How to Freshen Up A Black Outfit

Black never goes out of style. Black makes us look long and lean. Black is the go-to color of the fashionable set, from edgy models to top notch front row editors. When we don’t know what to wear, we turn to the color black. But most of all, black is the color of the new season. When the skies turn gray and the rain is more likely to pour from the clouds, this dark and damp hue just seems to fit in so much more with the mood and environment of fall and winter than any other color. But to keep from looking too much like a depressed Gothic Lolita or being mistaken for Wednesday Addams of The Addams Family, a sharp pop of white from underneath all that black makes things fresh and lively again.

The best way to revitalize a head to toe black look is with a crispy white collared shirt. Stick the collar out of the neck of a black knitted sweater, boyfriend blazer, or feminine lace top. The stark contrast of bright and clean against dark and deep is head turning and youthful. It’s kind of like when the sun bursts through after a day’s worth of storm clouds and rainfall. You cannot help but smile and feel hopeful about things.

Check out these two black and white looks that are anything but boring.