6 Fresh Ways To Wear Black For The Office And Beyond

There’s nothing quite as versatile as the colour black, but it can easily dampen your sense of style if you keep going back to the basics. Learning to play around with different designs and textures is important especially if you like being clad in monochromatic colours from head to toe – but how exactly would you draw out your silhouette without a pop of colour?

Here are six fresh ways to rock the colour black for work and beyond, from feminine to downright bold:

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6 Fresh Ways To Wear Black For The Office And Beyond

1. The Great Cover Up

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Forget the LBD — the Little Black Coat works doubly well as outerwear or a frock.

Earrings, from $1,000 each, both from Givenchy. Rochas coat, $3,690, from Club 21. Belt, $780, from Versace. Rings, from $520, both from Bottega Veneta. Shoes, $1,100, from Hermès.

2. Well Suited

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Razor-sharp tailoring gets a feminine update by way of a printed silk sash.

Earrings, $150, from Bimba Y Lola. Scarf, $430, from Hermès. Blazer, $3,100, from Loewe. Gold ring, $279, from Pandora. Pants, $1,980, from Etro.

3. Night Lights

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Statement draping, when coupled with tailoring, adds a dramatic punch to your evening attire.

Earrings, $549; and necklace, $999, both from Atelier Swarovski. Top, $2,850; bustier, $2,600; and pants, $1,450, all from Givenchy.

4. Sporting Glory

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Hit a home run by combining athletic-inspired pieces with urban tailoring.

Necklace, $1,095 each, both from Monica Vinader. Top, $74.95; and jacket, $219, both from H&M. Pants, $320, from Bimba Y Lola. Sneakers from Jimmy Choo.

5. Less Is More

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Minimalist doesn’t mean boring, especially when you’re combining thoroughly modern textures.

Earrings, $150, from Bimba Y Lola. Top, $34.95, from H&M. Handbag, $13,000, from Hermès. Skirt, $2,160, from Bottega Veneta.

6. New Frontiers

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The Western trend advances with softer silhouettes and statement accessories.

Sunglasses, $385, from Burberry. Dress, $605, from Sandro. Belt, $630, from Etro. Boots, $1,220, from Tory Burch.

As seen in the October 2019 issue of The Singapore Women’s Weekly

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