I don’t know what it is lately, but I have been on a black kick. I’d resisted it for a while, and even wore (gasp!) white on Morrissey’s birthday a while back! Some may say that summer is the worst time to wear black, but I think it brings an unexpected dose of sophistication to your standard breezy outfit, like this one. I could have worn this punchy skirt with pink, blue, or grey, but instead I chose to wear a slinky little top with a masculine belt, edging up the flounce of the chipper fabric. I love finding ways to look like I’m not sweating my butt off in 100 degree weather too, and black jersey cotton seems to mask the appearance of a little dampness. Have y’all been wearing black this summer?
Top:no tag, from Libby's free pile, Skirt: Anthro, Shoes: BC, Earrings: Mana Culture (Austin), Belt: Old Navy
June 21, 2011
I just bought that skirt in the blue/black/white version! I love it, but I also love that one on you. Weez gots stylez, girl.
WE’ve gotta hang out and wear our Madewell shoes with our skirts! We’ll look like awesome stylish matching dorks!
Cute skirt.
Does she have pockets?!
She sure does! They are kind of far off to the sides, but still. Big and roomy!
Ooo, I likey! K that sounded creepy. Anyways yeah this is a great summer black look. Your skirt wants me, though. I can feel it.
I have so much black in my wardrobe it’s impossible to not wear it during the summer! I try to pair it with neutrals to keep it from getting to winter-ish. I was going to comment on your lovely skirt….. then I saw your precious dog. Absolutely adorable!!
I’ve not really mastered black in the extreme heat, but then its hardly ever really hot here! Love your look, such a great skirt.
I agree. I like wearing darker colors in the summer because they really add sophistication to a too casual look. I like to keep the dark colors in small bits, though. Like a tank or a short skirt or in shoes.
Yep, lovin’ black when it masks sweat. It’s too crazy hot here. Pretty skirt!!
I wear black in that exact same way you did here! A black cotton tank top works great with many of my shorts and skirts. It’s not too hot because it’s cotton and sleeveless
I do wear black … but only when I really want to wear something badly. Else I avoid. Love your earrings!!!
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There were times I only wore black, summer and winter 😀
But now I love black and white outfits in summer. Very elegant. And black with prints like your skirt. Lovely outfit btw. 😉
Love that skirt! I wear black to work, so yes, 107-degree heat + black is a constant in my life
But I wear black for every season — you’re right, it’s about pairing it correctly.
I love this outfit. Even though it’s black, it still looks great for the summer. Those shoes are so cute!
This is such a pretty outfit. I love the way black really balances out an outfit. And what an adorable doggie!! I love dachshunds:)