Does the idea of wearing all black intimidate you? It doesn’t have to! In fact, your go-to all-black outfit can beΒ appropriate for so many occasions. Furthermore, putting together your two favorite black pieces is even more versatile than purchasing theΒ all too popular LBD. You can rock yourΒ perfect black outfit atΒ tonsΒ of events, and it pretty much never gets old. Here’s how toΒ look awesome in all black.
What I’m wearing: St John Caviar black top (old, similar) / Bebe pleated skirt (old, similar) / Ann Taylor gold sandals (similar) / Ann Taylor gold and pearl necklace/ Estee Lauder lipstick in red tango
Tip #1: Mix different textures. Since you’re not going to have much color variation, find pieces that have a variety of textures: black sequins, silk, lace, leather, velvet, chiffon– the possibilities are endless!
Tip #2: AccessorizeΒ with a consistent color. I selected gold, an easy classic that will brighten up a dark outfit. You can also accessorizeΒ with a jewel tone or another metallic.
Tip #3: Show some skin.Β No need to be scandalous; just don’t cover yourself from head to toe! A mini skirt, sleevelessΒ top or v-neck are great ways to break up the black.
Tip #4: Add some color to your face. Unless you are very tan (which I am not), black can wash you out and drain your color. We wouldn’t want that! Wear some blush and bold lipstick to keep your pretty smileΒ the focal point of the ensemble. After all, isn’t that the point?
Would you wear all black? What pieces would you select? I would love to know!
Thank you Zelle!! You’re so sweet, I’m loving your style as well! <3
Aw thank you Megan! You are so kind and your comments are always really uplifting π
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Thank you so much Yalanda!! Yeah, it took me a while to realize that wearing all black meant having tons of options. Thanks so much for stopping by π
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Haha glad to hear it Stephanie! Thanks so much, your comments are always so kind. π
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You look absolutely amazing! In love with this — and absolutely love how you styled it. Perfection, as always! xo
Girl you look AMAZING!!!
You look great! I love the red lip.
You look super chic! I love it!
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I love this! I love wearing black actually but I tend not to mix textures. It looks so great though! I don’t know why I don’t do it.
The sparkly black top is fabulous. You look great.
You look great in black!
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I think I wear all black way too much sometimes. I love how you have paired the gold with this look. Youve given me an idea for my outfit tomorrow, thanks! You look stunning. xo
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You are so chic and stylish fashion girl! I love this look, so classy and beautiful! Great pictures!
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Great tips and look! I also love total black outfits.
Jasmine x
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Looking beautiful lady!!! I love mixing up textures when I’m wearing all black, it stops it from looking one dimensional π
Rachel xx
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You are so cute! I love this all black look with gold accents!
Tina
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I love the sparkle on your shirt, you look so pretty
xo
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Thank you so much Tamara!! Yes, black is just a timeless classic. I really appreciate you stopping by π
Thank you so much Marlen!! You are so sweet and I’m glad to hear you agree with my tips because I just adore your style π Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you so much Lindsay!! I really appreciate you stopping by π
Thank you so much, friend!! So glad you like this style too π I really appreciate you stopping by, your words are always so encouraging!
Thank you Luci! And you’re so right, these tips are good for monochromatic outfits too π I really appreciate you stopping by!
Thank you so much Amber!! You as well– thanks for stopping by π
Thank you so much Chiamaka!! I really appreciate you stopping by π
Thanks so much Becca! And haha, that is so true. If we ever get a dog/cat that sheds, I might just have to stop wearing black.
Thanks so much Claire!! You are so kind, thanks for stopping by π
Thanks so much Amanda!! I really appreciate you stopping by and loved your outfit today π
Thanks so much Jessica! Yup it’s an unexpected autumn ensemble but seems to work well π I really appreciate you stopping by!
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Thanks so much Heidi!! π
Thanks so much Amanda! I’ve been enjoying your outfit posts as well by the way π
Haha you’re right Carmen! Guess “fun” is the only way to wear “all black” π Thanks so much for stopping by, and you are so sweet!
Thanks so much Erin!! π I really appreciate you stopping by:)
Aww thank you sweet friend!! Checking out your new post now!
Thanks girl!! π
Thank you so much Ash!! Exactly; black is a great option even if not worn often. And girl, you could totally pull off red lipstick! You could always start with a lip tint or gloss for something a little less intense π
Aw thanks so much friend! Your INSTAGRAM photos are beautiful! π
Thanks so much Joyce!! Glad you like it, thanks so much for stopping by π
Thanks Rachel!! I’m glad you find the tips helpful even if you don’t wear a ton of black π I know it’s not the look for everyone, but your favorite clothing colors sound marvelous!! And yes, these tips would definitely work for grey– that would look so great on you!
Thank you so much Jenna! I’m sure you look incredible in black; and I’m so glad to hear that I’m not the only one who gets washed out and look like a ghost! π Thanks so much for stopping by!
Thanks so much Shireen!! Haha black is a great choice for looking a bit slimmer– and it’s so elegant too! Exactly what you need right? π
Thank you so much Kelly!! I’m sure you’ll find something great in your closet π I’m always surprised at what I can do, haha!
Thank you so much Shoshana!! And it’s such a compliment that my accessories look vintage! I’ve always wanted to be able to pull off vintage and haven’t quite gotten there yet π
Thanks so much, friend! And ahh yes, black is a great classic to invest in because it also pretty much goes with everything else π Thanks so much for stopping by!
Thanks so much Shannon!! Yes, I love trying to be chic. Your comments are always so kind, thank you:)
Thank you so much Joanna! I’d love to see how you style an all black outfit too π I’m really enjoying your blog π
Hah thanks so much Isa for stopping by π
Thank you so much Alison!! Haha so true π You are so sweet, and I really appreciate you stopping by!
Thank you so much Elissa!! And that’s so funny we have the same necklace– you must have great taste π I really appreciate you stopping by!
You can’t go wrong with all black! This is such a chic look :).
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Haha Anne that is hilarious– thank you! You are so kind π
Thank you so much Carli! Haha you are so sweet, it’s definitely an outfit you can recreate with your favorite black pieces π
Thank you so much Kelsey! You are so kind, thanks for stopping by π
Thank you so much Sandra!! I really appreciate you stopping by π
Thank you so much Jane! Glad you enjoyed the tip, I really appreciate you stopping by:)
I agree Ivana! I wear tons of bright colors, but like to resort to black when I want to feel a bit more elegant and formal. What a great tip to layer and play with lengths– thank you for sharing that! π I’m so glad you enjoyed my blog, I really appreciate you stopping by!
Thank you so much Madison:) Oh yes, I’ve been much more aware of how colors affect my skin tone because of the photos… I rarely wear bronzer but I do for these posts because otherwise I look ghostly! Hah!
Thank you so much! Glad to hear all black is growing on you, I think it’s a matter of personalizing it to fit you. I tend to wear a lot of bright colors actually so this is a bit of an adjustment– perhaps why I wore red lipstick. Thanks so much for stopping by Ivete π
Aww thanks Shannon!! You are so kind and I always love hearing from you– I really liked your outfit today as well!
Thank you so much Alecia! So glad you found the tips helpful, I really appreciate you stopping by!
Thanks, Amy Ann, I’m glad you enjoyed the look:) I really appreciate you stopping by!
Thanks Andrea! You are so kind, thanks for stopping by π
Yesss monochromatic is a great way to go– in any color! Thank you so much Bree!
Thanks Sarah! It really is a classic, and I love how it can be personalized to fit anyone’s style π
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Thank you so much Nicole!! Glad you found these tips helpful, I’ve really been enjoying your blog and your outfits as well π
Thank you so much Maggie! And that’s a great point– we don’t realize there are shades of black until we try to put them together. Thanks so much for stopping by π
Thank you so much Rebecca! Glad you found them helpful:) And you are so kind. <3
I love these tips! They were so well thought out and I found myself nodding along in agreement the further down I went in the post. I especially love the tip of wearing different textures (that’s super clever to break up the outfit) and the tip for having bold lips. That instantly adds a glamorous pow effect to the whole look.
xo marlen
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Fabulous! Absolutely stunning!
xo,Lindsay
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Great style post, Daisy! I’m a huge fan of an all black ensemble with gold accessories and a crimson lip π Happy Monday!
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These are great tips for dressing in monotone (not just black). I used to be so hesitant to do all black, but I”m loving it more and more!
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Beautiful dress – this one is so sophisticated and lovely!
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I hope you are having a great week so far!
Amber
perfect party dress for the upcoming festivities.
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I love the dress! The only thing that makes me shy away from black is the possibility of cat fur showing up. π
Looking fab doll!
God bless,
XO,Claire
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Absolutely stunning! Love the sequins π
If you have a second, I’d love to hear your thoughts on my most recent blog post. XXOO
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Love the all black pairing during the fall. Simply and chic π
Jessica xo
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Super cute!!! I love it!!
xoxo,
Ananda
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Love this look! So gorgeous.
Heidi D.
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Love an all black outfit!! Its so classic and effortless chic!
This isn’t “all black.” It’s more of a “fun black.” I love how you played with textures. It adds dimension & spunk to a plain black look. Hottie! :] // itsCarmen.com βΌ β―
This gold and black look is gorgeous on you! You look beautiful!!
xo Erin
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Really cute outfit….love it….black is my favorite color π
P.S Thanks a lot for your lovely comments on my blog…new post is now live π
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Gorgeous!!! Xo MK
Love the touch of the pearls! I don’t wear all black very often, but when I do, I love it. It’s sleek, trendy, and you don’t have to worry about matching colors. π I had never thought about wearing red lipstick with it, though – I wonder if I can pull it off. Perhaps I’ll try it sometime!
Super cute! Your style photos are beautiful!
I like the black outfit with your red lips! The red is the perfect shade π
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I don’t really wear black, as I’m a soft summer deep and therefore it washes me out. However, I love these tips and your outfit! You look stunning.
While I don’t wear much black, I do have some colors I tend to wear a lot of, such as light pink or grey. Some of these tips will be helpful no matter what color, such as mixing textures. I could probably create a really cute all grey outfit with these tips. Thank you for sharing!
Such a great post! I wear a lot of black which I like to contrast with my white hair, so two strong colours definitely can wash the colour out of my face, so I rely on some good blusher/bronzer and a highlighter!
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Gosh, you look fabulous! I love wearing all black, more so now than ever because black is slimming. And I need all the slimming I can get away with after the baby. LOL!
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I really love the black and gold combo!
That lipstick color is great too. π
Thanks for sharing, Daisy! I’ll have to look through my closets for a good ensemble. haha
Very cute outfit. I love how you’re mixed textures and brought vintage inspired accessories. Great job.
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Such a great look! I love wearing all black, although I don’t have many pieces I can do it with, ha ha.
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Wearing all black is so chic! Love that top! You look gorgeous!
<3 Shannon
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Great tips! I love wearing all black:) Love the heels you chose- you look amazing!
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never!!! I do love black!!
xx
isa
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Seriously, love an all black outfit! Forget what Anna Wintour says! π Rules are meant to be bended! You look beautiful! Xo, Alison
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Love this look! I have the same AT necklace and love that you used it to polish off such a lady like look!
xo
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I’m convinced you could wear a paper bag and still look flawless and gorgeous!
Yes, I would wear all black…especially if I owned this gorgeous outfit!!
xo, carli
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love your lipstick color! Loooking so chic and fab!
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chic! and a lovely mix of textures
x Sandra
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Beautiful all black outfit! Love the idea of mixing different textures!
xo, Jane
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I would absolutely wear an all black outfit! I’ve always been a colour loving gal, but occasionally I need that elegance and attitude that all black outfit can give!
I do really like your tips…I would only add that playing with length is a great way to make the most out of all black look- and layering can be a great solution (taken we don’t have much asymmetrical items in our closet).
p.s. This is my first visit to your blog and I’m happy I’ve run across it:)
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These are gorgeous photos of you and I love this outfit! I actually do like wearing all black! I love the tip about adding color to your face- I hadn’t thought of that!
I used to not be a fan of all black looks but, as I’ve gotten older, they have really started to grow on me. I love this all black look on you.The top is gorgeous and the red lips are a great touch!
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Daisy, you look gorgeous! I loooove an all black ensemble and I think adding the different textures makes all the difference and you did such a great job of that here! Love. Hope you had a nice weekend!
Shannon
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Absolutely love this all black look! And your tips are perfect!
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I love an all black outfit. It helps to show a little skin and break things up like you have done.
xo, Amy Ann
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Love everything about this look!
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Monochromatic looks are my go to when I’m feeling less than inspired. Playing with texture definitely makes it more interesting, great tip! Also, those pearls are gorgeous.
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I just love all black. It’s just so classic π
Sarah
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This is such a great look, love that top!
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This is such a gorgeous look – you look beautiful! π
Layla xx
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You look so chic! I love the tips. I agree, black is hard to style together but it looks so flawless when done correctly!
xo ClassToCloset
I love these tips! Sometimes styling all black can be so hard especially since the shades of black can be so different! You look amazing! π
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What great ideas!!! I love these tips! Thanks for sharing!
π Rebecca
p.s.- you look gorgeous lady!