I have an aversion to too much black. I think it stems from:
1. My days working as a hostess at the Cheesecake Factory in college, when we could only wear black. We could accessorize with jewelry only, and if I wore a big necklace or statement earrings, they'd ask me to tone it down.
2. The reputation Seattle has as a colorless dressing society. I hate the idea of falling into the no-color-in-winter stereotype of most Seattle dressers—especially career-women.
3. My hate for clashing blacks. If one piece is more faded than the other, I struggle to pair them as I don't want one to look cheap against the other.
However, I saw a girl walking in downtown Seattle the other day in almost this exact outfit. She had a huge black belt on (kind of like a pirate belt) and a different color cardigan, but you get the idea. And I saw her and really liked the look on her, so I thought I'd give it a try.
If I'm honest, I don't love this look. Sure, maybe all black is slimming and flattering. But for me, I like to have some distinction in my waist of where top ends and bottoms begin. So I'm not sure I'll be wearing it again, although I'm still glad I tried it!
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| Cardigan: LOFT (similar), Tank: H&M (similar), Slacks: Nordstrom, Flats: Steve Madden Outlet (now at DSW) |
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| Top-view of my all-hair bun. No sock for this thick head of hair! |
What do you guys think about so much black? Do you feel gothic? Boring? Or do you think it is a classic look I should try again?
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ReplyDeleteI think you look fabulous- could you try a belt to define your waist more like the girl you got inspiration from? Maybe around the cardigan to spice it up?
ReplyDeleteAnd jealous as usual about how great and thick your hair is!!
Thanks Nellie!! Yah, I was tempted to belt the whole thing - maybe I'll give into that temptation next time and try it :)
ReplyDeleteI agree that I don't love it - I like it, but it just feels kind of unexciting to me for some reason. I'm sure there are ways it can be done and look classic and striking. I almost think maybe an all black outfit (minus the cardi) would be more of an effect - like, the same pants and top but with a black blazer, some great jewelry, and a bright, jewel-toned (or other bright color) heel? I hardly ever wear all black either, so it's definitely something I would have to experiment with too! However, I will say that the bun looks fabulous - I can't believe you don't have a sock in there, it looks perfect! :)
ReplyDeleteAh, interesting thought. You might be right about all black having an even bigger impact - and making me think back to old jobs even more! Maybe I'll give it a try now that I have a great black blazer I love!!
ReplyDeleteI'll be doing a tutorial soon - easy ways to make your real hair into a humungo bun! :)