BLACK & WHITE FASHION

HOW TO WEAR BLACK AND WHITE

Sometimes we see a certain trend and want to wear it, but our body shapes may not be the best for the look. Black and white, however, can really look good on any figure; you just need to know how to wear it so it fits you just right. Black is very slimming so it should be worn in areas where you want to slim down. If you are bottom heavy, it is best to wear white on top to keep the attention focused there and wear black bottoms. If you have a smaller chest, wear a black top with white patterns, such as floral or geometric to create illusion.

Don’t know what to wear to work? Why not keep it simple and sophisticated? Pair a black pencil skirt with a white ruffled blouse and black pumps. Black and white is perfect for any occasion, especially for work attire, but play it up. Don’t just wear a plain white button down shirt with black dress pants or else you will look like a server at a restaurant. You can always switch the look around and wear white dress pants and a satin black blouse as well.

You don’t have to be really dramatic when pairing black and white together. You can simply wear black leggings and a black tunic and look stylish, but add just a touch of white on either your jewelry or your shoes. Compliment this look with black flats or pumps with a white design on them to really give your outfit a kick. Or you can simply leave the shoes black and wear white jewelry. The same goes for if you want to dress in all white, however it is normally a good idea to wear white shoes when wearing white pants to elongate the legs. If you are dressed in white then wrap a thin black belt around your waist to give a little definition. Mix and match with some black and white jewelry to give your outfit just enough contrast.

Black and white outfits have been around for a long time and for all the right reasons, however as the times change, so do the trends. When wearing this look you want to try to really mix in some texture to keep the eye interested and so it doesn’t look boring. Try wearing ruffles, bubble skirts, patent leather, ruching, lace, beaded embroidery, or any other types of embellishments that really accent the look you are going for. Layer your solids and prints drastically to really go bold or simply add one print to your outfit for more of a moderate approach. In order to really grab attention on your silhouette, you need to play the look up just a notch!

You can add visual interests by really switching up the proportions on your black and white ensemble. Instead of creating just a straight, clean line in your outfit, why not tousle it up with wearing a chiffon skirt over a pair of skinny jeans? Instead of wearing a tube dress alone wear it with a pair of black shorts. Another popular look, especially amongst the celebrities, is wearing a tailored blazer over a sheer printed dress to give edge but keep it light and sweet with some feminine definition.

Adding just a hint of color can really pull a black and white outfit together perfectly. If you are wearing a white scoop neck shirt and black linen pants, add a brightly colored necklace to add an embellished neckline. A brightly colored clutch or handbag will easily add a pop of color to your black and white ensemble as well. Red always looks very sexy with black and white so the next time you are wearing your white shorts and black tank top pull on those sexy red stilettos you have in your closet to add just a little flavor to your look.