WIW: Summer Blacks - YouLookFab Forum

Two outfits to share, but nothing particularly new. I'm just wearing the heck out of my clothes, and am so much happier with my summer wardrobe than I've ever been before. I've included wear counts for those who are interested in the #30wears movement.

#1 is my black silk tank from Garnet Hill with LOFT chinos from a few years back and a necklace my sister-in-law made for me. The tank is at 18 wears and the chinos at 38 wears. I'm wearing house slippers in the first photo, but I added a denim jacket and my Chuck Taylors to go out for dinner after an afternoon thunderstorm rolled in. The jacket is only at 13 wears, but I expect it to have longevity. Chucks (not shown) are at 32.

#2 is a super simple summer dress from eShakti (11 wears) and my Bed Stu sandals (69 wears). I think I prefer this dress with ballet-type flats, but it was a trying morning (our hot water heater died) so I grabbed without thinking things through. Also red lipstick, because that makes up for not taking a shower, right? (Also, a Moxie cat in the background!)

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8 years ago

skylurker

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Great outfits, I love this black&toffee colour combo on you.

Anonymous

More love for your summer blacks. Impressive job of wearing the heck out of your clothes.

Jenn

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Thank you, Joy and skylurker!

Greyscale

Excellent outfits for sure.

I just did a tally of what I've worn for the past three months, since I started my spreadsheet, and, uh, I have a lot of tops. Like, average wears for each top is once per month (though I keep things forever so they do add up eventually). But the one top that's had the most wears is a black silk tank. Definitely a great way to make an outfit stand out.

Sisi

Nice outfits! I like the color combination of outfit nr. 1, with the pendant that kind-of recalls the color of the pants. And I like dresses worn with sandals - so I find that the black dress with the cognac sandals looks very nice! May I ask Jenn, how do you reach such a high number of wears for your clothes? Do all your clothes get worn that much or just a few favorites? You have a lovely kitty

kkards

its seeing dresses like this---and with pockets, that make me think i want a dress, but they never fit me like this...fab....and black and toffee-those colors are meant to go together.

Meredith

You look great, Jenn! Top knots and red lipstick were made for rushed mornings, I think. I am also a huge fan of the mustard/black combo. Sarah had an outfit in a similar palette recently and I'm starting to realize I might need some mustard in my life.

Aquamarine

Both of these look great on you. I made peace with wearing black year round a while ago. It feels right and makes me happy. The toffee chinos and jean jacket are something I'd wear too, to lighten up a black summer top. Love the dress on you, too.

LaPed

Hah, cute kitties! More love for the toffee/black ensemble. You really have your palette nailed down.

Greyscale, it took me a while to find the right black silk tank, but it's absolutely been a workhorse! I wear it year-round, too, because nothing feels as good under a sweater as a layer of silk.

Sisi, I don't have a high number of wears on all my clothes, but I've been trying to be more aware in my purchasing. Some things will never get up there. My black party dress, for example, only has about 3 wears, but I've been very glad to have it in my closet when I needed it, and it will still be there when I need it again. Most things I bought this season are still under 10 wears, but if all goes well, I'll keep them for several years and they'll get up there before the end of their lives. I've made a few mistakes and, those items, I try to give a fair shot, but if they really don't work, I'd like to pass them on while they still have life left in them. Long story short, though: I don't have a super large wardrobe and I've been working on buying carefully.

kkards, all of my fitted summer dresses came from eShakti, and I took advantage of their custom sizing. You put in your measurements and boom, perfectly-fitting dress.

Meredith, I go back and forth on these pants, because some days I think the color looks like work overalls and some days I love it. It's a balancing act.

Aquamarine, high five for wearing black in summer! I read recently that it's really not that much hotter than lighter colors, so it's really just about perception.

La Pedestrienne, I just don't like a lot of colors on myself. Makes it easy to stay disciplined. I have no such discipline when it comes to my house, though.

JuniperGreen

Super super cute. Also, envying your lovely waves and adorable topknot!

Hah! Thank you, JuniperGreen! I was thinking as I uploaded that first pic that...dang, that was a good hair day!

Dianna

Both outfits look great.

Ok, I guess I can see the Carhartt vibe. Utility pretty?

Meredith, funny you should say that, because this look from last year is pretty close to that ensemble!

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Angie

Fashion Stylist

KILLER all round.

Mirjana

Both outfits are great on you.

Thanks, Mirjana

And thank you, Angie! Perhaps more than anything else, YLF has helped me SO MUCH with summer style. The difference in how I feel in summer clothes is night and day between two years ago and now.

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