Wow. Shocker. Surprise. I’m wearing black. Those who know me know that finding me wearing black is like finding LeBron James playing basketball. It’s a pretty common occurrence. I get asked why I never try something new, and the answer is, I do. I try new textures and silhouettes all the time. My wardrobe does in fact feature other colors than black. I mean nothing bright or sparkly—when pigs fly is when you’ll catch me wearing wearing anything bright green or purple—but the color black remains the foundation of my wardrobe.
For this outfit I paired a lattice cut top with a leather skirt. I love the contrast in textures. I added one of this fall’s key trends, a bomber jacket, to keep me warm and smiling despite my slow realization that summer is in fact over. I accessorized the look with some classic white Nikes, a leather bag and my go-to mirrored sunnies. This look is my signature: edgy, chic and simple.
Why is the color black the core of the modern wardrobe? The color black, to me, symbolizes strength, ambition and power. Dressing head-to-toe in black is a statement. I want people to take me seriously. It’s not that not wearing black makes you a goofball. In fact, I really admire people who can mix prints and embody their bold personality through an even bolder wardrobe, and wearing all-black all the time doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. I’m actually pretty sure I’m the most active between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m., but no matter the personality you can’t deny importance of donning black.
