https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 11:01:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black/page/2#post-2007210 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 05:59:53 +0000 Cee 2007210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way to kill the Halloween party mood, JAil' ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black/page/2#post-2007172 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 04:31:01 +0000 JAileen 2007172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cee, I was Grim Reaper at Halloween once...</p> <p>Janet, Brooklyn, thank you. I thought black washed me out and made me look like a ghost. Maybe I should reconsider?</p> <p>Suntiger, thank you. Your suggestions remind me of when I go to our local Philharmonic. The men wear tuxes, but the women wear black. And what they wear really varies. The concertmaster is probably the dressiest, and of course she’s front and center. The women who play stand up basses wear pants. I think the cellists wear pants, too. Anyway, some have sheer sleeves which I really like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black/page/2#post-2007102 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 02:11:09 +0000 Anonymous 2007102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun with the white accessories-and your moon necklace makes me think of yin yang.<br /> What works well for me (dark autumn) with black is to break it up with skin, like a scoop or v neck-the necklace kinda has the same effect. Another trick is<br /> sheer fabrics (sleeves especially) - then it reads as dark brown! Matte black fabrics look less dark than sheeny ones in my experience too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black/page/2#post-2007094 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 02:00:11 +0000 Brooklyn 2007094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great JA. Black may not be your favourite colour, but I think it does favour you. And I like the white accents. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black/page/2#post-2006998 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 23:08:39 +0000 Janet 2006998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I’m a big fan of all black, and I think it looks fantastic with your hair. And I don’t normally gravitate to light footwear but I just love those boots with this ensemble. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black/page/2#post-2006991 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 22:54:06 +0000 Cee 2006991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't Fear the Reaper !!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black/page/2#post-2006786 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 16:01:39 +0000 JAileen 2006786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firecracker, thank you. Now that I’ve worn the necklace, I think it doesn’t need black, it would work with other colors, too. </p> <p>Cee, I’ll mention it this Wednesday. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black#post-2006579 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 05:49:31 +0000 Cee 2006579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dang right ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black#post-2006538 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 04:01:18 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2006538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look smashing! I love how the white accents brighten the outfit and make it "you," bringing attention to your face and hair. That necklace is so neat, and this is just the outfit to show it off. The bell choir sounds like a great experience. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black#post-2006532 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 03:43:01 +0000 JAileen 2006532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FashIntern, thank you. I’ve never worn black. I was told I was an Autumn, and so I wore browns, olives, etc. Black didn’t do anything for my hair, which was chestnut. Although some think black looks good on me, I think it’s too strong a color, and makes me look like a ghost. </p> <p>Taylor, thank you. I wore white booties mainly because...I don’t have any black ones!</p> <p>Ginger, thank you. Yes, I think I might have to develop a black capsule. I think I’d like black cropped pants. I do have black sandals and heels.</p> <p>Kate, thank you. The reason I got the white booties is because they would bookend my hair.</p> <p>The Cat, thank you. </p> <p>Cjh, thank you. You see what I see, I think.</p> <p>Anchie, thank you. The funny thing was, the choir (singing) didn’t wear robes or any kind of cohesive color scheme.</p> <p>Karen, thank you. I really like the necklace, but because it’s black and white, I just hadn’t figured out what to wear it with. I’ll PM you.</p> <p>Mainelady, thank you. </p> <p>Rachy, thank you. Maybe you’d enjoy bell ringing...</p> <p>Cee, thank you. That sounds like a good idea!</p> <p>Shevia, thank you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black#post-2006510 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 02:25:44 +0000 Jaime 2006510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The white shoes are just the thing here!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black#post-2006382 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 23:48:09 +0000 Cee 2006382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful, JAileen... and ask the handbell choirmaster, " Do we need more cowbell ? " ...just for the helluva it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black#post-2006376 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 23:40:14 +0000 rachylou 2006376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sharp!</p> <p>And omg, my secret dream is to do the carol of the bells...! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black#post-2006368 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 23:34:42 +0000 Mainelady 2006368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black and white sophistication. I love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black#post-2006273 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 22:18:51 +0000 karen13 2006273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mission accomplished! You look great in this. I really like the necklace - it makes the outfit. Along with the pops of white. I too find black difficult and wonder how to work it in, as so many great clothing items only come in black. And what a cool new skill - PM with when you play - if I'm in town I'd love to see it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black#post-2006243 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 21:59:59 +0000 anchie 2006243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you did a great job. Love white accents, they elevate the whole outfit. My DD sings in choir and their dress code is all black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black#post-2006135 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 20:20:47 +0000 cjh 2006135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look nice, but I can see why you avoid black. Perhaps you can avoid adding much to your closet by having a summery option besides this sweater, and sparking up with jewelry and scarves. It’s not a bad thing to just have the one black item to conform to the dress code. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black#post-2006129 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 20:14:43 +0000 The Cat 2006129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous black outfit. Perfect accessories and amazing silver hair "lift" the black. You look fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black#post-2006122 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 20:09:41 +0000 Kate 2006122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely in all black, and I love the white booties with your outfit. Great bookending! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black#post-2006080 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 19:13:32 +0000 Ginger 2006080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun! I've played handbells some, too. And I identify with the need for Performance Black. If you keep it up long enough, you may develop a capsule. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black#post-2006072 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 19:09:52 +0000 taylor 2006072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All black with the white booties ! FABULOUS! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black#post-2006016 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 18:12:56 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2006016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>You look great! I also find black difficult to wear. Could it be that you decided it doesn't work for you before your hair turned white, and now it works much better? I really like the way the necklace and boots pick up the hair color. And that necklace is so cool, compounded by memories of the trip and it being a gift from your husband. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I've been meaning to take up recorder again and find a group to play with. I'm intimidated by the "find a group" part.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black#post-2006014 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 18:10:23 +0000 JAileen 2006014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, thank you. Good idea about the accessories. I don’t have a find for the necklace. My husband bought it at a local jewelry store. It came with earrings, too, but that seemed a little over the top.</p> <p>Kkards, thank you. It is *super* fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black#post-2006013 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 18:09:34 +0000 kkards 2006013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh, this sounds like fun....and i think you look good in your all black outfit...of course the white booties peaking out are fab!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black#post-2006011 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 18:05:11 +0000 Anonymous 2006011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks great! You could wear the same sweater and pants all winter and just change accessories. Maybe the pants can be worn all year with a lighter weight black top. Can you wear black and white stripes? Love the white boots and your necklace. Do you have a find for the necklace? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black#post-2006010 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 18:05:01 +0000 JAileen 2006010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, thank you. I’m really enjoying this. And the others have been very kind to this newbie.</p> <p>Cardiff girl, thank you. I had joined before I learned of the dress code. It wouldn’t have changed my decision to join, though. </p> <p>Bonnie, thank you. It’s funny, how well you wear black. My usual neutral is grey.</p> <p>Barbara Diane, thank you. My husband gave me the necklace a year ago, and this was the first time I’d worn it! I should wear it every time there’s an eclipse.</p> <p>Katerina, thank you. There’s a reason I don’t wear black: I think it washes me out. Maybe I’m wrong. </p> <p>Torontogirl, thank you. It was funny moment at one of our rehearsals: I suddenly noticed nearly everyone had grey hair.</p> <p>Eva, thank you. The necklace is extra special since we took a trip into the Zone of Totality for the eclipse in 2017.</p> <p>Christel, thank you. Yes, red is an option. Some wore red sweaters or red scarves. When it warms up I may wear white crops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black#post-2006007 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 18:00:46 +0000 ChristelJ 2006007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look just great in black! Where does the red come in, is that just an alternative choice? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black#post-2006006 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 17:58:14 +0000 Eva 2006006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is such a special and interesting necklace! Great outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black#post-2005967 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 17:02:49 +0000 Helena 2005967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ho-ly-cow. This is PERFECT execution of a black outfit. Gorgeous use of line and contrast, and your hair looks amazing. #goals Well done!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-personal-challenge---wearing-black#post-2005965 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 17:01:29 +0000 Katerina 2005965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was so intrigued when I read the title of your challenge. How fun! You did a fantastic job putting together this outfit. It is unusual to see you in black, but you look gorgeous. The accessories and white footwear make the outfit chic and interesting. It suits you beautifully. </p>