Mary Beth and Nomad, yes that is a great question. I see moodiness in terms of the palette of an outfit. So when I think of moody artwork, I think Caravaggio, Rubens, Rembrandt. A dark sombre palette with some light and lots of shadow. Usually conveying drama, passion, sensuality, seriousness. Or mystery as Nomad says. I’m attracted to that look in art, so I’m attracted to it in fashion also. So I tend to gravitate towards darker colours and a muted palette.
Also I think some patterns can be moodier than others. Dark florals are moody. A baroque style mosaic can be moody. But dots and stripes not so much.
Summer makes it hard to do a moody look because I become more attracted to light colours and I think it’s hard to do light and bright colours in a moody way.
Janet might have more to say on this as a photographer.
I love the top you posted Nomad. And yes to Zaeobi’s suggestion about sheer fabrics. But sometimes these fabrics are only appropriate for night time wear for me in summer. I struggle with anything other than cotton and linen in the heat of the day. A cotton cut out top is something I’ve been thinking about. I actually had one on order before Xmas but the retailer cancelled my order due to supply chain problems. I like the drama they add.
Suntiger, I love that top you got from BR. I wish they had a retail presence here. Hang on to it or I may steal it.
And thank you so much Madeline and RobinF!
ETA: these are some of the pictures I keep on my phone to give me moody inspiration.
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