In total black style: how not to look boring in black

How to look cool in black against colored backgrounds.

Increasingly, both on the catwalks and in real life, you can see images that are entirely composed of things in black. Black is a safe color as it is neutral. It suits everyone: brunettes, blondes and redheads. Black emphasizes the figure: it makes the waist thinner, the legs are longer, the growth is taller. It is a versatile color that can be combined with any other color. If you are a big fan of black and you like put it on from head to toe, but do not want to look dull and uninteresting, then the following selection of tips is especially for you!

Combine textures

The combination of various black textures is your "carte blanche". Leather, fur, velvet, lace, silk ... everything will look harmonious in one look. Silk skirt paired with an elongated knitted sweater + matching suede boots, this look will not leave anyone indifferent. But the only rule is, everything is black!

Different textures

Experiment with lengths and styles

Short black pipe trousers will look great with an oversized sweater in the same color. An asymmetrical dress or a midi skirt and black crop top will undoubtedly make you the star of any party.

Asymmetrical black dress + ankle boots

Dilute with stylish accessories

If, for some inexplicable reason, you feel uncomfortable wearing all black, then dilute the image with just one accessory. It can be a bright clutch bag, shoes of bright (acidic) colors. If you are a creative person, you can opt for a colored hat with a wide brim or a bright neckerchief.

Black + bright shoes
Paris Fashion Week 2017

total black

Add gray

Zircon, coal, marengo Are all names for different shades of gray. Each of them, based on exactly black color, is combined with any detail of black color. Don't be afraid to combine several shades in one look, don't be afraid to focus on one gray detail. These two colors, in full combination with each other, do not create a boring ensemble, but, on the contrary, emphasize each other favorably.

Dilute the black outfit with gray accessories
Olivia Palermo shows how to combine textures + gray

Makeup

In fact, a complete lack of makeup and a total black look can play a cruel joke on you. Black accentuates wrinkles, visually sets off the skin, and if you don't have foundation or powder on your face, get ready for questions about your unhealthy look.

Makeup + total black

Focus on the eyes, if circumstances permit. Or focus on your lips. With this, your face will not get lost, and the makeup will perfectly highlight your look in black. Older girls, when you put on a black dress, try to have it with a V-neck - you will look significantly younger.

Total black look with red lipstick

Remember that black is not a mourning color. This is the color of Coco Chanel, timeless classics (modern basic wardrobe), undeniable style and charm. Experiment with textures, combine with all the colors of the rainbow. A well-chosen look in black will certainly become your distinctive feature anywhere and anytime. See: not boring combinations, we learn from Olivia Palermo to wear black. Images.

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