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Photographer: Scott Schuman

I find it hard to wear black in the heat, so it's always nice to see someone do it well. Scott Schuman described how Darcy here wears black in a very interesting way without looking stifling for summer. I agree - she's wearing a sleeveless jacket/coat over a simple black long-sleeve tee. She has a nice open neckline that signals it's NOT bundle-up season. She has her sleeves pushed up to keep things looking relaxed. I look at her and I think it's a great way to wear black in a season that calls for bright colours - she makes it look natural.

Also, the two black cuffs on one wrist - more subtle than one on each wrist, no?

Picture from the sartorialist
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miss sophie said…
i think fabrics make a huge difference. i have a pair of slouchy black silk pants and they'd go well with filmy black tees or light linen pullovers.
11:12 AM
Alexandra said…
Love the simple accessories. She looks pulled together yet relaxed.

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1:37 PM
Ammu said…
She looks great, but I could never wear black outside in India during summer, it's unbearable. The sun is just too strong.
4:03 PM
Kate said…
I just find it hard to wear black, full stop. To me, it looks awful and hot in summer and drab in winter. That said, I am looking for black cigarette pants and a black mini, so maybe I'm coming round.

I don't know about this look. She looks like a secret agent.
8:55 PM
Jennifer said…
all black in any season is tricky - i think people in all black mistakenly believe it is "easy" because there is no color coordination to worry about, but meanwhile proportions, fabrics and cut make a huge difference between the person who looks like a waiter or person out for a jog, and someone who looks like they dressed themselves intentionally and with thought and care. then when you add the temperature factor...this outfit could work in ny if it is a high of 70 degrees. but one degree over and you'd be a sweaty mess i think.
10:34 AM
yanqin said…
Pret a Porter P: I agree, especially if the cuffs are gold or silver.

miss sophie: Definitely. I wouldn't attempt so many layers of black of the fabrics aren't forgiving.

Alexandra: Agree, and I don't usually like all black outfits.

Ammu: I know the feeling - this is more an outfit for days where you at the very least expect to me in the shade.

Kate: I rarely wear all black, it'a harder to get right than one might think, so I admire it when it's done well. Actually, I think "secret agent" is a compliment, haha. But that's probably just my Le Femme Nikita fantasy.

editor: Agree, I always find it frustrating to pair the right black things together, so I rarely attempt it. I think fabrics make a lot of difference, but I could reasonably pull this off on a day I'm not going to pound the streets much.
11:22 AM
Jennifer said…
i did forget to add that this was a great example of black well-done. :) i was too wrapped up in my own frustration with doing all black because just recently i've attempted it a few times, and am not sure i have a knack for it.
9:21 AM
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