I’m definitely not against wearing all black. In fact, it’s one of my go-tos. If you know me, you know I absolutely love timeless fashion. Wearing all black is definitely one of them. Maybe you’ve heard all black is boring and drab, maybe you’re worried you’ll be called gothic (yeah, right!) or told you look like you’re going to a funeral. I’m here to prove all these myths wrong. My friends, wearing all black is a perfectly acceptable and chic choice and with my tips, you don’t have to look drab wearing it!
Here are four reasons why all black doesn’t have to be drab:
1. You can mix textures for added depth.
You probably will look drab if your all black outfit consists of all cotton. By varying textures such as fur, leather, suede, or whatever black fabrics you have in your closet, your outfit will show a level of depth that every fashionista longs for. Simply put, mixing it up with different textures makes your outfit more appealing to the eye.
2. Adding statement pieces will make your outfit stand out.
Whether it be a statement bag, shoes, sunglasses, or jewelry, your outfit can stand out with special touches. One of my favorite things to add is sparkle to an outfit. Adding a statement necklace like this Rocksbox piece, will take your outfit to the next level. A statement piece like this is anything but drab!
3. There’s always lipstick.
This is always my favorite part of all black outfits! You can add pops of color and still not detract from the total sophistication going on in your outfit. Picking out a color you love, one that looks great on you, or something based on your current mood is totally up to you! I went for MAC – Relentlessly Red.
4. It’s not about what you wear, it’s about how you wear it.
I find this last tip most important because often we can get so focused on fashion that we forget what’s most important. The confidence you have on the inside will shine brighter than any sparkle or color you put on. Wearing your all black ensemble with a smile on your face will instantly cause your entire outfit to look better! You’ll feel better too!
The confidence you have on the inside will shine brighter than any sparkle or color you put on. [Tweet this]
Keep smiling!
Check out a similar look I did for further all black inspiration: Mixing Textures in All Black
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I’m Molly Lawson! I live in Seattle and am an optimist, adventurer, and bold lipstick wearer. I created this space to inspire and empower women with words of encouragement known as #MollysWords and share inspiration through my personal style. I always want my readers to leave with a smile and I hope you do!
Molly, you look absolutely beautiful! Love your chic all black ensemble and the great texture from your fur to your leather like leggings! Perfect contrast to the white snow in the background to really make your ensemble pop and love your bright lip too! Have a wonderful week ahead!
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Thank you so much Lauren! I thought the snow made a fun contrast too! Hope you’re having a great week so far!
🙂 Molly
Agree with all of these. You look great 🙂
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Thanks Thuy! You’re so sweet! Glad you agree with all the tips gorgeous!
🙂 Molly
These tips were great! I love wearing lots of black too. Definitely classic.
Happy Monday, love!
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Thank you Victoria! So glad I’m not alone in this wearing all black thing!
🙂 Molly
Love this outfit girl + all your tips. We love keeping things neutral especially in winter, but never feel like you have to feel drab in an all black outfit!
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Thanks girls! You definitely don’t have to feel drab in all black! Thanks for stopping by!
🙂 Molly
I love your “there’s always lipstick”
This coat is beautiful!! Black on black is my favorite!
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Thank you! and it’s so true, there ALWAYS is lipstick 😉 Have a great week!
🙂 Molly
When I read your blog post title the first thing I thought was add multiple textures and that’s exactly what you said. My go-to is definitely all black when I’m in a hurry.
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Amanda, you have the right idea with mixing multiple textures! It really is the best way! Thanks for stopping by!
🙂 Molly
An absolute statement maker you are, Molly! Love the outfit and this is so my style too, all black with some bling and red hot lips, A+
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Thanks for making me smile Kusum! Pops of color in my lips is something I can not live without!
🙂 Molly
I love wearing all black and you can definitely do a lot with it. And I love your boots. This is such a great outfit!
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Thank you Autumn! I agree that there is so much to do with black!
🙂 Molly
I wear black 99.9% of the time and the way I usually add some colour is by using red lipstick and different textures! xx
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You are so smart! Yes red lipstick is the way to go! Complete favorite of mine!
🙂 Molly
Babe alert! Love your look!
God bless,
XO, Claire
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Thank you, Clara! You’re so sweet! Hope you had a great week!
🙂 Molly
You look so chic and put together! I love that fur coat so much. Hugs, Kait
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Thank you, Kait! This faux fur coat has been getting me through this dull winter!
🙂 Molly
I love this outfit, especially the leather pants! I’ve always been an advocate of wearing all black without it looking dull and this look accomplishes that perfectly!
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Thanks girl! Leather pants are the perfect way to add some additional texture!
🙂 Molly
U look so chic Molly! I love how you style all black with the different textures and ur bright lips! And you just can’t beat that smile of urs:-). Hope ur weeks off to a great start beautiful!
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Thank you Elizabeth! You make me smile!
🙂 Molly
WOW! You seriously look so amazing! 🙂
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Aww thanks so much! What a sweet thing to say!
🙂 Molly
Great tips Molly. You definitely don’t look drab. I love the texture in the shoes and coat, and the statement necklace and bright lip color are gorgeous!
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Thank you, Asa! It’s so hard in the winter with rainy weather I feel drab, but adding sparkle and lipstick definitely helps!
🙂 Molly
Well, you don’t look drab at all! I find in the winter I’m drawn to black more often.
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Thanks for saying that Victoria! Hope you dress up those blacks in the winter!
🙂 Molly
Beautiful, Molly! I love this black on black ensemble and the combination of textures going on! It’s a perfectly balanced outfit! Black is so classic and timeless. It’s a color you just can’t go wrong with!
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Aiko, thank you so much! Such a compliment coming from someone so well dressed ALL the time!
🙂 Molly
I don’t have a ton of black in my closet, but these are such great tips! A few of my friends were a lot of black, and they pull it off really well.
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Thank you Robyn! I love playing with color, but sometimes black is essential.
🙂 Molly
Adore this look, always a classic colour choice. The pop of red lipstick and sparkly statement necklace really looks fantastic!
Ellie
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Thanks Ellie! Love adding lipstick to everything! Really adds something special!
🙂 Molly
Molly, you are a vision! I LOVE this post because I wear black ALL of the time. I seriously want your wardrobe! I love that you mix and matched textures. You’re killing it, girl!
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Thank you Chelsea! You and I both! I wish we could share wardrobes! Haha!
🙂 Molly
I agree with you 100%! You always look beautiful and stylish. I adore this look!
Xox, Raysa
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Thank you Raysa! You’re the queen of styling all black!
🙂 Molly
molly–GREAT POST. you look so classy in these picts girl!! someone just needs to roll out the red carpet for you!! i for one gravitate towards black. if you look at my wardrobe, it’s basically all black. lol. great styling tips as always and #4 is one all us bloggers live by!!! right?!?! xoxo,
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Awww no red carpet necessary, but you are seriously making me smile too big! Thank you! #4 is definitely for us bloggers to live by ha!
🙂 Molly
I love how u played with textures and fur, and came with this fantastic look. u look pretty.
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Thank you! Playing with textures is a lot of fun!
🙂 Molly
You look stunning! I practically live in black and grey and playing with texture is my favourite way to keep it interesting
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Thanks Courtney! You and I both girl!
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Looking amazing as always Molly! Agreed – all black is so chic when styled correctly… but owning what we wear is equally as important!
XO,
Heather
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Thank you so much Heather! Maybe I should have moved owning what we wear to number 1 – haha! It’s so important!
🙂 Molly
I cant agree more!!! Great Styling tips my love! Who doesn’t like an all chic black outfit? ♥
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Thank you my friend! I definitely love all black chic outfits! Have a great weekend!
🙂 Molly
Obsessed with your coat. Your look is so fab!
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Thanks Greta! This coat is keeping me so warm and chic this winter!
🙂 Molly
I am a huge fan of all black and mixed textures! Love the look 🙂
xx Kasey
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You and I both girl! Textures is my favorite way to style all black!
🙂 Molly
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Thank you Monika! You are so sweet to compliment me and put a huge smile on my face! It means a lot to me that you would stop by and share such kindness!
🙂 Molly