How to Dress Up a Plain Black Outfit

November 24, 2021

Fashion

January 29, 2018 12:00 AM | by Zeinab El-Fiqi

6 Styling Tips to Wear an All-Black Outfit in a More Interesting Way

Wearing an all-black outfit will never go out of style, and if you're the kind of girl who likes to wear black all the time, then you're probably looking for ways to make your outfit seem more interesting. Don't worry, I won't suggest that you wear other colors, but I will ask you to keep an open mind for colorful accessories. So, without any further explanation, let me guide you through the little things that will make your all-black outfit look so interesting, sexy, and not any less mysterious.

1. It's a very well known piece of information, that accessories can turn any dull outfit into a very interesting one. And I love how Claire Chanelle styled her little black dress with gypsy accessories, giving her a sexy and mysterious flair.

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2. Mimi Cuttrell, a celebrity stylist, dressed Gigi Hadid in an all-black outfit and added to the outfit a navy blue faux-fur jacket. While the difference in colors may not be drastic but it sure made the outfit look more interesting in a subtle way. I also love how she made her wear an electric pink handbag, the high contrast between colors made the outfit pop.

Gigi Hadid styled by Instagram @mimicutrell

3. If you're not really into adding any kind of color to your all-black outfit, then this outfit by Alicia Roddy is perfect for you. It's all-black but it's embellished with pearls and other pretty little things.

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4. Evangelie Smyrniotaki chose to make her all-black outfit look super chic by doing one simple thing, applying red nail polish and lipstick. Yes, that could be all you need to make your all-black outfit look sexy and interesting.

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5. Another great way to wear an all-black outfit is to wear it with shimmer, just like Lisa Olssons did.

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6. I left this one to the end because this outfit needs someone who's willing to add a strong color to their all-black outfit. Caroline Daur paired her long red boots with a red handbag and red earrings. The contrast of red and black in this picture is just perfect, so, if you're willing to add a strong color like red to your outfit, then this is the look you should go for.

Instagram @carodaur

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