https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wix6-office-dark-romance Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:52:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wix6-office-dark-romance#post-2310596 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:07:14 +0000 Tanya 2310596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for the comments and apologies for the late reply, I had a busy weekend in a good way.</p> <p>April, agreed that with black pants and similar "essential" items texture is key.</p> <p>Dee, I have been trying to wear more dresses, and this ahs been a very warm winter, which allows me to do so.</p> <p>Kkards, that one may be my favorite as well, it is the least office-y out of the whole group.</p> <p>Helena, yes, that is a two-piece knit set.&nbsp; It took me a while to find one that I really liked.</p> <p>Bijou, I am fully embracing my love for purple and plan to keep wearing a lot of it.</p> <p>Angie, thank you for the kind words!</p> <p>Catherine, I am a big fan of that dress as well, like some other pieces, it took some time to find just the right one.</p> <p>Bonnie and Irina, much appreciate your words.&nbsp; I am really having fun with this theme.</p> <p>Jules, with fewer people around in the office, I will more confident dressing just a little different from the stereotypical office manner.</p> <p>Olive Green, I have not thought of it that way, but why not!&nbsp; &nbsp;As long as it is fun.</p> <p>Jaime, yep, suits and vest are well suited to to this theme.</p> <p>Brooklyn and Lyn67, agreed, haven't seen (m)any discussions on exposed seems, but they really work for slightly edgier look.</p> <p>KMM, I was indeed to trying for variety, gla di is coming through.</p> <p>Lisa, thank you!&nbsp; 5 h was round trip, it was 2.5 h one way, and it involved mix of walking, metro, train and short Uber ride, sigh... That is what happens when one does not drive.</p> <p>Jonesy, I love cutouts, but most of them to me appear inappropriate for my office culture, so I try to incorporate them in a subtle way.</p> <p>Jussie, yes, having lots of fun!&nbsp; So much that I am considering repeating the theme next winter with some small updates.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wix6-office-dark-romance#post-2310569 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:51:21 +0000 jussie 2310569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your outfits, the purple and black work so well together. If I had to choose a favorite I’d say the fur jacket outfit, very glam. Hope you are having fun with dark romance! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wix6-office-dark-romance#post-2310567 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:38:23 +0000 lyn67 2310567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great theme and color scheme, YLF in all- my fave is the 2 parts dress with the exposed seams-which I always love(me too:-)) as a great and very subtle detail to elevate any clothing item! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wix6-office-dark-romance#post-2310498 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:06:41 +0000 Jonesy 2310498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A 5-hour commute for an appointment! You must have been exhausted. I love this theme for you and you look great in everything. I especially love the purple two-piece with the cropped leather moto--it looks beautiful! I also really love the black dress with the cut-out by the neckline, paired with the blazer--the little peek of cut-out by the blazer lapel looks so visually interesting and chic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wix6-office-dark-romance#post-2310401 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 15:09:43 +0000 LJP 2310401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - such a lovely collection of outfits ! A 5 hr commute on public transport though ? Eek ! I’m with kkards in loving the 2 pce purple with the leather jacket - that colour is so good on you . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wix6-office-dark-romance#post-2310382 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 13:02:58 +0000 KMM 2310382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic! Really admire the variation in outfits while staying in cohesion with your theme. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wix6-office-dark-romance#post-2310360 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 09:28:35 +0000 Brooklyn 2310360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A week of dark fabulous-ness!</p> <p>I really like the 2 piece dress. Quite unusual. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it spoken about here, but I love the whole “exposed seam” trend. It adds a nice subtle texture to an item.</p> <p>Speaking of which, love the multi textured black outfit too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wix6-office-dark-romance#post-2310334 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 03:48:36 +0000 Jaime 2310334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The vest and the suit outfit stood out, but that is because I have been in a suiting mood lately. Dresses are gorgeous and as a fellow fan of purple I am always happy to see your looks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wix6-office-dark-romance#post-2310303 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 20:16:21 +0000 Olive Green 2310303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It would take me a few days to realize that you are basically making an ongoing theatrical performance out of a very stylish everyday presentation. And then I would be fascinated to see what was your next mood! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wix6-office-dark-romance#post-2310294 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 18:44:57 +0000 Jules 2310294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great theme and execution! Way to incorporate slightly edgy personal style into office-appropriate looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wix6-office-dark-romance#post-2310285 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 17:56:37 +0000 Irina 2310285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, this collection of outfits is my favorite ever from all you posted so far. I think you look fantastic in dresses and the dark romance is fabulous on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wix6-office-dark-romance#post-2310277 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 16:34:07 +0000 Bonnie 2310277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have put together a lovely dark romance wardrobe. Every outfit is perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wix6-office-dark-romance#post-2310270 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 15:41:31 +0000 catherine 2310270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, thanks very much for posting these. You look lovely in all of your outfits. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be #13. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wix6-office-dark-romance#post-2310267 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 15:35:05 +0000 Angie 2310267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE your style and wardrobe, <b>Tanya</b>! Always so skillfully put together and meticulously styled and finished off. IMPRESSIVE, and KILLER all round, Queen Purple!</p> <p>My faves: #2, #5, #6, #8 and #12</p> <p>The ample textures in #12 are sublime and cleverly combined!&nbsp;</p> <p>#5 is avant-garde fabness!&nbsp;</p> <p>The floral blouse is #7 is DELICIOUS! Fably '80s and very fun.</p> <p>#6 is elegant, very flattering, and pretty!</p> <p>#2 is modern and cosy with a touch of '70s!&nbsp;</p> <p>Your style makes me smile :)&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wix6-office-dark-romance#post-2310264 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 15:12:41 +0000 Bijou 2310264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see why purple is one of your favourite colours, you look sensational in it. Also a masterclass in wearing black with sophistication, dark romance certainly suits you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wix6-office-dark-romance#post-2310261 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 15:06:23 +0000 Helena 2310261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wowee you have some beautiful pieces here ... The gray coat, black lace blouse and purple dress (sweater and skirt set I guess?) especially stand out to me but all is gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wix6-office-dark-romance#post-2310247 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 14:11:33 +0000 kkards 2310247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how you’re playing with textures and shine, both add so much depth and interest to outfits.&nbsp;<br />My fav of this set is the purple 2 piece outfit with the leather jacket—such great proportions</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wix6-office-dark-romance#post-2310245 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 14:09:35 +0000 Dee 2310245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fab in your dark romance wardrobe, especially like the purple dress in outfit #3 and the black dress in outfit #13, it looks great too combined with the black blazer in outfit #14. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wix6-office-dark-romance#post-2310231 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 13:40:01 +0000 April 2310231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dark romance is your vibe, T!&nbsp; Love all the black pants here - nice that all of them have textural interest.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wix6-office-dark-romance#post-2310229 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 13:28:21 +0000 Tanya 2310229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are my office outfits from the past two weeks, with an extra outfit worn for a doctors appointment which involved 5 h of commuting on various public transports, so comfort was the key.&nbsp; Looking at them together, it is lots of black and some purple, with just a touch of blue in the floral blouse.</p> <p>1) (#1-2) This was the appointment outfit, put together for comfort.&nbsp; It was built around relaxed straight black coated jeans and white knit shirt, with addition of charcoal waistcoat.&nbsp; Black stompy boots and puffer round it up, with a touch of purple in scarf and bag.</p> <p>2) (#3-4): A simple office outfit of dark purple cutout dress, with lavender tweedy coat, and black boots and bag.</p> <p>3) (#5-6): Two piece asymmetric purple knit dress, with black moto, stompy boots and skull chiffon scarf.</p> <p>4) (#7-9): Black tuxedo suit, which uses leather instead of satin for accents, with dark floral silk blouse, an old mixed media coat and edgy black booties.&nbsp;</p> <p>5) (#10-12): An all-black outfit in mix of textures.&nbsp; It literally follows Angie's example from Fall 2023 when she wrote about the Dark Romance trend: "For example, remix black wool, faux fur, lace, brocade, and patent leather in one outfit." The wool is the cropped tuxedo jacket, faux-fur is the reversible puffer, lace is the shirt, brocade are the pants, and patent are the booties.&nbsp; Bonus 6th texture, smooth leather in beret and bag.</p> <p>6) (#13-14): For the super warm Thursday this week, a knit ribbed midi dress with a small cutout, long mixed media blazer in wool/leather and suede booties.&nbsp; I like cut-outs, but am very particular in type I would wear, especially in the office, and this was a rare item that passed my personal office-appropriateness test. I am also generally comfortable with body-con items like this dress, but not in the office, so the blazer never came off.</p> <p>As usual, comments and suggestions welcome. </p>