What We Bought: Back to Black (Mostly) with Helmut Lang Leather Leggings and More (Forum Shopaholics)

Chrissy Makkas February 5th, 2013

Black is the can’t-go-wrong, go-with-everything wardrobe staple that you can never have enough of. Fashion Spot forum members almost exclusively went for dark separates this week, picking up everything from tops and pants to dresses and shoes. Here are some of the highlights.

Helmut Lang leather leggings - forum buys Zara black dress - forum buys
Images: helmutlang.com, zara.com

Nymphaea indulged in a pair of black leather Helmut Lang leggings.

“I ordered this dress, it’s perfect,” The_Ida confessed of her new Zara purchase.

Zara t-shirt - forum buys Leigh Lezark Surface to Air pumps - forum buys
Images: zara.com, image by Fashion Spot forum member ManuLuize

Jinadaze picked out a soft, slouchy t-shirt from Zara.

ManuLuize showed off her sculptural Leigh Lezark for Surface to Air pumps.

Mango sequined top - forum buys Mango black pants - forum buys
Images: shop.mango.com

Lifeispeachy picked up a few nighttime pieces from Mango. She selected a sequined black, white and gold top and a pair of slim black pants.

H&M athletic top in yellow - forum buys H&M athletic top - forum buys
Images: hm.com

Teja stocked up on sports tops from H&M in bright chartreuse and basic black.

Chrissy Makkas

TheFashionSpot's Forum Buzz editor, Chrissy Makkas, has been a member and moderator of the tFS forums since early 2005. She regularly reports on hot topics and up-to-the-minute commentary from the forums, and highlights what trendsetting members are shopping for and wearing from week to week in her popular "What We Bought" and "Forum Street Style" features. You can find ChrissyM in the forums here.