https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:15:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist/page/2#post-1922129 Fri, 25 May 2018 00:49:47 +0000 Brooklyn 1922129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>JAileen</b>, I do see it at just a slight shift in my style. Which is just as well because I can use a lot of what I already have.</p> <p><b>kwood</b>, thanks. I checked that out. I really love gothic style too. I often wish I had really dark (lustrous!) hair so that I could carry it off better. I wont be going all black like that but I will enjoy looking at her outfits for inspiration.</p> <p><b>Aida</b>, thanks for chiming in. It is so good to have you back on the forum. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist/page/2#post-1922112 Thu, 24 May 2018 23:26:43 +0000 JAileen 1922112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow, so interesting to see your style veer off a little. Thanks for your update. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist/page/2#post-1922108 Thu, 24 May 2018 23:07:16 +0000 kwood 1922108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this.&nbsp; I always want to look a bit like a witch when it starts to get cold.&nbsp; This woman is my inspiration usually:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.faiiint.com/faiiint/">http://www.faiiint.com/faiiint/</a></p> <p>I can see you have a little more romance and a little less goth, but allt he same, very cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist/page/2#post-1922087 Thu, 24 May 2018 21:09:21 +0000 Aida 1922087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the update, shaping up really nicely! Love seeing the plan in action right away. Great idea on the brooches and little bag charms; plus they'll add some extra maximal and interesting textures. Thanks for reminding me that I also have a pair of black studded fingerless leather gloves (they really <i>are</i> prettier than they sound!). And smart to hold out for the right velvet coat/jacket. That will be a big impact piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist/page/2#post-1921910 Thu, 24 May 2018 12:16:32 +0000 Brooklyn 1921910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Gryffin. I like this brand! The one I just got has a square neck like the one on the right but is not as structured and substantial. I like yours better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist/page/2#post-1921907 Thu, 24 May 2018 12:06:21 +0000 gryffin 1921907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the square neck.&nbsp; I just ordered the second with kind of the heart shaped neckline.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist/page/2#post-1921906 Thu, 24 May 2018 12:05:10 +0000 Brooklyn 1921906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Gryffin. I like the high neckline on that cami. I am small busted but big shouldered. I might size up because camis are generally tight. I did keep the JP blazer and was thinking the same thing about the Wild West vibe today! Thanks for your input. This is fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist/page/2#post-1921884 Thu, 24 May 2018 11:02:30 +0000 gryffin 1921884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn- I do think you’d be a Small in arianne. I’m 5’3”” 112. 34a usually a 4-6. Fitted like Camis are but not tight. Did you keep the JP blazer? That would fit right in. There’s an old west gunslinger aesthetic about it. Also check out E’s old posts. A small corsage of silk flowers as a broach would be lovely. This is so much my shadow style. I’m having an incredible time watching!! Major ren faire/steampunk side to my aesthetic. There’s another arianne cami I will try and post. Square neck. Corset seams. Heavier jacquard fabric. I will see if I can find it. Also the scoop neck cami - look at the back. I will wear it back to front so lace boatneck. That’s a nice piece too and they are cheap for the style and quality. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist/page/2#post-1921797 Thu, 24 May 2018 00:30:49 +0000 Brooklyn 1921797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>TG</b>!</p> <p><b>Angie</b>, I am late to the pearl party, but I agree!</p> <p><b>3style</b>, thanks. The cami I bought is by Kayser, which is an Australian brand. I am sorry I can't be more helpful. But it has a high squared off neckline which I think works well under a V neck top. Not as high as a crew neck or the one that Gryffin recommended. The lower cut style that follows the bra line is much easier to find.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist/page/2#post-1921677 Wed, 23 May 2018 13:44:17 +0000 Helena 1921677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is fantastic! I think it would be hard to take on a style persona like this without veering into 'costume-y' ... but you are executing it with subtle style perfection!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist/page/2#post-1921671 Wed, 23 May 2018 13:41:44 +0000 Angie 1921671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How can pearls not be essential </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist/page/2#post-1921634 Wed, 23 May 2018 12:04:35 +0000 3style 1921634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn, I think you are carefully curating a distinctive slightly theatrical personal style, rather than creating a series of costumes, and I’m of the opinion that this attention to detail is a great avenue for honing your sense of judgement across multiple disciplines. </p> <p>I’m requesting the info on that cotton lace camisole. That sounds really useful across a wide range of personal styles. </p> <p>I just returned the Caslon Lace Yoke Tank, because the medium was enormous through the striped part, though perfectly normal through the neck and armholes. I was torn about returning it because the wagon wheel lace pattern is very versatile, and a higher crew neck lace neckline is not easy to find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist/page/2#post-1921598 Wed, 23 May 2018 06:01:58 +0000 Brooklyn 1921598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>LTS</b>, I suspect that the quest for the perfect velvet jacket may become an epic tale of raised expectations and dashed hopes.</p> <p><b>Shevia</b>, thanks. Actually, I got some more loot today! I&nbsp;got some floral lace patterned tights. This was suggested by <b>Jussie</b>. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist#post-1921588 Wed, 23 May 2018 04:46:43 +0000 Like the Season 1921588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I read your post like an unputdownable novel -- What will she buy next?? Will she find the perfect velvet jacket??</p> <p>What fun. Thanks for sharing your process and progress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist#post-1921575 Wed, 23 May 2018 02:54:47 +0000 Jaime 1921575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to stop reading to scroll down and see the pictures - it sounded so beautiful and looks even better. I have always had a thing for lace up boots, velvet and lace. Please keep posting as your loot comes in! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist#post-1921573 Wed, 23 May 2018 02:14:02 +0000 Brooklyn 1921573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Tulle</b>, I am wearing the boots today! They are super comfortable too. Thanks for chiming in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist#post-1921571 Wed, 23 May 2018 02:11:23 +0000 Brooklyn 1921571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ack! <b>Sally</b>, that Trelise Cooper jacket is GORGEOUS! And expensive! You temptress you. I think I want something a little more classic for longevity. The blazer is lovely too, but I would like more romance. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist#post-1921569 Wed, 23 May 2018 02:07:52 +0000 tulle 1921569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking good, Brooklyn--those boots make my heart flutter!&nbsp; Your outfits are beautiful, and your hair seems just right for "dark romance", too. I'm glad you found that cotton/silk lace blouse.&nbsp; I have a black lace blouse in the same blend, and it's been more of a workhorse than any t-shirt.&nbsp; Keep revealing your wardrobe, please.&nbsp; It's such fun to follow its creation! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist#post-1921565 Wed, 23 May 2018 01:54:20 +0000 Sal 1921565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is lovely but not velvet... (and very pricey)</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trelisecooperonline.com/estore/style/tc60713-22pf18.aspx?c=143">http://www.trelisecooperonline.....aspx?c=143</a></p> <p>Here is a lovely velvet blazer...more affordable but maybe not romantic enough...</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.tuesdaylabel.com/shop-online/boyfriend-blazer-navy-velvet">https://www.tuesdaylabel.com/s.....avy-velvet</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist#post-1921561 Wed, 23 May 2018 00:59:32 +0000 Brooklyn 1921561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and <b>Gryffin</b>, I regard "highwayman" as a great compliment! Some lace cuffs would have been a good addition but not very practical for using a computer at work. (An aside, but do you know the Loreena McKennitt song based on the poem? It's a favourite of mine.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist#post-1921559 Wed, 23 May 2018 00:53:38 +0000 Brooklyn 1921559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Katerina</b>, the brooches started to arrive from Etsy last night. I am wearing one today! I feel like they add some drama, yes? And a dark romantic look calls for drama. You definitely inspired my thinking about brooches, so thanks!</p> <p><b>Mirjana</b>, thank you. You are always so kind :)</p> <p><b>delurked</b>, thanks. I do feel like this project is keeping me on track in a style sense.</p> <p><b>Sally</b>, thanks. I will check out Trelise Cooper.</p> <p><b>Angie</b>, thanks. The pearls haven't arrived yet. But I am anxiously awaiting them. I feel that they are essential to Project Dark Romance.</p> <p>And thanks for the support&nbsp;<b>SarahD8</b>, <b>jlpp</b>, <b>Toban</b>, <b>CS</b>, <b>Sara</b>,&nbsp;<b>SF</b>, <b>Sterling</b>,&nbsp;<b>Jussie</b> and <b>Rachy</b>. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist#post-1921557 Wed, 23 May 2018 00:41:01 +0000 Brooklyn 1921557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Diana</b>, here is a link to the leather flower charm that I ordered. It is black and silver - I think you will like it. It has been shipped but I haven't received it yet. Feel free to PM me if you would like an assessment when I get it. The red charm is from H&amp;M and was $12 (that's about $8 for you).</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/540856876/genuine-leather-flower-bag-charm-3-black?ref=shop_home_active_1">https://www.etsy.com/au/listin.....p_home_act</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist#post-1921556 Wed, 23 May 2018 00:37:49 +0000 Brooklyn 1921556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for the enthusiasm and support!</p> <p><b>Gryffin</b>, that swallowtail jacket (the second one) is exactly, exactly the style I had in mind. But I would really like it not to be black (I already have a lot of black) and preferably velvet. But I wouldn't say no to black velvet if it came my way at a good price.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also really like that (high neck) Arianne cami that you link to. I am going to consider that. How is the sizing? Do you think I would be a small?</p> <p><b>Gryffin and Lisa</b>, thanks for the Prairie Underground recommendation. I already had a quick look and saw some fantastic brocade jackets.</p> <p><b>Lisa</b>, your teal jacket is beautiful, but I going to hold out for one with more structure, like the swallowtail above. I haven't seen Trina Turk here but I know that her name always comes up in NAS and I remember a military coat of hers being popular last? year.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist#post-1921549 Tue, 22 May 2018 23:50:36 +0000 gryffin 1921549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.prairieunderground.com/shop/brocade-spencer-in-black/">https://www.prairieunderground.....r-in-black</a><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.prairieunderground.com/shop/velvet-coop/">https://www.prairieunderground.....elvet-coop</a><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.prairieunderground.com/shop/barre-jacket/">https://www.prairieunderground.....rre-jacket</a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.peruvianconnection.com/product/980619-soft+velvet+duster.do?sortby=ourPicks">http://www.peruvianconnection......do?sortby=</a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.peruvianconnection.com/product/757611-swallowtail+baby+alpaca+coat.do?sortby=ourPicks&amp;page=2"><a href="http://www.peruvianconnection.com/product/757611-swallowtail+baby+alpaca+coat.do?sortby=ourPicks&#038;amp" rel="nofollow">http://www.peruvianconnection......s&#038;amp</a>;</a></p> <p>Both good sites.&nbsp; Thought you might like these.&nbsp; If I needed another black long jacket right now I would strongly consider the swallowtail, I thought that was unique.&nbsp; Reviews on the duster were not stellar but it looks lovely.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist#post-1921545 Tue, 22 May 2018 23:14:58 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1921545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>seconding Gryffin on the Prairie Underground idea </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist#post-1921541 Tue, 22 May 2018 22:53:13 +0000 SarahD8 1921541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, this is fantastic! The outfits you posted look great and the purchases you describe sound very well thought out. It is so inspiring to see this project develop. I tend to be very good at formulating ideas about my style but very bad at carrying them out. I'm taking notes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist#post-1921530 Tue, 22 May 2018 21:11:48 +0000 Sal 1921530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great additions - I love them. I really like the olive blazer look on you - the necklaces are a great addition I will copy.</p> <p>I hope the velvet jacket turns up- I will keep an eye out. Trelise Cooper might be worth checking out? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist#post-1921524 Tue, 22 May 2018 20:56:31 +0000 gryffin 1921524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn - I love all your outfits.&nbsp; The last very "highwayman" and I mean that as a compliment!!&nbsp; It's very much an organic extension of your style.&nbsp; I adore the necklaces and how you've match your metals to your buttons.&nbsp; Very elegant.&nbsp; I thought of two more things that might interest you.&nbsp; First have you heard of prairie underground?&nbsp; They have modern pieces with a renfair/steampunk feel but elegant and wearable.&nbsp; On sale or ebay might be fun.&nbsp; Also I just bought w cami's.&nbsp; Both by arianne, a very nice brand.&nbsp; They have a high neck lace and a reversible that I will wear as a boatneck.&nbsp; I thought under a jacket they might give a nice vibe and not too spendy for the look.&nbsp; Can't wait to see more.&nbsp; You look wonderful!!&nbsp; I hope you are having a blast!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist#post-1921517 Tue, 22 May 2018 20:34:28 +0000 Anonymous 1921517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome!!! Love them all. Looking forward to WIWs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-dark-romance---a-checklist#post-1921515 Tue, 22 May 2018 20:30:06 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1921515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't know if you can find Trina Turk in your locale, but this teal velvet jacket was my favorite purchase of last winter. It's not quite as you describe in your wish list, but has a sort of louche vibe to it.&nbsp; </p>