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WIW: Mostly black - dressing up to stay home

Sal

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Hi All

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.

1) This dress has been a bit out of favour. I felt comfortable wearing it though with sneakers to work from home. I wore the red Ruby Woo lipstick again.

2 and 3) This is an experiment for my work capsule. Initially I wanted to wear this stunning scarf in my hair but it was not complying at all. Bag just for the photo - the rest is being worn to the supermarket!!

Improvements:

1) My hair is getting cut and coloured in two weeks - it is getting very long and dark now. I really notice how washed out it makes me look. 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.

2) I prefer 1 with a necklace - it looks a bit bland without one.

3) I won't eliminate black but I am gradually moving away from it. Other colours do more for me especially in winter.

Thanks in advance!!

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Latest reply was from Liesbeth

Runcarla

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With your hair pulled back, no blonde shows at all. I want to see the shoes bookending your hair. In other words dark shoes! I’m not seeing the black stripe on the sneakers on the front facing image. I bet the side view works. I imagine you will be sorted once you’ve had your hair appointment. If you are going blonde the pale shoes will work better. 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? Working with what we have, but maybe wanting something different? A change?

On the other hand, I REALLY like your FFBO/return to (outside) work capsule. Black, camel, and a touch of red are winners and the silhouette is great. I always think of them as the Burberry house colours. The culottes are A-1. Can you wear them under the dress for another look? I could see you layering up if you are going into cooler weather.

Jaime

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I think the combination of neutrals look great on you. The dress is good but could use some pizzazz as you say.

MsMaven

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I like these colors on you. Love the scarf, jacket and bag—really adds some pizazz to basic black.

Brooklyn

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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!)

Sal

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Thanks Carla - I think you have picked it. The bookending is no longer working because my hair looks dark. I won't show you the back view - it is a disaster. I plan to get highlights again but probably not more of a warm dirty blonde. In the meantime maybe I should give my black boots some love. I could try the culottes under the dress but I am not sure if that is a look for me or not......

Thanks Shevia - yes I have plenty of necklaces so next time I will pop one on even if I am just at home.

MsMaven - I love a basic black column of colour with accessories in other colours.

Brooklyn - I definitely need sunnies on:) Although it is a bit dull today. Yes I feel optimistic about moving to the next stage here - although it will be a little bit odd at the start. I even have a meal at a local restaurant on Thursday night to look forward to!

kellygirl

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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!

Anonymous

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 .

rachylou

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I find the neckline of the dress extremely flattering for you...

Anonymous

I like the dress especially, but yes to darker shoes-cognac or black!

The Cat

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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.

nemosmom

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Great idea to create some FFBO when you can finally come out of hibernation! I think you look really fab, Sal. 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.

Preppy Pear

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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.

Bijou

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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.

Lucky you going out to a restaurant on Thursday!

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.

Helena

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Exactly what Shevia said - this mix of neutral is perfection.

Angie

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Sal, 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.

The black dress is fun with the sneakers! You wear this type of elegant sporty so well.

The red lippie looks good with the black and your darker hair. REALLY

Sal

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Thanks all......

Rachy I do love a boat neckline - one of my favourites.

Bijou - I don't so much find black soothing, as practical for my wardrobe. And how fun to see a couple of friends..... I have a walking date tomorrow with a friend and it is very exciting....

Angie -thank you! 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!)

NemosMom - what a nice comment:)

Preppypear - I love this scarf too but it is a bit tricky as it is slippery and pleated.

Torontogirl - I did think that the pants and coat outfit would suit you too?

Kellygirl - thanks. You would suit this dress too.

LisaP- I think it is the adjustment. I think of myself as a blonde and then realise in these pictures I look like a brunette. My colouring is a bit more faded than when I was last dark haired and so makeup is different..... This pic is when I was quite dark haired about 10-11 years ago.....(it has highlights still though)

The Cat - thank you. I loved the toffee, black and blush and have a few options to wear once I get out of hibernation.

Suntiger - I have some dark boots that I should make the most of

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Zaeobi

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I feel like the middle outfit is just the right balance of sleek simplicity & pizazz (as the others put it). The first & third outfits look lovely too, though!

notsaf

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Love this, Sal! You're looking chic indeed.

Sal

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Thanks Notsaf and Zaeobi!! Black for the win.

Joy

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What a great outfit! I love these neutrals together, especially your accessories that pull everything together.

Mirjana

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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.

Janet

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I think you look great in black, especially with the darker hair! That third look is soooo good.

Liesbeth

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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.