WIW syc day 15 everyone should have... - YouLookFab Forum

Category

What I Wore

Welcome! Read about what to wear and how to wear it on the YLF Blog. Join the YLF Forum to ask specific questions or just chat about fashion and personal style. Or check out the curated list of things we love in YLF Finds.

Outfits Ensembles Trends Advice

WIW syc day 15 everyone should have...

kkards

Veteran

I’m usually pretty good at ignoring the every one should have lists, but in the past couple of years it seemed black jeans were on “all the lists”. And since I love jeans I thought I should have some. Bur black jeans have always been a problem for me. While I love faded blue jeans, I hate faded black ones. So I resisted. But then I saw this blueish black pair, and I bit. And I’m not loving them. I have 1 outfit that I think really works #2. But in the spirit of this months challenge I tried something else. #1. It’s not bad, it just feels rather heavy and dark. Next time I’m going to the plaid jacket

Thanks for looking. As always all comments and suggestions are welcome and appreciated

This post has 2 photos. Photos uploaded by this member are only visible to other logged in members.

If you aren't a member, but would like to participate, please consider signing up. It only takes a minute and we'd love to have you.

16 replies

Latest reply was from

nemosmom

Veteran

Well, it certainly doesn't LOOK heavy!! I love the burgundy with the black. I think #1 looks great.

slim cat

Veteran

I like both outfits. It looks dressy/casual, with interesting tops and your legs look fab! Burgundy is great color on you.

kellygirl

Veteran

Love both iterations and the black jeans are awesome. Great booties too. YLF!

Jenni NZ

Veteran

I like both. I like your hair in #1 better I think. Like kellygirl I love the booties. The black makes these outfits slightly more dressy to my eye than blue jeans, which I enjoy.
But maybe you have learned not to pay attention to those must-have lists? I hate those lists-don’t own a white shirt or black jeans!

Helena

Veteran

I like both too, and I think a plaid jacket would also be fab.

I hear you on the black jeans - they seem like a great, versatile idea, but I can't stand when they fade, even just a bit. This pair looks terrific though!

rachylou

Veteran

1 feels more you. 2 feels both dark and a little frillier than I’m used to seeing on you... but gotta tell ya, it’s still fantabulous!

kkards

Veteran

JenniNZ..normally I don’t pay attention to must have lists...but since I wore black pants so often when I wore Biz casual I to black jeans would be an extension of that, even though in the past black jeans were a problem for me. Lesson learned

Anonymous

I like #2 best but feel that #2 also works. If you want to lighten up the look, add a white shirt under the jacket and wear it open or add pearls and white booties.

DonnaF

Veteran

YLF in both outfits, but if you don't FEEL fab maybe you can swap out your black shoes for something lighter? Not necessarily your wonderful white booties, but I'm wondering if you have brown footwear to bookend your hair? I'm thinking you tend to prefer blue jeans because they are about the same depth/intensity as your hair whereas black is too dark.

Laurel

YLF--- I like both, but prefer the more muted #1. Totally fab either way, though. Is that a Victrola in your background? I had one for years and years (the top looks the same, anyway) and eventually sold it to a young man who was going to repair the mechanism and give it to his wife for a special milestone.

Jaime

(website)

Veteran

I love black jeans, but do understand what you mean by their visual weight. Ideally like to wear them either with neutrals or with patterns that include black like your jacket in #2. I also have some black in my hair still, which balances them.

Anonymous

I love how the black-blue jeans look on you! In a past thread you have a red plaid top on, I think that would also match very well with these jeans and give the pop of color you might be looking for. The belt peeking also adds interest when the light hits the buckle especially the 2nd outfit wherever that belt is from its showier. But both outfits look good and it’s nice to see something new on you to try.

kkards

Veteran

laurel, yes its a Victrola, unfortuately its missing the insides, my dad used it back in to day to store a turn table and tuner as well as his classical and opera albums.
thanks all for the encouragement and thoughts on the black jeans, i'm going to play with them some more and continue to find outfits that i think work

Joyce B

Veteran

My favorite look is 1 but 2 is good, too.
The column of black looks fab but if you feel it is too heavy visually maybe you can try to lighten the outfits as Joy suggested.

Jenn

(website)

Veteran

I feel the same way as you about black jeans. I see images where they look really cool and urban on others, but they always feel kind of heavy and wrong on me. Maybe you can do an outfit lab with them and find a couple of outfits that work better than others? I suspect the trick is finding the right amount of contrast and it may just take some iterating.

Anonymous

I like both outfits, but #1 especially. It seems balanced since your hair is darker. I've always preferred black to blue denim, but when it fades it's not so good :/