One of the biggest mistakes I see people make is what I call the “all-black blob.”
Because wearing black feels easy, professional, and safe, people tend to use this same formula every day: a black ballet flat, black straight-leg trousers, a black tee, and a black blazer.
There’s nothing necessarily wrong with that attire, but when everything is the same, I think it starts to eliminate any sense of personality or interest in the outfit.
Instead, I recommend simply adding one thing to give the look some dimension, like mixing cotton with wool, cashmere, leather, or suede. That way, even though everything is black, the outfit doesn’t feel flat.
Another way to elevate an all-black outfit is to incorporate an interesting pair of shoes. I love snakeskin as a way to add a little pattern to an otherwise simple ensemble. I also recommend trying a loafer in a deep brown or navy, or grabbing a suede pair to add even more texture.
The same goes for shirts and ties. I wouldn’t necessarily wear a black button-down with a black blazer. Instead, I recommend breaking it up with a different color, texture, or accessory.
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