Ready Made Outfit: Not So Basic Black and White
December 19th, 2008
As much as we love bright colors, sometimes the chicest outfits are constructed from black and white. Here’s how to combine black and white for a look that’s anything but boring:
1. Start with a plain white button down shirt. Extra style points for special details, such as tuxedo pleating or french cuffs.
2. Pair the plain white button down with a pair of dark rinse jeans. Dark blue jeans are classic, but grey jeans are also a chic choice.
3. Slip on the visual centerpiece of the outfit: a swing jacket in oversized black and white buffalo plaid.
4. Accessorize! For warmth, a pair of cashmere gloves. For style, a bow-tie necklace, a top-handle black and white handbag, and a pair of shiny black booties.
How would you wear black and white? Share your style with us in the comments!
Entry Filed under: Ready Made Outfits,Women
7 Comments
1. Christa | December 19th, 2008 at 11:34 am
I see a white long sleeve button down and a short sleeve swing coat… how do you wear the sleeve length-discrepancy? Just have the shirt sleeves sticking out of the coat??
2. Sal | December 19th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
I’ve been toying with trying white pants and a black top – the opposite of my normal B&W pairing. Also so drawn to gray jeans lately …
3. elle | December 19th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
This is one of my favorite Ready Made Outfits so far! The coat and handbag are gorgeous! I have half a mind to go out to the shops right now to find this outfit for my holiday fetes!
4. deka | December 19th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
i like a white button down, black blazer, and dark jeans
i have to have some color so i put a pretty scarf, red pumps, or a patent leather handbag
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5. mimi | December 21st, 2008 at 11:34 pm
I’d add a pop of color too. Red shoes, a turquoise necklace, bright pink gloves…
6. Trisha | December 22nd, 2008 at 1:36 am
Christa – Yes, you can have the shirt sleeves sticking out of the coat.
Mimi and Deka – While the outfit works in plain black and white, it could definitely be worn with a pop of color.
Sal – Gray jeans are rivaling dark blue jeans as my favorite go-to pants. I love that they’re a little different…and yet so versatile!
7. FeiFei | January 23rd, 2009 at 2:43 pm
I have a similar swing coat that I don’t know what to do with. It seems too thin to wear as a coat, but too think to wear around indoors. Do you add even more layers underneat to wear in 30 degree weather? or is it appropriate to wear indoors at the office?