Some women want to
try black and white prints.
Not exact matches
Since
black and white monochrome remains the most powerful combination for work, you can
try adding a leopard
print infinity scarf to your mono office look.
Long sleeved
black and white top (sort of animal
print but not quite), sleeveless
black dress with an inseam waist, long gold necklace,
and Indian gold jhimkis (sort of like chandelier earrings — I've been
trying to wear more of my Indian blingy jewelry to work).
You can
try leopard
print heels,
black and white patterned clutch, etc..
Runway Inspiration: Christian Dior Keep the
tried -
and - true
black and white combination interesting with a
printed longsleeve (Bella Freud, $ 392; bellafreud.com)
and skirt in the a-line mini shape popular this season (Jil Sander Navy, $ 380; stylebop.com).
I am talking about light grey long coats worn atop
printed maxi skirts, dust - blush long outerwear pieces teamed with
black -
white midi skirts, fuchsia tailored must -
tries teamed with beige tops
and dark blue skirts, exaggerated grey - beige wool coats teamed with dark blue sleeveless shift dresses, monochromatic grey colored separates, as well as many other simple
and easy to style combos.
I end up wearing pants
and leggings way too often in the winter because I have no other choice, so I was really excited when
White Plum sent me some
printed leggings to
try out
and kick my
black pant rut goodbye.
Try them on with leopard
print ballet pumps, cream
white woolen top, burgundy wrap scarf
and spacious
black handbag:
After
trying this one, I want the lilac one with the sequin shoulders
and the
black /
white one with the triangle
print too!
I
tried on a light pink screen
print sweater with a
white and black floral
print pencil skirt, a leopard drop waist dress with ruffle detailing
and a
black dress -LSB-...]
I double dog dared myself to break out of what I normally wear (leopard, animal
print,
black and white, leopard...)
and try something new.
If you prefer longer shrugs,
try the
printed white and black shrug from Vero Moda.
Try on statement
black sunglasses, marvelous earrings
and black -
white zebra
print cozy coat.
Mixing patterns when using
black and white prints is pretty easy
and I'm always game to
try.
Rather than dive headfirst with a
printed top
and printed bottoms,
try out one focal
print in a larger item (e.g., a
black -
and -
white graphic skirt)
and a supporting
print in a smaller item (e.g., colorful
and tropical sandals), as shown via Kat «s quirky take on adorable weekend attire.
Mix different textures
and prints:
Try a
black and white striped top
and black pants or
black and white polkadot blouse with
black bottoms.
I was
trying to pull together several different colors so as not to be limited just to
black,
white,
and gray (the furniture has a
print fabric that also has touches of gold along with the gray
and white, so that was some inspiration!)