Always Bet on Black

by Filipa Oliveira

Choosing the right color for an evening outfit can be reason for a nervous collapse. The shade doesn’t suit your mood, it’s wrong for your skin tone, makes you look bigger…it’s a nightmare. Enter the dark hued palette. An all-black look  is classic, regal and sophisticated and if the clothes fit right, creates an illusion of slimness and a flattering silhouette. A set of black staple pieces in the wardrobe, is key to enjoy the ever changing trends without spending a fortune – you create different outfits for multiple occasions by accessorising accordingly. The Fashion Bomb rounds up a variety of looks in gold accented style inspiration, where black is the color and chic is the word.

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Added on December 10, 2009

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