yesterday i was on a black theme…why wear black? is there such a thing as too much black? for me…black is a great palette from which to start…and in a simple math equation…black + color = drama…
one of my first posts was about a pop of color…and when i bought those luscious purple suede shoes…i knew exactly how i was going to wear them in the cold grey days of winter…black turtleneck, black skirt, black tights…and my purple shoes…and yes…as i wrote that…i was smiling…
black can be intimidating…so dark, so full of attitude, so…black…but used as a backdrop, black brings out the best in colors and patterns…it has the effect of simultaneously toning them down and punching them up…
and with a basic black wardrobe, you’ll always have something to pair with that chartreuse shirt or that leopard-print skirt you’ve been holding on to…
– sweater sets…a colorful sweater set radiates against black…
– silk scarf…pattern and color are always well framed by black…
– skirt…the unmatchable skirt? try it under a black blazer…
– black suit…deconstructs easily into pieces that can each be worn with colorful companions…
