Black and white fashion undeniably accounts for the most real estate in my closet, and I don’t regret buying one thing. Because it will always be in style, some of my most expensive items are black and white. Likewise, I have made many outfits with inexpensive black and white pieces from Target, Amazon, and Walmart mixed with designer brands. Black and white clothes will be your best friend if you love mixing prints and wearing lots of color. If you consider your style minimalistic, then a well curated closet of black and white may be all you ever need. Even though my style is very “black and white”, I’m never bored or can’t find something to wear. Use my personal style strategy to make more black and white outfits you will love too.
BLACK AND WHITE FASHION PRINTS
When you’re making an outfit consider black and white prints neutral. Neutral prints play well with other prints. If you love color, black and white will go with any one you choose.
Two Tips to Mixing Prints
Black and white prints are the easiest to mix and layer. Remember opposites attract.
- Keep the proportion in mind. Small scale prints look the best with big ones
- Geometric patterns play well with organic shapes and motifs.
Stripes Forever
If you don’t think you can wear a striped top, try an open neckline or vertical stripe instead of horizontal.
Black and White Animal Print
Leopards need their spotted coats for camouflage. These busy prints can camouflage us too. A black and white animal print swimsuit distracts the eyes and keeps them from resting on any lumps or bumps that tend show more in a solid suit. This new collection from Change of Scenery is perfect for sunny weather. The white in the swimsuits is on the ivory side, and the white in the fabric is a soft latte color. The look is soft and sunkissed.
Change Of Scenery
YOU CAN BET ON BLACK AND WHITE
“Big” black and white purchases are the easiest for me to justify. I know they will help me make more outfits with what I have and will always be in style. Some of my favorite purchases include this McQueen scarf, Chanel Cuff, Jimmy Choo Shoes, and Alexander Wang Shorts.
Bucket List Black and White
High-Low
Mix your brands. This was the first photo shoot I did for Closetchoreography.com and I’m wearing a black and white gingham skirt I got at Target with Chanel accessories and Jimmy Choo Sandals. When you mix brands in your outfit you will have everyone guessing you spent more.
Target
Amazon
The Look for Less
Since I’m always shopping, I love sharing the look for less when I find it.
YOUR STYLE IS BLACK AND WHITE
I recently shared 6 popular women’s fashion styles and a shopping guide to build your dream wardrobe around them. It’s easy to fill your closet with versatile black and white pieces that align with any style.
Classic
Boho
Bold
Chic
Sporty
Feminine
CLOSET CHOREOGRAPHY ON INSTAGRAM
This week I shared some sale finds and a few favorites from my own closet during my live style session on Instagram.
