Black? Boring? Never. These outfits that nod to the fashion pack’s fail-safe colour are anything but sedate …
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The sun might be shining but temperatures are still chilly, which is why this look works for us – cold weather pieces like a turtleneck and sheer tights have extra polish when worn as part of an all black ensemble. (It doesn’t hurt if you have a pair of power loafers by a chic designer too.)
There’s all black and then there’s all black with a dash of leopard. We love how animal print accessories give Caroline Blomst’s black ensemble a lift for spring.
How to jazz up simple black? It’s all in the shoes. Lean into the current trend for gem-embellished and studded footwear. (Alternatively, go sleek with a pair of slingback kitten heels.) It helps to have a pair of killer earrings, too.
Play with different finishes: a leather or coated coat nods to the now. The update for spring? Look for dramatically long lengths and double-breasted styles available at Mango and, at the higher end of the scale, at Versace.
A black blazer dress paired with a floor-sweeping sheer skirt – à la creative director of J Crew Olympia Gayot – makes for a dramatic statement. We love how the look is finished with a chiffon peony corsage: perfect.
