Deal Breakers
My husband just made a deal with me : He will buy me the Bakers Farah boots that Sharon TK was wearing at dinner the other night that I am lusting over IF I buy something that isn’t black.
So, comrades, help me pick something out! I’m at a loss and seem to have tunnel vision for the darker shades. Red? White? I have a feeling that gray would be a deal breaker.
January 10th, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Go for red, a nice splash of red looks brilliant against black. Otherwise purple, it’s not as bright as red, but still looks great!
January 10th, 2010 at 7:01 PM
INDIGO.
It’s not black, but it’s still delicious.
January 10th, 2010 at 7:03 PM
Maybe white. It’s the safest color. But if you want something hot, I’d go with red. Anyway, the two colors match with black so you’re good either way.
January 10th, 2010 at 7:11 PM
dark red
January 10th, 2010 at 7:14 PM
I tend to go with violet or indigo or neon pink…something bright and almost tacky works so well with blacks and grays
January 10th, 2010 at 7:18 PM
I went crazy last week and bought a dress that has a black background BUT it has big, brightly coloured art-nouveau flowers all over it. I wore it to go see my mum and she almost had a heart attack! Maybe you could try something like that?
January 10th, 2010 at 7:59 PM
A deep emerald dress with black accessories is stunning. I don’t know you personally so I don’t know what your complexion is, but emerald is gorgeous and not so “gothy cliche” as red or purple.
January 10th, 2010 at 8:03 PM
I would go for a deep red or crimson. It will always match blacks and looks stunning against grey. Something like a silk scarf won’t overpower but will bring extra depth to an outfit.
January 10th, 2010 at 8:11 PM
I would go for something red that peeks out through the black.
January 10th, 2010 at 8:17 PM
Ha ha ha. I’d go for black and white striped hose, but a nice deep red flower would look cool, too.
And don’t forget, orange and black is always classic.
January 10th, 2010 at 8:21 PM
Would lighter neutrals be dealbreakers too? Keep wanting to raid Queen Michelle’s wardrobe for pinkish neutrals ( http://kingdomofstyle.typepad.co.uk/my_weblog/2009/10/gama-rays.html ) which is totally out of character for me..
January 10th, 2010 at 8:23 PM
Burgundy is so sexy with black. Especially burgundy velvet; it’s very alluring.
January 10th, 2010 at 8:24 PM
purple, cobalt blue, teal, burgundy, or navy.
January 10th, 2010 at 8:32 PM
get a colored BAG. then you don’t have to commit to it all the time.
or a great dark wash jean jacket. both are indispensable.
January 10th, 2010 at 8:35 PM
also, this HAS red in it: http://www.karmaloop.com/products.aspx?ProductID=70036&VendorCode=HLZ
January 10th, 2010 at 8:44 PM
just bought this http://www.allsaints.com/product/?all=1&page=1&category_id=22&&prod_desc_id=5051214350417&position=21 the second “non black” dress in my whole wardrobe and is totally hot… otherwise dark dark blue or dark red are rather nice..
January 10th, 2010 at 9:08 PM
with my slightly hippie look, turquoise goes great against black; and it’s not something “everyone” is wearing.
January 10th, 2010 at 10:19 PM
Im gonna go with white on this one.
January 10th, 2010 at 10:30 PM
This is a win-win situation! Also, I think you should buy sexy coloured lingerie…technically it’s not cheating and I’m sure your husband won’t complain!
January 10th, 2010 at 10:36 PM
My color staples that work with my all black and gray wardrobe are jewel tones, especially emerald. American Apparel’s deep teal is actually one of my favorite colors.
Think about your eye color, buy what makes them pop or amplify?
Wine is always a winner as well, bordeauxs, merlots, cranberry, etc.
January 11th, 2010 at 12:45 AM
This might be a cliche at this point, but I’d go with a red dress from the ’40s or ’50s. The silhouettes from those particular decades are extremely flattering on all body types and make you look like sex on wheels. Whether you buy a genuine vintage piece from eBay or a reproduction from a store like Stop Staring, the dress is guaranteed to make your boy’s jaw DROP. Then everybody wins.
January 11th, 2010 at 3:35 AM
Crimson red or navy blue. Yessss.
January 11th, 2010 at 3:36 AM
I wish I wasn’t too short to wear Thigh-high boots… these are A-MAZING!
January 11th, 2010 at 3:38 AM
Wow, the boots *stares*
I’d definitely go with any shade of red, maybe a darker one as has been suggested above… but it depends on your eye and skin color; I look good in crimson, for example, because I’m a brunette with dark brown eyes and very pale skin. But if you have, say, green eyes, maybe emerald could be an interesting choice.
You can always go for white (not a skirt or jacket, something less visible) or grey… although I guess your husband is hoping for something more colorful here.
January 11th, 2010 at 5:22 AM
neutral pink is fab with black. I never even liked pink until about a year ago but then i discovered how nice it is surrounded by black.
January 11th, 2010 at 7:19 AM
Jewel tones – violet, indigo, deep red, dark green; or white which makes a lovely contrast especially if you have pinstripes in your wardrobe.
January 11th, 2010 at 8:43 AM
I am here only to offer best wishes. I, too, only buy black and as such cannot think of a single thing to suggest! Good luck!!!
January 11th, 2010 at 9:32 AM
Editing my previous reply because I’ve suddenly remembered there was a pic of you in the authors page – dark eyes, dark hair, pale skin? Definitely go for dark red. Something blood-red-colored, and you’ll look fantastic.
January 11th, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Haha – Go get something in a Red/Black Taffeta or Duponi Silk. (or go get some Dupoini Silk and make something for yourself – would that count?) Its a nice accent for someone with black leather in a wardrobe.
January 11th, 2010 at 11:28 AM
Three guesses what my vote is. But seriously, a jewel tone — or a metallic — would be lovely.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:28 PM
I find that a nice light lavender (especially in a menswear fabric) looks really nice with lots of black.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:49 PM
Can it be an accessory? Buy something like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/missmonstermel/2231548917/in/photostream/
It’s brown
January 11th, 2010 at 4:07 PM
I vote accessory. Something tatted by TotusMel perhaps?
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TotusMel
January 11th, 2010 at 10:53 PM
I vote for gold
or nude. I’m in love with both those colors right now they go so well with the black grey and cream I’ve been wearing lately.
Although knowing your look as I do, I think you should go with some red driving gloves, they’ll add a nice dash of color to an all black outfit.
January 11th, 2010 at 11:23 PM
Werd. Sometimes I go for olive green or burgundy. But I always use the excuse that my hair is all the “color” I need.
Do colorful socks that hide under Sharon’s boots count or is that cheating?
January 12th, 2010 at 9:51 AM
If I was your husband I’d be happy to buy them for you if you’d keep them on in bed!
Oh Yeah!
January 12th, 2010 at 9:27 PM
Go for a nice burgundy or plum colour, if it works with your colouring. If not, you can’t go wrong with white. I recently bought a this lovely white draped top and it fits in surprisingly well with my all-black wardrobe.
January 14th, 2010 at 1:40 PM
Red would be my choice, I love wearing it with black and a slash of bright red lipstick…
How about this reversible coat? It’s red one side and black the other, so if the red all got too much, you could flip it over and feel comfortable again!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36386660
January 15th, 2010 at 4:38 PM
I’m with Stella. Plum or burgundy. My laundry loads consist of the red/burgundy load, the black load, and the olive green / brown load.
Rich slate-y blue is also nice.
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