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Color Crash Course: Black & White

Let these contrasting colors be the yin and yang of your spring wardrobe.
By · Updated October 28, 2020
01
Stripes Earned

Pull off daring patterns with solid accents to balance out the boldness.

On Coco: Sweater and pants, Michael Kors, $1,195 and $1,295, select Michael Kors stores. Pumps, Manolo Blahnik, $595, neimanmarcus.com.

On Breezy: Shirt, Lauren Ralph Lauren, $149, select Macy’s stores. Jeans, Tripp NYC, $66, Trash and Vaudeville, NYC, 212-982-3590. Charm (worn as necklace), Coco and Breezy, $10, cocoandbreezy.com. Pumps, Jimmy Choo, $575, jimmychoo.com. Ring, her own.

Color Crash Course: Black & White
Photography by Jonathan Bookallil. Styling by Freddie Leiba.
02
Night & Day

If you’re new to the trend, start by making black your base then slowly add-on white complements.

On Coco: Coat and platforms, DKNY, $395 and $295, select DKNY locations. Dress, DKNY, $495, Bloomingdale’s. Necklace, Tom Binns Design, $600, Tom Binns Megastore!, NYC, 917-475-1412. Rings*, Roberto Demeglio, 800-307-5337. Socks, Hue, $7, Macy’s.

On Breezy: Dress*, Prada, select Prada boutiques. Cuff* and bracelet*, Roberto Demeglio, 800-307-5337. Socks, Hue, $7, Macy’s. Platforms, DKNY, $325, select DKNY locations.

Color Crash Course: Black & White
Photography by Jonathan Bookallil. Styling by Freddie Leiba.
03
Mod Squad

Shop your closet for that oldy but goodie that surprisingly fits perfect into the trend.

On Coco, far left: Jacket and skirt, Moschino, $1,895 and $695, NYC, 212-243-8600. Gloves, LaCrasia Gloves, $200, lacrasiagloves.com. Socks, Hue, $7, Macy’s. Booties, BCBGMaxAzria, $325, bcbg.com.

On Breezy: Coat, Moschino, $2,295, NYC, 212-243-8600. Gloves, LaCrasia Gloves, $200, lacrasiagloves.com. Purse*, Roger Vivier, NYC, 212-861-5371. Socks, Hue, $7, Macy’s. Flatforms, Bottega Veneta, $930, Bottega Veneta boutiques.

Color Crash Course: Black & White
Photography by Jonathan Bookallil. Styling by Freddie Leiba.
04
Twice As Nice

Alternate colors wherever possible. If you’re wearing a white jacket then go for a black skirt, and with white shoes opt for black socks.

On Coco: Anorak*, Bally, NYC, 212-751-9082. Skirt, By Chance, $182, Bluebird Boutique, Minneapolis, 952-746-8675. Socks, Hue, $7, Macy’s. Oxfords, Underground Originals, $174, Trash and Vaudeville, NYC, 212-982-3590.

On Breezy: Dress, Tibi, $398, Saks Fifth Avenue. Socks, Hue, $7, Macy’s. Oxfords, Underground Originals, $196, Trash and Vaudeville, NYC, 212-982-3590.

Color Crash Course: Black & White
Photography by Jonathan Bookallil. Styling by Freddie Leiba.
05
Double Vision

The white blazer was a fall favorite. Transition this style to spring by pairing stark black pieces for effortless colorblocking.

On Coco: Jacket, Narciso Rodriguez, $2,295, narcisorodriguez.com. Top, Narciso Rodriguez, $850, Bergdorf Goodman. Pants and wedges, Narciso Rodriguez, $795 and $995, Barneys New York. Rings, Robert Lee Morris, $250 and $325, NYC, 212-431-9405.

On Breezy: Jacket, shirt, pants and platforms, Calvin Klein Collection, $425–$1,495, NYC, 212-292-9000. Bangles and bracelet, Tom Binns Design, $665– $675, Tom Binns Megastore!, NYC, 917-475-1412.

Color Crash Course: Black & White
Photography by Jonathan Bookallil. Styling by Freddie Leiba.
06
Checks & Balances

A patterned dress is the easiest way to get the look –– just one and your done.

On Coco: Dress, Sportmax, $950, NYC, 212-674-1817. Cuff, Tom Binns Design, $915, Tom Binns Megastore!, NYC, 917-475-1412. Socks, Hue, $7, Macy’s. Pumps, L.A.M.B., $355, zappos.com.

On Breezy: Dress, Sportmax, $1,250, NYC, 212-674-1817. Cuff, Urban Zen, $495, urbanzen.com. Socks, Hue, $7, Macy’s. Wedges, L.A.M.B., $365, amazon.com.

Color Crash Course: Black & White
Photography by Jonathan Bookallil. Styling by Freddie Leiba.
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