https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:49:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1698143 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 13:15:04 +0000 Thirkellgirl 1698143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer navy, but it's easier to find black. When I can find navy, I buy it. I've never been without a navy blazer my whole adult life, and I always feel classy and like myself in navy. I feel like navy is a better base for pinks. I think my coloring, even without the greying hair, holds its own more against navy than black, but I can suck it up and wear black, and in fact just bought two mostly-black dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1698107 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 12:02:27 +0000 Anonymous 1698107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm just plain tired of black, and think my dark navy looks every bit as dressy. Those who look and/or feel fab in black have my blessing. I have nothing against it when worn by people who truly rock it. It's just not a color I've ever really loved, and the older I get, the less I like it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1697936 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 01:44:01 +0000 tulle 1697936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's something I've noticed many times:&nbsp; a piece will almost always look a bit dressier if it is black.&nbsp; So for travel, or events where the degree of formality is unclear, black basics form a useful strategy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1697932 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 01:40:11 +0000 Anonymous 1697932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the importance has been pretty well covered but I'm not sure animals appreciate it. My fish are startled by it unless I approach the tank very slowly and if we're in the car, the dog is most likely to growl at backpacks, hats, long coats, and/or black clothing. Maybe the density of it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1697725 Tue, 19 Jul 2016 20:35:32 +0000 jill58 1697725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black makes me feel grounded. It's the color in which I feel most like myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1697430 Tue, 19 Jul 2016 13:52:13 +0000 dapperme 1697430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>black makes me sexy! hahaha </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1608172 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 21:33:10 +0000 olga 1608172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i love black, first because its neutral and i love it with grey white and navy; and because of little black dresses </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1608052 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 17:11:08 +0000 Anonymous 1608052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just realized I had 2 pairs of black pants too many, and decided to donate them to charity. I'm okay with only 2 or 3 pairs of black pants max, as I much prefer my dark neutrals be charcoal or navy. I keep a little black only for those times when I really need to wear it. I have one black dress, and that's it. I try my best to keep black away from my face. I'm trying to add more blue to my wardrobe and phase out the black, but it will take some time, as certain items seem to be only available in black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1608016 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 15:42:54 +0000 Author Linda 1608016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me black is a foundation. That's it in a nutshell. I learned a long time ago that if I have just a few great black pieces in my closet--pants, skirt, jacket, dress--I always have something appropriate to wear. Black dresses up or down with ease. A change of top, a change of shoes or jewelry or scarf, and I'm good to go. Black isn't necessarily my best color. Black isn't always the color I choose when picking out what to wear. But if I have those items I can make an outfit 99.9% of the time that is completely acceptable for the occasion. Even in sparkly wear I have a black jet bead top and long silk skirt that can, in a pinch, go anywhere. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1607991 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 14:59:12 +0000 Anonymous 1607991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I couldn't banish black completely and take lots of it for travel, especially for urban areas. I could do without black shoes. If greys or navys paired up as easily as blacks do, I'd go with them instead. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1607928 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 10:31:55 +0000 Style Fan 1607928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love black.&nbsp; I prefer not to wear black.&nbsp; I don't feel great in it.&nbsp; DH#1 wore black like no one I have ever seen.&nbsp; He sparkled in it.&nbsp; It was a WOW colour on him.&nbsp; I still get shivers thinking of him in black.&nbsp; DH#2 looks great in black.&nbsp; Better in gray.<br />I have black in my wardrobe out of necessity.&nbsp; I need certain items and they only come in black.&nbsp; We had this conversation already.<br />I do prefer black mascara.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1607788 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 00:56:33 +0000 Helena 1607788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kl, I have the same issue with ink and navy ... Love them with white pants but not with jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1607777 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 00:22:49 +0000 Keix 1607777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My hair is black, so I'm never NOT wearing the color! I no longer wear high-coverage black tops (high neckline + long sleeves without pushing up the sleeves) because the look is a bit funereal with my hair blending in, but I love black for its versatility and bookending.</p> <p>I couldn't live without black shoes. Grey has all kinds of difficult-to-match undertones, navy or ink blends too much with my staple dark-wash jeans, and brown or white has to be worked in very intentionally due to the anti-bookend effect with my hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1607764 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 23:51:43 +0000 Deborah 1607764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>May I defer to Gryffin's eloquent response;). My wardrobe is a sea of black. It's beautiful, stylish, luxurious, edgy, classic... It's everything I need it to be:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1607649 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 20:03:16 +0000 Anonymous 1607649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually bought 2 pair of curvy fit navy pants from Talbot's, and that's the only place I've been able to find pants in navy that actually fit properly. I don't want more of the same, though. I want navy pants, yes, but in a different silouette. I can't wear anything other than curvy fit, and I'm tiring of the ankle pants, which is what most stores are pushing on us these days.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1607645 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 19:58:19 +0000 JAileen 1607645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Betty, have you looked at Talbots? I am stuck at home (remodel going on) and I flipped through their catalog that came in the last couple days, and have gone online, and it appears they have a lot of navy pants. My first impression of the catalog was that it was very nautical and preppy. You might find non black pants that you like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1607641 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 19:49:55 +0000 gryffin 1607641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wrote this a year ago and my thoughts have not changed."Why does black sing the sirens song for me? I think I could write a book about that! Black "gets" me on so many levels - not just flattering my complexion, but on emotional levels which express my message. Black provides the negative space that I can fill. It embodies the qualities of mystery, quietness, intelligence, formality, and simplicity. It is powerful and can be conservative, edgy, avant garde or elegant in turn. These qualities are the message I wish to convey - these things are me." &nbsp;I firmly believe black is worn best when it's a choice and not a default. &nbsp;You either "get" black and it "gets" you, or you don't. &nbsp;Nothing wrong either way. &nbsp;There are so many colors in the rainbow - something is right for everyone. &nbsp;But black, at it's best, is an experience, an attitude, a perspective and a way of being. You have to inhabit black. &nbsp;But for those of us who love it, honestly, there really is not another color that gives the same experience. &nbsp;If it does not bring you joy, that's fine, diversity is a marvelous thing, and I applaud you on finding a color that brings you pleasure. &nbsp;Plus, bottom line, more for me!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1607625 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 19:19:26 +0000 Helena 1607625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah well Betty, that would be frustrating, if you can't find the neutral that you prefer ... Winter is probably the worst time of year to find variety, too! Hopefully the spring will bring you some more navy choices </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1607622 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 19:16:25 +0000 Anonymous 1607622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear A LOT of black. Black t-shirts, black skirt, black sweaters, black slacks, etc. I feel slimmer and better about myself in black but I ALWAYS have a pop of color whether a necklace, bright scarf, or other piece of clothing. Part of that may also come from being a dancer (a lot of us wear darker colors because of the sweat stains) and it looks very polished. I've had people (usually not very kind ones) tell me I wear too much black but others tell me it suits me and they are the ones that know that my outside personality is a bit more reserved until you get to know me and I'm also just a "darker" person. I understand that some don't look good in it but a lot of people do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1607617 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 19:10:21 +0000 Anonymous 1607617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree. &nbsp;I am very much wanting to expand my color palette. &nbsp;The limiting factor is finding the pieces in the stores AND I am very particular about my colors. &nbsp;I won't settle when it comes to color. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1607615 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 19:08:17 +0000 Anonymous 1607615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just think the retailers need to give us more options. They used to... once upon a time... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1607614 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 19:07:30 +0000 Helena 1607614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol, well I don't know that morticia represents the everywoman!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1607611 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 19:06:57 +0000 Anonymous 1607611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is ok, BettyCrocker. &nbsp;</p> <p>Not every color is suited for every single person. Some of us like a certain color because we look great in it. &nbsp;Others like that same color because it coordinates with so much of their wardrobe. &nbsp;Still others like a certain color because it is readily available in retail. &nbsp;</p> <p>I personally wear <u>a lot of black</u> (on my bottom half). &nbsp;I would very much like to find some Midnight Blue to build capsules around, but finding that color is challenging for me. &nbsp;I worry that I won't be able to build a solid capsule so I continue to buy black. &nbsp;</p> <p>The beauty in life is that we are all very different. &nbsp;That difference is what makes life so fascinating. &nbsp;</p> <p>Sterling&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1607608 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 19:05:28 +0000 Anonymous 1607608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/79/590x/secondary/3352.jpg">http://images.express.co.uk/im.....y/3352.jpg</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black/page/2#post-1607607 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 19:03:57 +0000 rachylou 1607607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, Betty. Reference my above post. Black is meant to be mortifying ;)</p> <p>Sorry, peeps. Couldn't resist that one...</p> <p>ps: exactly, Approprio. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black#post-1607606 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 19:03:56 +0000 approprio 1607606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Why is black important? Ask&nbsp;Coco Chanel, Diana Vreeland, the Japanese avant-garde.&nbsp;Black means life, death, good, evil, spirituality, witchcraft... take your pick. It's all there.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/28621/1/a-brief-history-of-black-in-fashion">http://www.dazeddigital.com/fa.....in-fashion</a></p> <p>From the article:“Black is modest and arrogant at the same time. Black is lazy and easy — but mysterious. But above all black says this: I don't bother you – don't bother me” – Yohji Yamamoto</p> <p><i>"Not everyone can rock black. They just think they can." <br /></i>I don't think Kate Moss got this memo...&nbsp;Yeah, anyone can wear black. It's so full of associations that it doesn't matter whether it suits you or not, you just wear it and it speaks for itself. It makes people think they can just put it on and look cool without any effort. I think this is the problem with black, regardless of whether or not it suits your complexion.&nbsp;</p> <p>I've been back and forth with it over the years and finally embraced it as a core neutral with white and navy blue.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black#post-1607605 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 19:02:58 +0000 Helena 1607605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bettycrocker, where do you experience the feeling that black is pushed on you? In retail or magazines? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black#post-1607601 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 18:52:32 +0000 Anonymous 1607601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black doesn't go well with every color, but I digress. My wardrobe would function perfectly without it if I just had a couple more pairs of navy dress pants. I could use my gray pants, and I do, but I get bored with just one color, and I don't want dark brown dress pants because they're never the right shade of brown.</p> <p>I have been able to make trips as long as 8 days without packing black, so I think I'm good there.</p> <p>I've seen pale blondes who look hideous in black, and they were wearing makeup. On me, let's just say there are better choices. I'm not dissing black on those who wish to wear it or who are convinced they need it. I just don't fall into that category, and I wish black were not pushed on us as if there are no other colors to consider.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black#post-1607592 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 18:40:55 +0000 shiny 1607592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As someone who travels a lot for business, having a lot of black just makes sense and makes packing a no-brainer exercise. I am finding most of the time it's easiest and most space-efficient to pack a capsule revolving around black (bottoms, toppers, footwear), white or grey, and an accent color. Throw in a pair of dark wash jeans and I'm all set.&nbsp;</p> <p>That said I do think that ink blue is more flattering as I age, as it's less harsh. However ink goes nicely with black, so I can simply wear ink on top near my face with black bottoms and shoes, or layer an ink topper over an LBD.&nbsp;</p> <p>My wardrobe would just not function without black.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/importance-of-black#post-1607590 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 18:35:31 +0000 Helena 1607590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol rachylou!! For me it's an important tool in my persistent quest for simplicity, meaning it frees my soul in many ways!! What a very complicated and diversely-interpreted (non) colour!! </p>