Style, Styling Ideas
Published on December 9, 2022
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Outfit: Monochrome in Black Textures

written by welcomeobjects
Me, a person with black hair, wearing an all-black outfit from sweater to pants, standing in front of a brick wall made of yellow and red bricks. My hands are in my pockets.

Hi. It’s been a bit quiet on here because I’ve been traveling! This is my first overseas trip since the pandemic started. More about that later, including traveling during these covid times and what I packed in my carry-on for three weeks away.

In the meantime, I thought I’d share this outfit I wore before I took off for my trip. It’s no secret from my Instagram that I love a monochrome look. I find it’s an easy way to get dressed and looked pulled together. But how to keep it interesting? Texture!

Me, a person with black hair, wearing an all-black outfit from sweater to pants, standing in front of a brick wall made of yellow and red bricks. I up pushing up the sleeves on one arm.

Italic Sweater [review] // Uniqlo Pants [review, similar] // Uniqlo Bag // Vintage Belt [similar] // AGL Shoes [similar]

For this outfit, I started with this boxy cashmere sweater, which is in heavy rotation for me during the fall and winter. I paired it some tapered pleated pants — mostly because I haven’t worn them in a while. When I realized I’ve neglected something in my closet, I try to incorporate it into an outfit.

I tucked the sweater French tuck style, so that the tuck is just in the front. To elevate the look, I added a skinny vintage snakeskin belt with gold clasp and pointy toe flats. Finally, I topped it with a crescent-shaped sling back for a modern touch.

Though it may appear as just an all-black outfit from far away, close up, you can see that every single item has a different texture. From the fluffy sweater to the sleek pants and the snakeskin of the belt, every item has a different feel. Even the shoes have a slight sparkle to them in the light. To echo the gold belt clasp, I chose a brass ring and a watch with gold hardware. This outfit is all about the details.

Closeup of outfit: cashmere sweater, nylon crescent shaped bag, snakeskin belt, polyester pants with pleats. All items are black.

Accessories: Uniqlo Bag // Vintage Belt [similar] // Ring [similar] // Timex Watch [similar]

While there isn’t much wow factor with this outfit, it feels very me. I feel pulled together, and am not sacrificing anything for comfort.

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4 Comments

  1. Jenkr says

    While black doesn’t look great on me and washes me out, I love seeing all black outfits. I think I lean more towards monochrome outfits now as I get older. It’s so much easier to get dressed.
    Love the Uniqlo draped jogger pants. They look great on you.

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    • welcomeobjects says

      Thank you! And same about wearing more monochrome. It has been such a revelation — and a time saver. Just pick a color and go with it!

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  2. Alyssa says

    I love everything about this super-chic look (especially that vintage belt!)

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    • welcomeobjects says

      Thank you! The belt was my mom’s, so it’s extra special to incorporate it into what I’m wearing.

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