How To Stop Wearing So Much Black

Wearing all black can be incredibly chic (and a bit of a power move). It’s versatile and goes with everything. And everyone looks good in black, right? (Right…?) But black also has the very real possibility of being boring, routine, and unimaginative. And no, it does not look good on everyone. Here’s a few tips on how to stop wearing so much black, and why it even matters.

Why Does It Matter?

You may be thinking “why would I want to stop wearing black?” I’m so glad you asked! As much as I love a chic black outfit, black is incredibly overworn. Sure, it’s nice when you’re in a rush and don’t know what to wear, but everybody is wearing so much black. And it’s not the hero we think it is.

Black is a cool color, so it washes half of everyone out. There are ways around that, but it really isn’t that flattering. Black also is a popular choice when people want to hide their bodies or go unnoticed. And to that, I say no! Just, no. You deserve to be seen, to be noticed. And I get not having a perfect body, but I promise you, hiding your body is less flattering than embracing it.

Here’s how to add some color back into your life, because yes, you need it.

Add Color Little by Little

Adding color to your wardrobe can be as simple as wearing a shoe that’s not black, or a nude top. You don’t have to be decked out in neon from head to toe. The more you incorporate color, the more you can start to wear multiple colors and play around with them. And the more color you wear, the more black will become a color choice, and not the default.

Figure Out Which Colors Look Good on You

Wearing colors next to your face that make your face light up is important. If you’re finding that you don’t like wearing color, maybe it’s because you’re wearing the wrong ones! Finding out your season is a really helpful step in figuring out which colors make you look amazing. Read more about finding your color season.

Grow Your Confidence 

Gaining more confidence might seem like a lame fashion tip, but it’s the most important one. If you don’t have confidence, you’ll have a hard time taking fashion risks, branching out to find your personal style, and you’ll keep hiding behind black outfits and oversized clothes. When you become more comfortable with yourself and taking up space, fashion becomes fun and about self expression, not just clothing yourself because it’s illegal to walk outside naked.

Try doing some self care, asking a friend for some encouragement, and even reading some self improvement books - recommendations here. Having confidence in who you are and knowing yourself more will actually affect every area of your life - even your style. 

Until next time - may your weekend be full of creativity and style.