Its a severe look yes , but if done right anyone can pull off this style! The trick is to give the illusion of sleek and tight but to have a tease underneath giving a little volume. When the section thats pulled back is to flat to your head it gives women an angle that most do not like , but creating a little lift softens the face and allows the drama of the look to shine through. You can straighten the ponytail to make it extra chic , or tousle and curl it a bit giving a messier appearance. Make sure to highlight the cheek bones bronzer underneath, blush on top. Play up the eyes with a smokier shadow… or go the total opposite direction with a bright red or plum lip, silky liner and bold lashes.