All black outfits are my go-to when I’m in a pinch and have nothing to wear. They’re also the look I turn to when I just feel totally blah and don’t feel like getting dressed but have to look nice and put-together. Fat days (you know those days when maybe you overindulged the previous day(s) or are getting your period and just feel bloated and gross and like you gained 10 lbs even if it’s all in your head (and it is all in your head, trust me))? An all black outfit is almost always my answer. Black is, after all, slimming. It doesn’t really matter what pieces you choose, an all black ensemble just looks instantly chic and put-together and requires such minimal effort. It’s the uniform of many of the most stylish women I know and have worked with who live all over the world from New York and London to LA. Think about it: have you ever seen someone roll up in an all-black outfit and thought, wow she looks frumpy or messy or tacky? Nope. Because it simply always works.
Now, admittedly, for special occasions or times you want to impress, black may feel too basic for what you want to achieve. I definitely feel that way. It should really be the opposite, because I know logically that black is instantly chic, but on special occasions, I’m just always reticent to go with my usual uniform. But let these all black outfits be a reminder to all of us why we should never doubt our devotion to black. The all-black uniform has been a favorite of the most fashionable editors, stylists, influencers. and celebs and just women in general for years, serving as the perfect reminder why, when in doubt, you should always throw on black.
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