I don’t always wear black, but when I do, I prefer to wear all the black that I own. Being a colorful person, black is not always a color that I readily reach for. Though, when the weather’s colder outside, I find myself gravitating towards more all black looks because I like the ease and sophistication that an all black look can evoke. I also love that wearing all black is an easy way to quickly pull a look together without wondering how you’ll look. Whenever I decide to wear all black, there are 3 tips that I like to follow that I’m sharing with you today.
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INCORPORATE A POP OF COLOR
I am forever a color girl, and I can’t wear all black without incorporating a pop of color. With this outfit, the pop of color is on my lips and my headwrap. There are many ways that you can incorporate a pop of color: through your bag, your shoes, a coat, and/or even a necklace.
TEXTURE
Sometimes it’s hard to find the right way to wear all black. For me, adding texture creates a more interesting look. Texture adds depth and dimension so I love incorporating some form of texture in a monochrome look. You can incorporate any form of texture (e.g., lace, faux fur, leather, or sequins) to enhance your look. When wearing all black, adding texture adds an interesting look and feel. Texture adds depth and dimension so I love incorporating some form of texture in a monochrome look.
PLAY UP THE SLIMMING EFFECT
The reason wearing all black is such a staple is because it has a slimming effect. It provides the illusion that things appear smaller than they are. To play up this effect, you have to make sure that the piece fits and is flattering. Here, I wore high-waisted pants to make my legs look longer and to cinch in the waist. If your clothes need to be tailored, definitely do that!
WHAT ARE TIPS THAT YOU INCORPORATE WHEN WEARING BLACK?
This post was originally published in 2017 and was updated/recirculated for 2020.
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