https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 17 May 2026 06:45:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer/page/2#post-2028222 Sat, 18 May 2019 12:15:36 +0000 Synne 2028222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the black paired with the rust bolero! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer/page/2#post-2028168 Sat, 18 May 2019 07:49:24 +0000 Jane 2028168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits and the basket is fab. I like black in summer too. There is something I like about being ever so slightly rebellious and not wearing light colours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer/page/2#post-2028165 Sat, 18 May 2019 07:41:39 +0000 Katerina 2028165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely story, Jessikams! How sweet of your MIL to give you such a beautiful present and how sweet of you to share it with her and your SIL in such a beautiful way. The necklace is gorgeous indeed.<br />Thank you for sharing the link - great pieces.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer/page/2#post-2028154 Sat, 18 May 2019 05:41:18 +0000 Jessikams 2028154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Katerina, thank you for the compliment on the necklace. It has a story! When I got engaged, my future mother-in-law gave me a coral necklace that had belonged to her mother. I was in grad school at the time, and one of my classmates was dating a jeweler. I asked her to use the coral necklace to make 3 pieces with additional gold: this necklace that I kept for myself, and a bracelet for my mother in law, and a pair of earrings (with small diamonds too) for my sister in law. That way we all share this heirloom.<br /> The jeweler has gone on to great success in NYC and you can see her work here:<br /> <a href="https://blancamonrosgomez.com/" rel="nofollow">https://blancamonrosgomez.com/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer/page/2#post-2028153 Sat, 18 May 2019 05:30:37 +0000 Jessikams 2028153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alice, great point about underpinnings! Black is more forgiving. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer/page/2#post-2028083 Fri, 17 May 2019 23:08:58 +0000 Alicewonderland 2028083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your outfits a lot, and laughed at your graphic tee.<br /> I also tend to wear more black in summer—.like you said hides dirt, and looks nice with more exposed skin, and easier to go braless without anything showing.<br /> In the winter I avoid black because the weather is grey and depressing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2028075 Fri, 17 May 2019 22:27:24 +0000 Katerina 2028075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first outfit - the black dress outfit - is one of my favourites on you - it is just so brilliant with the necklace and the shoes, and all the smashing accessories.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />The second one is super too - cool, actually, even though it is not so&nbsp;<i>in</i> to say "cool" any more </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2027557 Thu, 16 May 2019 05:36:07 +0000 Brooklyn 2027557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m another who wears black more in summer than winter because exposing skin gives me more contrast. All over black, with no contrast, doesn’t make me happy.</p> <p>YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2027546 Thu, 16 May 2019 02:52:08 +0000 kellygirl 2027546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this! I’ve been wearing lots of black lately too. It’s such a great fall back color for me. I don’t have to think about what to pair with it—anything goes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2027507 Wed, 15 May 2019 23:05:53 +0000 JAileen 2027507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These outfits look great on you. As for black, I have practically none. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2027479 Wed, 15 May 2019 16:54:53 +0000 Anonymous 2027479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, if I was going to, this is how I'd want to look. </p> <p>I think you're really onto something with the supporting colors, "warm" but also "natural"? More cream and cognac, less chrome yellow and scarlet? Of course all colors exist in nature but your choices are more commonly visible where I live and the effect for me is that it moves the outfit away from the urban black looks of winter.</p> <p>Thank you for posting, so attractive, so interesting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2027458 Wed, 15 May 2019 14:35:13 +0000 Anonymous 2027458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like black better in summer than in winter. &nbsp;I love your style, and that black dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2027396 Wed, 15 May 2019 11:37:49 +0000 Jules 2027396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I’m sold, going to start looking at summer black again </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2027390 Wed, 15 May 2019 11:26:09 +0000 Jessikams 2027390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Liesbeth, the sweaty red face is indeed a problem- thank god for sunglasses, the bigger the better, to hide dripping mascara.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2027369 Wed, 15 May 2019 09:00:46 +0000 Liesbeth 2027369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>True black is rare in my wardrobe and even more so in summer. It highlights my pale skin and is unflattering on me with a blushing, sweaty face :). Though I do have one breezy, slightly transparent black summer dress with a silver thread woven through that is surprisingly easy to wear.<br /> Glad black works for you! Exciting color combo’s! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2027364 Wed, 15 May 2019 08:39:21 +0000 Jessikams 2027364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JenniNZ your taste in destinations is excellent! I share this preference for warm sunlight </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2027360 Wed, 15 May 2019 08:37:44 +0000 Jenni NZ 2027360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent, thank you! I have only been to Singapore, Koh Samui in Thailand, and Bali so far. But Vietnam here we come in November. Keen to see Hong Kong and China after that some time. Not enough time off work </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2027359 Wed, 15 May 2019 08:32:48 +0000 Jessikams 2027359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JenniNZ, I am VERY lucky that over the years I’ve gotten to do a ton of travel for my own work (at various jobs) and also a ton of tagging along with hubby’s work trips. So much to see in this fascinating region! I really enjoy the opportunity to live in Asia as opposed to just quick visits—the element of time adds a whole other dimension. Going on 12 years now that we’ve built our lives in Japan, Cambodia and now China. (Still haven’t visited NZ though!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2027351 Wed, 15 May 2019 06:39:42 +0000 Jenni NZ 2027351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look awesome. Do you get to do most of these trips to other parts of Asia for work or leisure? I admit to a teensy bit of jealousy! Great bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2027315 Wed, 15 May 2019 02:53:05 +0000 Jessikams 2027315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting to hear all the opinions about balancing heavy black with exposed skin- I hadn’t thought about it that way but of course it’s true that it maintains a breezy feel if there’s not full coverage.<br /> Viva, the dress is fromCOS, bought maybe 6 months ago... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2027288 Wed, 15 May 2019 01:35:39 +0000 Jaime 2027288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that dress on you! Great combination with the warm colored shoes and necklace.<br />Black dresses are the local summer uniform. I have one that was a go to last summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2027249 Tue, 14 May 2019 23:05:10 +0000 Jenn 2027249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m a huge fan of black for summer. I actually think black looks best when balanced with some exposed skin. </p> <p>I love all your outfits and<br /> color combinations and would happily wear any of them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2027241 Tue, 14 May 2019 22:43:05 +0000 Anonymous 2027241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the bag especially, and your jackets! I like black more in summer, since I have bare arms and legs to warm up the color. Then the overall effect is dark brown. Its harder in winter since I wear more greens, purples, and teals-and without much skin showing-it feels too cool toned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2027209 Tue, 14 May 2019 20:36:43 +0000 viva 2027209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing as usual. I love this black dress - where is it from? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2027139 Tue, 14 May 2019 16:57:35 +0000 karen13 2027139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love you in black! That tie waist dress is so great. I never wear black except pants. And find it too warm in summer (sun at 6500 feet of elevation is extra intense). Since I burn so badly And hate sunscreen I tend to cover up arms and legs with fabric. Although I guess nomadic desert tribes wear black.</p> <p>Off to google. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/education/2006/aug/15/research.highereducation" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/ed.....reducation</a><br /> I may have to try this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2027128 Tue, 14 May 2019 16:34:20 +0000 Lucy 2027128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm trying to get away from too much black this summer too, but, as you say, it is a challenge. I like your outfits and the way you've lightened them up. I have a black, sleeveless, jersey maxi-dress that I usually style very similarly to your first outfit--a light-colored statement necklace, yellow cardigan, and cognac flats or sandals.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2027110 Tue, 14 May 2019 15:42:16 +0000 The Cat 2027110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These colour combos look terrific on you! (By the way, I love how some of the colours are reflected in your hair.) Great examples of how to wear black in summer!</p> <p>Though I wear less black now than I did years ago, I don't avoid black. I just pulled out my summer items, and there are several black ones among them. But like you, I mix them with other colours--in my case, pastels, brights, white and silver.</p> <p>I think black can look cool in summer--if the fabric is relatively light, the styling is summery and some skin is showing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2027102 Tue, 14 May 2019 15:16:21 +0000 Lesley 2027102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your accessories make it fun! I avoid black in the summer, but I allow myself one black thing per category (like 1 dress, 1 top, etc) because it sure is darn practical and versatile. But dark colors bum me out once it gets hot. I open my closet and feel like everything's the same, and not in a good way, a la uniform. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2027101 Tue, 14 May 2019 15:05:36 +0000 Bonnie 2027101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are inspiring me to wear my black dress. Great looks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--black-for-summer#post-2027085 Tue, 14 May 2019 13:25:01 +0000 Angie 2027085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great looks, and you wear them well.&nbsp; </p>