Black and white is a timeless and eternal combination. Due to its multifunctionality, we can all apply such classic combination in every season of the year. It will magically make the best out of each one by incorporating each season’s characteristics with one’s assured aesthetic and motifs.
While I have an overall preference for colorful clothes, it’s still necessary to acknowledge the fact that this combination is one of the most transcendent of all. To me, the beauty of black and white is provided by the fact that both of these pure colors come in their primary and simplest form. On one side, there’s black which adds a depth of color and accentuates the essential shape of a specific garment; on the other, there’s white which cues purity and perfection, highlighting the beauty of the whole. Both of these colors ravishingly complement each other and go well together. It’s a lowlight versus a highlight, inevitably leveling each other up and creating contrast and uniformity. Even moreso, it’s easy to look effortlessly chic due to the uniform match that the black and white combo brings in, equally giving insouciance to the look.
As discussed two articles ago, the summer calls for easy breezy outfits that are often categorized as ‘with color need.’ But guess what? It turns out that one can actually look chic and summery when there’s color absence. Coco Chanel couldn’t have said it in a more accurate and concise way: “Women think of all colors except the absence of color. I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony.” It’s important to know the proper way to style this combination during the summer. Let’s follow what this clever and trendsetting Fashionista did to create a bold black and white outfit that is perfect for the current season.
To begin with, the Fashionista threw in a halter neck dress with laces in white with black Aztec prints. This dress is ideal for staying casual yet a bit dressy, and this cut imparts comfort along with elegance. The black and white combination is evident and perceptible by only looking at this piece of clothing. The contrast between these two colors is harmonious due to the black Aztec print. These types of prints are not often found in black, but when they are, like in this case, the beauty of their outline is seen perfectly. Also, the Fashionista brightly wore black booties, emboldening and accentuating every aspect in her look. Lastly, she managed to accessorize the look with discrete, yet subtle colorful items, such as this golden abstract pearl ring. Her sleek red-toned plum lipstick effectively brought up the exquisiteness of black and white, giving it an even more summery essence.
What is your STYLE ADVICE OF THE WEEK? “Being someone who isn’t very interested in portraying colorful outfits, my advice this week is to try and look for powerful combinations using non colorful clothes at all.”
