Do you find yourself stuck in the all black outfit? You know ~ black shirt, black slack, black shoe. Yes, this look really can be chic and, let’s face it, slimming…trust me, I know. I break out the all black outfit whenever I’m feeling a little chunky ~ monkey…but let’s try to not make it our every day attire.
Real talk now: Why not consider adding a jewel tone with black? Just think about the richness of emeralds, rubies, and sapphires.
EMERALD
Sandals and snow? No, I wasn’t on my third Pinot Grigio ~ it was just a bizarre, warm day.
Worth NY Jacket // Similar Jacket // GIGI NY Clutch // Similar Clutch // ShoeDazzle Shoe // Similar Shoe
BTW, I must share this – GIGI NY has become one of my new fave resources for leather goods. I got this for my hubby for Valentine’s Day (surprise, Honey!) and this for myself for spring/summer.
RUBY/GARNET
Zappos Top // Similar Top // Boot – Old // Similar Boot // Bracelet – old // Similar Bracelet
SAPPHIRE
Antropologie Top (majorly on sale) // Similar Top // Coat – Old // Similar Coat // Ring – Old // Similar Ring
See? Waaay better than just all black. And, seriously, when has a gemstone ever done you wrong?
Great post, Jamie. You hit a nerve with the all black info. Many of my friends and I fall into that trap. Frankly, as we age, black may not be our best color: it throws lots of shadows (unwanted and way unflattering) onto our faces. Even a small switch down the dark scale to navy blue helps. Love the gigi site. Thanks bunches.
I absolutely agree with you on all points. Thanks!
LOVE the garnet and black ensemble! Something I would definitely want in my closet.
Love, love, love the Gigi NY clutch. Thanks for sharing your discovery!
The purse rocks
Beautiful STUFF today!!!—-and so much more cheerful than TOTAL BLACK! Thank you for the reminder AND the pointers!
Annnnddd…I see this on a day when I am wearing all black (top, skirt, tights, shoes). I definitely do need to rethink how often I rock the all-black ensemble. Tomorrow I’ll do better. P.S. LOVE the clutch, ooh la la!
Oui oui!
JAMIE – LOVE LOVE LOVE THE GREEN CLUTCH WITH THE
WORTH NEWYORK JACKET!
ME TOO!