The first word to pop into my mind when someone mentions black and fashion in the same sentence is comfort. Being someone who gravitates towards the shade the most, there's not a week gone by when I don't find myself wearing black head-to-toe. Black as a shade has been notorious for being clubbed with goth, dark academia, and teenage phases, all of which I am guilty of pulling, but as I grew up and realised that my love for the shade transcends my hormones, I discovered how elegant it is. It screams luxe, and is more versatile than we give it credit for.
Some might call it lazy or boring, which it can be if you just fling on the first two black things that you see. I feel it's easy to play contrasts when you're styling your clothes—blue jeans, white shirt, stunner heels—you have a Lana Del Rey song and a great outfit, and we've all been there because it's so easy! What's tricky is wearing a fit that's the same colour throughout without it looking drab or uninspired. Pulling off an all black outfit is an art where it takes an eye to bring out the sophistication and elegance the shade has to offer.
Here are seven head-to-toe all black outfits to get you started this year.