Black and White but Never Boring

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Dress - Sandro (similar here, here, and here)//Shoes - Topshop (also in all black)
Clutch - Ela (similar here, here, here)
 

Black & white with menswear inspiration.  

I'm really feeling the menswear inspired designs this season; I feel my closet is craving some more edgy, smartly tailored pieces.  Additionally I'm loving loafers, and I walked right into this pair at Topshop just before fashion week.  The thing about doing menswear-inspired from head to toe is that you have to be careful to give it a feminine touch to ensure it's still a flattering look on the female body.  Which is why I felt this sleeveless tuxedo-style dress was perfect.  I'm able to wear the masculine tailoring while still showing some leg, and with a deep-V cut so that things wouldn't feel too stuffy and business-like.  

Almost always I will compete a black and white outfit with some pop of color or fun accessory, like this metallic clutch and a red lip.  

Transition

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Dress - Priory of Ten//Leather Jacket - Muubaa

The weather is finally starting to get nicer, and now's the time to play with transition pieces for winter to spring.  A long, lightweight dress with fun details like this Priory of Ten one with sheer top details, is appropriate for the slowly (very slowly) rising temperatures.  Pair it with a leather jacket for the parts of the day when the sun fades back into the clouds.  

 

 

Photos by Tony Yang