10 black and white ways to look chic.

From: The M Dash at M.M.LaFleur - Sunday Mar 03,2024 11:15 am

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Sunday, March 3, 2024.

The Simplest Way to Look Chic: 10 Black and White Outfits. Interesting textures, novel silhouettes, and unexpected details make these looks anything but dull. Living in Brooklyn, I’m in good company when it comes to my affection for outfits that are completely devoid of color. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly why black became the unofficial uniform of New Yorkers—it probably has something to do with its unmatched ability to conceal city grime—but it’s one of my favorite things about getting dressed in this city. I don’t take for granted that I can show up to dinner, not a drop of pigment in my outfit, without feeling like the goth kid in a high school lunchroom or Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek.

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At the same time, I’m also aware that there’s no shortage of people who consider colorless outfits to be a symptom of laziness or a lack of personality. But I’m here to tell you that thoughtfully crafted black-and-white ensembles can be an expression of precisely the opposite. Think about it: Not relying on a punchy hue for obvious visual interest asks even more of your creativity. What your look lacks in pigment, it has to make up for in interesting textures, novel silhouettes, and unexpected details. There’s so much nuance involved, and that’s the fun of it. I always love the styling challenge that an achromatic palette presents, and lately, I’ve been especially inspired to create outfits that are exclusively black and white. Below, see 10 of my favorite colorless looks for this season and beyond.

Look #1: Plaid Suit. Shop This Look.

For me, the showstopper of our new spring drop is, without a doubt, this plaid suit, which combines two of my favorite M.M. pieces:

the boyfriend-style O’Hara blazer

and the slightly flared Horton pants.

It’s unapologetically bold and certainly a statement, but it’s also timeless (read: it won’t make you look like your dad in the ‘70s). I’m not the biggest pattern-wearer, but stripes and plaids will always have a place in my closet, as their clean lines appeal to my more minimalist sensibilities and are reliably versatile.

You can always add a pop of color, but I think a solid black underpinning maximizes the suit’s impact.

I finished it off with the pointed-toe Lana boots for an extra-leggy silhouette,

but white leather sneakers would work just as well.

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