There is a saying that goes..
I will also like to say, that Black is forever.
Afterall, is there a reason to not wear all black from head to toe?
There are many colours that we as girls love, and I am guilty for favouring various colors over the years, then neglecting them when the love fades. but my love for Black (wardrobe wise), goes beyond the measurement of time.
I can think of plenty of people (celebrity, stylist, tech geeks like steve jobs) who loves the goodness of being decked out top to bottom in black. It is afterall a very convenient color, which I often find myself packing away outfits full of black whenever I travel.
For convenience, and the sake of a light weight luggage load, in anticipation of my would be travel shopping - how else do we manage to look chic and awesome, where our shoes, accessories and apparels need not be a walking color blast of travelling gypies (dont get me wrong here, I love love love the bohemian, and hippies inspired sort of look, but we're on the color topic of black here..lets not digress)
Practicality wise, black for travelling is great.
Dirt on my shoes? Awww that's alright, it's black afterall!
Icecream stain on my black top, I'll rinse if off once I get back home/to the hotel.
Horse riding? Yeah why not?!
Scuff marks on my black leather bag? it's hardly noticeable, besides it's all about looking a little rugged. That's the mark of a busy fashionista, isn't it?
Aside from the practicality and convenience that Black brings along in any outfit, may I also add that Black has never gone out of fashion.
Magical slimming properties, did I hear you say?
Whichever the reason that you find Black a very endearing color, it is invigorating to know that there is many ways to wear black throughout the year, without looking like a hard core, rebellious teenager.
In this, I present to you my wear black cheat post!
Cheat 1: THE OVERLAY
Using Black to balance out a bright coloured item is an awesome way to refresh your look, and still wear black as a style element. its like hello black, without sacrificing your chic style.
and still pull off a feminine look.
Throw on a
black leatherette jacket and you will instantly look edgier for a night out with the girls.
Wear Black Cheat 2: Layering
Wearing a printed corporate dress paired with a basic blazer will get you through the day in the office. While we're still on the topic of a stylish night out with the girls, layer your #ootd (outfit of the day) with stylish jacket would seal your fate as a fashionista for the good night out.
If jackets isn't your thing, a light weight scarf looped around the neck will definitely soften your corporate look a few notches down.
Layering helps to break away patterns and and your body silhouette by creating a contrast to your outfit, making it more interesting to the eye without vying for too much attention.
Wear Black Cheat 3: Textures, mix and match
Mixing various textures in your black outfit adds depth to a single color coordinate.
Sheer materials such as lace, chiffon, tulle against our skin feels great for a warm day, and oozes feminine appeal.
Combine your ensemble with a heavier texture totally spells yinyang for a black on black wardrobe.
Think velvet, chinos, satin, corduroys, leatherette, twill.
Wear Black Cheat 4: Metallic Accents
One of the easiest way to jazz up an all black outfit, would be to accessorize.
Think of metallic as a neutral color - a little shine would go a long way in creating mileage to your ensemble.
My favourite Metallic colors for this year would be Gold and Gun Metal grey, paired up with the classic black.
It's so yummy, I literally feel like a magpie attracted to all that gleam and glitter that Im practically stock piling my nest like there is no tomorrow.
Going back to my black cheat quest, the surest way would be to grab a gold / silver/ rose gold/ gun metal accessory to jazz up your outfit.
Necklace, earrings, belts, bangles, sunglasses.
You get what I mean.
We could also take it our cheat a notch higher, and go luxurious with metallic detailing in our black ensemble.
For instance..
I hope this little black cheat post becomes an inspirational direction to your daily wears.
Until the next time!
xoxo
Daphne
on behalf of the AD wardrobe team
