https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:20:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1910156 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 14:50:07 +0000 Cardiff girl 1910156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Mirjana ,another Monsoon fan,great!<br /> Rachylou,Mainelady,krishndoux,Sisi and Bijou,thank you so much for your kind thoughts and lovely words of encouragement.Krishnidoux,l have no idea what you are referencing so that’s my homework tonight to go and look it up ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1910130 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 13:42:03 +0000 Bijou 1910130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cardiff Girl - This looks wonderful on you, black velvet is so rich. I am moving away from black for the same reasons as you. For nights out I have a favourite little black dress, but I also have some coloured dresses and pieces too. However, your pearls really do the trick, you look beautiful in this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1910123 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 13:17:47 +0000 krishnidoux 1910123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Breathtaking.&nbsp;<br />Cardif girl, in these you do have a Grace-from-Grace-And-Frankie air, only younger! (Grace being played by Jane Fonda, no less). It's classic and timeless, and black suits you so well! You have a terrific figure. But what I like most about this outfit is the clever use of pearls! Very inspiring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1910089 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 10:53:51 +0000 Mainelady 1910089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are gorgeous and that black velvet jacket is worthy of a space in your wardrobe. The wonderful thing about black is that it responds well to lighter colors and bolder makeup. Lovely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1910068 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 08:20:47 +0000 Sisi 1910068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fab! That jacket has a wonderful fit. I adore velvet jackets. I do not wear much black but when I do I use your tricks:&nbsp;&nbsp;white top (if the black item is a jacket), sparkly "statement" necklace and bright lipstick. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1910066 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 08:09:10 +0000 rachylou 1910066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous. I’d wear it with a deep rust silk for a night out. Reflect some colour up to the face and for drama... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1910064 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 07:38:35 +0000 Mirjana 1910064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The black velvet blazer is excellent, suits you perfect and you look so elegant and very chic. I am familiar with Monsoon, have some items in my closet . I wear black, but always lightened with white or cream, or some color-red , light pink, light blue or others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1910059 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 07:17:38 +0000 Cardiff girl 1910059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bonnie ,efbgen,sal,Jenn,Amy Isabella and Suz,thank you all for your very kind comments ,I really appreciate it.<br /> Brooklyn,thank you,and yes that is the dilemma of wardrobe culls isn’t it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1910042 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 04:51:39 +0000 Brooklyn 1910042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great jacket. I can see why you kept it. It looks fab on you.</p> <p>I used to love Monsoon. They had a store here for a while but it shut down about 10 years ago. I think their style has changed a bit since then, but I remember I got some lovely elevated boho-ish embroidered pieces from them in the 90s. I kind of wish I still had them now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1909990 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 23:58:38 +0000 Suz 1909990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a beautiful jacket and you wear it well! Absolutely a keeper for evenings out. I feel much as you do about black for my own colouring but black velvet is different. It has a luminosity, as others here have said, that works to make it more flattering than flat black in my opinion.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1909986 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 23:41:38 +0000 Amy Isabella 1909986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful jacket - chic timeless tailored elegance. I think you've nailed the way to soften black and make it wearable perfectly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1909969 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 22:44:26 +0000 Jenn 1909969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That jacket makes such a great hourglass shape on you. Classic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1909949 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 21:26:29 +0000 Sal 1909949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great here!!&nbsp; I think you have had the tips for making black easier to wear.&nbsp; And nice big sunglasses:)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1909945 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 21:21:31 +0000 Anonymous 1909945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cardiff- Wow Wow Wow- you look great.&nbsp; You do black well and oldies super well! <br />To answer your question: Since getting older I have had to move to gray and navy to appear less washed out </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1909944 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 21:16:10 +0000 Bonnie 1909944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The velvet jacket looks timeless and perfect for evenings out. The white top and pearls are a nice touch and you look beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1909941 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 21:09:43 +0000 Cardiff girl 1909941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Angie ,thought you d approve of the pearls. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1909937 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 21:05:44 +0000 Angie 1909937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HAH. Good old Monsoon. It's a fab store with a global integrity. Always worth a look.&nbsp;</p> <p>Vintage and gorgeous,<b> Cardiff Girl.</b>&nbsp;Fab with the pearls. Off to Brighton you go....</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1909933 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 20:55:41 +0000 Cardiff girl 1909933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sara L. -thank you,I think I need the light reflecting qualities of white these days.<br /> Katerina,that’s so sweet of you and I will pass the complement onto my photographer!<br /> Jane-thank you.I m a big fan of candle light these days as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1909919 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 20:36:14 +0000 Jane 1909919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another classic! Monsoon is good, especially for classics. I love the texture of velvet and I think the pearls set it off beautifully.</p> <p>You must be thanking your younger self for excellent wardrobe choices!</p> <p>I don't tend to be overly concerned about wearing black, but would be careful with make up, although may be if it were an outside evening event in the summer I might take more care. Candle light / soft lighting is my preference rather than stop wearing black! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1909914 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 20:31:18 +0000 Katerina 1909914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cardiff girl, just wanted to say that the pictures are really great. High fashion. The sunglasses are fantastic too. What a great job your fashion photographer DD did and you are a great model. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1909910 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 20:20:30 +0000 Sara L. 1909910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful jacket!&nbsp; It fits you perfectly and I like how you styled it with the white shirt and pearls. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1909909 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 20:19:43 +0000 Cardiff girl 1909909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Katerina ,thank you so much for your kind comments,I m not surprised that you wear black as you have the colouring to carry it off and it suits you so well.<br /> Delurked,thank you for kind words.<br /> Isabel,thank you ,I think being photographed in front of a white wall helped!<br /> The cat,Thank you and I agree with you .I think black is easiest to wear if you have dark hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1909906 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 20:12:54 +0000 The Cat 1909906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your jacket is beautiful and elegant, and your styling is very fab.</p> <p>I had many more black clothes years ago, when my hair was dark. I still wear some black, in particular in winter, when black items somehow looks and feels more natural to me than in the other seasons.</p> <p>However, now that my hair is silver grey, I prefer to soften the black around my face. And I no longer wear solid black high necks, glasses or hats--I find them too harsh and severe. When wearing black items (including crew necks etc.) I will usually add some pink, red, blue, white or silver grey near my face. (These colours kind of echo my personal colouring and therefore create a soft, harmonious bridge between my face and the black clothing.) The non-black additions could be a beautiful scarf, sparkling pieces of jewellery or a topper or top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1909898 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 19:42:39 +0000 Anonymous 1909898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's beautiful and while I feel the same way about black, this almost looks luminous which makes me think some blacks may be more wearable for longer</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1909893 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 19:18:39 +0000 delurked 1909893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. You look amazing. A great look on you. Agree with Katerina on brightening black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1909891 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 19:13:26 +0000 Katerina 1909891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beatiful velvet blazer - LOVE IT. It looks wonderful with the pearls. You look very very chic. You have really great pieces in your wardrobe, Cardiff girl, and you style them perfectly.</p> <p>Black is still one of my favorite colours and I use colourful scarfs, pearls and red lipstick to brighten up my face.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/she-woreoldblack-velvet#post-1909882 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 18:37:37 +0000 Cardiff girl 1909882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Continuing with the theme of owning up to old clothes in one s wardrobe that Katerina so kindly started with her oldies challenge,here is a black velvet jacket from a company called Monsoon.It s a British company,mid range high street ,selling smart/smart casual clothes with a faintly bohemian feel to them.(British fabbers feel free to chip in if you think I ve not described Monsoon well)<br /> I bought it approximately 20 years ago and I still wear it today ,usually for evenings out in the winter. I don’t wear black much any more as a general rule as I find it makes me look tired and I have to wear a lot more makeup ,brighter lipstick and pearls to overcome this.Of course none of this was a consideration when I was younger and Black was THE colour to wear for nights out!<br /> Do you still favour black for a night out or prefer something more colourful?and if you do wear black .do you have any tips for making it face friendly? </p>