess Kate is such a good icon for me - she focuses on color in dresses and coats, with the neutrals only showing up for shoes, hats, and clutches.&nbsp; When I wear separates I rely on white or black skirts and shoes (and legwear in the cold), depending on the season and primary color(s) I'm setting off.&nbsp; Rose gold is my nude footwear.</p> <p>So I couldn't do without black, and it would be tricky to simply replace black with ink blue - I'm so picky about color combinations, it just won't set off royal blue and red and various greens in the same way as black.&nbsp; But black isn't "the black" for me, because I don't love it. I own no black tops, and my only black dresses are choir uniform. Black only exists to complete outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/2#post-1721472 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 12:47:47 +0000 anchie 1721472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't wear black at all during the summer, navy is my black.&nbsp;<br />But in the fall and winter black is my black again. It is just easier to work with black winter footwear which is my default. But I just got my first pair of ink blue booties, so that may be catalyst for a change? Will see.<br />Recently I have started adding more gray for both seasons, but I am still figuring out the best shade of gray for me. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/2#post-1721458 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 11:56:27 +0000 Quietgirl 1721458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I turned 50 ( a decade ago) , I noticed that black was a drag on my skin tone....... enhancing shadows and wrinkles if you will. Navy seemed to work much better or a charcoal gray.</p> <p>That said, I find it challenging to find shoes that work with navy since I have hard to fit feet. Silver is often my go-to color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/2#post-1721430 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 10:36:05 +0000 Inge 1721430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aha! Super fun!-) And you look amazing in ink blue, Angie.</p> <p>I don't have a new black as I never had an "old black" to begin with I love black on other people, and I also love how easy it is to create a graphic integrity with black and white, but just never really feel drawn to it for myself (and don’t really see that changing).<br />Ink blue and navy have always been “my black”, and they still are:-)<br />I also like the idea of a very dark purple or aubergine as a substitute for black, harder to come by though.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/2#post-1721411 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 08:24:08 +0000 Sally 1721411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will always wear black but ink blue is very pretty and suits you well </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/2#post-1721391 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 05:12:42 +0000 Deborah 1721391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol black is my new black :). Actually grey and navy are playing really important roles in my wardrobe but I remain true to black :). You look gorgeous in ink xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/2#post-1721345 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 02:28:23 +0000 Anonymous 1721345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could have written each of Suz's posts. I'd love to move from black to ink blue completely but it is too hard to find shades that work together and textures. I have started mixing ink and black more often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/2#post-1721337 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 02:16:50 +0000 Susie 1721337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After avoiding navy for years, I've added a number of dark navy/ink items and they are lovely additions to my wardrobe- an ink silk Vince dress, the Lafayette tunic from NAS, slim leg pants, and a Vince color block sweater in ink and black. And just today I ordered an ink satchel AND bought an ink leather jacket that I love and can't wait to wear! </p> <p> I continue to buy, wear and love black, both in basics and more statement pieces. Almost every pattern and print in my closet includes black. Most of my outerwear is black and while I've been wearing more shoes in other colors, I still wear a lot of black footwear. You're right, Angie, that there are more ink and navy shoes available lately but still limited choices compared to black. </p> <p>Black is still my main neutral but I also wear white, denim and greys. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-officially-have-a-new-black/page/2#post-1721334 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 01:58:19 +0000 Jaime 1721334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with you Angie. It is amazing to me how much better a dark, near black, blue looks on me than true black - and I am not always good at seeing my own colors. That said I still love black footwear, jeans, and black and white tops! </p>