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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Is this too severe? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:04:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Anonymous on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260888 Sun, 25 May 2014 17:40:37 +0000 Anonymous 1260888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think that sounds great! I wouldn't even think of that combo as particularly severe at all. Angie on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260886 Sun, 25 May 2014 17:30:07 +0000 Angie 1260886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's a very dressy maxi skirt, so I love it. I think the top has to be sleeveless in order for the look to work - less black all round. I don't find this look too severe at all. It's got "the pretty" and a touch of softness in the tulle, if you know what I mean. And you'll probably add a statement necklace to break up the black too.  Diana on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260786 Sun, 25 May 2014 13:08:27 +0000 Diana 1260786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Go for it! Before I saw the pics I was envisioning something like this, with a cropped top and column skirt: <a href="http://lookastic.com/women/looks/black-cropped-top-and-black-maxi-skirt-and-white-low-top-sneakers-and-navy-shawl-cardigan/2289" rel="nofollow">http://lookastic.com/women/loo.....digan/2289</a> I really like your inspirations too. goldenpig on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260693 Sun, 25 May 2014 05:36:36 +0000 goldenpig 1260693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sounds intriguing! Can't wait to see your version! Neel on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260691 Sun, 25 May 2014 05:29:14 +0000 Neel 1260691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow! I find this very girly and beautiful. Not severe at all! Give this a shot for our sake please Deborah on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260655 Sun, 25 May 2014 04:13:34 +0000 Deborah 1260655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love it be I think you could work this beautifully. Wearing your hair out and soft and add some colour by way of lips... Maybe silver Jewellery. Yes give it go:) ManidipaM on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260637 Sun, 25 May 2014 03:44:28 +0000 ManidipaM 1260637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Nothing severe about it! Debbie on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260626 Sun, 25 May 2014 03:32:54 +0000 Debbie 1260626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think you could definitely make this work. Kaelyn on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260624 Sun, 25 May 2014 03:31:28 +0000 Kaelyn 1260624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I certainly don't think so!  I love the pairing of edgy pieces with more feminine ones.  It creates interest.  When I hear 'severe,' I think more sharp edges all around, and if that's what a person is going for, even that can work. Gigi on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260621 Sun, 25 May 2014 03:26:02 +0000 Gigi 1260621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The only way to know if it will work is to try it! I for one think it sounds great, and I would like to try it myself, but alas, I have neither of the pieces. :^( fuzzylogic on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260620 Sun, 25 May 2014 03:24:38 +0000 fuzzylogic 1260620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, I should add I voted yay (thumbs up) for do it! Rather than yay this is too severe..... Insert googly eyes... Jaime on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260615 Sun, 25 May 2014 03:21:51 +0000 Jaime 1260615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Want to see you try it, am betting you can make it work. Mo on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260608 Sun, 25 May 2014 03:18:37 +0000 Mo 1260608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Would love to see it.  I struggle with the best tops to pair with my black knit maxi.   I voted nay, not too severe. jackiec on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260573 Sun, 25 May 2014 02:49:01 +0000 jackiec 1260573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You could absolutely pull it off. I love the hard edge look of leather paired with the softness of tulle or a fuller skirt. Ironic & edgy. rabbit on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260552 Sun, 25 May 2014 02:27:07 +0000 rabbit 1260552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think it could be great on you.  You can definitely soften/playful it if you wish with the color and shape choice of shoes, sunglasses, and bag. Caro in Oz on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260525 Sun, 25 May 2014 01:47:57 +0000 Caro in Oz 1260525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think this could look wonderful on you. As Claire said your hair & make up would be the elements to soften the look & make it yours. ironkurtin on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260524 Sun, 25 May 2014 01:47:47 +0000 ironkurtin 1260524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love.  What about the black top with your tulle skirt, too? fuzzylogic on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260523 Sun, 25 May 2014 01:46:21 +0000 fuzzylogic 1260523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh my goodness, I love this!!! Elegant, feminine, interesting, edgy.......and black!!! The black knitted skirt/leather top combo is soooooo gooooood. The black tulle skirt might be tricky (for me, at least) to get away with- it's super girly. Looking forward to your WIW pics!! Anonymous on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260517 Sun, 25 May 2014 01:31:56 +0000 Anonymous 1260517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You should at least give it a bang. You can always soften with a pretty element like pink or a floral to make it a bit less severe (or curls and a pink mouth).  Meredith on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260516 Sun, 25 May 2014 01:31:41 +0000 Meredith 1260516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think it's a lovely look. You are so thoughtful in the styling of your outfits that I am sure you can make it work for you. annagybe on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260514 Sun, 25 May 2014 01:25:11 +0000 annagybe 1260514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.wendyslookbook.com/2013/12/noir-leather-panels-maxi-tulle-skirt/">http://www.wendyslookbook.com/.....lle-skirt/</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://s553.photobucket.com/user/audreyleighton/media/Taylor%20Frassy%20Rags%20Blog/_MG_9607CR2jpg_effected.jpg.html">http://s553.photobucket.com/us.....07CR2jpg_e</a> Though the skirt I found is far less voluminous. rabbit on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260511 Sun, 25 May 2014 01:20:38 +0000 rabbit 1260511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm not able to follow your links, is there another way to post them? Missey on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260506 Sun, 25 May 2014 01:11:38 +0000 Missey 1260506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't think it's too severe and you should at least try it...if it's stuck in your head for that long there is a great possibility that it is right! Adelfa on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260501 Sun, 25 May 2014 01:05:16 +0000 Adelfa 1260501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Not sure the link is working? However if this has been etched in your brain all these years I say do it, do it, do it! A black tank shows skin and is softened thereby. I wanted to wear yellow-green colors for years and thought I couldn't, but now I do and people always say, "That's a really good color on you." So I am starting to believe that what we want to wear, we *can* wear! annagybe on "Is this too severe?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-severe#post-1260491 Sun, 25 May 2014 00:52:03 +0000 annagybe 1260491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ More than a couple years ago I saw a street style image of a woman wearing a fitted black leather top and a black maxi skirt. I was smitten and it was etched into my brain. This was before Pinterest. Exhaustive google image searching can't seem to find it. Though I found some similar looks on Pinterest. I have a black Vince leather tank that's been a bit of an orphan. Today at Costco of all places I found a black knit maxi skirt. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/?utm_medium=email&expiration=1401063515&user_id=371758281649034366">http://www.pinterest.com/?utm_.....1649034366</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/?utm_medium=email&expiration=1401063515&user_id=371758281649034366">http://www.pinterest.com/?utm_.....1649034366</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/?utm_medium=email&expiration=1401063515&user_id=371758281649034366">http://www.pinterest.com/?utm_.....1649034366</a> Am I off track, or is more suited to Deborah and Greyscale.?