There is something about the color black that’s special. It’s mysterious, elegant and yet, so reliable. It offers variety. It’s a color that goes well with any jewelry and likewise any style. It’s found in fashion history, like Chanel’s Little Black Dress, or more modern, Little Black Jacket, as well as in work wear. The color black has impact. So let’s take a closer look and style some outfits!

In history, there were mostly vibrant colors before the 17th century. Colors were hard to get, hard to produce and therefore expensive. In the 17th century in Italy, men in court and other serious jobs at the time, took to black to express their status. As Italy is famous for exquisite fabrics, the color black was then produced on expensive fabrics, like thin wool. Till this day, wearing black can be a sign of power.

However, black has become much more commercial and also practical as it is used in many jobs within a service sector, like gastronomie for example. So, black got less snobby and more approachable. The approachable aspect was also in Coco Chanel’s mind when she debuted the Little Black Dress in 1926. It was described as “Chanel’s Ford” by Vogue at the time. It was supposed to be something for everyone. Something that meets the needs of the masses.

But after all, black kept its elegance. It’s timeless while modern, elegant while practical, mysterious while intentional. And it’s so fun to style. To style it well, I recommend going for different, unique fabrics to really bring out the color, and adding jewelry. Black is the perfect canvas to really make your metals shine.

Classic all black outfits

The color black is classic. Having said that, the classic styles, might be the more difficult ones to style. Especially because you want your outfit to be intentional. To reach a classic look, combine a tweet jacket, a ribbed T, and a pair of jeans with a Versace belt, The Row ballerinas, and a pair of Missoma hoops. If you need a warmer version, switch the T-shirt for a turtleneck and add some socks to the ballerinas.

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Elegant all black outfits

Black is the perfect color to play with cutouts and shapes. It will help you create unique silhouettes for an elevated look. Start the look with a shirt with a special collar or a court out. Style it with a draped skirt and croco effect leather boot. Accessorize with a Federico Tosi ring, Zimmermann earrings, and the Bottega Veneta Sardine bag.

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For more inspiration on all black elegant looks read the blog about tuxedos here

Casual all black outfits

Sometimes, you just want to put on an outfit and be out the door. Here is a casual way that simply works. Start with a casual bottom, like flared leggings. Add your favorite sweater and a long leather coat to add some dimension. Finish the look off with Missoma silver hoops, a Lululemon cap, and a pair of black Onitsuka Tiger sneakers. Add a bum bag or a tote to be fully equipped for a run outside.

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Playful all black outfits

Playful looks can definitely be achieved in all black. Just have some courage when it comes to material and fabrics. Combine vinyl pants with a casual t-shirt and a puffer jacket. To give the outfit a twist, break it off with Mach & Mach ballerinas, a Swarovski necklace and a Prada nylon bum bag.

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