Black is the New Black

Once I finished packing my clothes to head back to college, I found myself looking at a suitcase of nearly all black clothing (naturally with some gray in the mix as well). Then I thought back to the night before when I told my brother to wear black and he responded with, “I’m not goth!” or the time I walk out of my dorm only to be greeted with “Where’s the funeral?”.  I’ll admit I do wear a lot of black, especially this time of year. But, wearing black doesn’t have to be boring or depressing! Black should be a staple in everyone’s wardrobe. It’s flattering, slimming, and goes with nearly everything! Every woman is advised to own a little black dress…. I have at least four. In addition to the LBD, every woman should own a few other basic black articles of clothing: casual pants, dress pants, tights, a variety of tees, and a few pairs of shoes. It seems a little overboard but black goes with everything and is perfect for every occasion. If solid black is too boring for you, there’s plenty of ways to add some excitement. Add a brightly colored accessory such as a belt, clutch, or pink shoes!  Look for black with ruffles, sequins or other fun details. Black is my go to color, even if it isn’t yours stock up your closet with some basic black pieces. Trust me, you’ll wear it!