https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 04:06:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419825 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 19:15:16 +0000 Ingunn 1419825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann, I like the sound of your Christmas. I think we are too focused on the shopping and eating for my wellbeing. But of course, gathering the family is always lovely I think living in the city actually might lead to a little shift in my style, you're right!</p> <p>Karymk, how fun! Yes, Hegdehaugsveien is pretty upscale now. I think Horgan is still there, and the Zara opened a few years back. There is another bigger one on Karl Johan street, too. I think the bakery you are referring to is called Åpent Bakeri? It is very popular. We have one close to us, and I love sitting there with a coffee and a roll or bun. I've never shopped at Tatler - yet. You are right, it is very expensive there, and so are many others.&nbsp;</p> <p>Diane, thanks! The merino wool is gorgeous, very soft and thin, but still with substance. I'm glad you appreciate the top. The sheer panels makes it a bit less "black-out", and I love the drape, too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419756 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 17:04:19 +0000 Anonymous 1419756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What fabulous new pieces Ingunn! I love the partially tucked poncho over the gorgeous sweater dress. merino wool eh? Sounds divine. I also really like the fact that your new black top is made of different fabrications. It drapes really well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419753 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 17:01:38 +0000 karymk 1419753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hegdehaugsveien! I used to right there, on Gronnegata at the bottom of Bogstadveien.&nbsp;Is Horgan's still there? LOL&nbsp; I love how Bogstadveien has gotten so upscale. &nbsp;There's that cool french/norwegian bakery right across from Majorstua. When I was there two summers ago I shopped at Tatler, which is as good as it gets for Oslo IMO. &nbsp;But expensive. &nbsp;I think they were opening a new Zara on Bogstadveien too. &nbsp;Is it open? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419710 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 15:44:21 +0000 Beth Ann 1419710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely pieces.&nbsp; They seem more minimalist, for sure, but the details -- in the transparent panels, the ties at the waist, show a bit of your ladylike self.&nbsp; Perhaps living in the city will create a bit of a style shift?</p> <p>So good to see you post again.&nbsp; In our house, we keep the Christmas season going thru Epiphany, which is today.&nbsp; This part of Christmas is my favorite, because I have no more rehearsals, performances, or weird extended family dynamics to worry about.&nbsp; I make healthy soups and salads, and sit by the Christmas tree at night.&nbsp; Tomorrow will be below zero (around -20C).&nbsp; That will NOT help me deal with putting all the pretty holiday things away!&nbsp; I'll have to start dreaming of spring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419555 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 06:22:29 +0000 Ingunn 1419555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise, the company of family and friends is wonderful, but it comes with a prize, and this year our family situation was a bit unpredictable because my sick relative was with us a lot. That worried me. Fortunately it went well. I hope your mother has got some rest by now. </p> <p>Harmonica, how lovely to hear from you. It's been a long time! We are settling in fine and adjusting to a more urban lifestyle. I love that. </p> <p>Unfrumped, the sweater dress was a hewi for me, too. This one ticked all the boxes: relaxed fit, flexible, with long sleeves and in 100% wool. It issoft and drapes well. </p> <p>Suz, I guess I'm influenced by the Scandi style I see everywhere these days, which is quite simple. I do wear more colors and layers most days, though. The weather makes it necessary. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419391 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 01:01:13 +0000 Mellllls 1419391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>happy new year!&nbsp; i think you look amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419388 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:41:17 +0000 Suz 1419388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy new year, Ingunn! Lovely to see you post, and I highly approve of all your new purchases. So interesting that you have embraced black this season! I agree that your style appears simpler and almost minimalist. And these pieces are versatile, which is great. So lovely to get good quality at a (halfway decent) price.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419384 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:26:00 +0000 unfrumped 1419384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of those items look really good and versatile. <br />A great sweater dress or similar type of dress, warm and easy, is a HEWI for me. Fit and length !<br />I think you will really enjoy all of those. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419345 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 22:18:15 +0000 harmonica 1419345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy New Year, Ingunn! The three pieces are really gorgeous and I love how you tucked in the front of the poncho. Really clever and oh, so FAB. Hope you&nbsp; are settling in your new apartment.&nbsp; It always takes time to adjust and really get to know and feel at home in new places. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419343 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 22:13:20 +0000 Meredith 1419343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely love the details on that top and your styling of these outfits! What a clever way to wear the poncho! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419319 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 21:44:35 +0000 CocoLion 1419319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your new pieces fit perfectly with your style and your lifestyle. &nbsp;I think the black and gray look refined. &nbsp;I agree your style is simpler now, and with an all or mostly black palette, the look also approaches minimal style.</p> <p>Anyway always great to see you here on the forum, and I agree with you on feeling a bit of relief over the holidays ending. &nbsp;I live with&nbsp;my 81 year old Mother and she is so tired that she is critical and snaps at me easily, which is rare. &nbsp;I think she is exhausted from all of the family and friends who gathered here. &nbsp;Her home is always the hub of activities and she had no escape. &nbsp;I at least drove to my boyfriend's house on 4 separate days to get away. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419310 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 21:32:20 +0000 Ingunn 1419310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone! I'm very happy to be back again. I've missed you all.</p> <p>Karymk, the navy is a bit desaturated in the photo, so I think the color difference is sufficient. I bought the Filippa K things in the Hegdehaugsveien shop. I agree that the clothes are expensive, and that's why I tried to take advantage of the sales. But right now the Norwegian currency is devalued about 25% against the dollar, so right now is a great time for you to shop from Norway, and a very expensive time for me to shop in the US. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419131 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 17:00:42 +0000 karymk 1419131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ingunn I think the blazer looks great as far as shape over the knit dress, but I can't see if the color difference is enough of a contrast. &nbsp;Is it one of those navies that is too black?&nbsp;</p> <p>I love that dress! The perfect piece. &nbsp;Is it itchy? I guess not, as you bought it duh....I wish they'd come up with a knit that was guaranteed not to be an itcher. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Fillipa K is really cool. &nbsp;Where did you buy your new things? &nbsp;I love the scandanavian designers, but when I am in Oslo I end up not buying them because clothes are so expensive there. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419130 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 17:00:40 +0000 lyn67 1419130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Plonk for all&nbsp;the new&nbsp;black things (all fit perfectly-esp love the dress!) and semibelting the poncho!&nbsp;And&nbsp;I so love me some bl&amp;grey&nbsp; outfits&nbsp;at the moment, I also&nbsp;wear it a lot!&nbsp; And, yes&nbsp;your my style is a lot more simple now than it was a year ago-- but still sooooo&nbsp;fab!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419123 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 16:55:02 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1419123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of your new pieces fit great and look extremely versatile. Reminds me a lot of The Vivienne Files and her idea of buying five new items a season that can be mixed and matched with your current wardrobe.</p> <p>I too am glad the Christmas season is over and we can go back to 'normal', whatever that is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419072 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 15:42:21 +0000 texstyle 1419072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy New Year Ingunn!&nbsp; I've been having a "moment" with black again myself and have been considering black sandals and a black bag for summer this year. I love your new wardrobe additions. The dress looks fantastic on you and seems like it will be super versatile. I love how you paired it with the poncho. The pants look like a perfect fit and I know how useful those will be. And that blouse is so elegant and what&nbsp; great addition with the inset sheer panels making it so much more interesting than just plain black.</p> <p>Great to see you again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419033 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 14:29:55 +0000 Kimberley 1419033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Ingunn ~ how nice to "see" you!&nbsp; I love your outfits and have missed your pics!&nbsp; You look lovely here and I am especially inspired by the poncho with the belt...!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419023 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 14:18:40 +0000 Ingunn 1419023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elisabeth: I purged the wrap dress a few months ago because it looked very tired and faded. I wore it a lot back then, and I'm thinking of finding a replacement. It is a versatile and classic dress, and I was sorry to let it go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419020 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 14:16:59 +0000 Ingunn 1419020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi ladies, how lovely to talk to you again. Thank you for commenting! I like the door as a backdrop, too, and I guess the lightning problems will ease when I'm not in all black and the daylight returns. Right now there's only&nbsp;daylight between 9 and 15.&nbsp;</p> <p>Semi-belting is great with the&nbsp;poncho, it tends to get in the way sometimes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419015 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 14:09:39 +0000 Anonymous 1419015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Semi-belting = the new semi-tuck? &nbsp;What a great idea, and it keeps the poncho in place! &nbsp;I never thought of this.....</p> <p>Really nice pieces here, and as crutcher says, the white door is a perfect backdrop . Happy New Year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419014 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 14:09:21 +0000 Elizabeth P 1419014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great to see you Ingunn!&nbsp; Your new pieces look great on you.&nbsp; That dress will be very very versitile... and I'm totally in love with navy and black together these days, so a bit yes to the blazer :)</p> <p>Speaking of versatile, just out of curiosity, did you purge that BR wrap dress that you wow'd me with a couple of years ago? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419009 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 14:04:43 +0000 Jaime 1419009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your new pieces look terrific Ingunn. Nice to see you too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419008 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 14:02:45 +0000 crutcher 1419008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your sweater dress is ah...maz...ing...You have inspired me to dig out mine,,,I also applaud your color combination of grey and black...I am into black and creme..I may continue mine through spring...<br />The white door in your new apartment seems the perfect places for pictures...Your sweater dress is just emphasized with the white background...<br />Thanks for sharing this style...You really scored with this look... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-15-15-black-sweater-dress-to-stay-warm#post-1419003 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 13:58:17 +0000 Ingunn 1419003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi all, and a happy new year to all of you! I've been taking a back seat in the forum lately, but I've been reading a lot of your posts. They are always inspiring. The holiday season takes too much energy, and frankly, I find it a relief that it's over and we're back to normal.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have stayed away from the sales for the most part, but I made three purchases, all in black. I bought a sweater dress in merino wool from <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mettemoller.no/kjole/vinter-2014/e53-plain-square-dress?pi=848">Mette Møller</a>, and a pair of black cigarette pants/trousers and a dressy fluid top in part wool, part tencel with transparent panels from <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.filippa-k.com/en/woman/tops/shiny-block-knit-top">Filippa K</a>. They all filled a void or replaced something in my wardrobe.</p> <p>The lack of light in winter makes indoor photography difficult, and our new apartment isn't as bright as the old house was. Adding how hard it is to show details in black clothing, today's shoot&nbsp;was a challenge. If you would like to see more details, please follow the links above.</p> <p>However - I love all three pieces and think they will be used a lot during the rest of the season and more. The dress (#1-3)&nbsp;is versatile with a self belt/wrap bands&nbsp;that can be tucked inside when not in use, or tied several ways. Today I tied the belts in front and made a small bow-like knot, and then I layered the grey cashmere poncho on top and tucked in the front snip. The dress looks shorter in front in the photo, but it's not.&nbsp;I'm working from home today.&nbsp;I also tried with a navy blazer, and I will be wearing this at work very soon, I think. Does it work?</p> <p>The top and trousers (#4-5)&nbsp;are both&nbsp;smart casual, and I think they are simple enough to be worn both at work and when going out with friends. The top is great with the lace pencil skirt, too, and of course with jeans. The pants can go with any top in my closet except for the very cropped&nbsp;ones. I think they will work under the dress, too.</p> <p>I feel that my style is a lot more simple now than it was a year ago.&nbsp;This season I've fully embraced grey and black, and I'm not tired of it yet, both as stand alone pieces or mixed with some white. But when spring rolls around I'm all over lots of&nbsp;white, blue and some red again.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for looking and reading! Any thoughts are most welcome.&nbsp; </p>