Neiman Marcus once said, “Women who wear black lead colorful lives.” As a black enthusiast myself, I totally agree. Every year, runway shows come and go with the pantone colors of the year, but black has remained as popular as Regina George in the beginning of Mean Girls. The somber, yet commanding color has been the natural go-to choice for fashion’s most elite figures, ranging from the timelessly chic Coco Chanel to every Fashionista’s “girl crush” Cara Delevingne. Black has proven to be a timeless color that any Fashionista/o can depend on for a head-turning look.
In my opinion, black emanates power, edge, class and most importantly, confidence. There’s a reason all of my favorite pieces of clothing are black and every girl has a black dress in her closet. It’s hard to believe something as simple as a color can make such a big statement, but this Fashionista perfectly demonstrates the dominance of black. Her use of the color in this look is not only effortless, but edgy as well. Marcela’s slouchy black parachute pants scream comfort, and when combined with a fitted crop top create a trendy, jealous-worthy look (at least I know I want everything that she’s wearing). Her all-black clothing provides the perfect backdrop for the statement gladiator sandals and wrap necklace, which give her look the perfect touch of boldness. This Fashionista successfully embodies a major look of this season and shows the true power of black.
So next time you’re rummaging through your closet, complaining about how you have nothing to wear (essentially what I do every morning), be sure to channel Amy Winehouse and remember to always go “back to black.”
What is your STYLE ADVICE OF THE WEEK? “Keep it simple and be yourself! You’re going to feel the most confident in your own personal style.”
