https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:04:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574946 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 13:57:11 +0000 rute 1574946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE black! I stayed away for a season or two but this season I returned to black! Can't help, it makes me feel chic and feel good!<br />Fabulous looks! You wear those long coats so well! I'm envy! Love the mix with grey and burgundy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574892 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 09:48:10 +0000 Style Fan 1574892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all great outfits.&nbsp; I am partial to the wine jeans outfit.&nbsp; You do look fine in black though.<br />I also have a complicated relationship with black.&nbsp; I try not to buy black but sometimes it is the only colour opinion (leggings, workout gear) that I am willing to wear.&nbsp; <br />Back to Black is a song I love by Amy Winehouse.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574889 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 09:35:06 +0000 Staysfit 1574889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great in black. My favorite is 3/4. I think we're bag twins. I have the same backpack, and I have been carrying it everywhere this fall. It's the perfect size for my use during a work day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574870 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 08:21:13 +0000 Cococat 1574870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great in black, very stylish! My favourites are 1-4 because they have quite an 'artistic' feel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574866 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 05:45:18 +0000 Deborah 1574866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How could I not open a post titled Back to Blacks!! &nbsp;I love these outfits. &nbsp;The mix of textures, patterns and fabrics makes these all so interesting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574852 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 05:00:39 +0000 Carole 1574852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you wear black well...I love all your outfits..they all have interesting elements and textures! Chic and modern:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574845 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 04:27:07 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1574845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone for your votes of confidence and thoughts on ways we make black work for us.<br /><b>Joy,</b> interesting! I don't really think about shades of black, although I know they exist. My black packable coat is a very soft shade of black, and I quite like it, so maybe I stumbled onto a "good" shade for me there. <br /><b>Angie</b>, wow--thank you!<br /><b>Vaniitas</b> and <b>UmmLila</b>, thank you! The jacket in 3-4 is a mesh-knit shrug. (The reversible jacket isn't shown, and I don't have a Find for it yet.)<br /><b>Approprio</b>, the dress in the first outfit does have a contrast trim, applied like ribbing, but it has a smooth face with a French terry back (the terry side doesn't show). I used the <a href="http://www.sewingworkshop.com/shop/all-products#!/Bristol/p/47249962/category=9765082" rel="nofollow">Bristol</a> dress pattern from The Sewing Workshop. <br /><b>Jenn</b>, mixing black with cognac and brown works really for you. It does seem I like to lighten black with gray--good observation! I hadn't thought about it that way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574817 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 02:28:56 +0000 Jaime 1574817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black patterns look fantastic on you. I love the pattern of the tunic and jacket. YLF - love the idea of the longer bob too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574769 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:19:06 +0000 Aida 1574769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh. I really like these looks Sharan. They all have your hallmarks -- interesting cuts and interesting textures with moooody neutrals. COOL collar on the dress in 3/4! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574665 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 19:53:57 +0000 Jenn 1574665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like you, I have a complex relationship with black. I often find I'm drawn to it, even though my style leans to a more earthy, natural look that's better expressed with other neutrals. I've finally decided that, whenever possible, I should remember to pair my black with some brown or cognac to soften it up. It looks like you're doing the same thing with gray in your wardrobe.</p> <p>I LOVE the sweatshirt dress you made in photos 1-2. It looks both dramatic and comfortable, and the artiness of it definitely appeals to me. Also, you have the best booties, and your hair looks great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574653 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 19:18:23 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1574653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent! I love that taffeta jacket in particular. I have a lot of black and love to wear it, even though I know that navy is a better neutral for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574652 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 19:15:43 +0000 approprio 1574652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nope, can't ditch the black. Second outfit is just wonderful! As ever, I'm consumed with (semi)professional curiosity about the home couture. Is the dress in the first outfit bordered with rib knit? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574622 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 18:07:19 +0000 Susie 1574622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have such wonderful pieces, Sharan, and do a marvelous job of making really interesting, flattering outfits with them. I love how you've used black here. I used to worry about how much I love black but now I embrace it! And i love it incorporated with other colors and textures as you did so well here. YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574581 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 16:06:58 +0000 VANIITAS 1574581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the reversible raincoat. It looks like it's white paint on wool and crackled a bit. Also paired with the dress, it's super nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574580 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 16:04:00 +0000 Beth Ann 1574580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore the dress in #2 --- practical and fab.&nbsp; I also appreciate the way you use texture to soften the black.&nbsp; These adaptations keep the black from wearing you, and creates a flattering look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574572 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:29:32 +0000 Bonnie 1574572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your black outfits look great on you and I love your dresses and the way you styled them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574567 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:01:54 +0000 Angie 1574567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the way to do black because it's broken up with texture, tone and pattern. I have to run, but it's all killer Sharan, and #4 is Killer to the power of Killer.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574549 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 14:16:54 +0000 Sara L. 1574549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These outfits are all great! &nbsp;They all have so much drama. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574499 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 12:37:03 +0000 dakotacheryl 1574499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another wonderful set of photos. I love your sense of style and how you combine the items in your wardrobe. Black looks great on you!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574457 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 09:01:12 +0000 jenanded 1574457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I think the black looks fine on you! Your hair looks great too... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574449 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 06:52:04 +0000 Astrid 1574449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've also given up on eliminating black from my wardrobe. It's just too practical and it looks great with my favourite colors. But I try not to wear it next to my face and only in smaller doses (no black coat for me). I think you look great in your outfits here, the black doesn't bother me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574447 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 06:37:35 +0000 Brooklyn 1574447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel exactly the same way about black. But I agree with Joy, you look great and I think it suits you just fine. I especially like the dress in no 1/2 (you are so clever to make it). And the dress/shrug combo in 3/4 is so dramatic and &nbsp;interesting. A wired collar? Who would have thunk it. YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574424 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 03:26:21 +0000 Anonymous 1574424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with you in wearing black even if it is not flattering. I can't get away from it, so I try to stick with my best shade of black, at least near the face. You look great in each of these outfit. To my eye, the black looks just fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574410 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 02:32:36 +0000 Maneera 1574410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blacks, grey and wine - this WIWs has my favourite colours! I love outfit #1! The dress, the jacket, the backpack - it's simply fantastic! </p> <p>Love the artsy vibe of outfit #2 as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-blacks#post-1574405 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 02:25:28 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1574405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black isn't my favorite neutral, and it's not among my most flattering colors. Nevertheless, it remains a mainstay in my wardrobe. Sometimes I just want the toughness or depth that it brings to an outfit. A lot of times I end up with black by default (as in my Eileen Fisher skirted leggings and harem pants--I wanted the styles, and black was the color choice), and sometimes I actually choose black from among the available color choices (such as my black flat booties by Munro). </p> <p>Here are a few black-infused outfits from the last several days.<br />1-2 (worn to work): black and white yarn-dyed floral knit sweatdress (made by me); black ponte leggings (Halogen); silver and pave long pendant (Lucky); olive leather moto jacket (AllSaints); flat black booties (Munro, Lexie); light gray backpack (Rebecca Minkoff). </p> <p>3-4 (worn to work): black windbreaker taffeta dress with knit sleeves&nbsp; and wired collar (Sun Kim); black leggings (Lysse); black and gray blurry puzzle print mesh knit shrug (made by me); gray piano wire necklace and bracelet); gray suede heeled booties (Paul Green, Delgado); not pictured, black satchel (Elliott Lucca, Olvera); mauve and black reversible rain coat (Mycra Pac).</p> <p>5-6 (worn for teaching and partial day off): wine skinny jeans (Madewell, skinny skinny in cabernet)--yes! more wine!; black, red, gray, and ivory starry-print tee (made by me); black and white marled knit long cardi (Bobeau); black flat booties (Munro, Lexie); not pictured, black satchel (Elliott Lucca, Olvera). </p> <p>And a hair update: photos 5-6 are post-trim. Stylist and I agreed we're going for a longer bob, just past my chin. We'll see how we like it when we get there. </p> <p>Thanks for looking! I welcome your thoughts and suggestions. </p>