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Style Notes: Sometimes a going-out top and jeans are precisely what you’ll want to fall back on. Vanessa has an especially good combo here with her Self-Portrait blouse and frayed denim.
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Style Notes: This is a great choice if you’re looking for an all-black smart-casual evening look. Take your cue from Jeanette Madsen and tuck a balloon-sleeve blouse into high-rise, wide-leg trousers. Finish off the look with a fun beaded bag and you’re good to go.
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Style Notes: To update a classic black-jacket-and-trouser combo, try adding an unexpected accessory. Pernille Teisbaek styled her wardrobe staples with delicate jewellery and a pearl topped hair band.
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Style Notes: The fact that Tamu’s fashion USP is bright hues and vivid prints makes her black outfit all the more impactful.The moral of the story being, it pays to throw a style curveball every once in a while.
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Style Notes: Being French, Aria Di Bari knows a thing or two about wearing black—it’s the backbone of any excellent French wardrobe, after all. Here she mixes a few different finishes together: Satin tailoring, a sheer polo neck, suede stilettos and a high-shine leather bag all add interest.
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Style Notes: Take a leaf from Freddie Harrel’s look and use velvet and leather to create the perfect noir fabric contrast.
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Style Notes: Looking for a little costume drama? Then make like Maja Wyh and layer decadent satin ruffles over jeans and boots—it’s an advanced take on the dress-over-denim movement.
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Style Notes: That’s right, French girls give all-black outfits the nod, too. Thigh-high boots and a roll neck jumper dress—we’d expect nothing less from Camille.
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Style Notes: Australian blogger Sara Donaldson of Harper and Harley has a rotating wardrobe of black, white and grey, so she knows many a wondrous way to make these hues sing. The simplicity of stonewash black jeans with a smart blazer is spot-on.
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Style Notes: But what if you want an all-black party outfit? Well, then look to Natasha. She’s paired sumptuous textures and detailing to great effect.
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Style Notes: Blogger and fashion designer Charlie May proves that an all-black look can be instantly uplifted via statement accessories: Slip-on mules, round shades and a luxe leather handbag are her fashion weapons of choice.
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Style Notes: Slip dresses and blazers will forever be a formula loved by the style set. Débora ups the ante with her oversized shades, red lip and minimal white strappy sandals.
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Style Notes: From desk to dinner, this tailored combination has the elements you need. Soraya Bakhtiar‘s suit means business, but the polka-dot top hints toward party time.
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Style Notes: Ada Oguntodu lifts her T-shirt and cropped trouser pairing with tiny flashes of white on her shoes and top. Effortless yet undeniably cool.
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Style Notes: Leather black dresses have become a wardrobe mainstay for many—make yours work year-round by wearing it with backless mules and a straw bag like Vanessa Wong.
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Style Notes: Simple but effective, Irina’s jumper, jean and boot combination is as minimal as outfits come, which is precisely why we love it.
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Style Notes: Take note—with a padded puffer, panelled leggings and chunky-sole sneakers, Khaoula’s outfit is athleisure done well.
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Style Notes: Monikh doesn’t do outfits by halves; look closer and you’ll see her midi dress boasts a beautiful devoré finish and feather cuffs. Stunning.
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Style Notes: The most effective way to set pulses racing? Black suiting worn sans top. Make like Lindsey Holland and keep accessories to a minimum for optimum understatement.
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Style Notes: Ah, oui—Sania Claus Demina’s vinyl trench–and–classic court combination is as chic as they come.
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Style Notes: We can always count on Aimee Song to raise the glamour bar high. Her rhinestone belted jacket and vinyl miniskirt were made to be worn together.
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Style Notes: Look for black printed pieces to help break up your ensemble. Lizzy’s python-print strides feel so 2019.
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Style Notes: Sheer can look extremely classy when done well. Style Memos gets it right by pairing her black see-through blouse with a slinky midi skirt and heels.
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Style Notes: Symphony of Silk’s Lorna knows accessories can make any outfit look infinitely cooler, which is likely why she chose this baker boy hat to finish her all-black ensemble.
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Style Notes: Scandi girls are well-versed in all-black outfit ways, though it doesn’t get much better than Tine’s mesh top, jacket and leather trouser look.
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Style Notes: Ume Romaan has punctuated her black loose-fit coat and polished boots, a burgundy bag and pop of a cream roll-neck. Very clever.
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Style Notes: Who needs a dress for your next night out when an oversized blazer does the same trick? Evangelie’s sheer tights and ankle-strap shoes further enhance the sultry vibe.
