https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:35:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2128163 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:48:30 +0000 Liesbeth 2128163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love these colors. It is amazing, you obviously don't look BAD with your natural hair color but the lighter blond DOES lift you up, you seem born to be blonde :-D. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2128132 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:20:11 +0000 Janet 2128132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great in black, especially with the darker hair! That third look is soooo good.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2128129 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:17:00 +0000 Mirjana 2128129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all, simple and elegant. Great color combo, black and toffee. I like to wear that combination and I add red bag, just for little color. You look stunning, Sal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2128028 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 22:48:32 +0000 Anonymous 2128028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great outfit! I love these neutrals together, especially your accessories that pull everything together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2128027 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 22:44:37 +0000 Sal 2128027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Notsaf and Zaeobi!!&nbsp; Black for the win. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2128024 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 22:34:59 +0000 notsaf 2128024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this, Sal! You're looking chic indeed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2127907 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 11:38:10 +0000 Zaeobi 2127907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel like the middle outfit is just the right balance of sleek simplicity &amp; pizazz (as the others put it). The first &amp; third outfits look lovely too, though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2120154 Tue, 12 May 2020 22:34:30 +0000 Sal 2120154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all......&nbsp;</p> <p>Rachy I do love a boat neckline - one of my favourites.&nbsp; </p> <p>Bijou - I don't so much find black soothing, as practical for my wardrobe.&nbsp; And how fun to see a couple of friends.....&nbsp; I have a walking date tomorrow with a friend and it is very exciting....</p> <p>Angie -thank you!&nbsp; I do like a sporty touch and this dress and sneakers is a very good work from home option (although I will need hose soon!)</p> <p>NemosMom - what a nice comment:)</p> <p>Preppypear - I love this scarf too but it is a bit tricky as it is slippery and pleated.</p> <p>Torontogirl - I did think that the pants and coat outfit would suit you too?</p> <p>Kellygirl - thanks.&nbsp; You would suit this dress too.</p> <p>LisaP- I think it is the adjustment.&nbsp; I think of myself as a blonde and then realise in these pictures I look like a brunette.&nbsp; My colouring is a bit more faded than when I was last dark haired and so makeup is different.....&nbsp; This pic is when I was quite dark haired about 10-11 years ago.....(it has highlights still though)</p> <p>The Cat - thank you.&nbsp; I loved the toffee, black and blush and have a few options to wear once I get out of hibernation.</p> <p>Suntiger - I have some dark boots that I should make the most of </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2120070 Tue, 12 May 2020 18:19:19 +0000 Angie 2120070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sal</b>, you look GORGEOUS in the last pic with the toffee layered over the column of back! KILLER. Love the bag-and-shoe complement too. Such a pretty scarf. Adds yummy retro chic.</p> <p>The black dress is fun with the sneakers! You wear this type of elegant sporty so well.&nbsp;</p> <p>The red lippie looks good with the black and your darker hair. REALLY </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2120035 Tue, 12 May 2020 15:17:26 +0000 Helena 2120035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exactly what <b>Shevia</b> said - this mix of neutral is perfection. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2120009 Tue, 12 May 2020 13:30:16 +0000 Bijou 2120009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Three nice outfits. I find wear the understated simplicity of all black soothing, so I always like to have quite a bit of black in my wardrobe. These items are great, beautiful fit and lots of potential to mix back with other statement pieces.</p> <p>Lucky you going out to a restaurant on Thursday!</p> <p>I was able to have a couple of friends over for dinner on the weekend which was great, so nice to actually see our friends again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2120005 Tue, 12 May 2020 13:13:53 +0000 Preppy Pear 2120005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really think you look great in black! Not washed out at all. But you gotta wear the colors that make you happy. These are all great outfits. I really like your scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2120001 Tue, 12 May 2020 13:00:24 +0000 nemosmom 2120001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great idea to create some FFBO when you can finally come out of hibernation! I think you look really fab, Sal.&nbsp; I like how the sneakers give a relaxed vibe to the whole look - the dress, red lip, and scarf say dressy, but the sneakers really help it feel easy enough for a casual setting.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2119974 Tue, 12 May 2020 10:24:29 +0000 The Cat 2119974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Timeless elegant colour combo (far right). I like the colour of those shoes and how they bookend your scarf. The matching bag adds pizzazz. Now that your hair is dark, you can easily wear black, but I suppose this colour combo would look equally great with lighter hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2119971 Tue, 12 May 2020 10:08:51 +0000 Anonymous 2119971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the dress especially, but yes to darker shoes-cognac or black! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2119966 Tue, 12 May 2020 07:38:58 +0000 rachylou 2119966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find the neckline of the dress extremely flattering for you... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2119962 Tue, 12 May 2020 04:31:40 +0000 Anonymous 2119962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another fan here . I think black really works with the darker hair here - as much as you think it doesn’t . It’s classic and really chic - especially with the scarf and red lip accents . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2119960 Tue, 12 May 2020 03:52:08 +0000 kellygirl 2119960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like all of these. I wear a similar black dress with sneakers to make it work for casual. I think the scarf is a nice accessory for 2 and 3 and break up the black--just enough. Fab FFBO! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2119959 Tue, 12 May 2020 03:41:19 +0000 Sal 2119959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Carla - I think you have picked it.&nbsp; The bookending is no longer working because my hair looks dark.&nbsp; I won't show you the back view - it is a disaster.&nbsp; I plan to get highlights again but probably not more of a warm dirty blonde.&nbsp; In the meantime maybe I should give my black boots some love.&nbsp; I could try the culottes under the dress but I am not sure if that is a look for me or not......</p> <p>Thanks Shevia - yes I have plenty of necklaces so next time I will pop one on even if I am just at home.</p> <p>MsMaven - I love a basic black column of colour with accessories in other colours.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Brooklyn - I definitely need sunnies on:)&nbsp; Although it is a bit dull today.&nbsp; Yes I feel optimistic about moving to the next stage here - although it will be a little bit odd at the start.&nbsp; I even have a meal at a local restaurant on Thursday night to look forward to!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2119955 Tue, 12 May 2020 03:16:51 +0000 Brooklyn 2119955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the colour blocking - in the scarf and the bag. This colour combination works well for you. You need your big sunnies in pics 2 and 3! And you will be ready to emerge like a butterfly on Thursday. (We are emerging on Friday. I’m feeling cautiously optimistic!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2119954 Tue, 12 May 2020 03:14:26 +0000 MsMaven 2119954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like these colors on you. Love the scarf, jacket and bag—really adds some pizazz to basic black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2119940 Tue, 12 May 2020 02:04:18 +0000 Jaime 2119940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the combination of neutrals look great on you. The dress is good but could use some pizzazz as you say.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2119934 Tue, 12 May 2020 01:29:41 +0000 Carla 2119934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With your hair pulled back, no blonde shows at all. &nbsp;I want to see the shoes bookending your hair. &nbsp;In other words dark shoes! I’m not seeing the black stripe on the sneakers on the front facing image. &nbsp;I bet the side view works. &nbsp;I imagine you will be sorted once you’ve had your hair appointment. &nbsp;If you are going blonde the pale shoes will work better. &nbsp;I wonder how much this whole covid thing - the suspension of EVERYTHING, and then the gradual resumption of activities - but different from how we lived before - will impact our style decisions in the future? &nbsp;Working with what we have, but maybe wanting something different? &nbsp;A change?&nbsp;</p> <p> <div><br /></div><div>On the other hand, I REALLY like your FFBO/return to (outside) work capsule. &nbsp;Black, camel, and a touch of red are winners and the silhouette is great. &nbsp;I always think of them as the Burberry house colours. &nbsp;The culottes are A-1. &nbsp;Can you wear them under the dress for another look? &nbsp;I could see you layering up if you are going into cooler weather. &nbsp;</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mostly-black---dressing-up-to-stay-home#post-2119932 Tue, 12 May 2020 01:10:47 +0000 Sal 2119932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi All</p> <p>This week I am trying out a few looks so that when I emerge (like a beautiful butterfly - or a punch drunk bear) from hibernation I have a few FFBO.</p> <p>1) This dress has been a bit out of favour.&nbsp; I felt comfortable wearing it though with sneakers to work from home.&nbsp; I wore the red Ruby Woo lipstick again.</p> <p>2 and 3) This is an experiment for my work capsule.&nbsp; Initially I wanted to wear this stunning scarf in my hair but it was not complying at all.&nbsp; Bag just for the photo - the rest is being worn to the supermarket!!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Improvements:&nbsp; </p> <p>1) My hair is getting cut and coloured in two weeks - it is getting very long and dark now.&nbsp; I really notice how washed out it makes me look.&nbsp; I have eyeliner and mascara and my brows done in these photos....My natural colour really is a very dark mousey blonde - or a very dull ashy brown.&nbsp;</p> <p>2) I prefer 1 with a necklace - it looks a bit bland without one.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>3) I won't eliminate black but I am gradually moving away from it.&nbsp; Other colours do more for me especially in winter.</p> <p>Thanks in advance!! </p>