I remember the exact moment I became addicted to a full black wardrobe. In eighth grade I bought my first pair of black jeans. I remember questioning if I should wear a pink cute shirt or a black slinky cardigan and tank. Little did I know, that this would be the beginning of an obsession. If I was to look at my closet now any color would be few and far between. As an avid black clothing connoisseur, I've learned that all black everyday has its set backs.
1. Summer is HOT
Of course this is basically par for the course, adding sun soaking black to the mix only makes the situation worse. On the bright side, the black will hide the sweat that is seeping into your clothes, but it may be best to leave the foundation at home on especially hot days.
2. Matching Black is More Difficult Than Expected.
Raven, midnight, ebony, charcoal and onyx are all completely different colors of black. If you pair a charcoal shirt with a pair of ebony pants something will just be "off."
3. The attempts of family members to brighten your wardrobe.
Mom and dad, this is not a phase. From holidays to family reunions there is bound to be at least one aunt or grandparent who just feels compelled to ask, "Wouldn't some color be nice?" Sometimes, the best response to this is to just bite your tongue and giggle about how ridiculous a suggestion that is.
4. Every Facial Expression Looks Angry.
It must be all the black that amplifies an RBF. As a super friendly person, it may come as a surprise to how many people think you are stuck up or even afraid of you. It is difficult to have to remind yourself and put in the extra effort to not appear like you are about to murder someone.
5. Wearing a Dark Lipstick is Committing to Looking Goth for a Day
While vampy looks are in right now, it is not suggested that dark lips and black clothes be worn for everyday fare. I say, wear that NYX Matte Lip Cream and black babydoll dress proudly.
6. Trying to find that ONE Black T-Shirt
It is a struggle to dig through an endless amount of black t-shirts with different neck lines only to find the one you really wanted is unwashed.
7. Getting Judging Glances
Who cares if you look like a witch right out of a '90s movie, right?
8. A Lint Roller is a Constant Need
Even if you do not own a cat there is somehow always hair all over. It's like black is just a magnet for cat and dog hair.
While there may be all these struggles of wearing only black, it is well worth it. It's a warm and comforting color. So leave all the misconceptions behind and buy yet another black crew neck t-shirt, because this one is completely different.
